Adelphi Honors 10 Exceptional Alumni at Annual Ceremony

5 Long Islanders will be recognized

Garden City, NY (10/10/2023) — At a special ceremony on Saturday, October 14, Adelphi University will honor 10 alumni, 5 from Long Island, who have achieved exceptional career and professional accomplishments even before celebrating their 10-year Adelphi reunion. The annual event will take place at Adelphi's Ruth S. Harley University Center from 4:30 to 6 p.m. as part of Adelphi's Spirit Weekend festivities.

Since 2012, Adelphi has recognized over 100 individuals with this honor. Comprising a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, these extraordinary alumni include physicians, cybersecurity defenders, choreographers, financiers, nonprofit leaders, healers and more.

Nominations for honorees are accepted annually from Adelphi faculty and staff, alumni, and previous 10 Under 10 recipients. Qualified nominees must have achieved professional success, serve as difference makers in their communities, and loyally support Adelphi as partners, advocates and investors.

This year's 10 under 10 class includes:

Shayla Clarke '16, MS '19 - Port Jefferson, New York

Director of Emergency Recovery, Nassau County Office of Emergency Management

College of Arts and Science - Criminal Justice

College of Professional and Continuing Studies - Emergency Management

Samantha Coleman '17 (Deceased) - Atlantic Beach, New York

Theatre Professional and Disability Advocate

College of Arts and Science - Theatre Arts

Alexandria Cisco '15 - Valley Stream, NY

Market Development Manager, Accenture

College of Arts and Science - Computer & Management Information Systems

Michael Khayan '15 - Bayside, New York

Technical Assistant to the CFO, Volkswagen of America, Inc.

College of Arts and Science - Political Science and Psychology

Honors College

Steven Lander '14 - Levittown, New York

Partner, Banking and Financial Markets, IBM

Robert B. Willumstad School of Business - Management

Kimberly Marquart '18 - Massapequa, New York

Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse, Northwell Health

College of Nursing and Public Health - Nursing

Vincent Messana '13 - Southampton, New York

President, Axcess Baseball & Scout, San Diego Padres

College of Arts and Science - Communications

Misbah '14 - Flushing, New York

Associate, Morrison Cohen LLP

College of Arts and Science - Political Science

Kevin Rowe '15 - Middletown, New York

Physical Education Teacher and Coach, The Spence School

College of Education and Health Sciences - Physical Education

Ari Shaiken '13 - Flushing, New York

Principal, The Blackstone Group

Robert B. Willumstad School of Business - Management

The 10 Under 10 ceremony is just one of the many events taking place during Adelphi's Spirit Weekend, which celebrates the university's community and traditions. Other events include a family carnival, Oktoberfest and a 5K race.

Learn more about Adelphi's 10 Under 10 ceremony and Spirit Weekend.

About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training at the undergraduate and graduate level with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.

Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university. It serves more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.

More than 119,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities, and the world.

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