Adelphi’s Flex MBA: Multiple Specializations, Multiple Modalities

Offered by ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s Robert B. Willumstad School of Business—recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a top-tier business school—the program features multiple specializations.

To accommodate diverse schedules, courses are available in various formats—fully online, in person and hybrid—allowing students to tailor their learning experience.

, situated in the heart of Midtown just steps from Grand Central Station, provides a modern and convenient learning environment for career-focused individuals. Its proximity to major business hubs and cultural institutions offers students unparalleled access to networking, professional development opportunities and access to prominent Adelphi alumni business connections.

Expanding Career Pathways in Business and HR Psychology

In addition to the Flex MBA, Adelphi will introduce an Advanced Certificate in Business Analytics at the Manhattan Center in Fall 2026. This program is designed for managers and administrators seeking to enhance their data analysis skills without committing to a full master’s degree. The certificate offers a “stackableâ€� pathway to the Flex MBA and Master of Science in Business Analytics program.

For those interested in enhancing their career in psychology, ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s Manhattan Center will also offer a Master of Arts in General Psychology program, focusing on key job market areas such as human resource management.

Leveraging expertise from faculty in ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, a U.S. News & World Report Best Grad School for Psychology, this program will equip students with the skills necessary to make a significant impact in the lives of others, addressing the growing demand for HR professionals with psychology expertise in New York City.

Application to these programs is now open. For more information on the new Manhattan Center programs, visit 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s website or attend our Manhattan Center Open House on May 13 as we unveil the exciting new space and program offerings.

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Opening in early summer at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 44th Street, the Manhattan Center is offering graduate and professional programs in nursing, technology, business, education, social work, human resources and creative writing.

All courses at the conveniently located center are designed to fit the schedule of busy working adults. The 51,000-square-foot space includes smart classrooms, healthcare and science labs, library, computer and STEAM labs, private study spaces, and a student lounge.

Learning will extend beyond the center’s walls, as students can take advantage of ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s connections to nearby Fortune 500 companies, healthcare organizations and community partners for internships, clinical rotations and employment opportunities.

The Manhattan Center will open with these highly sought-after programs that address the city’s workforce needs:

• Accelerated BS in Nursing
• MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Flex MBA
• Advanced Certificate in Business Analytics
• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• MA in STEAM Education–Math, Science, Computer Science
• MFA in Creative Writing
• MA in General Psychology–HR Management

The center will also offer doctoral programs in Learning Sciences and Global Higher Education Leadership during its launch year.

Learn more about these programs—and their value to students and to New York City—from their respective academic leaders:

Accelerated BS in Nursing

Deborah Hunt, PhD ’12

Betty L. Forest Dean, College of Nursing and Public Health

The decision to lead the new Manhattan Center with our Accelerated BS in Nursing program reflects our commitment to health and wellness of populations across the lifespan. The nursing shortage has continued to be cyclical due to myriad factors. Although the outlook in New York has improved, we are still experiencing a shortage that supports the need to prepare a high-caliber pipeline of professional, caring, dedicated RNs. Leveraging our strategic location, students can gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art simulation center and New York City’s diverse clinical settings, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Students will complete their coursework in just 15 months in the heart of New York, taught by expert and compassionate faculty—and the average starting salary for our graduates is over $100,000. The program’s history of exceptional NCLEX performance proves that while the pace is accelerated, the quality of our nursing education and our students remains second to none.

MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Kees Leune, PhD

Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s mission to graduate job-ready students extends into the Manhattan Center. By relocating the existing MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program to the new center, we leverage the depth and the breadth of the best New York City has to offer. The center will be used as a base for expanding industry partnerships and for improving access to this program for students who work in the city during the day but wish to pursue a graduate degree after hours. Adelphi’s Manhattan location is also ideally situated for students traveling by public transportation.

