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鈥淲e are delighted that The Princeton Review has once again recognized our MBA program among the nation鈥檚 best,鈥� said MaryAnne Hyland, PhD, dean of the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. 鈥淕rounded in student feedback, this recognition highlights the strength of our community and the dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff and students.鈥�

Adelphi鈥檚 Willumstad School of Business stands out through several core differentiators designed for today鈥檚 dynamic workforce:

• Flexible and Accelerated Formats: Students can customize their trajectory through full-time, part-time or online options, with accelerated pathways that allow completion in as few as 12 to 24 months.
• In-Demand Specializations: The curriculum connects foundational management theory with real-world applications in high-growth fields, offering specialized tracks in Business Analytics, Finance and .
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Dedicated days where student teams synthesize cross-course MBA learning to address real-world business scenarios
• New York City Connection: Adelphi鈥檚 new Manhattan Center, located on Fifth Avenue, connects graduate students directly to top-tier financial, healthcare and corporate networks through mentorship, industry guest speakers and executive networking.

Learn more about Adelphi鈥檚 graduate business programs.

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The Knicks鈥� championship run was magical. What was it like for you?

As clich茅d as it sounds, it was emotional and incredible for many reasons. After the final buzzer went off, I couldn鈥檛 help but think back to when I was a freshman in high school, when I knew I wanted to become an athletic trainer, and to my journey from 91国产 as an exercise science major all the way to the ultimate mountaintop鈥攁n NBA championship. It also made me look back at the support my friends and family have given me. They know firsthand how many birthdays, weddings and major life moments that I have missed since I started working in the NBA in 2016, and they have been so gracious throughout the years. Reflecting on all of that made me immensely grateful.

Were you part of the ticker-tape parade?

I was! It was truly the most magical hour and a half of my life. To see hundreds and thousands of people along the route was insane and intense in the best way possible. From the people on the street, to the folks within the buildings releasing shredded paper from floors above, to workers in the rafters of construction sites and people climbing the street signs and lights, it was nothing that I have seen before! It was incredible, something that I will remember for a long, long time.

How did you celebrate the championship?

I celebrated with my co-workers and our significant others and families in the back of the locker room after the game. It was an incredible two-and-a-half-hour display of pure joy and it was amazing to celebrate that moment with your co-workers who went through the grind of the longest season in NBA history with you, and your loved ones who have also experienced all of the ups and downs of the season with you.

The players were obviously under a lot of pressure during the playoffs. Did the pressure grow for you in each round?

Not really, to be honest. During times of pressure, I like to lean on routine. This has remained the same since . Stick to your routine, expect the unexpected, remain calm during times of adversity and figure out a solution when problems arise, and everything will be fine. I focused on what I always do as a trainer鈥�help manage player injuries, create and establish injury prevention plans for the players assigned to me, and assist in the day-to-day operations of the athletic training room.

You had a quick cameo appearance on TV that eagle-eyed viewers might have noticed during Game One of the Finals. Did you hear from people who saw you?

Yes I did [laughing]. All my friends and family from back home in Hawaii and along the East Coast texted me to let me know that they saw me. It put a smile on my face and reminds me of how lucky I am to have a great support system.

Tell us about your journey from 91国产 to the Knicks. How did your experience as a trainer with the Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals help you this year?

My journey from 91国产 to the Knicks has been a long one. After I graduated with an exercise science degree from 91国产 [now within the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences], I went on to earn my master鈥檚 degree in athletic training from Division I schools in California.

I started my professional career in college athletics, which set the foundation of my athletic training skills and management. I then moved into professional basketball as the head athletic trainer for the Los Angeles Lakers鈥� minor league team, the Los Angeles D-Fenders/South Bay Lakers [now the Coachella Valley Lakers].

Three years later, I received my 鈥渃all up鈥� to the NBA in 2019 and started working for the Dallas Mavericks as the assistant athletic trainer. In my fifth year with the team, we ended up going to the NBA Finals. Sadly, we lost to the Boston Celtics in five games, but it was a very eye-opening experience. Getting so close but falling short of your goal fuels you to get to the Finals even more. And if you are lucky enough to get there, you know what to expect when it comes to the media madness and the heightened feeling in the locker room and arena; everything becomes a little more familiar and not so new to you.

