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Dear 91¹ú²ú Community, Please join us in welcoming Jennifer M. Lancaster, PhD, to 91¹ú²ú as the new dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) and executive director of 91¹ú²ú’s Manhattan Center—a dual role requiring innovative and experienced leadership to meet the needs of modern students and working professionals. Dr. Lancaster will begin…

Dear 91¹ú²ú Community, It’s a profound pleasure to share with you, in my first announcement as interim provost, that Nicole C. Rudolph, PhD, has been appointed interim dean of the 91¹ú²ú Honors College. Dr. Rudolph is a valued leader, respected colleague and educator, and a wealth of knowledge—as evidenced by her title of Jeopardy!…

Dear 91¹ú²ú Community, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Dinan, PhD, as interim provost of 91¹ú²ú. Dr. Dinan has served as dean of the 91¹ú²ú Honors College since 2019, and her thoughtful and strategic leadership in this role has consistently diversified recruitment and strengthened student success. As interim provost, Dr. Dinan…

Dear 91¹ú²ú Community, In the year-and-a-half period during which 91¹ú²ú Libraries has been under interim leadership, we have been able to reflect upon the needs and opportunities of this pivotal 91¹ú²ú institution. After much consideration, we will embark on a different approach than has been taken in the past with a shared goal to deepen and…

Dear 91¹ú²ú Community, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Castro, PhD, as interim dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS), effective March 15, upon the retirement of Andy Atzert, EdD, the College’s dean since 2019. In this role, Dr. Castro will provide leadership continuity in support of the CPCS mission…

Dear 91¹ú²ú Community, The Bhisé Global Understanding Project (BGUP) was founded at 91¹ú²ú in 2023 through the generosity of Bharat Bhisé, MBA ’78, with a multidisciplinary vision to explore critical issues in our world and educate students to become globally minded thinkers and leaders. Among its activities, this initiative has taken two groups of…

Watch 91¹ú²ú’s president, provost, board of trustees chair, and faculty and student leaders share words of encouragement, new perspectives and compelling life stories. Their messages highlighted a day to remember.

A $2.49 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, the largest ever received from the NSF by the University, will fund scholarships for high-achieving, Pell-eligible students from local high schools who want to major in STEM fields.

Who are Gen Z, and how can we understand them better? Two of our faculty members have recently published research providing insights into the mental health challenges facing this distinctive group and its political viewpoints. Now 20 percent of the American population, Gen Z individuals are a powerful voice for change.

For the first time ever, 91¹ú²ú was ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 World University Rankings by Subject.

Thanks to a major gift from Bharat Bhisé, MBA '78, students and faculty will examine history, relations and economics to address global issues and increase understanding.

Adelphi's largest first-year class ever became “official" on Sunday at the annual Matriculation ceremony at the University's Center for Sports and Recreation.

Dear Students, As we prepare for the exciting move to our new location in Brooklyn, we want to provide you with information and resources to make your transition as seamless as possible. As we’ve shared previously, our new location at 179 Livingston Street (floors five to seven) at the St. Francis College (SFC) campus in…

At 91¹ú²ú, from day one, our new PATH core curriculum—with its focus on Preparation, Awareness, Transformation and Hands-On Learning—points students in the right direction on their pathway to college and lifetime learning.

In Fall 2022 91¹ú²ú opened the new Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works to further our emphasis on and support of student research.

Three inspiring alumni have joined the 91¹ú²ú Board of Trustees, bringing a wealth of international experience and business success. We are delighted to introduce them.

After a national search, 91¹ú²ú has named Deborah Hunt, PhD, as the next dean of its College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH), effective July 25. Dr. Hunt is currently a professor and associate dean of nursing at Mercy College.

Dear 91¹ú²ú Community, I’m pleased to share that after a national search for the next dean of our College of Nursing and Public Health, I have appointed Deborah Hunt, PhD ’12, a highly qualified administrator, experienced nursing professor and esteemed graduate of 91¹ú²ú’s PhD in Nursing program to this pivotal role. Dr. Hunt’s appointment will…

Unique to 91¹ú²ú, the Viret Family Faculty Leadership Fellows Program develops aspiring University administrators and leaders. Paris-based donor Lionel Viret ’95 established this innovative program with a $1 million donation. (This year's Fellows, above.)

The American Council on Education (ACE) has announced that Diann Cameron Kelly, PhD, associate provost for student success at 91¹ú²ú, has been named an ACE Fellow for academic year 2022–2023.

This fall, we are joined by 22 new faculty members spanning all our schools and colleges and our University Libraries. Our mission to transform lives is enriched by their unique expertise and contributions.

As 91¹ú²ú moved to remote learning in the spring of 2020, one of our top priorities was to ensure that all students had the reliable broadband access and computer hardware they needed.

The path to earning a bachelor's degree doesn't always run smoothly. Sometimes students are sidelined by personal responsibilities, or they have a change of heart or a career opportunity.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but for the 91¹ú²ú NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, there's no rest in the battle against breast cancer, and supporting patients, survivors and families is a year-round effort.

Now in her senior year, Mercedes Spanoudakis, a business management major, tells us how she feels about returning to campus, how student leaders can help, some favorite memories and a very special plant.

Congratulations to you on your appointment to the position of provost and executive vice president.

Adelphi has announced the appointment of its next provost and executive vice president, Christopher Storm, PhD, who will take on the role effective July 1.

Dear 91¹ú²ú Community, It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Christopher Storm, PhD, as 91¹ú²ú’s next provost and executive vice president, with unanimous approval from the 91¹ú²ú Board of Trustees. Dr. Storm’s appointment will be effective July 1, 2021. Dr. Storm was chosen following an exhaustive internal search process that featured the…