Flex MBA, Advanced Certificate in Business Analytics

Raghida Abdallah Yassine, PhD

Assistant Professor and Academic Director, MBA programs, Robert B. Willumstad School of Business

New York City maintains its status as a worldwide business center, which leads companies to search for employees who demonstrate adaptability, analytical abilities and strong leadership skills in the face of rapidly changing technologies. The Manhattan Center’s graduate business programs provide flexible educational paths that combine essential business skills with analytical and technological expertise. Our Flex MBA and Business Analytics certificate are designed to prepare graduates not just for today’s jobs, but for the future of work.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Joanne Corbin, PhD

Dean, School of Social Work

The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø School of Social Work is excited about our move from Brooklyn to the new Manhattan Center in August 2026. This increases accessibility to our program’s course offerings and positions students at the center of one of the nation’s most dynamic social work markets.

The profession of social work continues to be in demand, with positions projected to grow by six percent over the next decade in New York—exceeding the rate for all other occupations. Social workers with a master’s degree in social work (an MSW) may work across diverse settings, including healthcare, behavioral health, mental health, substance abuse and school social work. They have opportunities to work with individuals across the developmental lifespan, from young children to older adults. Employment opportunities span all major segments of the economy—healthcare, education, community services, vocational rehabilitation, nursing and residential care, and government agencies.

Social work’s mission is to improve the conditions of life for individuals, families, groups, communities and organizations. At the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø School of Social Work, we prepare students to promote social justice and human rights for a diverse society by addressing unmet and emergent needs and by promoting equity in access, information and provision of services. We look forward to inviting new students to join us at the Manhattan Center in achieving this mission.

MA in STEAM Education–Math, Science, Computer Science

Tracy Hogan, PhD

Professor, The School of Education, Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences

In our programs, students will learn creative methods of using art and design concepts to increase learning in STEM classes. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø has partnered with New York City Public Schools for decades—a relationship that has grown stronger since establishing our STEAM MA teacher preparation program in New York City. As NYC schools—and New York State more broadly—face a persistent shortage of certified teachers in computer science, mathematics and the sciences, our program has responded and is positioned to do even more through our expanded presence and new space in the city. With more than $4 million in grant funding through the , Adelphi supports and prepares teacher candidates entering the program, while also offering traditional certification pathways and a non-certification MA. What makes our Manhattan-based model distinctive is its integration of collaborative spaces like and our new makerspace, which bring educators, researchers and community partners together around research-supported STEAM teaching and learning.

MFA in Creative Writing

René Steinke

Professor, Department of English, and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing Program

The Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing Program offers week-long intensive residencies and semester-long creative mentorships with faculty who are award-winning, acclaimed authors and devoted teachers. The residencies are held at the Manhattan Center, offering students a chance to explore the literary richness of the city. At each residency, MFA students meet with authors, editors, literary agents and representatives from the many literary nonprofits that sustain the cultural life of New York City. The residency, which precedes each semester, is the anchor for the curriculum and a crucial part of the program’s design. The hybrid nature of a low-residency MFA program is one of its major draws for our students, and it’s where a lively community of writers thrives. Many of our students work full-time in their professions, but have decided they want to be part of an academic program that helps them to seriously pursue their goals for writing. Until now, residencies have been housed at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, and the student responses to the curriculum and to the residency experience have been overwhelmingly positive.

We offer concentrations in fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction, with workshops that culminate in the final course, when students complete a book-length manuscript. Our program focuses intently on craft, with an emphasis on revision and close reading.

MA in General Psychology–HR Management

Errol Rodriguez, PhD

Assistant Dean, Director of Master’s Degree Programs in General Psychology and Mental Health Counseling, Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology

We decided to bring the master’s degree program in general psychology with a concentration in human resource management to the new Manhattan Center to participate in the evolution of work and to promote all that we have learned about psychology and wellness in the workplace. It is clear, given the high demand in industries and sectors, as well as the influence of AI, that work is rapidly changing. New York, being the epicenter of work and the hustle and bustle of city life, is prime real estate for our flagship program training psychologically skilled HR professionals. The program draws on expertise from our renowned faculty in psychology and business, with the goal of translating psychological principles and concepts into business applications. By training with us in the heart of the city, we aim to influence both current and aspiring human resource professionals. Using psychology as the foundational anchor of the training, we believe our graduates will lead with empathy, hire with vision, and have a unique voice in the transformation of work life in New York City and globally.

