Adelphi University / New York

Adelphi University junior Zahin Ritee has been named a Barry Goldwater Scholar, a prestigious national honor that includes financial assistance and networking opportunities for high-achieving natural science, engineering and mathematics students. A physics major, Ritee was supported in her application by Adelphi physics faculty members Sean J. Bentley, PhD, Kevin Liang, PhD, and Matt Wright, PhD. Since 1989, the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation has awarded the scholarships in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense National Defense Education Programs. The program honoring the late Senator Goldwater encourages outstanding students to pursue research careers. The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the preeminent undergraduate awards in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) field. This year, 413 scholars were selected from a national applicant pool of more than 5,000 college students.

Jessica Karim, a social work major at Adelphi University, has been named the 2021 BSW Student of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers - New York State Chapter . The award honors an undergraduate social work student who has demonstrated academic excellence and active pursuit of the values, knowledge, and skills of the social work profession.