Winter Lighting
Garden City Campus, Flagpole Lawn
Join Adelphi students and community members for a beloved seasonal tradition as we begin Inauguration Week.

Clinical Education and Simulation Lab Tour
3:00pm, Nexus Building
Explore Adelphi’s nationally accredited Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL), where students put theory into practice using state-of-the-art simulation technology.

Pre-Lecture Reception
4:00–5:00pm, Olmsted Theatre, Performing Arts Center
All are welcome.

Hagedorn Distinguished Lecture: Corporate Social Responsibility
5:00pm, Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center
All are welcome to a panel discussion moderated by President Michael Balboni ’81, JD, featuring:

• LeeAnn Black, Chief Operating Officer, Latham & Watkins
• Michael Dowling, Chief Executive Officer Emeritus, Northwell Health
• John Sexton, President Emeritus, New York University

Delegate Check-in and Campus Tours
9:00–11:00am

Campus Tours
9:00am and 1:00pm, depart from the lobby of the Center for Recreation and Sports
Explore Adelphi’s Garden City, NY campus.

Inauguration Ceremony
11:00am, Gymnasium, Center for Recreation and Sports
Join the Adelphi community for the formal installation of Michael Balboni ’81, JD, as the University’s 11th president. All are welcome with advance registration.

Community Reception
12:00 noon–2:00pm
Celebrate with the Adelphi community and guests at a holiday-themed gathering following the ceremony.

Campus Tours
1:00pm

Phantom’s Favorite Divas
3:00pm, Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center

A presidential inauguration is a longstanding academic tradition that formally installs a university’s new president. It also brings the community together to celebrate the University’s history, mission and future.

The inauguration of President Michael Balboni ’81, JD, will take place at 11:00am on Friday, December 4, 2026, in the Center for Recreation and Sport on Adelphi University’s Garden City campus on Long Island, New York.

Students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, community leaders and delegates from colleges, universities and learned societies will be invited to participate.

Yes, inauguration events will take place from Wednesday, December 2, through Sunday, December 6, 2026.

They include Adelphi’s Winter Lighting, a Distinguished Lecture, the Inauguration ceremony, a holiday-themed community reception, campus tours and several small invitation-only events for distinguished guests and visitors.

Review and register for available events.

All events require advance registration. Some are limited to invited guests.

Delegates representing colleges, universities and learned societies will receive information about registration, academic regalia, check-in and the procession.

Delegate details will be posted on this site when available.

Sign up to receive announcements and important information about President Balboni’s inauguration and related events.

Delegates participating in the academic procession will wear academic regalia representing their respective institutions. Additional guidance will be provided with delegate registration.

We have arranged special rates for Adelphi guests.

• Accommodations are available December 2–5, 2026 at the Garden City Hotel. To book your stay, please use code ADELPHI1202 when making your reservation. There are a limited number of rooms, so early booking is encouraged.
• Accommodations are available December 3–4, 2026 at the Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Garden City. The room block cut‑off date is November 4, 2026. There are a limited number of rooms, so early booking is encouraged.

Accessibility information will be included with event registration.

You may also contact the Presidential Inauguration Committee at inauguration@adelphi.edu.

Yes. Members of the Adelphi community and others who cannot attend in person may watch a livestream from this webpage.