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{{short description|University in Garden City, New York}}
{{Short description|University in Garden City, New York, US}}
{{Other uses|Adelphi (disambiguation)}}
{{Other uses|Adelphi (disambiguation)}}
{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| image = Adelphi University Seal.svg
| image = Adelphi University Seal.svg
| name = Adelphi University
| name = Adelphi University
| former_name = Adelphi College (1896–1963)
| former_name = Adelphi College (1896–1963)
| motto = ''Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est'' <br /> (from ''[[Epistulae morales ad Lucilium]]'' by [[Seneca the Younger]])
| motto = ''Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est'' <br /> (from {{lang|la|[[Epistulae morales ad Lucilium]]}} by [[Seneca the Younger]])
| mottoeng = Literal translation: "Life without learning is death"<br />"The Truth Shall Make Us Free"
| mottoeng = Literal translation: "Life without learning is death"<br />"The Truth Shall Make Us Free"
| established = {{start date and age|1896|6|24}}
| established = {{start date and age|1896|6|24}}
| type = [[Private university]]
| type = [[Private university]]
| endowment = $238&nbsp;million (2021)<ref>As of November 2021. {{cite web |url=https://www.adelphi.edu/news/building-a-strong-foundation-for-our-university-according-to-plan/ |title=Building a Strong Foundation for Our University, According to Plan}}</ref>
| endowment = $238&nbsp;million (2021)<ref>As of November 2021. {{cite web |url=https://www.adelphi.edu/news/building-a-strong-foundation-for-our-university-according-to-plan/ |title=Building a Strong Foundation for Our University, According to Plan|date=22 November 2021 }}</ref>
| president = Christine Riordan
| president = Christine Riordan
| provost = Christopher Storm
| provost = Christopher Storm
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| mascot = Panther
| mascot = Panther
| athletics_affiliations = [[NCAA Division II]] – [[Northeast-10 Conference|NE-10]]
| athletics_affiliations = [[NCAA Division II]] – [[Northeast-10 Conference|NE-10]]
| website = {{url|www.adelphi.edu}}
| website = {{url|adelphi.edu}}
| logo = Adelphi University wordmark.svg
| logo = Adelphi University wordmark.svg
}}
}}


'''Adelphi University''' is a [[private university]] in [[Garden City, New York]]. Adelphi also has centers in Manhattan, Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County. There is also a virtual, online campus for remote students. It is the oldest institution of higher education in suburban [[Long Island]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adelphi.edu/about/history.php |title=About Adelphi: Adelphi University |publisher=Adelphi.edu |date=January 7, 2011 |access-date=January 30, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615170622/http://www.adelphi.edu/about/history.php |archive-date=2011-06-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It enrolls 7,859 undergraduate and graduate students.
'''Adelphi University''' is a [[private university]] in [[Garden City, New York]]. Adelphi also has centers in [[Downtown Brooklyn]], Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County in addition to a virtual, online campus for remote students. It is the oldest institution of higher education in suburban [[Long Island]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adelphi.edu/about/history.php |title=About Adelphi: Adelphi University |publisher=Adelphi.edu |date=January 7, 2011 |access-date=January 30, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615170622/http://www.adelphi.edu/about/history.php |archive-date=2011-06-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref> As of 2019, it has about 7,859 undergraduate and graduate students.


==History==
==History==


===Adelphi College===
===Adelphi College===
Adelphi University began with the Adelphi Academy, founded in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York (state)|New York]], in 1863. The academy was a private preparatory school located at 412 Adelphi Street, in the [[Fort Greene, Brooklyn|Fort Greene]] neighborhood of Brooklyn, but later moved to [[Clinton Hill, Brooklyn|Clinton Hill]]. It was formally chartered in 1869 by the board of trustees of the City of Brooklyn for establishing "a first class institution for the broadest and most thorough training, and to make its advantages as accessible as possible to the largest numbers of our population."{{citation needed|date=January 2012}} One of the teachers at the Adelphi Academy was [[Harlan Fiske Stone]], who later served as the [[Chief Justice of the United States]].
Adelphi University began with the Adelphi Academy, founded in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York (state)|New York]] in 1863. The academy was a private preparatory school located at 412 Adelphi Street, in the [[Fort Greene, Brooklyn|Fort Greene]] neighborhood of Brooklyn, but later moved to [[Clinton Hill, Brooklyn|Clinton Hill]]. It was formally chartered in 1869 by the board of trustees of the City of Brooklyn for establishing "a first class institution for the broadest and most thorough training, and to make its advantages as accessible as possible to the largest numbers of our population."{{citation needed|date=January 2012}} One of the teachers at the Adelphi Academy was [[Harlan Fiske Stone]], who later served as the [[Chief Justice of the United States]].


