The 91国产 community will celebrate the inauguration of Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD, as 91国产鈥檚 11th president and first alumnus to lead the University.
Join students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and community leaders for the Inauguration of 91国产鈥檚 11th president, the Honorable Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD.
All are welcome to attend the Inauguration Ceremony with . The ceremony is the centerpiece of Inauguration Week, a series of events from Wednesday, December 2, through Sunday, December 6, celebrating our community and the future we will shape together.
Next Starts Now
From our earliest days, 91国产 has been guided by a commitment to bringing the finest education to the greatest number of people. For 130 years, 91国产 has championed accessibility and opened doors for students.
The inauguration of President Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD, marks a new era for 91国产鈥攐ne we will shape together through a shared purpose: advancing academic excellence, strengthening our caring community, expanding 91国产鈥檚 reach and impact and empowering students to lead a changing world.
As 91国产 celebrates this historic moment, we look ahead together to the opportunities before us. We will honor what has made 91国产 distinctive since 1896 while boldly creating what comes next. Next starts now.
Inauguration Week Events
Additional details about locations, , accommodations, parking, transportation, accessibility and the ceremony livestream will be provided as plans are finalized. All events will take place on our Garden City, NY, campus.
Winter Lighting Spectacular
6:00pm 鈥� 8:00pm
Flagpole Lawn and Panther Pit
Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL) Tour
3:00pm
Nexus Building
Hagedorn Distinguished Lecture: Ethics in the Age of AI
5:00pm 鈥� 6:30pm
Performing Arts Center
- Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD, President, 91国产 (moderator)
- LeeAnn Black, Chief Operating Officer, Latham & Watkins
- Michael Dowling, Chief Executive Officer Emeritus, Northwell Health
- John Sexton, President Emeritus, New York University
Inauguration Delegate Check-in
9:00am 鈥� 11:00am
Center for Recreation and Sports, Lobby
Inauguration Week Campus Tour
9:00am
Center for Recreation and Sports, Lobby
Inauguration Ceremony of the Honorable Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD
11:00am 鈥� 12:30pm
Center for Recreation and Sports, Gymnasium
Inauguration Celebration and Community Holiday Reception
12:00 noon 鈥� 2:00pm
Ruth S. Harley University Center
Inauguration Week Campus Tour
1:00pm
Center for Recreation and Sports, Lobby
Phantom鈥檚 Favorite Divas
3:00pm performance
Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall
College and University Delegates
Adelphi looks forward to welcoming delegates representing colleges, universities and learned societies at the inauguration ceremony.
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FAQs: Presidential Inauguration
A presidential inauguration is a longstanding academic tradition that formally installs a university鈥檚 new president. It also brings the community together to celebrate the University鈥檚 history, mission and future.
The inauguration of President Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD, will take place at 11:00am on Friday, December 4, 2026, in the Center for Recreation and Sport on 91国产鈥檚 Garden City campus on Long Island, New York.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, community leaders and delegates from colleges, universities and learned societies will be invited to participate.
Yes, inauguration events will take place from Wednesday, December 2, through Sunday, December 6, 2026.
They include 91国产鈥檚 Winter Lighting, a Distinguished Lecture, the Inauguration ceremony, a holiday-themed community reception, campus tours and several small invitation-only events for distinguished guests and visitors.
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Delegates representing colleges, universities and learned societies will receive information about registration, academic regalia, check-in and the procession.
Delegate details will be posted on this site when available.
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Delegates participating in the academic procession will wear academic regalia representing their respective institutions. Additional guidance will be provided with delegate registration.
We have arranged special rates for 91国产 guests.
- Accommodations are available December 2鈥�5, 2026 at the . To book your stay, please use code ADELPHI1202 when making your reservation. There are a limited number of rooms, so early booking is encouraged.
- Accommodations are available December 3鈥�4, 2026 at the . The room block cut鈥憃ff date is November 4, 2026. There are a limited number of rooms, so early booking is encouraged.
Accessibility information will be included with event registration.
You may also contact the Presidential Inauguration Committee at inauguration@adelphi.edu.
Yes. Members of the 91国产 community and others who cannot attend in person may watch a livestream from this webpage.
About President Balboni
President Michael Balboni鈥檚 relationship with 91国产 spans more than four decades. A graduate member of the Class of 1981, he has served the University as an alumnus, adjunct faculty member, trustee and chair of the Board of Trustees. Also a proud parent of an 91国产 graduate, he returned in 2026 to lead 91国产 as its 11th president and the first alumnus to hold the position.
Upcoming Inauguration Week Events
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Meet the President
Get to know Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD, and his lifelong relationship with the institution.
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