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Adelphi University Finance Professor Named Among Poets&Quants' 50 Best Undergraduate Professors

Garden City, NY (12/01/2025) — Adelphi University's James F. Bender Clinical Professor of Finance Robert S. Goldberg has been recognized by Poets&Quants as one of the 50 Best Undergraduate Professors in 2025. Selected from more than 1,000 nominations worldwide, Goldberg's dedication to teaching and impactful research helped earn him this prestigious honor.

Since joining Adelphi's Robert B. Willumstad School of Business (WSB) in 2004, Goldberg has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in personal finance, derivatives, and corporate finance. He oversees the University's Student Investment Fund, guiding students to manage a portfolio of holdings that are part of the University's endowment. Goldberg's research focuses on financial markets and economics, with notable scholarly research publications including "A National Balance Sheet Approach to the Natural Rate of Interest," "The Critical Role of the Magnitude and the Sign of the Interest Rate Term Premium in Optimal Asset Allocation," and "A New Measure of Monetary Accommodation."

"Professor Goldberg cares deeply about his students' learning and success while they are at Adelphi and as they progress through their careers," said MaryAnne Hyland, dean of Adelphi's Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. "This recognition could not be more well deserved."

Beyond academia, Goldberg spent more than 20 years in investment banking and capital markets at positions including Head of Investment-Grade Debt Origination at Merrill Lynch and Head of Corporate Finance at Barclays Capital. He co-founded the debt business for WR Hambrecht and pioneered the use of internet auctions for bond issuance. Goldberg continues to consult in corporate finance and asset management and frequently shares his expertise on finance and economics in national publications. He also regularly shares his expertise with the media on topics in finance and economics, including op-eds in internationally recognized outlets.

Noting the rewarding nature of his work in both banking and academia, Goldberg emphasized the importance of sharing his knowledge with students, maintaining connections with alumni, and having the support and love of his family. "I am grateful to have my wife as my partner for nearly 50 years, and that we have a wonderful family of children and grandchildren," he said.

Bringing Wall Street Expertise into the Classroom or From Wall Street to Academia

Following the nomination process, Poets&Quants evaluated each nominee based on their research impact and teaching excellence. This is the eighth edition of the Best Undergraduate Professors feature, with more than 400 professors honored to date.

Earlier this year, Adelphi's business school was also included on Princeton Review's list of Best On-Campus MBA Programs for 2025 and in Poets&Quants' ranking of 2025 Best Undergraduate Business Schools. Learn more about Adelphi's Robert B. Willumstad School of Business award-winning undergraduate and graduate programs, including an MS in Business Analytics and Professional MBA launching at the University's new Manhattan Center in 2026.

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. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2025 Best College, Best Value College, and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal/ America's Top Colleges all ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island.

Adelphi serves more than 7,600 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 121,000 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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Adelphi University's James F. Bender Clinical Professor of Finance Robert S. Goldberg has been recognized by Poets&Quants as one of the 50 Best Undergraduate Professors in 2025.

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