News at Adelphi

Hear Eduardo Vilaro ’85, recognized by the Ford Foundation as one of “America’s Cultural Treasures,” talk about the impact of his Adelphi dance degree. And learn why Patrick O’Shaughnessy, DO, MBA ’13, president and CEO of Catholic Health, believes an Adelphi education “builds great people.”

Watch Adelphi’s president, provost, board of trustees chair, and faculty and student leaders share words of encouragement, new perspectives and compelling life stories. Their messages highlighted a day to remember.

Members of Adelphi’s Class of 2024 celebrated their accomplishments surrounded by family and friends at the University’s 128th Commencement ceremony on May 21 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

Dear Adelphi Community, As another extraordinary year at Adelphi comes to a close, it is a time for celebration, reflection and gratitude. Together, we have seen incredible achievements and challenges that have strengthened our community, and I appreciate all of your contributions to our progress. When the Class of 2024 walks across the commencement stage…

In their annual ceremony, the University recognized those committed to pursuing excellence at Adelphi.

Reaching alumni around the nation, the Momentum 2 Presidential Reception Tour is an opportunity to share our news with friends and supporters as we prepare to launch our fundraising campaign, the Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact. At each stop across the country, our alumni will be sharing stories of the extraordinary impact of their Adelphi education.

Begun six years ago with a few volunteers and a dream, Adelphi’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference has become a premier event welcoming more than 350 professionals, industry leaders, alumni, students and community members—along with nationally recognized keynote speakers—to promote leadership for women.

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Welcome to Spring 2024 at Adelphi! The start of the semester gives us an opportunity to reset, embrace new challenges and gain experiences that bring us closer to achieving our goals. I’m excited to share this journey with you. As we build on all of our successes from 2023, I’m…

Adelphi Alumni Relations is getting ready to hit the road to host events and reconnect with alumni, parents and friends. With the support of President Riordan, we will host Presidential Receptions in cities around the country.

Dear Adelphi Community, As we enter this holiday season, I can’t help but think about the special bond we share as part of the Adelphi family. Our commitment to academic excellence and innovative research is evident in everything we do. Together, we embrace values like inclusivity, respect and community, all of which motivate us to…

Dear Adelphi Community, This Veterans Day, and every day, we are thankful for those who have courageously served in our military. Their sacrifice through every conflict has allowed our country, communities and University to uphold the values of democracy and free expression. Supporting our veterans when they return home from duty is our responsibility. At…

For Anagnostis Agelarakis, PhD, professor in Adelphi's history department, archaeology is an endlessly generative practice.

Dear Adelphi students, faculty and staff, As shared in Monday’s message, our University community is built on the pillars of inclusivity, diversity, respect, and care. We must offer one another solace and be united in the hope of a swift resolution of the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Our Interfaith Center, its director, and our…

During the first half of 2023, Adelphi University added five prominent business leaders to its President's Advisory Council.

Dear Adelphi Students, Faculty and Staff, Welcome to the fall 2023 semester—I hope you had a great first week! I’m always thrilled to see our campuses filled with new and familiar faces as we begin another exciting academic year. This year is particularly special with the arrival of the largest and one of the most…

Adelphi University's largest first-year class ever became “official" on Sunday at the annual Matriculation ceremony at the University's Center for Sports and Recreation.

President Riordan is one of LIBN's 2023 Most Dynamic Women Leaders.

Recently, Adelphi welcomed five new members to its visionary board of trustees. The new trustees join us at a dynamic time in Adelphi history; they will guide our path as we take the first steps in achieving our transformative new strategic plan, Momentum 2.

Adelphi University President Christine M. Riordan has been recognized by Long Island Business News (LIBN) and the Long Island Press Power List for her leadership and influence.

Dear Adelphi Community, This morning, the Supreme Court issued a decision against Harvard and the University of North Carolina’s use of race-conscious admissions practices. While this ruling will have a widespread impact on the landscape of higher education, I want to take a moment to explain how it affects Adelphi and reiterate our commitment to…

Showstopping performances by alumni and students joined heartfelt tributes to Adelphi standout supporters as the University honored its rich legacy and contributions to the arts at the 23rd annual President's Gala, An Evening for the Arts at Adelphi: Legends and Legacies, on June 10 at the Garden City Hotel.

Dear Adelphi Community, In December 2019, our university was fortunate to gain the service of Dr. Jacqueline Jones LaMon, JD, MFA, as its vice president of diversity and inclusion, bringing with her more than 13 years of prior leadership in the Adelphi community as a professor of English, program director for our MFA in Creative…

Dear Adelphi Community, I’m saddened to inform you of the passing of Adelphi University Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus Thomas F. Motamed, BA ’71, JD, on April 18, 2023. The namesake of our Garden City campus stadium, Motamed Field, Tom was a loyal friend and generous supporter of Adelphi who served with distinction as a…

We have set the stage for Adelphi’s future with a plan to make a difference for a new generation of higher education students, our community and our world.

President Riordan is interviewed about successful initiatives at Adelphi and future plans for the University.

Dear Adelphi Students, Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to welcome everyone to Fall 2022 on Adelphi’s campuses to continue our 126-year tradition of student success. This academic year marks the launch of our Momentum 2 strategic plan, which will guide our University through 2027 with increasingly innovative goals. Our mission to transform the lives…

Since 1957, when it became the first university-based professional school accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA), the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology has been at the forefront of clinical psychology training. As Derner celebrates 65 years of pioneering leadership, it is entirely fitting that it also celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Patrick…