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Art students not only learn how to paint, draw and sculpt—they also learn to think. “The art department prepares students to be creative problem solvers, and we give our art students a wide range of skills based in the studio arts as well as in design, digital art and technology,� said Kellyann Monaghan, professor and chair of the Department of Art and Art History.

Adelphi offers degrees to appeal to different areas of interest, including Studio Art, Graphic Design, Art and Design Education, and Art History. Students benefit from small classes led by successful artists, branding experts and seasoned educators, along with real-world experiences like internships, collaborative mural projects and career preparation courses. “We function like a small art and design school within the larger University,� Monaghan said. Students can develop skills in complementary fields like psychology, business and communications. This flexibility helps them tailor their career paths to their interests.

Those paths are broader than many people assume. Adelphi art alumni work as photographers, art directors, school educators, art therapists, and in many other fields. “Students don’t have to be starving artists,� Monaghan said. “There are lots of different ways for them to make a living in the world.�

Case in point: Meet several Adelphi alums who built a thriving career with their art degree.

Turn a Creative Vision Into a Thriving Agency

Carl Timpone ’08, Portrait, Editorial and Commercial Photographer and Partner at Visual Natives

Photographer graduated at the start of an economic recession. Jobs were scarce, but the creativity and independence Adelphi fostered helped prepare him to think outside the box. He began sneaking backstage at concerts to take photos of musicians, which quickly led to creating album artwork. “My job was just to listen to the music, listen to their lyrics and translate that into a visual form,” Timpone said.

As he gained experience and became more successful, he partnered with a graphic design graduate he met through the music scene and launched an agency——that is still in operation today. Their clients span record labels, the fashion industry, enterprise companies, and legacy artists like Stevie Nicks and Def Leppard. “What I enjoy most about my career at this point is the ability to think quickly and creatively and the human connections that I make with the subjects, even if it’s brief,” he said. And those subjects happen to be Hollywood’s biggest stars, from Cynthia Erivo to Timothée Chalamet, and music industry icons like Post Malone and Chappell Roan.

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“Our partnership with LumiNicole is about meeting students where they are and continuing to evolve the campus experience,â€� said Maggie Yoon Grafer, ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s associate vice president of university advancement & external relations. “As the first university to bring LumiNicole’s automated retail technology to campus, we’re doing more than adding convenience; we’re positioning our Garden City campus as a leader in retail innovation, creating meaningful job opportunities for our students and ensuring this partnership gives back to our community.â€�

—founded by and two entrepreneurs with a track record of building and scaling beauty and wellness platforms by solving access and distribution challenges—aims to transform how beauty and wellness products reach consumers in high-traffic, nontraditional environments. Its expansion to install smart retail machines in higher education institutions to reach college students—starting with Adelphi—is a key part of this initiative.

“The 91³Ô¹ÏÍø launch represents an important milestone for LumiNicole and for how campuses can thoughtfully support student well-being,â€� said LumiNicole Co-Founder Kendra Bracken-Ferguson. “This partnership provides convenient access to beauty and wellness essentials that meet everyday needs, while intentionally creating paid, on-campus opportunities for students. Together with Adelphi, we’re reimagining how retail, education and career exposure can intersect in ways that meaningfully support academic success and long-term career readiness.â€�

Creating Career Development and Scholarship Opportunities For Adelphi Students

In addition to the automated retail store, LumiNicole will partner with Adelphi to provide job development and other opportunities, including an internship, a brand ambassador program for Adelphi students and a scholarship. The LumiNicole Beauty & Wellness Scholarship was established to support Adelphi students whose studies align with chemistry, science, supply chain, technology, manufacturing, marketing, communications and operational infrastructure that powers modern beauty and wellness businesses.

