Events & Appearances | Adelphi University President Riordan

Momentum 2: Presidential Receptions

President Riordan and the Adelphi Alumni Relations team launched a nationwide tour in 2024 to connect with alumni and friends and share the vision of the University’s Momentum 2 Strategic Plan. The ongoing tour included stops in cities throughout Florida, Georgia, California, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and upcoming events in New York and Colorado.

Momentum 2 Presidential Reception – Palm Beach, Florida

The first leg of the Momentum 2 Presidential Reception Tour kicked off in South Florida at the Four Seasons on February 27, 2024. Launch Gallery

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Momentum 2 Presidential Reception – Palm Beach, Florida

The first leg of the Momentum 2 Presidential Reception Tour kicked off in South Florida at the Four Seasons on February 27, 2024. 10 Photos

New and old friends gathered at the first Momentum 2 Presidential Reception in Palm Beach
The Four Seasons provided the perfect setting for the first of our Florida events.
Helen Grayson-Unger ‘53 was among the many happy alumni joining us in Palm Beach.
It was great to meet with prospective students and parents on our Momentum 2 Presidential Reception Tour.
Tom Kline, Vice President for Advancement and External Relations, greets attendees.
President Riordan shares Adelphi’s recent accomplishments along with upcoming initiatives.
A toast to Adelphi and all who attend the Palm Beach reception!
Deborah Sherman-Bienstock ‘72 enjoys connecting with fellow Adelphi alumni.
Board of Trustees member Dottie Herman, CEO of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, LLC, was in attendance.
President Riordan enjoyed connecting with the attendees in Palm Beach, the first stop on her 2024 Momentum 2 Presidential Reception Tour.

Momentum 2 Presidential Reception – Boca Raton, Florida

President Riordan joined alumni and friends of the University at the private residence of Eileen Kaminsky ’93 on February 28, 2024. Launch Gallery

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Momentum 2 Presidential Reception – Boca Raton, Florida

President Riordan joined alumni and friends of the University at the private residence of Eileen Kaminsky ’93 on February 28, 2024. 8 Photos

President Riordan shares Adelphi’s recent accomplishments and upcoming initiatives at the Boca Raton reception.
President Riordan answered questions and shared some updates on the University’s Momentum 2 strategic plan.
Tom Kline, Vice President for Advancement and External Relations, connects with guests.
Eileen Kaminsky ‘93, shown here greeting guests, hosted this stop on the Momentum 2 Presidential Reception Tour.
The evening was filled with laughter and fond memories and enjoyed by all.
A chance to reconnect was a major highlight of the evening.
A guest connects with President Riordan.
A group shot of smiling attendees at the Boca Raton event.

Momentum 2 Presidential Reception – Naples, Florida

At the Naples Bay Resort, alumni and friends on Florida’s West Coast caught up with old friends and made new connections on February 29, 2024. Launch Gallery

Panther Pride was in the house in Naples on February 29, 2024!

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Momentum 2 Presidential Reception – Naples, Florida

At the Naples Bay Resort, alumni and friends on Florida’s West Coast caught up with old friends and made new connections on February 29, 2024. 8 Photos

The third stop on the Momentum 2 Presidential Reception Tour in Florida was Naples.
Palm trees and warm breezes welcomed Adelphi’s guests.
Michael Shapiro ‘77 shares some Adelphi memories with President Riordan.
Adelphi’s Alumni Relations staff gave guests a warm and welcoming greeting!
Tom Kline, Vice President for Advancement and External Relations, enjoyed connecting with guests.
President Riordan shares Adelphi’s recent accomplishments along with upcoming initiatives.
The resort provided the perfect backdrop for photo opportunities.
Panther Pride was in the house in Naples on February 29, 2024!

Momentum 2 Presidential Reception - Atlanta, Georgia

Alumni and friends joined President Riordan at the private residence of Drs. Richard and Barbara Riordan on March 27, 2024. Launch Gallery

Panther Pride brought a wonderful group of alumni and friends together on March 27, 2024.

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Momentum 2 Presidential Reception - Atlanta, Georgia

Alumni and friends joined President Riordan at the private residence of Drs. Richard and Barbara Riordan on March 27, 2024. 7 Photos

Fellow alumni enjoy reminiscing about their time at Adelphi.
President Riordan speaks to her guests about Adelphi’s recent achievements and goals of the Momentum 2 Strategic Plan.
Susan Stevens ‘66, MS ‘68, shares her Adelphi journey with guests.
Tom Kline, Vice President for Advancement and External Relations, greets attendees.
Making new connections in our alumni community is a great reason to smile for the camera!
Guests applaud and celebrate after hearing President Riordan discuss Adelphi’s recent success.
Panther Pride brought a wonderful group of alumni and friends together on March 27, 2024.

Additional Public Events

See President Riordan’s 2022 Power Player in Education interview with Schneps Media’s AMNY. In “three questions in three minutes,” she discusses the success of Adelphi’s strategic plans, how our University continues to focus on affordability in higher education, and details of her forthcoming book.
Hear President Riordan discuss her career journey, the importance of being adaptable, and how she intentionally works to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging on the Sydcast with host Syd Finkelstein, PhD, author, consultant, and Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
In the series Coffee with the President, Dr. Riordan talked about Adelphi’s students, community and unique qualities with Alex Boylan, Executive Producer and Host of Amazon Prime’s The College Tour.
Listen to President Riordan’s podcast with education technology company The Plexuss Network as she discusses her own journey into higher education leadership, how our students and community benefit from the Adelphi experience, and our University’s role in academia, the region, and the world.
Listen to Spark – the Innovate Long Island podcast with President Riordan.
View the panel discussion with President Riordan and other local leaders at the 27th Annual Economic Summit of the Hauppauge Association of Long Island (HIA-LI).

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