In 1893, [[Charles Herbert Levermore|Dr. Charles Herbert Levermore]] was appointed as the head of Adelphi Academy. Seeking to establish a liberal arts college for the City of Brooklyn, Levermore received a charter from the Board of Regents of the State of New York, officially establishing Adelphi College on June 24, 1896. The college received its charter through the efforts of Timothy Woodruff, former Lieutenant Governor of New York and future first president of the board of trustees. Adelphi was one of the first coeducational institutions to receive a charter from the State of New York. At the time of its foundation, the college numbered only 57 students and 16 instructors. The Adelphi Academy continued to exist as a separate but nonetheless connected entity to the college. The new college was located in a building behind the Adelphi Academy, on the corner of St. James's Place and Clifton Place, in Brooklyn. The building that originally housed Adelphi is now used by [[Pratt Institute]] for their [[Pratt Institute School of Architecture|School of Architecture]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/reports/CLINTON_HILL_HISTORIC_DISTRICT.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140119170748/http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/reports/CLINTON_HILL_HISTORIC_DISTRICT.pdf |archive-date=2014-01-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In 1893, [[Charles Herbert Levermore]] was appointed as the head of Adelphi Academy. Seeking to establish a liberal arts college for the City of Brooklyn, Levermore received a charter from the Board of Regents of the State of New York, officially establishing Adelphi College on June 24, 1896. The college received its charter through the efforts of Timothy Woodruff, former Lieutenant Governor of New York and future first president of the board of trustees. Adelphi was one of the first coeducational institutions to receive a charter from the State of New York. At the time of its foundation, the college numbered only 57 students and 16 instructors. The Adelphi Academy continued to exist as a separate but nonetheless connected entity to the college. The new college was located in a building behind the Adelphi Academy, on the corner of St. James's Place and Clifton Place, in Brooklyn. The building that originally housed Adelphi is now used by [[Pratt Institute]] for their [[Pratt Institute School of Architecture|School of Architecture]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/reports/CLINTON_HILL_HISTORIC_DISTRICT.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-06-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140119170748/http://www.nyc.gov/html/lpc/downloads/pdf/reports/CLINTON_HILL_HISTORIC_DISTRICT.pdf |archive-date=2014-01-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
[[File:Blodgett Hall Garden City.jpg|thumb|Blodgett Hall, Garden City campus]]
In 1912, Adelphi became a women's college. In 1922, the school raised over one million dollars to expand the overcrowded facilities in Brooklyn. In 1925, Adelphi College severed its ties with the Adelphi Academy, the latter closing in 1930. In 1929, the college moved from its founding location in Brooklyn to the current location of its main campus in [[Garden City, New York]]. The original "academy" continues to function as a P–12 school in Brooklyn.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adelphinyc.org/pages/AdelphiNYC/About_Adelphi/Quick_Facts|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140319102356/http://www.adelphinyc.org/pages/AdelphiNYC/About_Adelphi/Quick_Facts|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 March 2014|title=Adelphi Academy: Quick Facts|access-date=27 December 2017}}</ref> The original three buildings of the Garden City campus, Levermore Hall, Blodgett Hall and Woodruff Hall, were designed by [[McKim, Mead and White]].
In 1912, Adelphi became a women's college. In 1922, the school raised over one million dollars to expand the overcrowded facilities in Brooklyn. In 1925, Adelphi College severed its ties with the Adelphi Academy, the latter closing in 1930. In 1929, the college moved from its founding location in Brooklyn to the current location of its main campus in [[Garden City, New York]]. The original "academy" continues to function as a P–12 school in Brooklyn.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adelphinyc.org/pages/AdelphiNYC/About_Adelphi/Quick_Facts|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140319102356/http://www.adelphinyc.org/pages/AdelphiNYC/About_Adelphi/Quick_Facts|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 March 2014|title=Adelphi Academy: Quick Facts|access-date=27 December 2017}}</ref> The original three buildings of the Garden City campus, Levermore Hall, Blodgett Hall and Woodruff Hall, were designed by [[McKim, Mead and White]].


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In January 1963, Adelphi Suffolk College (which had started out in 1955 offering extension courses in [[Suffolk County, New York]]) purchased the former [[W.K. Vanderbilt]] estate in [[Oakdale, New York]]. In 1968, it was spun off to [[Dowling College]] after its chief benefactor, [[Robert W. Dowling|Robert Dowling]].
In January 1963, Adelphi Suffolk College (which had started out in 1955 offering extension courses in [[Suffolk County, New York]]) purchased the former [[W.K. Vanderbilt]] estate in [[Oakdale, New York]]. In 1968, it was spun off to [[Dowling College]] after its chief benefactor, [[Robert W. Dowling|Robert Dowling]].