“From the beginning, LumiNicole was designed to do more than sell products; it was built to create pathways for career advancement and education,â€� said LumiNicole Co-Founder Leslie Roberson. “The LumiNicole Beauty & Wellness Scholarship reflects our shared commitment with 91³Ô¹ÏÍø to experiential learning, industry alignment and career readiness. Through hands-on retail experiences, paid internships and our student ambassador program, we’re helping prepare the next generation of professionals for the evolving beauty and wellness industry.â€�

The LumiNicole automated retail stores will include from brands such as BeautyStat, founded by Adelphi alumnus Ron Robinson ’87.

“As an Adelphi alum and the founder of a science-backed beauty brand, it’s incredibly meaningful to see innovation and opportunity coming full circle on campus,� said Robinson. “LumiNicole’s presence at Adelphi creates real exposure for students to learn how modern beauty and wellness businesses operate, from formulation and supply chain to merchandising and consumer engagement. I’m proud to be part of a partnership that not only brings great products to campus, but also opens doors for students who aspire to build careers in this industry.�

Adelphi and LumiNicole will host a joint ribbon-cutting ceremony and launch event to unveil the automated retail stores at Adelphi’s Garden City campus on Thursday, March 26. Robinson and other executives from beauty and wellness companies who have products featured in the machines will be in attendance.

Learn more about Adelphi’s partnership with LumiNicole.

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That’s the goal of ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s Accelerated BS in Nursing (ABSN) program, launched in 2011. The program is helping to answer a critical need for nurses around New York, the tristate area and the nation.

From Any Bachelor’s Degree to a Nursing Degree

Some ABSN students might have undergraduate degrees in accounting or finance. Others might have studied to become social workers, artists or teachers. Whatever the case, these students can leverage critical-thinking skills from their previous degrees to help them transition into the healthcare field.

Graduates address a critical need for nurses, so starting salaries can climb to an impressive $110,000 in the New York metropolitan area.

The ABSN curriculum is highly competitive and rigorous, offering coursework that maintains the required credit hours and clinical experiences. Despite its shortened length, the ABSN program remains aligned with the prestigious standards of the and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Offered at the New Manhattan Center

91³Ô¹ÏÍø is expanding its prestigious nursing program to the heart of New York City with the opening of its new Manhattan Center at 529 Fifth Avenue in Summer 2026, located just steps from Grand Central Station and other transit locations—a convenient commute for working professionals in New York City. Applications are already open for this program.

Manhattan Center nursing students will learn their craft in a cutting-edge simulation lab equipped with the latest medical technology and high-fidelity manikins, providing a safe environment for students to master clinical skills.

NCLEX Pass Rates at 100 Percent

So what happens after graduation? Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), a licensing exam for nurses, and enter professional practice in just 15 months. Irene Auteri ’79, PhD ’22, director of the ABSN program and assistant professor in the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH), learned from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) that the NCLEX-RN pass rate for Adelphi’s ABSN nursing graduates has consistently been 100 percent for first-time test takers.

After acing the exam, ABSN graduates are employed at hospitals across the country, mostly in the tristate area. Adelphi nursing alumni work in all 50 states—in critical care, step-down units, emergency rooms and neonatal intensive care units. Some go on to obtain additional graduate degrees, such as a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA), MS in Healthcare Informatics or MS in Emergency Management.

Addressing a Perfect Storm in Nursing Today

Dr. Auteri describes a “perfect storm� currently facing the nursing profession. The most significant challenge, she notes, is the national nursing shortage: “The demand for care is outstripping the system’s ability to produce and retain clinicians.�

This crisis is compounded by an aging population requiring care over longer lifespans, while the nursing workforce itself is also graying. Recent Department of Labor statistics indicate that a vast portion of current nurses will reach retirement age within the next 10–15 years, taking decades of institutional knowledge with them.

Furthermore, a shortage of qualified faculty at nursing schools continues to limit enrollment, making accelerated pathways like the ABSN more critical than ever.

