LumiNicole Partnership
A first-of-its-kind partnership at Adelphi.
Adelphi University has partnered with LumiNicole, a next-generation retail marketplace bringing curated beauty and wellness products to the Garden City campus through automated smart retail stores.
Adelphi is the first university in the nation to install LumiNicole’s technology, positioning the University as a model for integrating retail innovation with student success and career development.
LumiNicole retail kiosks are conveniently located in:
The partnership will be formally introduced in conjunction with the 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference.
What Is LumiNicole?
LumiNicole founders Leslie Roberson and Kendra Bracken-Ferguson
LumiNicole is a next-generation alternative retail marketplace redefining how beauty and wellness brands reach consumers in high-traffic, non-traditional environments.
Founded by beauty industry leaders Kendra Bracken-Ferguson and Leslie Roberson, LumiNicole delivers curated product discovery through:
- Automated retail stores
- Pop-up retail installations
- Experiential activations in airports, hotels, college campuses, hospitals and major venues
Powered by a proprietary, data-driven curation model, LumiNicole tailors product assortments based on location, consumer behavior and performance insights—creating elevated retail experiences that increase accessibility and relevance for both brands and venue partners.
Creating Career Development and Scholarship Opportunities
Beyond retail innovation, the partnership is designed to expand experiential learning and career pathways for Adelphi students.
LumiNicole will provide Adelphi students with:
- A paid internship opportunity
- A Brand Ambassador Program for Adelphi students
- The LumiNicole Beauty & Wellness Scholarship
The LumiNicole Beauty & Wellness Scholarship supports students whose studies align with disciplines that power the modern beauty and wellness industry, including:
- Chemistry and science
- Supply chain and manufacturing
- Technology and operational infrastructure
- Marketing and communications
Through hands-on retail experiences, paid internships and our student ambassador program, we’re helping prepare the next generation of professionals for the evolving beauty and wellness industry.
Leslie Roberson
LumiNicole Co-Founder