Adelphi faced a serious scandal in 1996, as the school celebrated its 100th anniversary. University president [[Peter Diamandopoulos]] and the board of trustees were accused of neglect of duty, misconduct and failure to carry out the educational purposes of Adelphi. The New York State Board of Regents was called in to investigate; Diamandopoulos, along with all but one of the board of trustees, was dismissed from office.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lambert |first=Bruce |url=http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/d/peter_diamandopoulos/index.html |title=New York Times articles about Peter Diamandopoulos |work=New York Times |access-date=January 30, 2011}}</ref> The university was in dire financial straits until Dr. [[Robert A. Scott]] was installed in the position of President in 2000. Scott saved the school by decreasing tuition, increasing scholarships offered for the students, and launching an advertising campaign to increase enrollment. Since that time, the school has surpassed many of its previous gains, and is said to be undergoing a new renaissance. Adelphi University has been ranked as a "Best Buy" college by the Fiske Guide to Colleges for the last ten years for its quality education offered at a comparatively affordable price.<ref name="adelphi">{{cite web|url=http://events.adelphi.edu/newsevent/fiske-guide-to-colleges-names-adelphi-a-best-buy-for-the-10th-consecutive-year |title=Fiske Guide to Colleges |publisher=Adelphi.edu |date=July 2, 2015 |access-date=July 7, 2015}}</ref> Adelphi University also participates in the [[National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities]]'s (NAICU) [[University and College Accountability Network]] (U-CAN).<ref>{{cite web|author=member center |url=http://www.naicu.edu/member_center/adelphi |title=NAICU – President |publisher=Naicu.edu |access-date=January 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101206062525/http://www.naicu.edu/member_center/adelphi |archive-date=December 6, 2010 }}</ref> In 2023, the [[The Princeton Review|Princeton Review]] ranked Adelphi University a "Green College" making the list of environmentally responsible colleges and universities across the country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Colleges {{!}} The Princeton Review |url=https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=green-colleges |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=www.princetonreview.com |language=en}}</ref>
Adelphi faced a serious scandal in 1996, as the school celebrated its 100th anniversary. University president [[Peter Diamandopoulos]] and the board of trustees were accused of neglect of duty, misconduct and failure to carry out the educational purposes of Adelphi. The New York State Board of Regents was called in to investigate; Diamandopoulos, along with all but one of the board of trustees, was dismissed from office.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lambert |first=Bruce |url=http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/d/peter_diamandopoulos/index.html |title=New York Times articles about Peter Diamandopoulos |work=New York Times |access-date=January 30, 2011}}</ref> The university was in dire financial straits until [[Robert A. Scott]] was installed in the position of President in 2000. Scott saved the school by decreasing tuition, increasing scholarships offered for the students, and launching an advertising campaign to increase enrollment. Since that time, the school has surpassed many of its previous gains, and is said to be undergoing a new renaissance. Adelphi University has been ranked as a "Best Buy" college by the Fiske Guide to Colleges for the last ten years for its quality education offered at a comparatively affordable price.<ref name="adelphi">{{cite web|url=http://events.adelphi.edu/newsevent/fiske-guide-to-colleges-names-adelphi-a-best-buy-for-the-10th-consecutive-year |title=Fiske Guide to Colleges |publisher=Adelphi.edu |date=July 2, 2015 |access-date=July 7, 2015}}</ref> Adelphi University also participates in the [[National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities]]'s (NAICU) [[University and College Accountability Network]] (U-CAN).<ref>{{cite web|author=member center |url=http://www.naicu.edu/member_center/adelphi |title=NAICU – President |publisher=Naicu.edu |access-date=January 30, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101206062525/http://www.naicu.edu/member_center/adelphi |archive-date=December 6, 2010 }}</ref> In 2023, the [[The Princeton Review|Princeton Review]] ranked Adelphi University a "Green College" making the list of environmentally responsible colleges and universities across the country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Colleges {{!}} The Princeton Review |url=https://www.princetonreview.com/college-rankings?rankings=green-colleges |access-date=2023-02-12 |website=www.princetonreview.com |language=en}}</ref>


In August 2023, Adelphi relocated the Manhattan Center location to [[Downtown Brooklyn]] at 179 Livingston Street. Adelphi - Brooklyn Center, located on the 5th through 7th floors, is adjacent to [[Abraham & Straus|Macy's Brooklyn store]] and shared with [[St. Francis College]]. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.adelphi.edu/about/locations/nyc/ | title=Brooklyn Center &#124; Adelphi University | date=8 August 2023 }}</ref>
===College and university presidents===

====Adelphi College====
* Charles H. Levermore, 1896–1912
* S. Parkes Cadman, 1912–1915 (interim)
* Frank D. Blodgett, 1915–1937
* Paul Dawson Eddy, 1937–1963

====Adelphi University====
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* Paul Dawson Eddy, 1963–1965
* Arthur Brown, 1965–1967
* Robert Olmsted, 1967–1969
* Charles Vevier, 1969–1971
* Randall McIntyre, 1971–1972
* Timothy Costello, 1972–1985
* [[Peter Diamandopoulos]], 1985–1997
* Igor Webb, 1997
* James A. Norton, 1997–1998
* [[Matthew Goldstein]], 1998–1999
* Steven L. Isenberg, 1999–2000
* [[Robert A. Scott]], 2000–2015
* [[Christine Riordan]], 2015–Present
{{div col end}}


==Breast cancer support program==
==Breast cancer support program==
[[File:Adelphi University Graduation 2017.jpg|thumb|350px|right|alt=A The Adelphi University Graduation of 2017 held at the Jones Beach Theater.|The 2017 Adelphi University Graduation, held at the [[Jones Beach Theater]].]]
[[File:Adelphi University Graduation 2017.jpg|thumb|350px|right|alt=A The Adelphi University Graduation of 2017 held at the Jones Beach Theater.|The 2017 Adelphi University Graduation, held at the [[Jones Beach Theater]].]]
The university's School of Social Work is home to the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program, which marks its 30th anniversary in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/ |title=Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program |publisher=Adelphi.edu |date=December 20, 2010 |access-date=January 30, 2011}}</ref> The program began in 1980 as the Woman-to-Woman Hotline, a free and confidential service to help women with [[breast cancer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/aboutus.html |title=Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program |publisher=Adelphi.edu |access-date=January 30, 2011}}</ref> It is the second oldest breast cancer hotline in the United States; over 100 trained volunteers offer information and emotional support for women and men suffering from breast cancer. There are professional social workers, bi-lingual Spanish-speaking staff and support staff, along with support groups, educational programs and individual counseling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/youcando.html |title=Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program |publisher=Adelphi.edu |access-date=January 30, 2011}}</ref>
The university's School of Social Work is home to the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/ |title=Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program |publisher=Adelphi.edu |date=December 20, 2010 |access-date=January 30, 2011}}</ref> The program began in 1980 as the Woman-to-Woman Hotline, a free and confidential service to help women with [[breast cancer]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/aboutus.html |title=Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program |publisher=Adelphi.edu |access-date=January 30, 2011 |archive-date=April 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140409103045/http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/aboutus.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is the second oldest breast cancer hotline in the United States; over 100 trained volunteers offer information and emotional support for women and men suffering from breast cancer. There are professional social workers, bi-lingual Spanish-speaking staff and support staff, along with support groups, educational programs and individual counseling.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/youcando.html |title=Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program |publisher=Adelphi.edu |access-date=January 30, 2011 |archive-date=October 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015161659/http://www.adelphi.edu/nysbreastcancer/youcando.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Academics==
==Academics==
===Rankings===
===Rankings===
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In 2015, Adelphi University was ranked #17 in [[New York State]] by average professor salaries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2015/04/13/new-york-professor-pay/25683261/|title=Half of N.Y. colleges pay profs less than $100K|access-date=27 December 2017}}</ref>
In 2015, Adelphi University was ranked #17 in [[New York State]] by average professor salaries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ithacajournal.com/story/news/local/2015/04/13/new-york-professor-pay/25683261/|title=Half of N.Y. colleges pay profs less than $100K|access-date=27 December 2017}}</ref>