Answering the Call for More Nurses

“Recognizing the gravity of the Department of Labor’s projected 15-year nursing shortage, I have dedicated my first year as director to expanding our ABSN program enrollment,� she said. When the ABSN program began in 2011, the program only had 30 students. “While evaluating applications, I noticed that I would need to turn away perfectly qualified applicants to keep our class down to 30 students,� she noted. “That is when I approached the CNPH leadership team, and we decided to increase our enrollment to 60 students.�

T​he dean of the CNPH, Deborah Hunt, PhD ’12, suggested increasing the number of students by admitting them to two entry terms each year. And 20 new students will begin the program in the Manhattan Center in Summer 2026. “This summer, for the first time, we will have four ABSN programs running at the same time. I am thrilled to lead the program into its next chapter of growth,� Dr. Auteri noted.

A Pivotal Moment in Nursing

Dr. Auteri joined the leadership team at a pivotal moment in both the country and in nursing. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Auteri decided to pursue nursing after a particularly harrowing incident in her youth. “I was the first on the scene of a motorcycle accident,� she said. “The realization that I lacked the skills to intervene in that critical moment defined my path.�

Dr. Auteri is an alumna of ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s , where she graduated in 1979. She returned to her “academic homeâ€� in 2006, working as an adjunct professor. Dr. Auteri’s Adelphi roots run deep: Her husband, James W. Ferguson ’77, MPH ’15, MD, is an alumnus. Half a dozen of her cousins are too. Her family even received the very first Adelphi Alumni Legacy Award in 2009.

In 2026, she will celebrate 20 consecutive years with the CNPH.

Mentoring for Student Success

Expanding the ABSN program isn’t all that Dr. Auteri has done. Last year, she founded the Big Brother/Big Sister mentoring program, where seasoned students provide a road map for those just beginning their nursing journey. Twenty-five upperclassmen have already volunteered to serve as ‘big brothers/big sisters’ for Spring 2026.

“I am so proud of this community of Adelphi students,� said Dr. Auteri. “I’m grateful to play a role in their ongoing growth as healthcare leaders.�

Learn more at Virtual Info Sessions January 27, Feb 2, Feb 13 or Feb 26.

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The brand-new program is being led by Diana Damilatis-Kull ’10, MA ’12, MA ’14, director of the Bridges to Adelphi program. Their new efforts build upon the University’s long-standing mission of supporting neurodiverse students, this time extending that support beyond senior year and into the seemingly alien territory beyond graduation.

Connecting Neurodivergent Students With Employers

Bridges to Adelphi alumni, left to right: Nick Troiano ’21, Hannah Schultz ’22, Scott Schiff ’24, Declan Carey ’23

Bridges Board of Advisors member Nicholas Hagedorn ’19 describes the program this way: “It helps connect Bridges graduates to employers to gain employment, and then, just as importantly, it helps them maintain that employment by helping them by training employers to understand the nuances to managing a neurodivergent employee.”

“We’ve seen that about 85 percent of neurodivergent college graduates are unemployed or underemployed,� said Damilatis-Kull. “That statistic alone shows us that our alumni still need guidance and support after college. Bridges From Adelphi was created to help fill that gap.�

A New Network of Career Advocates

Bridges From Adelphi will soon form a corporate advisory board, inviting representatives from businesses such as Northwell Health and other local employers to collaborate directly with Adelphi. The goal in mind is to establish a strong network of advocates committed to creating inclusive hiring pipelines for neurodivergent graduates.

“We’ve seen such a positive shift under [Interim President Christopher Storm, PhD’s] leadership,â€� she said. “He’s been vocal about embracing neurodivergent students and ensuring they’re valued at every level of the University.â€�

She emphasizes that ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s broad culture has been instrumental and vocal in supporting these advances and commitments. This dedication was especially evident at the recent 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Gala, which focused on neurodiversity and where all funds raised went directly to the Bridges program and its new initiatives. For many families, the expansion of support into postgraduation life brings a new sense of relief and reassurance.

What Comes Next? Adelphi Offers an Answer.

Diana Damilatis-Kull ’10, MA ’12, MA ’14, director of the Bridges to Adelphi program, at her desk in the Bridges office (photo credit: James Beamer)

“When a student graduates, parents often worry: What comes next?� Damilatis-Kull said. “We want to give them peace of mind knowing their child has continued guidance—that they’re not alone after college.�

While Bridges From Adelphi focuses on alumni, the current students in the Bridges community are already feeling its impact. One student, Giovan Bertuccio, shared how much the program has shaped their college experience.

