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We recognize visionary benefactors who have given or committed $1 million or more to our mission.

A Legacy of Generosity

With profound gratitude, 91勛圖厙 honors these exceptional supporters, whose remarkable generosity forms the foundation upon which Adelphi’s progress is built. We thank them for their partnership in transforming the lives of our students and ensuring a strong tomorrow for this extraordinary University.

Meet Our Million Dollar Roundtable Donors

Diane Abbey 59

At the beginning of my junior year at Adelphi, my mom became ill and my world came to a halt. Adelphi helped me to complete my degree and secure a teaching job. after graduation. I could never fully repay Adelphi for its kindness in my time of need. The years I spent teaching were one of the happiest times of my life. I never forgot how Adelphi helped me when I needed it most. Establishing a scholarship to support aspiring teachers is an opportunity to express my gratitude to Adelphi and my love for teaching.

Mildred Clegg Ackerley 55, MA 76 and the Ackerley Family

Adelphi offered my mother a full scholarship, and that was the beginning of her lifelong commitment to the University.

Lee Ackerley

Carol A. Ammon, MBA 79, 10 (Hon.)

Great teachers inspire. The best teacher I ever had was my mother, Mrs. Ruth Ammon, a member of the Class of 1942. Creating an endowed chair in her name was my way of guaranteeing that Adelphis tradition of great teaching continues.

Frank Angello 77 and Phyllis Angello

I am extremely grateful for the education I received at Adelphi. Phyllis has adopted Adelphi and loves the University as much as I do. Throughout our years of involvement at the University, we have been engaged with Adelphi on every levelas an alumnus and trustee, as parents of an Adelphi alumnus and as benefactors and supporters of student scholarships.

Helen Baldwin 18

The Augusta Uhlich and Helen Baldwin Memorial Scholarship preserves the legacy of two Adelphi alumnae and supports second-, third- and fourth-year students in pursuit of their dreams.

Bharat Bhis矇, MBA 78 and Swati Bhis矇

We are excited to partner with Adelphi to create thoughtful and ethical global leaders. This includes promoting cultural, gender and racial equality; responsibility for our planet; and putting ethics over personal monetary gain.

LeeAnn Black 83 and Jeffrey Black

I was taught by the Franciscan Brothers in high school. Their message was simple: In giving you receive. That sentiment has always resonated with me. Giving backnot just financially, but also by being generous with your time, effort and mentorshipcan have a positive impact on others in countless ways that you may never know.

Michael J. Campbell 65

For more than a century, Adelphi has prepared promising students who have changed the world. I cant think of a better investment than higher education, and 91勛圖厙 in particular.

Loretta Cangialosi 80

Im elated to be able to help Adelphi students move forward and create change in both their lives and careers through the skills and experiences they will have at the University. It is an honor and a privilege to give back to a University that supported me as a student and helped propel my own success.

Betty L. Forest 47, 10 (Hon.)

I just saw Adelphi from my parents car window when I was 6, and I knew I would go to school there. When the time came, I needed a way to pay for Adelphi and I applied for a cadet nursing scholarship. I am proud to open the same door to future nurses.

Samuel Fremd 69

I owe so much of my success to Adelphi but most of it to my mother, whom I lost at a young age. Im so glad to be honoring both of them through an endowed scholarship for Adelphi students who aspire to care for patients the way my mothers nurses cared for her.

Ruth Woodroffe Gangel 47 and Frank Gangel

The Gangel name will remain forever a part of Adelphis rich nursing tradition. Franks memorial gift for his beloved wife, Ruth ensures that every generation of nurses will receive the finest education and training.

Richard K. Garner

Since 1994, as founding dean of the Honors College, Ive had the privilege of helping Adelphi students. Im thrilled now to provide resources that will continue to help our students as long as theres an Adelphi.

John J. Gutleber 68, MBA 70

Johns remarkable legacy of generosity and compassion lives on at Adelphi and at every organization where he gave his dedication, spirit and talent.

Amy Hagedorn 05 (Hon.) and Horace Hagedorn 01 (Hon.)

We treasure the partnerships that Adelphi has established with nonprofit organizations on Long Island and the important work it has done to address social inequities.

Angela Jaggar 62, MA 65 and Scott Jaggar

My years at Adelphi were exciting and gratifying. I gained new knowledge, skills, values and perspectives on the world that served me well in my career and in life generally. Over the years, we have been proud to support this wonderful, vibrant institution to help ensure that current and future students will also enjoy the same high-quality experience that I did at Adelphi.

Mildred Loughlin Kahane 49

A trailblazer in her field, Mildred Millie Loughlin Kahane 49 credited her scholarship to Adelphi with enabling her to earn a degree and fulfill her career aspirations. That gratitude was the impetus for her to pay it forward, supporting Adelphi and its students by establishing several endowments in her lifetime.

Adele Klapper 92, MA 99

Throughout my childhood and adolescent years, I pictured myself going to college. My dreams became a reality when, at 60, I enrolled at Adelphi to study art history. The years when I earned my degrees would become the most enlightening and gratifying of my life. It is my pleasure to support Adelphi.

The Family of Jonathan Larson 82

Weve experienced great satisfaction and joy to see the impact that Jonathans work has had on so many people. To be able to inspire new creative minds to follow in Jonathans footsteps allows us to carry on his legacy and to give back to a place that was so important to Jonathan and his work.

The Larson Family

Katherine H. Littlefield

Nothing demonstrates progress and change like the sight of a new building. Adelphi fosters a remarkable creative spirit in so many of its students. Supporting facilities is my way of contributing to that spirit.

Erna S. Lovely, MA 65 and Thomas D. Lovely 54, 04 (Hon.)

91勛圖厙 created great opportunities and lasting memories for both of our parents. It became part of our family commitment to academic excellence and community service. We will be forever grateful for Adelphis impact in our lives.

Thomas and Richard Lovely, sons of Thomas and Erna Lovely

Philip H. Mark, MS 66, PhD 72

Supporting Adelphi is an investment in growth and in the next generation.

Brian D. McAuley 61, 06 (Hon.)

I was the first member of my family to go to college. I had a sense that higher education would open doors for me. Although a financial struggle at times, attending Adelphi was an honor and essential to fulfilling my ambitions. Supporting Adelphi is about giving young people the same opportunities I had and ensuring their success and that of society overall.

Thomas F. Motamed 71

I first learned the meaning of discipline, sacrifice, teamwork and leadership while playing lacrosse at Adelphi. Ive carried these values with me and owe my professional success to them.

Leon M. Pollack 63

In a knowledge-based world, we have a responsibility to support higher education to ensure that all who seek college degrees can attain them.

Mary Jane Pool 62 and Thomas Poole

Bringing Broadway to Adelphis Performing Arts Center has been extremely rewarding for us. In addition to giving students from a number of academic programs new opportunities to perform and learn, weve been able to welcome the Garden City community to Adelphi and transport everyone to a happy place.

Lee Steinberg

Living to the remarkable age of 106, Lee Steinberg combined a life of entrepreneurship, poetry, and philanthropy with extraordinary generosity. Because philanthropy was in her DNA, she left a $1.7 million bequest to support performing arts at Adelphi for generations to come.

Lionel Viret 95

In business and in academia, we constantly have to anticipate, think, change and adapt to new environments. Im proud to be able to offer leadership development opportunities for Adelphi faculty that advance their careers and inspire innovation at Adelphi.

Robert B. Willumstad 05 (Hon.)

I am grateful for the opportunity to support the community I grew up in and where my children and grandchildren now live. There is no better way to help improve the lives of young people than by providing them with a great education.

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