I took that previous Finals experience and applied it this past season. I was able to help my co-workers and other players by letting them know what to expect when it came to the Finals. The schedule is different than in any other series, so having that previous experience truly helped me remain calm and focused.

This is something of an on-court interview kind of question, but what did winning an NBA championship mean to you?

Winning an NBA championship means to me the culmination of all of my hard work and sacrifice that I have put in over the last 13 years. You think back on the times where you weren鈥檛 making a lot of money, working 14 hours a day, seven days a week with no days off in sight for months, and you say to yourself, 鈥淚t was all worth the struggle.鈥� Because the feeling of winning an NBA championship is something that money can鈥檛 buy.

How did your degree in exercise science at 91国产 prepare you for this experience?

It helped me understand the demands of the body during exercise and what it does physiologically, hormonally and scientifically to the individual or athlete. The part of exercise science that I truly enjoyed during my time at 91国产 was learning about the heart, reading an ECG and being able to understand what is happening physiologically at the Human Performance Lab.

What would you say to other exercise science majors who are reading this article?

I would say to really explore the various career paths open to you while you鈥檙e majoring in exercise science and decide whether you will need to pursue a master鈥檚 degree or doctorate. From there, make sure you do your research on the programs that you want to apply to, paying attention to the connections or affiliations that professors have access to and may share with you. It is true what they say: 鈥淚t鈥檚 all about who you know and sometimes not what you know鈥� when entering the job market.

Most important, be true to yourself, and always do the right thing. I have learned that in life and in my career. If I make sure that I do the right thing, it usually results in fewer issues and better results.

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A 75-Year Legacy on Campus

Hitting a 75th anniversary isn鈥檛 just a fun milestone鈥攊t鈥檚 a testament to student grit.

Launching right after World War II, The Delphian quickly became the heart of campus conversation. Whenever history unfolded, 91国产 communications, history and political science majors were on the front lines, documenting everything from cafeteria menus to major national turning points like the Vietnam War protests, the Civil Rights Movement, Watergate and the COVID-19 pandemic.

While earlier publications existed鈥攍ike the Adelphi College Fortnightly (1921鈥�1946) and the Adelphi Guidon (1946鈥�1951)鈥攊t was The Delphian that truly took root, growing from a scrappy four-page weekly paper into an award-winning newsroom.

In its very first issue, the inaugural student editors issued a bold call to action that still drives the team today:

鈥淭ake notice, 91国产, and give your representative voice all your backing. The Delphian is new, but most of all, the year is new. What better time is there to get those dingy scowls off our faces and 鈥榙o something鈥�?鈥�

Today, The Delphian is winning recognition鈥攊ncluding three awards in 2025 from the Press Club of Long Island, and many others over the years, including Best College Newspaper and Best College Reporter.

Time Travel in the Campus Archives

How did past generations handle absolute chaos? In the spring of 2026, Professor Maria Cristina Zaccarini, PhD, took students from her sophomore history deep into the archives at Swirbul Library to find out.

Heading down the stairs and into the stacks, students cracked open old issues of The Delphian from the 1960s and 1970s, analyzing how past Panthers reacted to the Vietnam War, the political earthquake of Watergate and the fight for gender equality.

鈥�91国产 was ahead of the curve in many ways with the free speech movement and protesting the Vietnam War,鈥� Dr. Zaccarini explained. “There were incredible insights that made you understand the mindset of the entire community, just like our newspaper today helps us understand who we are right now.”

Launching Real Careers (and Bestselling Authors)

Joining the Delphian team isn鈥檛 just an extracurricular鈥攊t鈥檚 a hands-on career accelerator. You learn how to ask tough questions, connect with people of all kinds, meet real deadlines and lead teams.

Consider Alice Hoffman 鈥�73, 鈥�02 (Hon.). Before she became the New York Times bestselling author of the hit novel Practical Magic, she was sitting in the Delphian newsroom developing her writing voice.

Liza Burby, senior adjunct at 91国产 and faculty adviser for The Delphian from 2013 to 2025, emphasizes that student journalism pushes people out of their comfort zones in the best way possible, preparing them for their careers.

