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May graduates Julia Carpio and Hussein Ali Rifath are jump starting their careers with Fulbright English Teaching Assistant fellowships that will place them in front of classrooms in Greece and Spain.
President’s Newsletter
Read the latest stories from the Office of the President.
Each month, President Balboni shares his newsletter, What’s New & What’s Next, highlighting some of the exciting accomplishments of our students, faculty and community. This glimpse of life at Adelphi and our vision for the future invites readers to imagine what’s possible here.
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July 2026
As a proud 1981 graduate, it is an honor to greet you as Adelphi University’s president and first alumnus to hold this office. My first month of meeting people across our community, listening to their perspectives and collaborating to address immediate priorities has fueled my ambition to lead my alma mater into a new era. In this inaugural newsletter, I am eager to share my vision for Adelphi, look ahead at the challenges we will tackle together and celebrate the unique qualities that make our community so special.
Our new era begins at a time when several milestone achievements demonstrate Adelphi’s growing impact in New York and around the globe. We recently celebrated the official opening of our Manhattan Center on Fifth Avenue, a high-tech learning hub designed to power the regional workforce in high-demand fields such as nursing, AI, business and education. Our commitment to excellence on both the international and creative stages is on full display as we recognize our two newest Fulbright fellowship winners and announce a $1.77 million legacy gift to elevate our storied performing arts programs.
Finally, as showcased by our Panther baseball team, the spirit of Adelphi is vibrantly alive. As we explore what’s new and what’s next for our University, I invite you to connect with me and experience the spirit and culture of care that sets us apart. Adelphi transformed my life, and I can’t wait to create that same transformation in today’s students.
In Panther Pride,
Michael A.L. Balboni ’81, JD
President
A President Comes Home: Michael A.L. Balboni ’81, JD, Becomes Adelphi’s First Alumni President
Michael Balboni has a unique perspective on the power of an Adelphi degree—because he built his career on one. In this message to the Adelphi community, he shares his vision for the future of his alma mater, the challenges he plans to tackle and the qualities that make this community special.
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On Thursday, June 11, the Adelphi University Board of Trustees hosted the official ribbon cutting and celebrated the grand opening of the University’s state-of-the-art Manhattan Center. Located in the heart of New York City at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 44th Street, the highly anticipated facility is poised to serve as a critical talent…
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A recent $1.77 million legacy gift supporting the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center is building on the rich history of the University's theatre, dance and music programs.
Inside Baseball: Our Legacy of Baseball Greats
For new head coach Mike Gaffney, baseball is all about family—a formula that is delivering major wins and unbreakable team chemistry. Meet him and our NE10 Pitcher of the Year, John Carver ’26—along with dedicated donors and infielder Albert Ramos ’26, who hit a spectacular walk-off grand slam in April. This is just one example of how athletics at Adelphi provides students with lifelong lessons in leadership, teamwork and resilience.
Adelphi is making local, national and global news
- FOX Sports, USA’s World Cup Captains: From Inaugural Edition To 2026’s 48-Team Tournament
Adelphi alum Mike Windischmann ’92 is featured in this article. His career took him from Garden City to scoring USA’s sole goal in a 1-1 draw versus Argentina in the 1988 World Cup. - Newsday, ‘The Sixth Borough’ screening reminds audiences of Long Island’s role in hip-hop history
Adelphi University’s involvement in the rise of hip-hop on Long Island is featured in this article. - Smithsonian Magazine, What Was the Biggest Dinosaur? Fragmentary Fossils Make It Hard to Tell
Paleontologist and Adelphi Professor Michael D’Emic, PhD, shares his expertise in this story about fossil conditions. - U.S. News & World Report, What I Learned Watching My Son Go Through Student Loan Exit Counseling (and Why You Should Care)
Dawn Januszkiewicz, MA ’12, assistant director of federal aid programs at Adelphi, shares her perspective in this article about the importance of teaching student loan borrowers how to navigate repayment after graduation.
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