In 2024 Adelphi University was ranked No. 163 in National Universities by ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]''.<ref>[https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/adelphi-university-2666]</ref>


===Colleges, schools and degrees===
===Colleges, schools and degrees===
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===Main halls===
===Main halls===
[[File:Levermore Hall and Nexus Academic Building.jpg|thumb|Nexus Academic Building and Levermore Hall]]
Many of the buildings on the Garden City campus are symmetrical in nature. This is likely because [[Garden city movement|garden cities]] are typically planned symmetrically.<ref>Lewis, John Peter. ''The Planning of the Master City.'' John Wiley & Sons, 1916, p. 302.</ref> For example, Woodruff Hall has a second chimney solely to preserve the symmetry of the building.
Many of the buildings on the Garden City campus are symmetrical in nature. This is likely because [[Garden city movement|garden cities]] are typically planned symmetrically.<ref>Lewis, John Peter. ''The Planning of the Master City.'' John Wiley & Sons, 1916, p. 302.</ref> For example, Woodruff Hall has a second chimney solely to preserve the symmetry of the building.
* Alice Brown Early Learning Center
* Alice Brown Early Learning Center
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* Woodruff Hall
* Woodruff Hall
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[[File:Adelphi Manhattan Center.jpg|thumb|Adelphi Manhattan Center]]


