As a liberal arts student, Jordan developed the analytical discipline and critical thinking skills that prepared him for law school and a successful legal career that spanned decades, including 35 years in the healthcare industry. He retired in 2009 and has always credited Adelphi with providing the foundation for his success.

Mark W. Jordan ’63 shares a quiet moment with his granddaughter, reflecting the family values and future generations his philanthropy at Adelphi helps support.

Establishing a Scholarship for Honors College Students

In 2013, Jordan established the Mark W. Jordan Scholarship to support Honors College students with strong academic promise and demonstrated financial need. His goal was simple: to help students experience the same transformative opportunity he received—an Adelphi education supported by scholarship assistance that allows them to focus on learning, growth, and possibility.

Reflecting on his commitment, Jordan said, “The education I received at Adelphi shaped my career, my path, and my leadership. Giving back each year is one way I can help ensure students today have that same foundation for opportunity.”

Growing Impact Through the Momentum 2 Endowment Match Campaign

Jordan deepened that commitment in 2022 when he became the first donor to participate in Adelphi’s Momentum 2 Endowment Match Campaign. With a $25,000 pledge to grow his scholarship, his gift was matched by the University—immediately doubling its long-term impact for students. His early participation helped set the stage for more to follow.

As part of the University’s Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact, the endowment match initiative has helped expand scholarship support and strengthen Adelphi’s long-term investment in student success. By the end of the campaign’s third year in 2025, it had generated $6.4 million, created 56 new endowed funds, and strengthened 38 existing ones.

Today, Jordan remains deeply engaged as a lifelong learner and educator, delivering lectures on subjects as varied as Shakespeare, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Sir Ernest Shackleton and the Mutiny on the Bounty at institutions including the University of California, Berkeley; Santa Clara University; the University of South Carolina; and California State University, East Bay, as well as the Walnut Creek Library Foundation, which he and his wife, Cindy, also support. They spend much of their free time traveling and have visited all seven continents.

Leadership Giving

Because his giving reflects the many ways philanthropy can take shape in support of Adelphi’s mission, Jordan is recognized in all four of Adelphi’s Leadership Recognition and Giving Societies (LEAD):

• the Levermore Leadership Society, recognizing annual giving of $1,000 or more,
• our Eighteen-Ninety-Six Roundtable Society, honoring lifetime giving totaling $100,000 or more,
• Adelphi’s Forever Gold Society, thanking alumni and friends whose estate plans or planned gifts include the University,
• and the Dedicated Panther Society, celebrating donors who give every year.

Across his endowed scholarship, annual giving, and planned gift, Jordan’s generosity will advance the priorities that shape our University’s future: scholarships, academic excellence, life-changing student experiences, a modern and beautiful campus, and a diverse and vibrant community. His story reflects the powerful cycle of philanthropy—students supported by Adelphi who later return to create opportunity for those who follow.

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In recognition of her extraordinary generosity, the University has named the Center’s recital hall in her honor—the Lee Steinberg Recital Hall.

“Lee Steinberg’s legacy gift reflects a deep belief in the transformative power of the arts,” said Tom Kline, EdD, vice president of University advancement and external relations. “Her generosity strengthens not only our facilities, but the student experiences and creative opportunities that define Adelphi’s performing arts community.”

“The Lee Steinberg Recital Hall honors Lee’s commitment to a legacy of inspiring student performers and audiences for generations,” said Blyth Daylong, executive director of 91�Թ���’s Performing Arts Center.

A Lifelong Commitment to the Arts in New York

The gift, received in July 2025 from Ms. Steinberg’s estate, places her among the members of Adelphi’s Million Dollar Roundtable, which recognizes our most generous donors with cumulative giving exceeding $1 million. Steinberg died in 2021 at the age of 106. Through her bequest, she expressed her wish to support arts programming and performance centers on Long Island, continuing a lifetime commitment to cultural institutions throughout the greater New York region.

Planned giving has flourished at Adelphi in recent years. In Fiscal Year 2024–2025, the University’s pipeline of documented future support exceeded $40 million. All levels of leadership giving at Adelphi are shaping the long-term strength of academic programs, student opportunities and institutional excellence.

In accordance with Steinberg’s intent, the University has established two funds to support the Performing Arts Center—the Lee Steinberg Performing Arts Center Capital Fund for immediate physical improvements and the Lee Steinberg Performing Arts Center Excellence Endowed Fund to provide permanent, flexible support for the Center’s ongoing capital, programming and operational needs. This generous gift reinforces Adelphi’s reputation as a preeminent leader in arts education and performance in our region.

Applause for Improved Lighting, Seating, Flooring and Acoustics at Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center

Enhancements to the Center will elevate the experience of student performers, faculty directors, guest artists and audience members. Several capital improvements have already been funded through an initial $500,000 allocation, including:

• A comprehensive refresh of the Olmsted Theatre, featuring new lighting, audience seating, carpeting, acoustic panels and painting, as well as the installation of a new digital sound mixing console
• Brighter lighting in the Center’s second-floor dance studios
• New house lights and work lights in the Concert Hall

Beginning in 2027, annual distributions from the endowment will provide sustained support for artistic programming and facility excellence.