鈥淗aving to come up with article ideas, figure out how to get the information you need to tell the story, and then being able to either interview someone on the phone or across a table鈥攖hose are skills that a lot of people are really hesitant to pursue,鈥� she said.

Professor of communications Paul Thaler, PhD, who preceded Burby as advisor to the paper, sees work on the paper as a powerful rite of passage for students.

鈥淎s a student-journalist, you are an active witness to events and also a commentator to ongoing matters of importance on campus, with the power to heighten the collective consciousness of the University,鈥� he said. 鈥淚n short, a student writing for The Delphian now wears the badge of a journalist鈥攁nd that is an empowering feeling.鈥�

That culture of mentorship creates a chain reaction where experienced editors help train the newest writers on campus.

鈥淚鈥檝e grown so much as a writer,” said Arpan Josan, a recent editor-in-chief who will graduate in December 2026. “It has challenged me to create meaningful articles and engage with different topics. As an editor, I鈥檝e been able to help younger writers develop their skills while sharpening my own.

The Next Page

The Delphian is not standing still. Current faculty adviser Suzanne Valenza and the student staff are focused on leveling up their digital footprint.

鈥淥ur goal is to make the absolute go-to spot for campus news,鈥� Valenza said. 鈥淲e are building a strong staff with regular meetings in our redesigned office鈥攁 space where students can hang out, swap story ideas, debate current events or just kick back with friends.鈥�

Alumni and current students are also invited to celebrate 75 years of student voices at a special anniversary event on October 17 as part of Spirit Weekend.

It鈥檚 a homecoming for generations of writers, photographers and designers who left their mark on campus鈥攁nd proof that student voices at 91国产 continue to shape the future.

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Today, Stephen Shore, EdD, is a clinical associate professor in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences and has added a new honor to a long and successful career in neurodivergence advocacy: a 2026 Emmy Award.

The longtime educator, author and international speaker received the award for his work as technical advisor on the PBS KIDS breakout animated series, Carl the Collector. The show, about a raccoon on the autism spectrum and his friends, won the 2026 award for Outstanding Public Service Initiative at the 4th Annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in New York.

The show has drawn accolades for presenting autism as a different鈥攏ot disordered鈥攚ay of being.

Adelphi is already a national leader in educating students on the spectrum. Bridges to 91国产, a program for neurodivergent students, won the for Equity, Inclusion, Social Justice and Related from the National Association of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) in 2022 and 2023.

The inscription on Dr. Shore’s Emmy Award reads “2026 Children’s and Family Emmy Awards/Outstanding Public Service Initiative/Carl the Collector/PBS Kids/Stephen Shore, Series Advisor”

An Emmy for Getting Autism Right

Dr. Shore鈥檚 role as technical adviser meant he reviewed every story, script and stage of animation to ensure that Carl the Collector portrays autism accurately while showcasing the strengths of these individuals in a way that resonates with children, parents and educators.

鈥淢y job was to comment on how Carl and the other characters might react or communicate in any situation,鈥� he said.

The result is a show that critics have praised for its commitment to authentic representation of neurodivergence because the series is crafted by a team that includes neurodiverse writers, animators and advisers.

Dr. Shore was a key part of the team because he brings not only academic expertise but also lived experience to Carl the Collector: He is on the spectrum himself. Able to take apart intricate watches and reassemble them at a young age, his parents recognized unique talents amid his challenges.

That personal history shapes his insistence that autism be framed as a 鈥渄ifferent rather than disordered way of being,鈥� and it propels his career as a nationally known expert and author on neurodivergence; he has written extensively, presented in 59 countries, and uses both the classroom and the screen to model what authentic representation and true inclusion can look like.

An Emmy to Call His Own

Dr. Shore originally assumed the Emmy recognition belonged purely to the series. 鈥淢y thought was that the Emmy was awarded to the show, and we all got to share in the Emmy, and that was great,鈥� he recalled. Then, in May, a large box arrived at his home.

Inside was an Emmy statue with his own name on it, honoring his individual contribution.