===Residence halls===
===Residence halls===
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File:Gary Dell'Abate.jpg|[[Gary Dell'Abate]] ("Baba Booey"), producer of ''[[The Howard Stern Show]]''
File:Gary Dell'Abate.jpg|[[Gary Dell'Abate]] ("Baba Booey"), producer of ''[[The Howard Stern Show]]''
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File:Gregory Meeks, official portrait, 115th congress.jpg|[[Gregory Meeks]], [[U.S. Congressman]]
File:Sean Hannity 2020.jpg|[[Sean Hannity]], conservative news host
File:Sean Hannity 2020.jpg|[[Sean Hannity]], conservative news host
File:John J. Phelan Jr., N.Y. Stock Exch. President, cropped.jpg|[[John J. Phelan Jr.]], former [[President of the New York Stock Exchange]]
File:John J. Phelan Jr., N.Y. Stock Exch. President, cropped.jpg|[[John J. Phelan Jr.]], former [[President of the New York Stock Exchange]]
File:Chuck Connors The Rifleman 1962.JPG|[[Chuck Connors]], actor and professional baseball and basketball player
File:Chuck Connors The Rifleman 1962.JPG|[[Chuck Connors]], actor and professional baseball and basketball player
File:Edolphus Towns portrait.jpg|[[Edolphus Towns]], [[U.S. Congressman]]
File:Edolphus Towns portrait.jpg|[[Edolphus Towns]], [[U.S. Congressman]]
File:Leona Marlin-Romeo.jpg|[[Leona Marlin-Romeo]], former [[Prime Minister of Sint Maarten]]
File:Leona Marlin-Romeo.jpg|[[Leona Marlin-Romeo]], former [[Prime Minister of Sint Maarten]]
File:Flavor Flav of Public Enemy.jpg|[[Flavor Flav]], rapper
File:Flavor Flav of Public Enemy.jpg|[[Flavor Flav]], rapper
File:Paulekman bio (cropped).jpg|[[Paul Ekman]], psychologist
File:Paulekman bio (cropped).jpg|[[Paul Ekman]], psychologist
File:Meredith Eaton-Gilden 1.jpg|[[Meredith Eaton]], actress
File:Meredith Eaton-Gilden 1.jpg|[[Meredith Eaton]], actress
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File:Gregory Meeks, official portrait, 115th congress.jpg|[[Gregory Meeks]], [[U.S. Congressman]]
File:Mary L. Trump.png|[[Mary L. Trump]], psychologist and author
File:Chuck D-mika.jpg|[[Chuck D]], rapper
File:Chuck D-mika.jpg|[[Chuck D]], rapper
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* [[Gary Dell'Abate]] ("Baba Booey") (b. 1961) – producer of ''[[The Howard Stern Show]]''
* [[Gary Dell'Abate]] ("Baba Booey") (b. 1961) – producer of ''[[The Howard Stern Show]]''
* [[John D. Wren]] – President, CEO, and Chairman ''[[Omnicom Group]]''
* [[John D. Wren]] – President, CEO, and Chairman ''[[Omnicom Group]]''
*[[Joe Abbenda]] (b. 1939) – former [[Mr. America (contest)|Mr America]] and [[Universe Championships|Mr Universe]]
* [[Joe Abbenda]] (b. 1939) – former [[Mr. America (contest)|Mr America]] and [[Universe Championships|Mr Universe]]
* [[Chris Armas]] (b. 1972) – professional soccer player, [[Chicago Fire S.C.|Chicago Fire]] of [[Major League Soccer]] and Adelphi women's soccer coach
* [[Chris Armas]] (b. 1972) – professional soccer player, [[Chicago Fire S.C.|Chicago Fire]] of [[Major League Soccer]] and Adelphi women's soccer coach
* [[Michael Balboni]] (b. 1959) – Deputy Secretary for Public Safety for the State of New York
* [[Michael Balboni]] (b. 1959) – Deputy Secretary for Public Safety for the State of New York
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* [[Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.]] – [[New York State Senator]], 8th District
* [[Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr.]] – [[New York State Senator]], 8th District
* [[Arie Gill-Glick]] – Israeli Olympic runner
* [[Arie Gill-Glick]] – Israeli Olympic runner
* [[Malika Grayson]] – engineer, speaker, and author
* [[Wes Green]] – professional lacrosse player, [[Los Angeles Riptide]] of [[Major League Lacrosse]], and [[San Jose Stealth]] of [[National Lacrosse League]]
* [[Wes Green]] – professional lacrosse player, [[Los Angeles Riptide]] of [[Major League Lacrosse]], and [[San Jose Stealth]] of [[National Lacrosse League]]
* [[Alexander Greendale]] – playwright and civic leader<ref>{{cite news |title=Alexander Greendale, Headed Jewish Council |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1981/08/23/obituaries/alexander-greendale-headed-jewish-council.html |access-date=October 15, 2018 |work=The New York Times |date=August 23, 1981}}</ref>
* [[Alexander Greendale]] – playwright and civic leader<ref>{{cite news |title=Alexander Greendale, Headed Jewish Council |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1981/08/23/obituaries/alexander-greendale-headed-jewish-council.html |access-date=October 15, 2018 |work=The New York Times |date=August 23, 1981}}</ref>
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* [[Carmen Ortiz]] – former [[U.S. Attorney]] for the [[United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts|District of Massachusetts]]
* [[Carmen Ortiz]] – former [[U.S. Attorney]] for the [[United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts|District of Massachusetts]]
* [[Billy Phillips]] – professional soccer player and coach
* [[Billy Phillips]] – professional soccer player and coach
* [[Chad Prince]] (b. 1979) - professional soccer player and coach
* [[Chad Prince]] (b. 1979) – professional soccer player and coach
* [[Carolynn Reid-Wallace]] (b. 1942) – 13th president of [[Fisk University]] (2001–2003); [[United States Department of Education#Organization|assistant secretary of education for postsecondary education]] (1991–1993)
* [[Ron Robinson (chemist)|Ron Robinson]] – chemist
* [[Ron Robinson (chemist)|Ron Robinson]] – chemist
*[[Dinelia Rosa]] - psychologist and professor
* [[Dinelia Rosa]] – psychologist and professor
* [[Rony Schneider]] - Israeli professional soccer player
* [[Rony Schneider]] – Israeli professional soccer player
* [[Erin Stern]] - IFBB fitness professional and figure competitor
* [[Erin Stern]] – IFBB fitness professional and figure competitor
* [[Gary Sullivan (soccer)|Gary Sullivan]] – USL professional soccer player, [[Long Island Rough Riders]]
* [[Gary Sullivan (soccer)|Gary Sullivan]] – USL professional soccer player, [[Long Island Rough Riders]]
* [[Helen Rand Thayer]] (1863-1935), social reformer
* [[Helen Rand Thayer]] (1863–1935), social reformer
* [[Al Trautwig]] – sports announcer, member of the Adelphi Athletics Hall of Fame
* [[Al Trautwig]] – sports announcer, member of the Adelphi Athletics Hall of Fame
* [[Mary L. Trump]] – psychologist and author, niece of [[Donald J. Trump]]
* [[Mary L. Trump]] – psychologist and author, niece of [[Donald J. Trump]]
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* [[Ed Towns|Edolphus Towns]] (b. 1934) – congressman from New York, 10th District
* [[Ed Towns|Edolphus Towns]] (b. 1934) – congressman from New York, 10th District
* [[Steven Vincent (choreographer)|Steven Vincent]] – Broadway choreographer, dancer, and teacher
* [[Steven Vincent (choreographer)|Steven Vincent]] – Broadway choreographer, dancer, and teacher
* [[Max Weinberg]] (b. 1951) - drummer and television personality
* [[Max Weinberg]] (b. 1951) – drummer and television personality
* [[Isuri Wijesundara]] – actress
* [[Robert B. Willumstad]] – chairman and CEO, [[American International Group]]
* [[Robert B. Willumstad]] – chairman and CEO, [[American International Group]]
* [[Mike Windischmann]] (b. 1965) – soccer, captain of the 1990 United States World Cup team
* [[Mike Windischmann]] (b. 1965) – soccer, captain of the 1990 United States World Cup team
* [[Theresa Wolfson]] (1897-1972) – labor economist and educator, won the John Dewey Award of the [[League for Industrial Democracy]]
* [[Theresa Wolfson]] (1897–1972) – labor economist and educator, won the John Dewey Award of the [[League for Industrial Democracy]]
* [[Jacqueline Woodson]] (b. 1963) – author of children's literature
* [[Jacqueline Woodson]] (b. 1963) – author of children's literature
* [[Roby Young]] (b. 1942) - Israeli international soccer player, and captain of Hapoel Haifa
* [[Roby Young]] (b. 1942) – Israeli international soccer player, and captain of Hapoel Haifa


