News at Adelphi

Father, U.S. Army veteran and second-year emergency management graduate student.

A graduate of Adelphi’s M.S. in Emergency Management program, he extolls its benefits—it changed the course of his career and enriched his life.

“I decided to apply, and after an initial meeting at an open house, I couldn't wait to start.”

“I continue to work hard because I’m very excited about our progress. We have made great inroads with the scientific and legislative community, all the while providing this great service for our base of followers.”

The associate director for research of NASA’s Earth Science Division, Dr. Kaye runs NASA’s environmental research program.

“Through BEST, I‘m giving back to the community that has made me who I am. I want to make a difference, even if it’s just in one student’s life."

“It’s very rewarding to see the immediate return of people recovering.”

by Jordan Chapman “[Ammon School of Education professors] not only taught me the tools and knowledge of my content area, but also provided me with the skills to work together to ensure the success of our students.” — Jen Meisel ’11 For the average elementary school student, the first day of school starts out with…

A communications major with a concentration in media studies, Rene chose to transfer to Adelphi because of its location and academic programs.

At Derner, he discovered his passion for counseling college students with autism spectrum disorder.

Carmen Ortiz ’78 was featured in The Boston Globe on January 1, 2012, for her work leading high profile public integrity cases as a powerful U.S. attorney in Boston, Massachusetts, a post she has held since November 2009. In December 2011, Ms. Ortiz won a noteworthy case against Tarek Mehanna of Sudbury, convicted of supporting Al…

During his career as a social worker, Jeffrey brought his love for dogs to his work.

“Adelphi is like family.”

“I’m an extremely creative, productive, hard-working, thoughtful person—who is passionate about all aspects of the music world, my family and friends.”

“I’m a work that is perpetually in progress. I believe there is both a need and an opportunity to improve.”

“I’m a music fanatic. Music is my first love—nothing else can top it.”

“I’m a passionate individual who wants to make a difference.... If you want to shape the future, you have to engage in it.”

“I always say that if it wasn’t for Adelphi, I wouldn’t be where I am.”

“I love teaching and empowering my students. My Adelphi professors made such a difference in my life. This is my way of paying it forward.”

“I am perseverant, determined and I feel very blessed.”

“I like to think of myself as someone who is honest, someone who is responsible and someone who is loving.”

“I’m a big ‘I wanna save the world person.’ That’s my heart. I want to leave this place a little better than when I came into it.”

Member of Adelphi University’s Profiles in Success program. by Ela Schwartz “I wanted to give back, to do something with purpose.” —Duncan Winter, M.B.A. ’78, M.D. Duncan Winter, M.B.A. ’78, M.D., defies categorization. While his official profession is board certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, Dr. Winter is also a businessman, investor, artist, pilot and humanitarian. This renaissance…

"Coming from a small town to a big city like New York is an opportunity that not many people have."

Adelphi University notes with sadness the passing of alumnus John J. Phelan Jr. ’70, ’87 (Hon.). Mr. Phelan passed away on August 4 at the age of 81. Mr. Phelan, the former Chairman and C.E.O. of the New York Stock Exchange received a BBA, magna cum laude, from the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business and served as…

“I always thought I wanted to be both a faculty member and an administrator. I love to teach but I also enjoy influencing the direction of the institution."

“It’s important to balance the academic life at Adelphi with the social opportunities—and now there are clearly more opportunities than ever on campus.”

“I am really grateful for Adelphi. It molded and influenced me, and helped me get where I wanted to be.”

A Teacher’s “Love Supreme” for Kids and Coltrane

This was a banner year for Honors seniors and graduate school admissions.