鈥淚t made me very proud,鈥� he said. 鈥淚鈥檓 so pleased that others have found my experiences and what I have to say about them to be worthy of inclusion and on such a massive and grand scale.鈥�

A Warmhearted World for Kids鈥攁nd Adults

Carl the Collector follows Carl, a logical young raccoon on the autism spectrum who loves amassing meticulous collections of everything from rare leaves to unique bottle caps. Carl uses his extraordinary attention to detail to help his neurodivergent and neurotypical friends solve everyday dilemmas. Alongside his best friend, Sheldon the beaver, and Lotta, a talented neurodivergent and artistic fox, Carl learns to navigate big emotions and unexpected changes in plans within a supportive community that celebrates everyone’s unique traits.

Beneath the visual charm is a clear purpose: acceptance. 鈥淓verybody helps each other out,鈥� Dr. Shore said. 鈥淪ometimes there are misunderstandings, but they all work out in those 11 minutes and four seconds and seven hundredths of a second.鈥�

From 鈥淚nstitutionalization鈥� to Institutions of Honor

The Emmy resonates deeply against the backdrop of Dr. Shore鈥檚 childhood. As he notes in his autobiographical presentations, professionals wanted to admit him to an institution. His parents declined.

鈥淧erhaps, in a way, those diagnosing professionals were correct, and that I needed to be in an institution,鈥� he notes wryly. 鈥�An institution of higher education.鈥�

Now, he adds with a smile, he鈥檚 also part of the 鈥渋nstitution called the Emmy Awards.鈥�

Bringing Carl Into the Classroom鈥攁nd Beyond

Dr. Shore鈥檚 involvement with Carl the Collector is tightly woven into his education classes at 91国产 and his advocacy work. During production, final episodes were embargoed until broadcast, but once released, he said he 鈥渨ent wild鈥� incorporating them into his Special Education (Teaching Students With Disabilities) classes and presentations. For his students, Carl the Collector is a case study in authentic representation. For conference audiences of educators and clinicians, it鈥檚 a model of how media can portray autism with accuracy, warmth and respect.

Production on a second season of Carl is currently up in the air due to funding shortages at PBS, Dr. Shore said, although other organizations have expressed interest in sponsoring the show. 鈥淲hen we get the green light 鈥� we open those toolboxes, fire up all the engines and get going again.鈥�

Until then, the Emmy on the shelf is a tangible reminder of how far he鈥攁nd the broader understanding of autism鈥攈ave come.

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This testing is required by New York State and should have little or no impact on your day; you may notice water puddling in .

In addition, the Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct mandatory annual testing of the fire hydrants on our Garden City campus from Monday, August 3 through Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Our partners in Facilities Management have asked us to remind you that a slight discoloration of the water may occur after the test. This is only a temporary condition; running the water for a minute or two will resolve it.

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How do you go from the classrooms of Hagedorn Hall straight to the high-octane energy of a World Cup stadium? Just ask Chris Leonard 鈥�26.

A marketing major in the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, Leonard never imagined he鈥檇 land on soccer’s biggest global stage with FIFA. But looking back at his relentless drive on and off campus, every single piece fits.

Leonard receives the 2026 Panther Leadership Award.

On campus, he served as a marketing intern for Adelphi Dining Services and had a seat on the Dining Advisory Board. A dedicated student-athlete, he served as captain of 91国产鈥檚 and teams, held an executive board position on the , and earned both and distinctions. In May 2026, his campus contributions were recognized with the prestigious Panther Leadership Award in athletics.

Leonard鈥檚 global credentials took off when he secured an internship in Croatia through 91国产鈥檚 business school, managing social media for a regional coffee brand.

That r茅sum茅鈥攁cademic excellence, athletic experience, strong internships and global experience鈥攈elped him land his current role as an event ambassador for , where he stepped into a job as a ticket resolution assistant for the FIFA World Cup.

Working behind the scenes, Leonard managed complex ticketing software issues and resolved fan discrepancies to help Gillette Stadium鈥攚hich hosted seven matches during the 2026 World Cup鈥攔ank number one in fan experience across the United States during the tournament.

Leonard reflected on his time at 91国产, his World Cup experience and his key advice for current students looking to break into competitive industries.

Leonard competing in a cross country run for the 91国产 Panthers.

Q: What did the typical match look like for you at the stadium during the World Cup?