“I find it very helpful because you can get better as you go to the meetings, or you can make more friends by going to the events they offer,� Bertuccio said. “I’d recommend it to future Adelphi students because of all the things they offer.�

Career Pathways

Looking ahead, the Bridges team plans to launch the program officially in the coming year, with the hope that at least half of the alums who enroll will secure meaningful employment soon after. Future goals include developing a high school preparatory program to help younger students explore college readiness.

“Each student’s success is going to look different,� said Damilatis-Kull. “But if we can help them find confidence, independence and belonging beyond Adelphi, that’s what success truly means.�

With Bridges From Adelphi, the University continues to build not just career pathways, but a community that supports neurodivergent individuals every step of the way, from the University’s classrooms to their offices and workspaces.

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“I was in the middle of this pandemic working a job that I absolutely love, and the need to learn how to be more responsive really pushed me into finishing my master’s in emergency management,� Donohue says.

Donohue had started the program back in 2013 while working in media relations at Adelphi, drawn to emergency management because of personal connections to the field. “I come from a family of police officers and my husband is a 9/11 first responder, so the program really tied into my upbringing,� she says. She completed her graduate certificate before leaving in 2015. Five years later, with a global health crisis underway, she returned to Adelphi to finish her at the College of Professional and Continuing Studies.

The degree being online made it possible. “It was so flexible, and a lot of the classes were asynchronous,� she says. That flexibility helped her balance coursework with managing a demanding hospital role and family responsibilities, while navigating the pandemic alongside everyone else.

Interdisciplinary Courses Offer Broad Emergency Management Experience

The emergency management program’s interdisciplinary curriculum draws on multiple 91³Ô¹ÏÍø schools—including the College of Nursing and Public Health, College of Arts and Sciences and Robert B. Willumstad School of Business—to provide an all-hazards planning approach applicable across industries. She studied leadership and human resources, statistics and research methods, emergency planning and response strategies, and the legal and ethical considerations behind every crisis decision.

“Oh, I loved the leadership class,� Donohue says. “It taught me all about different types of leadership and what kind of leader I am. It had a human resources angle to it, and I think that has parlayed into the work that I do now as a leader, as somebody who manages people.�

One reason the curriculum addressed her on-the-job needs so effectively was the caliber of faculty. Many professors had frontline experience managing major planned and unplanned events, including the of the Joint Terrorist Task Force during the September 11 attacks.

“We’ve got really good senior adjunct faculty who have been around for a long time and are very supportive of the students,� says , DHSc, clinical assistant professor and director of the emergency management program.

Online Courses With a Personal Connection

Though courses were 100 percent online, Donohue’s connection to her professors was as strong as it would have been in person. “I had very engaged professors in the emergency management courses,� she says. “They made themselves available for virtual meetings, and they were very responsive to emails and setting up group chats. They understood how to use technology to advance the student.� Faculty used their real-world experience to guide discussions during online classes, often sharing how they would have handled situations students were analyzing.

The curriculum also provides hands-on experience through a capstone project. Students can complete a research project addressing a real-world emergency management problem or an internship in the field. Donohue chose to work alongside Northwell’s emergency management team. “That really put me in real-world situations as part of my education,� she says.

The education helped Donohue take the next step in her career. When she returned to finish her degree, Donohue was a project manager. Today, she’s director of hospital operations, managing multiple departments and strategic initiatives. In addition to emergency management, she oversees front-desk operations, coordinates with security on patient protection protocols, manages media relations and creates communications for thousands of staff members.

That versatility makes emergency management valuable, according to Donohue. “Don’t think of it just as homeland security or FEMA or the police department,â€� she says. “It’s a very versatile degree, and the things you learn really dovetail into a lot of different careers.â€�

Cooper agrees. “Emergency management is an umbrella,� he says. “It can really direct interested students to any career path.� Graduates assume roles as emergency management directors and consultants, public safety directors, hazard mitigation officers, homeland security officers, risk managers and business continuity managers across industries—from healthcare and education to government and private sector organizations.

