Academic Excellence to Prepare Students for a Changing World
In today’s rapidly changing world, universities must adapt quickly to meet the needs and career aspirations of our students.
Adelphi has met that demand over the past decade, launching 52 new undergraduate and graduate programs. More than 30 of those programs offer online study options—including fully online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs for working adults.
Adelphi offers students a world-class education in our four core academic areas:
- arts and humanities
- STEM and social sciences
- business and education professions
- health and wellness.
And Adelphi provides an education that extends far beyond the classroom, with internships, research opportunities, and perspective-expanding communities like our Levermore Global Scholars program and our Honors College.
The research experience Kyana Gordon ’24 gained as a biology major put her in position to earn a coveted fellowship from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Change will remain a constant in our lives, and Adelphi will continue to develop new programs as new technologies, new areas of inquiry, and new realities emerge. But one thing will not change: our commitment to academic excellence, intellectual rigor and high-impact, personalized learning.
Advance Innovation
Support for our University allows us—and inspires us—to build on our history of innovation.
Naming opportunities include:
- College or School
- Endowed Deanships, Chaired Professorships or Professorships
- Departmental Endowed Funds
Supporting A World-Class Education
There are countless ways to support academics at Adelphi.
Carol A. Ammon, MBA ’79, ’10 (Hon.)
Past Trustee Carol A. Ammon has made a lasting impact on the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences through her significant contributions. The college is named in honor of Carol’s mother, Ruth S. Ammon, reflecting her dedication to enhancing education and health sciences. Carol’s generosity continues to support and enrich these vital areas of study, benefiting countless students and advancing their academic and professional pursuits.
Robert B. Willumstad ’05 (Hon.)
Past Trustee Robert B. Willumstad has provided enduring support for the School of Business at Adelphi University. In recognition of his generous contributions and commitment to advancing business education, the School of Business now proudly bears his name. His support has played a crucial role in fostering academic excellence and providing exceptional opportunities for students in the field of business.
Loretta Cangialosi ’80
Trustee Loretta Cangialosi ’80 has committed more than $5 million to Adelphi, close to half of which will establish an Endowed Innovation Fund named in her honor.
Betty L. Forest ’47, ’10 (Hon.)
Betty L. Forest ’47, ’10 (Hon.), who was able to attend Adelphi with the help of a cadet nursing scholarship, left $4.7 million to the University. The bulk of her bequest supports an innovation fund and endows the deanship, named for her, of the College of Nursing and Public Health.
Lionel Viret ’95
Lionel Viret ’95 donated $1 million to establish the Viret Family Faculty Leadership Fellow Program, which provides faculty members with leadership development opportunities that advance their careers and inspire academic innovation.