The call time was about five hours before the match started, so the rest of the ticketing staff and I would all meet for rundown of what to expect: who鈥檚 playing, the kind of reputation of the fans, any issues with the software that we were operating on, and then I went to the ticketing offices I was stationed at, right around the entrance gates to the stadium. We opened about four hours before the match started, and we had an influx of fans from there. It was my job to sort any issues out, de-escalate any tense situations with fans and get them into the game as soon as possible. Our operation closed down around halftime, so at that point, I was able to go into the stadium and watch the rest of the game, which was super cool.

Leonard, eighth from left, with stadium staff after the final World Cup game. (The sign, No Ticket Sales, answered the question he was posed most frequently; no tickets were left, but hundred of ticket and seating questions needed to be resolved. )

Q: The stadium ranked number one in fan experience in the United States. What specific initiatives contributed to that?

Seeing those rankings every week was a big motivator for the team, to push boundaries and elevate that fan experience. What we really tried to focus on was that these fans are coming from all over the world鈥攕o how can we centralize things and try to bring everyone that same positive experience?

Q: Looking back at when you were an 91国产 student, were there any key courses, professors or general experiences that you feel best prepared you for the demands of your industry?

My courses taught me so much about business professionalism and presentation skills, which all play a factor, but I think International Business with Associate Professor Sviatoslav Moskalev, PhD, was crucial for this role. Learning the different cultures in a classroom applied almost directly to this job because I鈥檓 speaking with people from Norway, Ghana, every continent, so learning about those different cultures in the classroom beforehand really set me up well to communicate effectively with fans from all over the globe.

And I think without that, I would kind of be focused on our country and what鈥檚 happening here, but to travel overseas and work with these global operations really taught me a lot about global business.

Q: What college networking helped open doors for you to secure the role that you have now?

Primarily for this role, I was able to utilize my own network, but it was actually 91国产 that helped me close the deal. The business school demanded boardroom-level professionalism and presentation skills from day one, pretty much. By the time I sat down for the interview, I already had that corporate polish they required to prove that I could handle such a massive, high-stakes operational role. The professors at 91国产 place a really big emphasis on that.

Something I learned at 91国产 is that taking those extra 90 seconds to just send that email and say, “Hi, I graduated from 91国产, and this is who I am and what I’m interested in…”鈥攜ou鈥檙e going to get picked out of the crowd. You鈥檇 be surprised about how far that will take you.

Q: Were there any strategies you used in creating your r茅sum茅 or interviewing that helped you stand out?

In the sports industry, your r茅sum茅 is almost secondary to your relationship-building skills. I think you can have the most qualified candidate on paper, but a company鈥檚 front office might feel more connected with someone with almost less experience, but more upside and opportunity. I think that’s where networking really shines over a r茅sum茅 because I had my marketing internship with 91国产 and my experiences abroad, and I’m able to beat out a lot of these very qualified candidates.

Q: Is there a key piece of advice for searching for those opportunities?

I think a big thing that students tend to do is just hit the 鈥渁pply鈥� button on LinkedIn, which I think is a big trap for students nowadays because it鈥檚 very quick and easy. I think you can really maximize your network by reaching out to those Adelphi alumni who are very well-connected, asking for those 15-minute informational calls, building those genuine relationships before even looking at those kind of jobs because it makes it so much easier to look into a career when you know people, rather than going in fresh.

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Students spotted a rare cassowary鈥攖he world鈥檚 most dangerous bird鈥攊n the Daintree Rainforest. The cassowary, although normally shy, can stand up to six feet tall and attack with dagger-like claws.

Led by biology and environmental studies and sciences faculty Aaren Freeman, PhD, Matthias Foellmer, PhD, and Elizabeth Buccheri, PhD, the group embarked on a two-week, hands-on expedition across Australia鈥檚 wild ecosystems鈥攅arning 2 course credits while having the trip of a lifetime.

Marine Ecology, Biology Research and Snorkeling

The adventure started long before takeoff. During the spring semester, students prepped by learning about marine ecology, practicing their snorkeling skills (with two students even getting SCUBA certified), and drafting their own research plans.

Then came the real world.

