News at Adelphi

"Polls show that most want to move beyond divisiveness and show more empathy – even compassion."

"Is college affordable? The answer is yes. Consider the ways."

Our greatest age is before us and it can be greater still if we continue to work together.

Council of Europe's Forum on Higher Education and Democratic Culture in Strasbourg, France

We should assert that others be respected for their humanity even if they are different from us.

It is my pledge to continue our legacy, one story at a time: your story, my story, our story.

The liberal arts are good for educated citizens, but are not enough to prepare them for the world.

We have campus presidents fulfilling roles as philosophers, executives, entrepreneurs and advocates.

On this day let us be mindful of all those who served and the debt we owe them for their service.

Word pictures and family photographs help rekindle the mental images of a child’s play.

By Robert A. Scott, President, Adelphi University (and Former Right-Handed First Baseman The start of the baseball season revives memories of pick-up games when as young kids we would choose sides, set the rules, and arbitrate disputes. We learned teamwork and leadership, honed our skills and abilities, and developed a set of values. We learned that sides should…

We continue to pursue excellence in terms of teaching, creative activity, and community service.

Know that you have the capacity to change everyone you meet and everything you touch.

Council of Europe's Forum on Higher Education and Democratic Culture in Strasbourg, France

We want to have hope that sports will in fact advance individual and group development for the good.

Higher education is not in turmoil; if anything, it is policy towards it that has lost its way.

By President Robert A. Scott Garden City, NY, April 19, 2006 The most prestigious colleges are called “liberal arts” institutions. Many universities call themselves “liberal arts” institutions at the core. Many futurists agree that a liberal arts education is the best preparation for work, citizenship, and family life. They agree that training is about answers — how to…

Liberal Arts thrive with curators of the past, creators of the new, and critics of the status quo.

The goal of education is not to be taught everything, but to develop the skills to learn anything.

Ruth’s concern was for good. She was a moral compass, and her passing takes our heart for speech.

Our focus on the arts, global concerns, and civic engagement are life-long commitments.

Congratulations to the Class of 2005!

It is fitting that this Memorial Day is on May 30, the actual day of the first observance in 1868.

Congratulations to the Class of 2005!

Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Long Islanders by Long Island Business News. He joins a select group of successful politicians, business executives, and leaders in the not-for-profit and civic arenas in receiving this honor. “After taking over a university in administrative tatters,” reads Long…

Our heritage is a call to imagine and enrich inspired teaching, active learning, & civic engagement.

"We have secured our footing; it is time to extend our reach with a renewed vision."

Today we honor heroic principles like the Bill of Rights and heroic people who died defending it.

Long Island leaders honored for their vision and commitment to the region and the University

We need to work together, not alone, to learn from each other and gain leverage from cooperation.