Students Find Community and Creativity at Adelphi University's Reimagined Innovation Center
Garden City, NY (09/15/2025) — At Adelphi University reimagined Innovation Center, located on its Garden City campus, students have found a remarkable place to share their projects, research and goals for the future. Located on the first floor of Adelphi's Swirbul Library, the 2,000-square-foot facility offers a flexible environment designed to meet diverse student needs.
Since its reopening in August 2024, Adelphi's Innovation Center has emphasized building internal relationships among faculty and students across various programs. This "inside-out" approach has transformed the center into a vibrant community space, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation.
The center is equipped with cutting-edge resources, including 3D printers, augmented reality exhibits, and an idea board where students can propose improvements. This interactive environment encourages students to engage in hands-on projects and research, enhancing their academic experience.
"The mission of the Innovation Center is to empower the University community via interdisciplinary thinking and leading-edge technology in order to take on the challenges of our ever-changing world," said Lee Stemkoski, PhD, director of Adelphi's Innovation Center and professor and associate chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. "We inspire, support and showcase innovative and interdisciplinary activities within the University and in cooperation with industry and community partners."
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A Place for All Majors to Gather
Students have expressed a strong sense of belonging within the Innovation Center. For Katelyn Schwab, Class of 2025, who majored in psychology and minored in social work, the Adelphi's Innovation Center wasn't an obvious destination. She first walked in while reporting a story for The Delphian, Adelphi's student newspaper. That one assignment led her to a campus job and eventually a deeper connection to the Center.
"As a psychology major, I wasn't sure if I'd feel like I fit in at a space that seemed focused on tech and innovation. But when I got there, I immediately felt accepted," Schwab said. It was one of the few places on campus where your major didn't matter. That sense of inclusion and creative freedom really drew me in."
The Innovation Center's success underscores Adelphi's commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative academic environment. By providing a space that encourages interdisciplinary interaction and hands-on learning, the center plays a pivotal role in preparing students for real-world challenges.
Learn more about Adelphi's Innovation Center.
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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Cutting-edge as well as analog equipment at Adelphi's Innovation Center help students work together on ambitious projects.
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