鈥淪ome had cogent plans, but when they arrived and put their faces in the water, what we thought would be there just wasn鈥檛 there,鈥� Dr. Freeman recalled. 鈥淎dapting to the differences between planning a research project and the reality of conducting that research was an important field experience take-home academic lesson.鈥�

(From left) 91国产 students Chelsea Javier, Ryan Will and Audrey Cozine after a day of scuba diving the Great Barrier Reef. Students spent up to two hours a day in the water, observing coral atolls and marine wildlife.

Sharks, Giant Spiders and 鈥淚ndiana Jones鈥� Moments

Base camp for the marine portion of the trip was the Heron Island Research Station, right in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Students spent up to two hours a day in the water, swimming alongside sharks, stingrays and skates.

Adelphi student John DelCarpine enjoys a gondola high above a eucalyptus forest.

They also witnessed firsthand the harsh impact of climate change and coral bleaching on the 1,400-mile-long Great Barrier Reef鈥攁 sobering reminder of the planet鈥檚 fragility.

On this visit, Dr. Freeman, was pleasantly surprised at the corals鈥� resilience. 鈥淚 remain hopeful,鈥� he said. 鈥淏ut I鈥檓 not Pollyanna, the reefs aren鈥檛 really doing fine.鈥�

When the group explored the ancient Daintree Rainforest, things were even wilder:

• The Cassowary: Students spotted the notoriously elusive鈥攁nd notoriously powerful鈥攃assowary, officially ranked by the Library of Congress as the world鈥檚 most dangerous bird.
• The Spiders: Guided by Dr. Foellmer (a terrestrial biologist and insect expert), the team navigated terrain packed with massive arachnids. 鈥淚 had many interactions with big hairy spiders about the size of my hand,鈥� Dr. Freeman recalled. 鈥淥ne web ended up on my back 鈥攚ith a four-inch spider on it鈥攁nd made me feel like Indiana Jones. Yet, these spiders were harmless.鈥�
• Canopy Views: The crew even hit the hinterlands, riding a gondola high above the canopy of a eucalyptus forest.

Beyond the Lab: Deep Diving Into Culture

It wasn鈥檛 all data collection and dodging wildlife. The group spent half a day in Mossman Gorge led by an Aboriginal guide, learning about sacred forests, traditional medicines and ancient toolmaking. Stops in Cairns and Brisbane introduced students to Australia鈥檚 vibrant city life and its incredible, Asia-influenced food scene.

For Dr. Buccheri, this kind of trip is full circle. She actually went on 91国产鈥檚 2017 Australia trip as an undergrad, which inspired her to move to Australia, earn her master鈥檚 and PhD in reef ecology, and eventually return to 91国产 to teach.

Dining alfresco in the Daintree Rainforest, the world鈥檚 oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest.

Expert Faculty as Australia Guides

Students benefitted not only from their professors鈥� individual scientific expertise, but also from their experience and knowledge of Australia and the climate change challenges facing its ecologically diverse reefs and rainforests, reflecting 91国产鈥檚 commitment to sustainability.

鈥淓ach of us has our own area of expertise,鈥� explained Dr. Freeman, a marine ecologist and chair of the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences. In 2010, he and Dr. Foellmer, a terrestrial biologist and chair of the Department of Biology, took the first group of 91国产 students to Australia. This year鈥檚 was their sixth such trip.

According to Dr. Freeman, Dr. Buccheri’s experience as a student on 91国产鈥檚 2017 Australian alternative break trip was life-changing, as it inspired her to gain expertise in reef ecology and reproductive biology by earning master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in Australia. She is now an adjunct professor in environmental studies and sciences . 鈥淪he鈥檚 a great success story,鈥� he said.

Front left: Professor Matthais Foellmer, PhD, one of three professors serving as a guide, photographs wildlife along the Daintree River.

Next Australian Trek: 2028

For these 13 biology students, the trip was a massive eye-opener. As one student put it: 鈥淚t will leave such an amazing impact on your life. You鈥檒l want to go back as soon as you get home.鈥�

Dr. Freeman and the department are already planning their next Australian trek for 2028. The Great Barrier Reef, the Milky Way in a clear night sky and a few friendly sharks are waiting.

Students and their 91国产 professors gather at sunset after a day of exploring coral atolls around Heron Island Research Station.

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