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President’s Newsletter

Each month, I share stories of how Adelphi continues growing, leading and making a difference through our mission to transform lives. I invite you to see the ways our University, students, faculty, staff and alumni are contributing to our communities and advancing their professions and fields of study. I am thrilled to share these stories with you and welcome you to be part of our University community.

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March 2024


At Adelphi, our focus on expanding access and equity in education has attracted our most diverse student body in our 127-year history. This month, I’m proud to share the stories of our Black students who discuss their sense of belonging at Adelphi and the importance of finding new ways to engage our community in diversity initiatives following the conclusion of Black History Month.

And as the spring season of transformation approaches, our community is using its Adelphi experience to evoke change. A military veteran and alumnus is leading programs for veterans throughout New York state after overcoming his own mental and physical health challenges. One faculty member spearheads the nationwide effort to solve America’s nursing shortage by increasing support for nurse educators. And another professor is inspiring his colleagues in STEM to become better writers to communicate their important scientific findings.

Now, in honor of Women’s History Month, we will be sharing stories of inspiring women from our community and hosting many empowering events. There is still time to register for our annual Women’s Leadership Conference, which is taking place this Saturday, March 9. I hope you will join us as we exchange ideas, ask meaningful questions and challenge one another to grow.

All the best,
Chris

A Black History Month Story: Meet Kyana

Last October, we shared student interviews honoring Hispanic Heritage Month. For Black History Month, we continue our mission to share the stories of our diverse student communities. In this video, meet Kyana Gordon, a biology major whose family immigrated from Jamaica. This STEM student has found exceptional support for her research, and her heritage, at Adelphi.

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A Black History Month Story: Meet Bryce

We continue to share the stories of our diverse student communities with this profile of health sciences major and scholar-athlete Bryce Ridley. Hear about his engagement with diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging leaders at Adelphi, see what inspires him and learn what he feels is the real meaning of Black History Month.

Watch Bryce’s Story

Walters stands at the microphone on a pedestal fronted by the seal of the State of New York. He is surrounded by veterans, many wearing American Legion caps. The scene is inside the ornate lobby of the historic state capitol.
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Despite physical and mental health challenges stemming from his time in the military, Gavin Walters, MSW ’20, is now thriving as director of a veterans program in two counties in New York state and facilitator of a coalition that covers the entire state. Adelphi’s Hudson Valley Center—and an exceptionally dedicated professor—made a life-changing difference for Walters.

Professor Pajarillo stands in the College of Nursing and Public Health's simulation lab, a hospital-like setting for nurse training. Behind him is a manikin in a hospital bed.
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According to nurse.org, 80 percent of nurses say their patient care units are inadequately staffed, and almost 90 percent felt burned out in the past year. America’s nursing shortage is in need of a new solution, which inspired Professor Edmund J.Y. Pajarillo, PhD, to find one. Read what he and other nurse educators recommend to support the nursing workforce by increasing the number of nurse educators.

Professor Matthew J. Wright with a student
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In this op-ed published by Inside Higher Ed, Matthew J. Wright, PhD, department chair and associate professor of physics, acknowledges that scientists often lack the skills to communicate their ideas—but must do so for the good of science. See how he became a stronger writer and how other STEM faculty can, too.

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Shawana Singletary, assistant vice president and chief enrollment officer at Adelphi, is featured in an article in University Business, Which 2 groups can actually be hurt by the end of legacy admissions? One may surprise you, that said “college leaders should take note of Adelphi University” and its legacy scholarship program.

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