== Notable faculty ==
== Notable faculty ==
[[File:Ruth Westheimer (10877).jpg|thumb|180px|[[Dr. Ruth Westheimer]]]]
[[File:Ruth Westheimer (10877).jpg|thumb|180px|[[Ruth Westheimer]]]]
* [[Al Davis]] (1929–2011), former line coach for the Adelphi College football team 1950–51
* [[Al Davis]] (1929–2011), former line coach for the Adelphi College football team 1950–51
* [[Loren Hightower]] (1927-2017) – dancer, [[Metropolitan Ballet]], [[American Ballet Theatre]], and [[Agnes de Mille Dance Theatre]]; regular performer with the [[Metropolitan Opera]] and [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] musicals
* [[Loren Hightower]] (1927–2017) – dancer, [[Metropolitan Ballet]], [[American Ballet Theatre]], and [[Agnes de Mille Dance Theatre]]; regular performer with the [[Metropolitan Opera]] and [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] musicals
* [[Allen Krebs]], sacked for expressing political views in class and went on to found the [[Free University of New York]]
* [[Allen Krebs]], sacked for expressing political views in class and went on to found the [[Free University of New York]]
* [[William Cranston Lawton]] (1853–1941), professor of Greek
* [[William Cranston Lawton]] (1853–1941), professor of Greek
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* [[Frances Perkins]], professor of sociology, Labor Secretary under Franklin D. Roosevelt
* [[Frances Perkins]], professor of sociology, Labor Secretary under Franklin D. Roosevelt
* [[Lawrence Raphael]], professor of communication sciences and disorders
* [[Lawrence Raphael]], professor of communication sciences and disorders
*[[Ruth Westheimer]] (born Karola Siegel, 1928; known as "Dr. Ruth") German-American sex therapist, talk show host, author, professor, Holocaust survivor, and former [[Haganah]] sniper.
* [[Ruth Westheimer]] (born Karola Siegel, 1928; known as "Dr. Ruth") German-American sex therapist, talk show host, author, professor, Holocaust survivor, and former [[Haganah]] sniper.


==See also==
==See also==
* [[WBAU]] – The former student-operated radio station that broadcast on 90.3 FM.
* [[WBAU]] – The former student-operated radio station that broadcast on 90.3 FM.


==References==
==References==
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For other uses, see Adelphi (disambiguation).
Adelphi University
Former name
Adelphi College (1896–1963)
MottoVita Sine Litteris Mors Est
(from Epistulae morales ad Lucilium by Seneca the Younger)
Motto in English
Literal translation: "Life without learning is death"
"The Truth Shall Make Us Free"
TypePrivate university
EstablishedJune 24, 1896; 127 years ago (1896-06-24)
Endowment$238 million (2021)[1]
PresidentChristine Riordan
ProvostChristopher Storm
Academic staff
1,115 (345 full-time, 770 part-time)[2]
Students7,859 (6,154 full-time, 1,705 part-time)[2]
Undergraduates5,251 (4,939 full-time, 312 part-time)
Postgraduates2,269 (1,294 full-time, 975 part-time)
Location
Garden City
,
New York
,
United States

40°43′12″N 73°39′07″W / 40.720°N 73.652°W / 40.720; -73.652
CampusSuburban, 75 acres (300,000 m2)
Colors   Brown & gold
NicknamePanthers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – NE-10
MascotPanther
Websiteadelphi.edu

Adelphi University is a private university in Garden City, New York. Adelphi also has centers in Downtown Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, and Suffolk County in addition to a virtual, online campus for remote students. It is the oldest institution of higher education in suburban Long Island.[3] As of 2019, it has about 7,859 undergraduate and graduate students.

History[edit]

Adelphi College[edit]

Adelphi University began with the Adelphi Academy, founded in Brooklyn, New York in 1863. The academy was a private preparatory school located at 412 Adelphi Street, in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, but later moved to Clinton Hill. It was formally chartered in 1869 by the board of trustees of the City of Brooklyn for establishing "a first class institution for the broadest and most thorough training, and to make its advantages as accessible as possible to the largest numbers of our population."[citation needed] One of the teachers at the Adelphi Academy was Harlan Fiske Stone, who later served as the Chief Justice of the United States.

In 1893, Charles Herbert Levermore was appointed as the head of Adelphi Academy. Seeking to establish a liberal arts college for the City of Brooklyn, Levermore received a charter from the Board of Regents of the State of New York, officially establishing Adelphi College on June 24, 1896. The college received its charter through the efforts of Timothy Woodruff, former Lieutenant Governor of New York and future first president of the board of trustees. Adelphi was one of the first coeducational institutions to receive a charter from the State of New York. At the time of its foundation, the college numbered only 57 students and 16 instructors. The Adelphi Academy continued to exist as a separate but nonetheless connected entity to the college. The new college was located in a building behind the Adelphi Academy, on the corner of St. James's Place and Clifton Place, in Brooklyn. The building that originally housed Adelphi is now used by Pratt Institute for their School of Architecture.[4] In 1912, Adelphi became a women's college. In 1922, the school raised over one million dollars to expand the overcrowded facilities in Brooklyn. In 1925, Adelphi College severed its ties with the Adelphi Academy, the latter closing in 1930. In 1929, the college moved from its founding location in Brooklyn to the current location of its main campus in Garden City, New York. The original "academy" continues to function as a P–12 school in Brooklyn.[5] The original three buildings of the Garden City campus, Levermore Hall, Blodgett Hall and Woodruff Hall, were designed by McKim, Mead and White.