“The degree itself really taught me critical thinking,� Donohue says. “It was because of how layered that curriculum was.�

And when the next crisis comes, she’ll be ready.

About the MS in Emergency Management Program

´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s online Master of Science in Emergency Management was as one of the most affordable online emergency management programs in the United States. .

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As a modern academic hub, the Manhattan Center will open with two programs addressing workforce shortages in New York City and the surrounding region: an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing for career-changers and a master’s degree in STEAM education for science, math, and computer science teachers. Eight additional programs will be introduced at the center in Fall 2026, including a master’s degree program in the dynamic new field of artificial intelligence and machine learning; two career-advancing business options, the Flex MBA and an advanced certificate in data analytics; a Master of Social Work; graduate programs in creative writing and psychology, and doctoral programs in learning sciences and global higher education leadership.

All courses are designed to fit the schedules of working adults, and Adelphi is providing generous scholarships to help students get the degrees they need to advance in their career.

The custom-designed center will be equipped with cutting-edge resources like smart classrooms and a nursing simulation lab, as well as an onsite library and student services office.

We spoke with Jennifer Lancaster, PhD, who joined Adelphi in August 2025 as executive director of the new Manhattan Center, to learn more about how this major milestone will expand Adelphi’s footprint in New York and deepen the University’s historic commitment to driving student success.

How did Adelphi choose the programs that will be opening the center?

The Manhattan Center is dedicated to providing students with personal, powerful and professional education. To open the center, Adelphi focused on sectors of the economy that are important to New York City and that can draw students from all five boroughs and beyond.

Except for accelerated nursing, which is the only undergraduate program in what will hopefully be a suite of healthcare programs, the Manhattan Center is largely designed for certificate programs, graduate education and professional studies for careers in healthcare, education, business and finance, technology, and community transformation. So almost all of the programs will be hybrid or low residency—online with on-ground components.

How important is the center’s location in midtown Manhattan?

Adelphi is taking its place among New York’s premier private institutions, occupying three floors of a building in a most convenient location. It’s an eight-minute walk to Times Square, a five-minute walk from Grand Central Station, and close to everything that New York City has to offer, like the New York Public Library and Bryant Park. It’s also accessible by almost every subway, train and bus line in and out of the city. So, we’re in a really great location for commerce, and this provides a good opportunity for graduate students and professionals working in the city to use the campus as their home for advanced study.

I think of it as Adelphi crossing the Throgs Neck Bridge and George Washington Bridge. There’s no reason why Adelphi shouldn’t be as well known in midtown Manhattan as it is on Long Island. And it should be as familiar to students in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Upstate New York as it is here in Garden City. We’re trying to broaden our reach.

What kind of environment and resources will the center offer students?

There is a large library space, which will have a collection of books and a lot of space for study and collaboration, including private rooms that students can use for group study. There’s a student lounge and conference space, similar to our flexible-use rooms in the Ruth S. Harley University Center on campus, which hold 70 to 75 people. If you want to have a networking event, we can arrange high-top tables. If you want to host a lecture, we can set up rows of chairs.

There’s also a full-scale nursing simulation lab and a maker space and innovation lab for STEAM students that will have 3D printers and state-of-the-art technology. There are clinical spaces for our communication science disorders and audiology program, as well as our counseling program. And then there is office space for anyone who works at the center.

How will the center impact student experiences in New York?

It’s really important to me that the Garden City campus is connected to the Manhattan Center. I call it “GC squaredâ€�: Garden City to Grand Central. Part of that work is connecting the center to our online programming. I’d like to think about using Manhattan as that launching point to say, “Even if you’re an online student, you can go to Manhattan to meet faculty members and classmates, to study, to work on a project, or to network with future colleagues and alumni.” Some of our online students live in or very close to New York City, so we want to provide these opportunities in Manhattan.

How will programming evolve as the center grows?

I think the center gives the University and all of its constituents an opportunity to build something new—to think about academic programming in a way that invites creativity and innovation. Are there programs that no one’s ever thought of before that will be very useful to the job market going forward? Are there certificate programs that provide credentials that will really help add skilled professionals to the workforce? And could Adelphi be a leader in doing that? I think that would be very exciting for the University.

