Leadership Conference to Empower Women
Featuring two-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman as our keynote speaker, Adelphi's fifth annual Women's Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 26, will empower colleagues and friends to be courageous in their careers and communities. Join us to commemorate “125 Years of Women in Leadership” during our milestone anniversary and celebration of Women's History Month.
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125th Year in Review: Annual President’s Report
My 2020–2021 President’s Report explores a year of milestones, reflection and forward-thinking in Adelphi’s 125th anniversary year. We had exceptional outcomes across six goals, while successfully navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Read how our community continues to lead and innovate.
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What Is Leadership? A Q&A With Board Vice Chair Carmen Ortiz
The first woman and the first Hispanic person to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Carmen Ortiz ’78, JD, ’12 (Hon.), is also vice chair of the Adelphi University Board of Trustees. Here, she discusses her remarkable career, vision of leadership, and how our University inspires our students.
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A $1M Bequest From a Nursing Trailblazer
Adelphi recently received a $1 million gift from our trailblazing nurse alumna, the late Mildred “Millie” Loughlin Kahane ’49. She was a first-generation scholarship recipient who became a leader—one inspired to “pay it forward.” The next generation of Adelphi nurses and our University are grateful for her generosity.
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Young Leaders Are Born Here
Adelphi nurtures leadership in our students. Some earn the President’s Student Leadership Award, become Levermore Global Scholars or compete in our Willumstad Leadership Scholars Program. Others shine in our local high school. We’re proud to recognize and celebrate them all.
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125th Anniversary: Giving Day
Adelphi's fifth annual Giving Day is Wednesday, March 23, but you don't have to wait to donate. Your gift today can support educational programs, internships, student scholarships, new equipment and facilities, and many other worthy causes. Help us continue our mission of transforming student lives during our landmark anniversary year.
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Adelphi is making local, national and global news:
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Airing during the Super Bowl on News 12 and its affiliate stations in the tristate, School of Social Work Dean Manoj Pardasani, PhD, discussed the mental health aspect of gambling addiction as more than 31 million Americans were expected to bet on the big game this year using devices and gaming apps.
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“These 4 mistakes can send your résumé to spam” in Fast Company includes the wisdom of Elaine Boylan, MA ’07, Adelphi's assistant director of assessment and graduate outcomes.
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In U.S. News & World Report, “The History of Bitcoin, the First Cryptocurrency” features the research of Mark Grabowski, JD, associate professor of communications at Adelphi. His research was also cited in news from MLB.com on negotiations with the players’ union.
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K.C. Rondello, MD, University epidemiologist and clinical associate professor in our College of Nursing and Public Health, guides us on which masks are most effective in CNN Underscored, “Where to buy N95 Masks in 2022.”
“Disabled people have been sounding the alarm since the earliest days of the pandemic ... . Listening to and amplifying perspectives from the disability community has never been more urgent.”
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—In Pocket, Adelphi trustee, alumna and disabilities rights activist Emily Ladau ’13 comments on several critical pieces of journalism that highlight how the pandemic has disproportionately affected people with disabilities.
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Let’s stay in touch
I love sharing news about Adelphi. But even better is hearing from you. Reach out to me at president@adelphi.edu.
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In 2015, Dr. Riordan became Adelphi’s 10th and first woman president. Learn more about her at adelphi.edu/president. An internationally known expert and speaker on leadership, diversity and inclusion, and career success, she is authoring a book, Shift Happens: How to Adapt and Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World of Work. For more information on her research, visit christineriordan.com.
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