In 1938, the Dance Program was founded by the world-famous dancer Ruth St. Denis. In 1943, the School of Nursing was established in response to the need for nurses due to American involvement in World War II. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt presided over the opening of two federally funded residence halls on campus, in a speech entitled "The Challenge of Nursing for Young Women Today."

In 1946, after World War II ended, Adelphi reverted to a coeducational college and started admitting new students on the federal GI Bill. New sports teams were created following the readmission of men to the school. In 1952, the first program for clinical psychology was established at the school; it was the forerunner to the Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies, now the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology.

Adelphi University[edit]

In 1963, the New York State Board of Regents granted the college university status, and the name was changed to Adelphi University. In 1964, the School of Business was founded. In 1966, the Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies was founded. In 1973, the university established ABLE (Adult Baccalaureate Learning Experience) for the education of adults. Now known as the College of Professional and Continuing Studies, it was one of the earliest programs created for nontraditional students. In 1984, the Institute for Teaching and Educational Studies was founded; it became the School of Education in 1990. In 1993, the Society of Mentors was established, giving students faculty advisors that they could consult on an as-needed basis to assist them in their studies. In 1995, the Honors College was founded.

In January 1963, Adelphi Suffolk College (which had started out in 1955 offering extension courses in Suffolk County, New York) purchased the former W.K. Vanderbilt estate in Oakdale, New York. In 1968, it was spun off to Dowling College after its chief benefactor, Robert Dowling.

Adelphi faced a serious scandal in 1996, as the school celebrated its 100th anniversary. University president Peter Diamandopoulos and the board of trustees were accused of neglect of duty, misconduct and failure to carry out the educational purposes of Adelphi. The New York State Board of Regents was called in to investigate; Diamandopoulos, along with all but one of the board of trustees, was dismissed from office.[6] The university was in dire financial straits until Robert A. Scott was installed in the position of President in 2000. Scott saved the school by decreasing tuition, increasing scholarships offered for the students, and launching an advertising campaign to increase enrollment. Since that time, the school has surpassed many of its previous gains, and is said to be undergoing a new renaissance. Adelphi University has been ranked as a "Best Buy" college by the Fiske Guide to Colleges for the last ten years for its quality education offered at a comparatively affordable price.[7] Adelphi University also participates in the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities's (NAICU) University and College Accountability Network (U-CAN).[8] In 2023, the Princeton Review ranked Adelphi University a "Green College" making the list of environmentally responsible colleges and universities across the country.[9]

In August 2023, Adelphi relocated the Manhattan Center location to Downtown Brooklyn at 179 Livingston Street. Adelphi - Brooklyn Center, located on the 5th through 7th floors, is adjacent to Macy's Brooklyn store and shared with St. Francis College. [10]

Breast cancer support program[edit]

A The Adelphi University Graduation of 2017 held at the Jones Beach Theater.
The 2017 Adelphi University Graduation, held at the Jones Beach Theater.

The university's School of Social Work is home to the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program.[11] The program began in 1980 as the Woman-to-Woman Hotline, a free and confidential service to help women with breast cancer.[12] It is the second oldest breast cancer hotline in the United States; over 100 trained volunteers offer information and emotional support for women and men suffering from breast cancer. There are professional social workers, bi-lingual Spanish-speaking staff and support staff, along with support groups, educational programs and individual counseling.[13]

Academics[edit]

Rankings[edit]

Academic rankings
National
Forbes[14]353
U.S. News & World Report[15]166
Washington Monthly[16]238
WSJ/College Pulse[17]208
Global
THE[18]1501+

In 2015, Adelphi University was ranked #17 in New York State by average professor salaries.[19]

In 2024 Adelphi University was ranked No. 163 in National Universities by U.S. News & World Report.[20]

Colleges, schools and degrees[edit]

  • College of Arts and Sciences: B.A., B.S., B.F.A., M.A., M.S., M.F.A.,
  • College of Professional and Continuing Studies: A.A., A.S., A.A.S., B.A., B.S., Post-baccalaureate Certificate, M.S.
  • Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology: B.A., M.A., M.S., Ph.D., Psy.D.
  • Ruth S. Ammon School of Education: B.A., B.S., M.A., Advanced Certificates, Au.D., Ph.D.
  • Robert B Willumstad School of Business: B.S., B.A., B.B.A., M.S., M.B.A., M.S./M.B.A. (with School of Nursing).
  • College of Nursing and Public Health: B.S., M.S., M.S./M.B.A. (with School of Business), Ph.D.
  • School of Social Work: B.S.W., M.S.W., D.S.W., Ph.D.
  • Honors College

On February 27, 2012, president Robert A. Scott announced a gift of $9.5 million from Adelphi Board of Trustees Chairman Robert B. Willumstad '05 (Hon.). The Adelphi University School of Business, established in 1964, was renamed the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business in his honor.[21]

Joint degree programs[edit]

International programs[edit]

Adelphi has partnerships with outside providers who offer study abroad opportunities to students in approximately 120 countries.

