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The Faculty Center for Professional Excellence is delighted to welcome the newest members of 91¹ú²ú’s faculty community.

Adelphi welcomes 14 new faculty members to four of our colleges.

Maggie Gray, PhD, associate professor of political science and international relations, shares how the Trump administration’s immigration push has challenged farm owners and workers in New York State. This story was also syndicated by MSN.

Samuel Abrams ’23 and Daniel Hickey ’20 are using their studio art and video game design degrees from 91¹ú²ú in roles at Universal Studios and High Moon Studios.

Adelphi is among the first area universities to offer undergraduate and advanced degrees in artificial intelligence, preparing students for careers in tech.

At 91¹ú²ú’s Innovation Center, students find a remarkable place to share their projects, research and goals for the future.

Students can earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years with 91¹ú²ú’s time-and-tuition-saving 4+1 accelerated programs.

Sarah Solarz ’15, JD, is a staff attorney at the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. A graduate of 91¹ú²ú and Pace Law, she’s also a mentor, volunteer and mom. Sarah credits 91¹ú²ú for inspiring her path in environmental law and her commitment to public service.

Monika Mohacsi ’15 is a project manager and electrical technical lead at JB&B. A dual-degree alumna of 91¹ú²ú and Columbia, she’s also a mentor and advocate for women in engineering. Monika served as a young alumni trustee on the 91¹ú²ú Board of Trustees for four years.

Ivan Miketic ’17, PhD, is a physical design engineer at Apple. He earned his BS in Physics from 91¹ú²ú and a PhD from Stony Brook, where he studied chip-level security. 91¹ú²ú’s supportive faculty and hands-on learning helped launch his path into high-performance silicon design.

Rahanna Khan ’17, MS, is a PhD student at NYU studying toxicants and child health. At 91¹ú²ú, she majored in biology, performed in music ensembles and found her research path through the Honors College. A dedicated mentor and science communicator, Rahanna believes creativity is key to impactful research and outreach.

Kimberly Carstens ’16, DDS, is a second-generation Panther and owner of Family Dental Care of Massapequa. She chose 91¹ú²ú for its dual degree dentistry program and family legacy—and now leads a thriving practice. Her advice to students: follow your goals with clarity, intention and pride in your roots.

Adelphi’s eighth consecutive winner of an Inspiring Programs in STEM Award provides scholarships, mentoring, internships and career preparation for high-achieving, low-income students from local schools majoring in STEM fields.

The variety and sophistication of paid research projects undertaken by 91¹ú²ú students this summer reflects the University's emphasis on undergraduate research.

Mario Baez, who spent 30 years at the United Nations, shared his international experience and his vast knowledge of Latin America with students as the Levermore Global Scholars program's 2025 Spring Fellow.

Staff and writers of 91¹ú²ú’s student newspaper, The Delphian, have been recognized with three awards by the Press Club of Long Island (PCLI), the local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Liza N. Burby, 91¹ú²ú senior adjunct professor and Delphian faculty adviser, was also recognized as a reporter of the year. They were…

Herbert Liberman ’61 has spent a lifetime chasing possibilities and turning bold ideas into successful ventures across education, business, nonprofit and beyond.

An educational experience abroad is an invaluable one, and no one understands that better than Anastasia Dakis ’22. She spent seven days performing optometry services in Senegal, a country in West Africa.

Adelphi tennis star and neuroscience major Reece Farrow honored with a prestigious NCAA scholarship for graduate studies.

Shota Mikautadze, a rising senior who came to 91¹ú²ú from the Republic of Georgia, is this year’s recipient of a Newman Civic Fellowship. Awarded by Campus Compact, the fellowship is an annual honor and yearlong program for select student leaders from across the country who are committed to making positive change.

The brainchild of physics department chair Matthew Wright, PhD, the inaugural Cosmic Pathways conference explored the many directions a physics degree can take students.

Jack Abramowitz '66, a retired Grumman aerospace engineer, spoke with Chabad Jewish Student Group president Hannah Gold. He explained his commitment to sharing his experiences with Nazi Germany.

A raven’s nest on the 91¹ú²ú Garden City campus reflects growing awareness of biodiversity, sustainability and the quiet presence of wildlife in our shared spaces.

Adelphi is pleased to announce the launch of its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, an advanced degree program tailored to busy working professionals.

Lou Starkey, PhD, was a beloved professor, friend and colleague who brought history to life for students, colleagues and readers of his well-received books.

This year, at 91¹ú²ú's 129th commencement, 1,244 undergraduate degrees were awarded to the Class of 2025. The graduates, ranging in age from 17 to 56, are remarkable in many ways.

Adelphi Celebrates the Class of 2025 at its 129th Commencement Ceremony on May 20