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Adelphi University Turns Roof Challenge into Solar Opportunity
Adelphi University, Long Island's top-ranked private university, today announced a major new solar energy initiative on its 75-acre main campus. A new 295 kW solar system on the roof of its Center for Recreation and Sports is now providing renewable so...
Oct 14, 2026, 11:40am EDT
Adelphi University Gala Raises $1.6 Million to Support Student Success; Caps off $103M Fundraising Campaign
Adelphi University's 26th Annual Gala, A Celebration of Firsts, raised $1.6 million to support Adelphi's students and their success. Held September 19 at the Garden City Hotel with more than 250 attendees, the evening celebrated first-generation studen...
Oct 8, 2026, 11:06am EDT
Adelphi University Awarded $2.9M to Launch Adelphi Ascend-a Bold Initiative to Improve Advising and Boost Graduation Rates and AI Literacy
For many first-generation college students, navigating the first year of higher education is the most critical hurdle to earning a degree. To ensure every student has an equal opportunity to thrive, Adelphi University has been awarded a nearly $3 milli...
Oct 7, 2026, 10:02am EDT
Adelphi Stands Out as Long Island's Only Private University in 2027 Global Rankings
Adelphi University has solidified its position as the premier private higher-education destination on Long Island and is the only private Long Island institution to earn a place in the 2027 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (1801+ ...
Oct 1, 2026, 1:54pm EDT
Adelphi PAC Presents When It Happens To You By Tawni O'Dell Starring Amanda Abbington and Rosie Day
The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center will present two special performances of When It Happens to You, a powerful play written by bestselling author Tawni O'Dell based on her personal memoir, on October 19 and 10. Directed by Jez Bond, the prod...
Oct 1, 2026, 7:27am EDT
Adelphi University Awarded $982,000 to Launch No-Cost Regional Entrepreneurship Experience for Students and Aspiring Business Founders
Adelphi University has been awarded $982,000 through the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency's PJM Entrepreneur Education Program to establish the Adelphi Entrepreneur Experience. Fully funded by the grant, this regional pr...
Sep 29, 2026, 2:58pm EDT
Adelphi University Launches Fall Enrichment Academy to Spark Curiosity and Creativity in K-8 Students
Adelphi University is excited to welcome young learners to its Garden City campus this fall for its new Adelphi Enrichment Academy. Designed to empower children's curiosity, creativity and confidence, the Academy's Fall Saturday programs offer inspirin...
Sep 29, 2026, 10:00am EDT
Adelphi University Ranked Among Top 100 Private Universities in U.S. News & World Report 2027 List
Adelphi University has once again been recognized among the nation's top higher education institutions in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, jumping seven positions overall from 2026 to No. 191 and placing it among the top 20 uni...
Sep 22, 2026, 9:11am EDT
Adelphi University is the Top Private University on Long Island in Forbes' 2027 America's Top Colleges Ranking
Adelphi University has once again secured its position as the top private university on Long Island, according to Forbes' newly released 2027 "America's Top Colleges: 500 Colleges That Deliver Results." This annual ranking of 500 institutions across th...
Sep 15, 2026, 9:59am EDT
Healthcare Visionary Michael Dowling Joins Adelphi University Board of Trustees
Adelphi University has announced that Michael Dowling, CEO Emeritus of Northwell Health, has joined the University's Board of Trustees. Dowling, who built Northwell into New York's largest private employer and the Northeast's largest healthcare provide...
Sep 14, 2026, 9:17am EDT