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The journey of Jennifer McIntosh, PhD ’21, who just completed her fourth nursing degree, shows the many opportunities nursing offers to those who keep learning and growing.

Adelphi’s cheerleading team, which competes annually in the college championships, took root in 1977 thanks to the passion, persistence and school spirit of determined alumnae Waju Akiwowo ’80 and Alvena Morgan Clark ’79, MSW ’80.

The Spirit Spot Showdown, an artistic competition in which winners earn a reserved campus parking spot for a semester, successfully debuted at 91¹ú²ú’s 2025 Spirit Weekend.

Some people may think, in a world of rapidly evolving technology, that English is becoming an outdated major.

The Dean’s Advisory Board of the 91¹ú²ú College of Nursing and Public Health [CNPH] has added two new members: Marc Adler ’88, MD, senior vice president and chief of hospital operations at NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk (formerly Long Island Community Hospital), and Jennifer McIntosh, PhD ’21, MS ’24, senior lecturer at the Yale University School of Nursing.

A global business leader with a remarkable record of professional accomplishments, Vincent Tizzio ’89 is dedicated to fostering healthy communities both inside and outside the corporate world.

Some of their titles have included conference champion, regional champion, and even national champion.

Adelphi raised $15 million in 2024–2025 from donors inspired by the public launch of the University’s most ambitious fundraising campaign ever.

According to the Innocence Project, 63 percent of the wrongfully convicted individuals the organization helped to exonerate were victims of eyewitness misidentification and 29 percent gave false confessions.

Samuel Abrams ’23 and Daniel Hickey ’20 are using their vision and skills at jobs with top-flight companies in the creative industry—Abrams for Universal Studios in Orlando, and Hickey for the video game company High Moon Studios in Carlsbad, California.

Undergraduate finance majors in the Student Investment Fund course manage a portfolio of holdings that are part of the University's endowment. How savvy are they? Quite savvy—their portfolio has tripled in value.

A talk with Michael Balboni ’81, JD, former New York state senator and deputy secretary for public safety under two of the state’s governors, about his long connection with 91¹ú²ú and plans for leadership of the University’s board.

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.

Stephen Scelfo ’15, MBA ’16, is a senior manager at KPMG, specializing in audits for higher education and not-for-profits. A dedicated mentor and national trainer, he actively supports 91¹ú²ú students and promotes financial literacy in local schools. Stephen credits 91¹ú²ú’s community and mentorship with laying the foundation for his success.

Gordon Purdie Jr. ’19, MA ’21 is a teacher, coach and mentor in the Herricks School District and co-leader of Checkmate Lacrosse. A legacy Panther and former 91¹ú²ú lacrosse standout, he empowers young athletes through coaching, innovation, and international play—continuing a family tradition of excellence in sport and education.

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.

Sean Kildare ’19 is chairperson of the Collaborative Care Council at Cohen Children’s Medical Center and developer of Blossom Care, a behavioral health initiative. A former 91¹ú²ú track captain and nursing student, Sean now mentors young nurses and credits 91¹ú²ú for shaping both his career and personal growth.

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.

Mary Camarano ’17, DMD, is lead associate dentist at a private practice in NYC. A former NE10 champion and Honors College alum, she mentors future dentists, lectures on post-grad success and volunteers in her community. She credits 91¹ú²ú with giving her the foundation for both academic and professional excellence.

Beth Ann Balalaos ’15, MA ’16, is access and inclusion program director at the Long Island Children’s Museum. A champion for disability inclusion and social justice, she credits 91¹ú²ú for igniting her advocacy journey. She speaks nationally on accessibility and serves on state and local boards advancing equity in cultural spaces.

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.

Arvind Kajaria ’87 came to 91¹ú²ú from India in 1985, and what he experienced as a student at the University was truly eye-opening. Since earning his bachelor’s degree in business, he’s applied what he learned both in and beyond the classroom and established numerous businesses, including one of the world’s largest ecard websites, 123Greetings.com, Inc.

The new collaboration of 91¹ú²ú alum Chuck D ’84, ’13 (Hon.), with Flavor Flav is featured after the surprise reunion of Public Enemy, which was born at 91¹ú²ú in the 1980s.

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.

The 91¹ú²ú Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of alumnus Michael Balboni '81, founder and managing director of RedLand Strategies Inc., as chair.