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Adelphi University

Coordinates: 40°43′12″N 73°39′07″W / 40.720°N 73.652°W / 40.720; -73.652
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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; 128 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 had about 7,859 undergraduate and graduate students.

History

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Adelphi College

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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.

Levermore Hall - Administration Building

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

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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

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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][12] The program began in 1980 as the Woman-to-Woman Hotline, a free and confidential service to help women with breast cancer.[13] 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.[14]

Academics

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Rankings

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Academic rankings
National
Forbes[15]353
U.S. News & World Report[16]166
Washington Monthly[17]238
WSJ/College Pulse[18]208
Global
THE[19]1501+

In 2015, Adelphi University was ranked #17 in New York State by average professor salaries.[20]

In 2024 Adelphi University was ranked No. 163 in National Universities by U.S. News & World Report.[21]

Colleges, schools and degrees

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  • 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.[22]

Joint degree programs

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International programs

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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.[24]

Main campus buildings

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University Quad - Science Building and Blodgett Hall

Main halls

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Many of the buildings on the Garden City campus are symmetrical in nature. This is likely because garden cities are typically planned symmetrically.[25] 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

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  • Chapman Hall
  • Earle Hall
  • Eddy Hall
  • Linen Hall
  • Residence Hall A
  • Residence Hall B
  • Waldo Hall
Nexus Building and Levermore Hall

Student organizations

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Recognized men's fraternities

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Recognized sororities and women's fellowships

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Recognized professional fraternity

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Athletics

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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.[26]

Notable alumni

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Notable faculty

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Ruth Westheimer

See also

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

References

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  1. ^ As of November 2021. "Building a Strong Foundation for Our University, According to Plan". 22 November 2021.
  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. ^ Grigel, Dr. Kaycie. "Breast Cancer Surgery (Mastectomy/Lumpectomy) Recovery Program". Thriving Survivors. Retrieved 2024-08-29.
  12. ^ "Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program". Adelphi.edu. December 20, 2010. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  13. ^ "Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program". Adelphi.edu. Archived from the original on April 9, 2014. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  14. ^ "Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program". Adelphi.edu. Archived from the original on October 15, 2012. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  15. ^ "America's Top Colleges 2024". Forbes. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "2023-2024 Best National Universities Rankings". U.S. News & World Report. September 18, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  17. ^ "2024 National University Rankings". Washington Monthly. August 25, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  18. ^ "2025 Best Colleges in the U.S." The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse. September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  19. ^ "World University Rankings 2024". Times Higher Education. September 27, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  20. ^ "Half of N.Y. colleges pay profs less than $100K". Retrieved 27 December 2017.
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  22. ^ West, Melanie Grayce (2012-02-27). "Merging Business and Health Care Education". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2015-01-06.
  23. ^ "Joint Degree/Early Assurance and Early Acceptance Programs". Adelphi University. January 10, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
  24. ^ "Study Abroad | Center for International Education | Adelphi University". Study Abroad. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  25. ^ Lewis, John Peter. The Planning of the Master City. John Wiley & Sons, 1916, p. 302.
  26. ^ "Adelphi University Wins 2013 Northeast-10 Conference Presidents' Cup - Northeast-10 Conference". Northeast10.org. 2013-06-03. Retrieved 2013-11-06.
  27. ^ Mara, Margaret (December 27, 1946). "Producer of Fashion Newsreels Finds Men Excellent Audience". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. p. 13. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  28. ^ "Alexander Greendale, Headed Jewish Council". The New York Times. August 23, 1981. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
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