News at Adelphi

In an op-ed on CNN.com, Adelphi University Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus Steven L. Isenberg, DHL '00 (Hon.), argues that our democracy is under significant threat by hackers and others. He co-wrote the piece with Peter C. Goldmark, Jr., former president of The Rockefeller Foundation.

Over the past few days, the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, on the heels of other painful tragedies, has reminded us of the racism and prejudice that continues to exist in our society.

I am so proud to honor the resilient Class of 2020! With your entire Adelphi family, I am thrilled to celebrate you today—what would have been your Commencement Day.

President Christine M. Riordan will co-chair the Restart Plan for Higher Education, a task force that aims to formulate broad guidelines for restarting higher education in New York state as announced per the Cornell Chronicle.

As we look ahead, I'd like to give an update on our plans for the fall semester and share the important factors that will guide our University's decisions moving forward.

Every year, Adelphi honors four exceptional employees with a President's Award for Excellence. One of the President's Awards for Excellence for 2020 was given to Bernadette Fitzpatrick, Administrative Assistant for the College of Nursing and Public Health.

Every year, Adelphi honors four exceptional employees with a President's Award for Excellence. One of the President's Awards for Excellence for 2020 was given to Samantha Bassford, Residence Hall Director of Waldo Hall.

Every year, Adelphi honors four exceptional employees with a President's Award for Excellence. A presence on the Adelphi campus for four decades, Dr. Amador is the first recipient of the Presidential Award for Diversity and Inclusion for her commitment to advancing our goals for diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism.

Every year, Adelphi honors four exceptional employees with a President's Award for Excellence. Last year, Patricia (Patti) Veigl marked her 10th anniversary with the Alice Brown Early Learning Center (ELC)—not just as an administrative assistant but as the center's face.

Every year, Adelphi honors four exceptional employees with a President's Award for Excellence. In her five years at Adelphi, Stephanie Espina, director of undergraduate admissions, has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments.

Good planning put to the test by coronavirus outbreak—but so far, it's working.

At a later date to be determined, Adelphi University will host an in-person, University-wide, traditional Commencement for the Class of 2020 as well as a Doctoral Hooding ceremony.

President Christine M. Riordan reflects on the University's crisis plans in light of the coronavirus situation in an op-ed for University Business.

As we come to the end of our first full week with almost 100 percent of us working and learning remotely, I want to recognize you and express my appreciation.

This has been a truly historical, unprecedented time for Adelphi University, our state, our country and our world. While navigating the scary unknowns of a worldwide pandemic, you all have tested, prepared and shifted to virtual classrooms and remote working. 

An update from President Riordan about Commencement in regards to the novel Coronavirus.

Beginning tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2020, we are asking all departments to shift to a hybrid workforce, relying on a mix of remote employees and only essential on-site employees to ensure continued operations.

An update from President Riordan on the novel Coronavirus.

Adelphi University will offer all classes in an online format beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020, until further notice.

The 2020 Best of Long Island results are in—and Adelphi University has captured a top honor, Best College or University, along with Best College President, Best College Sports Program and Best Theatre Arts Center.

President Riordan's appointment to chair of the CICU board of trustees is featured.