For semester and academic year direct exchanges with Adelphi partners, students may use 100% of their federal and institutional aid. For programs which are not directly associated with Adelphi (from accredited institutions and are approved by the Center for International Education), students may use all their federal aid, and 75% of their Adelphi institutional aid — while remaining enrolled on campus. Adelphi faculty-led programs, including theater, art, art history, literature, history, counseling, chemistry and speech-pathology, are held in Italy, Kenya, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland, England, Jamaica, Kosovo and Poland.[23]

Levermore Global Scholars program is an innovative academic community dedicated to preparing students to become global thinkers and leaders in a changing world. Students engage through classroom study, events and conferences at the United Nations and study abroad.

Main campus buildings[edit]

Main halls[edit]

Many of the buildings on the Garden City campus are symmetrical in nature. This is likely because garden cities are typically planned symmetrically.[24] For example, Woodruff Hall has a second chimney solely to preserve the symmetry of the building.

  • Alice Brown Early Learning Center
  • Alumnae Hall
  • Angello Alumni House
  • Center for Recreation and Sports (home gym of Panthers volleyball and basketball)
  • Blodgett Hall
  • Hagedorn Hall of Enterprise (School of Business)
  • Harvey Hall (School of Education)
  • The Hy Weinberg Center (Institute for Advanced Psychological Studies)
  • Klapper Center for Fine Arts
  • Levermore Hall
  • Nexus Building and Welcome Center (College of Nursing and Public Health)
  • Performing Arts Center, which now includes the Olmsted Theatre
  • Post Hall
  • The Science Building
  • The Social Work Building
  • Swirbul Library
  • The Ruth S. Harley University Center (the Center's addition opened January 2021)
  • Woodruff Hall

Residence halls[edit]

  • Chapman Hall
  • Earle Hall
  • Eddy Hall
  • Linen Hall
  • Residence Hall A
  • Residence Hall B
  • Waldo Hall

Student organizations[edit]

Recognized men's fraternities[edit]

Recognized sororities and women's fellowships[edit]

Recognized professional fraternity[edit]

Athletics[edit]

Main article: Adelphi Panthers

The Adelphi Panthers are the athletic teams of Adelphi University. The Panthers compete at the NCAA Division II level for all sports and have been a member of the Northeast-10 Conference since 2009.

The Panthers have won 18 NCAA Division II National Championships in three different sports. The men's lacrosse team has won seven national crowns, their last coming in 2001. The women's lacrosse team has won an NCAA Division II-record ten, including three consecutive National Championships in 2009, 2010, 2011 and back-to-back titles in 2014 and 2015; and most recently in 2019. In 1974, the men's soccer team were the National Champions. They have also won numerous individual national championships in track and field.

Since transitioning to the Northeast-10, the Adelphi Panthers have become a powerhouse in the East Region. In 2013, just their fourth year in the conference, the Panthers were awarded the 2013 Northeast-10 Presidents' Cup. The Presidents' Cup is presented annually to signify overall athletic excellence in the Northeast-10. The honor is awarded to the institution that compiles the most total points from all of its programs competing in league championships.[25]

Notable alumni[edit]

Notable faculty[edit]

Ruth Westheimer

See also[edit]

  • WBAU – The former student-operated radio station that broadcast on 90.3 FM.

References[edit]

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  2. ^ a b Adelphi University. "Adelphi Enrollment Statistics, Admission Statistics, Demographics". Archived from the original on 2013-05-11. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
  3. ^ "About Adelphi: Adelphi University". Adelphi.edu. January 7, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  4. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-01-19. Retrieved 2013-06-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Adelphi Academy: Quick Facts". Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
  6. ^ Lambert, Bruce. "New York Times articles about Peter Diamandopoulos". New York Times. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  7. ^ "Fiske Guide to Colleges". Adelphi.edu. July 2, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
  8. ^ member center. "NAICU – President". Naicu.edu. Archived from the original on December 6, 2010. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  9. ^ "Green Colleges | The Princeton Review". www.princetonreview.com. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  10. ^ "Brooklyn Center | Adelphi University". 8 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program". Adelphi.edu. December 20, 2010. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  12. ^ "Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program". Adelphi.edu. Archived from the original on April 9, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  13. ^ "Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program". Adelphi.edu. Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  14. ^ "Forbes America's Top Colleges List 2023". Forbes. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  15. ^ "2023-2024 Best National Universities". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
  16. ^ "2023 National University Rankings". Washington Monthly. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  17. ^ "2024 Best Colleges in the U.S." The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  18. ^ "World University Rankings 2024". Times Higher Education. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
  19. ^ "Half of N.Y. colleges pay profs less than $100K". Retrieved 27 December 2017.
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  21. ^ West, Melanie Grayce (2012-02-27). "Merging Business and Health Care Education". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2015-01-06.
  22. ^ "Joint Degree/Early Assurance and Early Acceptance Programs". Adelphi University. January 10, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  23. ^ "Study Abroad | Center for International Education | Adelphi University". Study Abroad. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  24. ^ Lewis, John Peter. The Planning of the Master City. John Wiley & Sons, 1916, p. 302.
  25. ^ "Adelphi University Wins 2013 Northeast-10 Conference Presidents' Cup - Northeast-10 Conference". Northeast10.org. 2013-06-03. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
  26. ^ Mara, Margaret (December 27, 1946). "Producer of Fashion Newsreels Finds Men Excellent Audience". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 13. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  27. ^ "Alexander Greendale, Headed Jewish Council". The New York Times. August 23, 1981. Retrieved October 15, 2018.

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