News at Adelphi

Dr. Riordan, nominated and selected as Best College President in the 2019 Best of Long Island contest.

Three Adelphi students are recipients of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants’ (NYSSCPA) Moynihan Scholarship, says CPA Practice Advisor.

A. Brian Leander, PhD, manager of training and development, is the featured speaker at Southwestern College’s annual opening convocation, occurring on Friday, August 23, says The Cowley Courier Traveler.

Margaret Gray, PhD, associate professor of political science, is quoted in a Newsday story about corner stores providing healthier options to their consumers.

Samantha Bassford, Waldo Hall residence hall director, is featured in a Newsday article providing packing tips to college students getting ready for the school year.

Congratulations to alumna Kathryn Ann Pantaleo '07 on her recent marriage to Francesco Andrea Bello. Their wedding announcement is featured in the The New York Times.

Stephen Shore, EdD, clinical assistant professor of education, is quoted in an MSN article about helping children on the autism spectrum and their parents enjoy a theme park vacation.

Jessica Jaeger, adjunct professor and registered dietician, and Diane F. Dembicki, PhD, director of the MS in Nutrition program and clinical associate professor, are quoted in an Associated Press article about tips on making healthy breakfasts for the upcoming school year. The story has appeared in more than 230 news outlets including The Washington Post, New York Daily News and Yahoo!News.

Robert A. Scott, PhD, president emeritus, published an op-ed in Newsday encouraging free college advocates to look at data that could help increase college affordability and accessibility.

Professional wrestling journalist Brian Shields '99 has been inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, says Newsday.

Jeff Williams, who studied at Adelphi to earn his paralegal license in 1997, is featured in a New York Times article highlighting what happened after he was paralyzed at age 13 due to being accidentally shot by a close friend.

This fall, the Adelphi-Upstate Accelerated Scholars Program will prepare students for medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University through a joint-admissions alliance, says Innovate Long Island.

Yahoo! News and HipHopDX wished hip-hop legend and alumnus Chuck D '84, '13 (Hon.), a happy birthday and celebrated his impact on music.

Longtime Saturday Night Live lighting director Phil Hymes '49 has died at 96. Read about Hymes's amazing television career in Variety.

Omar Grant '03 has been named co-president of Roc Nation, an entertainment company founded by rapper Jay-Z, says Variety.

The late Val Asbedian, MS '66, is celebrated for his contributions to Apollo 11, the first moon landing, in an article in The Bedford Citizen.

Mark Grabowski, JD, an associate communications professor, is quoted in a Newsday story about data security.

Associate professor and director of graduate art education Courtney Lee Weida, EdD, is quoted in a Refinery 29 article about how fandom culture is blurring the lines of fine art.

Just a few weeks ago, Molly Cuevas ’16, MS ’17, completed her run across the country to raise money for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Cuevas spoke to The Garden City News about her inspiring journey.

James Grossane, MS '85, EdD, has been named Sewanhaka Central High School District’s new superintendent, says The Island Now.

Adelphi is in the top 10 of the Best Accredited RN to BSN Programs in New York state, according to Nursingprocess.org.

InnovateLI reports on two new Adelphi leaders: Xiao-lei Wang, PhD, the new dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences, and Susan Dinan, PhD, the new dean of the Honors College.

News 12 Long Island also covered the story on Molly Cuevas '16, who has spent the last three months running across 13 states to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Molly Cuevas '16, who is approaching the end of her cross-country run to raise funds and awareness for the Challenged Athletes Foundation, catches up with Pix11.

When the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) trained Gotham Divers to be a Certified Autism Center, Stephen Shore, EdD, clinical assistant professor, highlighted their support for the autism community in a Financial Content article.

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle caught up with professor of English Lahney Preston-Matto, PhD, at Brower Park in Crown Heights while she was taking a Sunday stroll with her dog.

In a Crain's New York Business article, Adelphi is highlighted for its commitment to academia and renovation.

Robert Goldberg, clinical associate professor of finance and economics, is quoted in a Newsday story about Long Island businesses.

To keep the celebration going, Adelphi is highlighted in Newsday's annual commencement moments piece.

Research by Eugene Hecht, PhD, professor of physics, on understanding energy was published in the American Journal of Physics.