How often do you get a chance to build something from scratch? You could take Garden City and duplicate it in Manhattan, but I think we have the opportunity to do something really different.

What are your hopes for the future of the Manhattan Center?

I received a report from a research company called that said: “Adelphi is not simply entering Manhattan. It is stepping into its role as a premier private university for New Yorkers who never stop moving forward.� If we could achieve that, where we take our place alongside the big names, I think that that would be very exciting.

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Those accomplishments landed Kildare among the ranks of ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s 2025 10 Under 10 honorees, a designation that celebrates exceptional young alumni each year. He also received the Northwell Health President’s Award for Truly Innovative, as well as the Cohen Children’s Nightingale Best Team Player Award (2022) and Rising Star Award (2023) for his work in creating Blossom Care.

The Golden Ticket to Career Success

Kildare initially connected with Northwell as a student through the , an invitation-only networking event hosted by Northwell Health each year. CNPH faculty nominate exceptional senior nursing students to fill approximately 30 slots.

“If you attend the Golden Ticket Nursing Showcase as a student, it’s kind of like having a gold star on your résumé when you apply to a Northwell position,� says Caitlin McElroy, executive director of strategic initiatives and special programs at CNPH.

That was the case for Kildare, who credits the showcase for helping him score a summer externship at Cohen. “At the Golden Showcase, I met with the director of nursing education at Cohen and told her the story of how much I love pediatrics and what I’m doing at Adelphi,� he recalls. “I guess I made a lasting impression, because she told me when the externship opened up at Cohen.� The externship eventually led to a full-time nursing role a few months after graduation.

“The connection Adelphi has with Northwell Health really started my career, and I’m forever grateful for it,� Kildare said.

Career Connections Abound at CNPH

In addition to the Nursing Showcase, CNPH students can attend several in-person and virtual recruitment events throughout the year. The College hosts well-attended nursing job expos once a semester at minimum, and student organizations work with school administrators to bring in recruiters monthly.

“For instance, we just did a virtual workforce development event with Family Service League—they brought in their chief strategy officer and four or five of his direct reports who serve in different areas across the organization,” McElroy said. “It gave a comprehensive view of what it’s like to work for Family Service League, what opportunities they have coming up and how to get in touch with them.â€�

The College maintains a close relationship with ´¡»å±ð±ô±è³ó¾±â€™s Center for Career and Professional Development, which offers continuous support to help students present their best selves when meeting with potential employers. The center regularly hosts workshops in résumé writing and interview skills, and career counselors are available to provide one-to-one support. “They actually helped me write my résumé and cover letter for Northwell,â€� Kildare noted.

McElroy also ensures that every job expo has several representatives from the center on hand to review résumés and answer questions. “Adelphi really tries to best set students up for success,� she said.

While these initiatives help students connect with employers, CNPH also focuses on preparing graduates through system-wide partnerships.

CNPH works closely with every health system in the tristate area to gather feedback on graduate preparedness and identify areas of improvement. This continuous communication allows the College to respond to critical feedback on how to make students more practice-ready upon graduation. Listening and providing a solutions-focused education helps connect students with employers seamlessly.

“We always have an eye toward ensuring graduates have future employment, but students have to stay aware of all the opportunities,� McElroy said. When students do take advantage of these opportunities, the benefits extend well beyond landing a job—it creates a strong network of Adelphi nurses throughout the region’s healthcare systems.

“It’s nice working at Cohen and seeing a familiar face of somebody who went to Adelphi,� Kildare said. “You know you can trust them and they’re going to be a good, competent nurse.�

McElroy agrees: “Adelphi has such a phenomenal focus on outcomes and setting students up for success that it’s a home run when you’re an Adelphi nurse. It’s really a seal of approval on the education, the experience and your level of preparedness.�

Learn more about becoming an Adelphi nurse through the College of Nursing and Public Health. Visit adelphi.edu/nursing or call 516.877.4510 for more information.

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