News at Adelphi

As the nation immerses itself in the frenzy of March Madness, the Adelphi University Department of Athletics has been crafting its own tales of triumph this winter, illuminating the season with stellar performances across various sports.​

Onboarding programs, summer courses, career-boosting certificate programs, online offerings, flexible schedules and an array of services and resources are just some of the ways Adelphi is helping adult students reach their goals.

Veronica Mansour, who was once inspired by the music of Jonathan Larson '82, is now part of his lasting legacy as the winner of a Jonathan Larson Grant and a performer in the Larson Legacy Concert Series.

Adelphi University will welcome Barbara Forste and her daughter, award-winning actress and producer Sarah Jessica Parker–lifelong advocates of reading and libraries–to its second annual Writers and Readers Festival, which will be held on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5.

A life-changing fellowship, on-campus volunteer roles and the desire to make museums accessible to every child helped this alumna discover her career path.

On Saturday, March 29, hundreds of professionals, industry leaders, alumni and students will come together once again for Adelphi University’s Women’s Leadership Conference.

School of Social Work students and faculty collaborated with New York's Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center to raise community voices and share stories of mental health and substance use recovery.

Adelphi students spent winter break in Portugal, blending sightseeing with giving back by volunteering to support local communities in need.

Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health continues to make a global impact, strengthening communities near and far through education, innovation and leadership.

They come from India, China and Vietnam, Ghana and Uganda, Spain and Sweden, Paraguay and Peru, and 25 other countries—including Kazakhstan and Mongolia—from around the globe. They're the 330 international students who are at Adelphi continuing their education in our master's degree or PhD programs.

Chris Armas ’94, an All-American midfielder at Adelphi who later coached the women’s soccer team, has added one more accolade to his highly decorated athletic career. Now he’s been elected to the National Soccer Hall of Fame and will be inducted in a ceremony in May.

The event recognized and celebrated second-year students dedicated to careers helping others communicate, as well as their families and alumni committed to student success.

Adelphi's Alternative Breaks program takes vacationing students to spots around the world to gain new perspectives by performing community service work.

The proud alumna is a staunch supporter of Adelphi and a champion for women in the workplace.

Her experience as an Adelphi athlete and degree in exercise science have propelled Heather Mau ’11 to the National Basketball Association as a trainer for the Dallas Mavericks and now the New York Knicks.

The Men Leaders Paving Paths for Young Men conference gave young Latino men insights on how college is key to succeeding professionally and personally and helping their families and communities. 

The College of Professional and Continuing Studies provides adult learners with an affordable way to expand their personal enrichment.

Edward Mabrey chose Adelphi for its newly reduced tuition rates for online programs and the support offered at the Adelphi University College of Professional and Continuing Studies.

Strong support for successful programs and an openness to voices from the campus community helped Adelphi become one of just 10 universities out of approximately 200 in New York state to earn a 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity.

Henry Gomez ’24 balances earning his online Master of Social Work with family life, community activism and his job serving students in New York City’s public schools.

Lego is more than just plastic building blocks—and an Adelphi alum is one of those behind building the brand.

These extraordinary students are chosen for their academic achievements and campus and community involvement.

Alice Hoffman '73, '02 (Hon.), takes middle-grade readers into the life of Anne Frank and her family before going into hiding.

The cabaret performer and artist is recognized for “weaving history, cultural critique and an ethic of care into performances and artwork animated by wit, whimsy and calls to action.”

For the seventh consecutive year, INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has recognized Adelphi University with its annual Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.

June Griffith Collison ’81, MBA ’84; Mark S. Davis ’85; and Michael J. Sammis ’81 have been elected to the Adelphi University Board of Trustees. Shamir A. Ally ’89, MBA ’92, PhD, former ambassador of Guyana to Kuwait (2016–2020) has published a book titled My Tenure as Guyana’s Ambassador to Kuwait with Lessons in Diplomacy: How We Improved the…

The program heads into October with a new campaign: “When Survivors Unite, Hope Ignites!”

Panthers jumped into action to serve local nonprofits before the fall semester began.