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Founder and CEO of Emmis Communications to Discuss New Book, Give Entrepreneurial Tips at Adelphi

Garden City, NY (03/21/2023) — CEO and Chairman of the Board of Emmis Corporation, Jeff Smulyan, will discuss his path to success and his first book, "Never Ride a Rollercoaster Upside Down: The Ups, Downs, and Reinvention of an Entrepreneur," at Adelphi University on Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. The event, which will be hosted virtually, is part of Adelphi's "Great Minds, Great Conversations" series.

From owning the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team to starting America's first all sports radio station and managing David Letterman, Smulyan will discuss his fluctuating journey of being an entrepreneur as well as some of his book's valuable pointers and tips for anyone interested in starting their own business. The discussion, "An Evening with Jeff Smulyan," will be moderated by Adelphi Trustee Steve Jones, a 1989 Adelphi graduate.

Smulyan's Emmis Corporation, an Indianapolis-based publicly traded diversified holding company, was named one of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For due to its vibrant, collaborative culture. He has also been recognized as a "Giant of Broadcasting," by the Library of American Broadcasting, received the National Association of Broadcasters National Radio Award and was inducted in the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and the Indiana Business Hall of Fame. Recently, he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame.

The "Great Minds, Great Conversations: An Evening with Jeff Smulyan" event is free, but registration is required. Learn more and register at adelphi.edu/jeffsmulyan

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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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Jeff Smulyan, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Emmis Corporation

Steve Jones, member, Adelphi Board of Trustees

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