Steinberg briefly served on Adelphi’s Performing Arts Council and remained committed to supporting the arts throughout her life. Her bequest ensures that generations of Adelphi students will continue to learn, perform and thrive in spaces designed for excellence in the arts.

Advancing The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact

This seven-figure investment advances Adelphi’s Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact, demonstrating how philanthropic leadership translates into visible improvements, strengthened programs and lasting institutional growth. Through leadership gifts like Steinberg’s, Adelphi continues its mission to transform students’ lives and reinforces its role as a cultural anchor on Long Island.

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The Legacy of Bad Company

Recently, Bad Company returned to their old stomping grounds for a walk down memory lane. At the baseball diamond where Bergelt once played varsity, they admired the renovated clubhouse bearing a plaque in his honor and recalled watching games from their Linen Hall windows. They got to catch up with Danny McCabe, director of and the new head baseball coach Mike Gaffney, whose father, Bill, was Bergelt’s teammate in the ’70s.

Stories, laughs and jokes were traded among the friends—one about a “borrowed” bathrobe, another proudly claiming to be “31–1” over their four-year intramural basketball career. They marveled at the changes to campus, like the 76,000-square-foot Center for Recreation and Sports (CRS), which expanded and modernized the amenities of their cherished Woodruff Hall era.

Inside the CRS, Dennis, Neil, Tony and Steve posed by the and a plaque in honor of Bad Company. Made possible in 2018 through a generous gift from McDonagh, the fueling station is an essential stop for Adelphi’s 23 varsity teams, providing free recovery shakes and snacks to the student-athletes. Two graduate student-athlete leaders, (men’s basketball) and (volleyball), took a moment to personally thank McDonagh for his support of their success on the court and in the classroom.

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An endowed gift from Georgiana Baker ’69 celebrates her late husband, Bill (framed photo).

With her planned $250,000 gift to Adelphi, she’s making that opportunity a reality for current and future Adelphi swimmers. The ripple effects of Georgiana’s philanthropy ensure that talented and motivated student-athletes will be supported throughout their college experience.

In 2007, a loyal group of Adelphi alumni known affectionately as “Team Irwin,” established the to honor Georgiana’s husband, Bill, the popular coach of the Adelphi men’s and women’s varsity swim teams from 1966 to 1978. The launch of this scholarship coincided with Bill’s induction into the 91�Թ��� Athletic Hall of Fame, and it is awarded annually to a member of the swim team. The scholarship has benefited 13 students, and donor contributions currently exceed $111,000.

Before Bill died in 2017, he and Georgiana sat down to make decisions about their estate plan. Georgiana suggested a bequest to the University that brought them together and provided them with a lifelong network of friends and community. Supporting the scholarship endowment in Bill’s name was an easy decision for her.

“Bill loved coaching, and he loved swimming, and Adelphi was such a big part of our lives,” Georgiana said. “He made a life around swimming, and I think he would be very pleased about all of this.”

A love for the sport provided a shared foundation for the couple. “Bill was a very good swimmer,” Georgiana recalled, noting that he was an Eastern States Champion and was scheduled to compete in Olympic swimming trials. Instead, he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where, naturally, he ran a swim program. After that, Bill competed with the New York Athletic Club for years, serving as chairman of swimming, and coached three NCAA All-American swimmers during his tenure at Adelphi.

When Georgiana arrived at Adelphi as an undergraduate, she joined two other trailblazing women comprising the original women’s swim team. Georgiana explained, “What drove me was that I wanted to meet people. And I could swim; I knew I was good at that. I looked for a swim team, which for women didn’t really exist at the time. I wanted to do something outside of going to class. I found people who shared that interest—I found my group!” Teammate Sue Tendy ’70, PhD, who became a fast friend, went on to be one of the first women in America to compete in women’s intercollegiate swim meets and was the first women’s swim coach at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Georgiana’s academic passions for math and science intersected with her interests in teaching and learning. After graduation, an education professor encouraged her to teach math and science at West Hempstead (New York) Middle School. Before long, she made a career switch to the international business department of Chase Bank in New York City, where she climbed the corporate ladder from administrative assistant to vice president.

Georgiana leaned into her strengths in STEM and developed an early automation process for the regular reports she was charged with running. She not only taught herself Fortran and other programming languages, but also created a new leadership lane for women in corporate operations. “I worked as a programmer and came up through the ranks, and then I ended up running the department!” she said.

Georgiana was one of four inaugural women vice presidents at Chase, and this intrepid and fearless cohort, now living all over the country, still enjoy regular Zoom sessions to catch up and often travel together, even as far as Africa. Georgiana’s career in financial operations continued to accelerate, and as a vice president at Goldman Sachs, she worked to automate systems and coordinate computer operations on the trading floor.

Georgiana and Bill’s life together brought them from New York to Virginia to South Carolina, and “everywhere he coached, he formed a swim team.” Bill created several master’s swim teams—where postcollegiate swimmers compete within appropriate age brackets—which continue to flourish today. “We competed at the national level several times,” Georgiana recalled, noting that the team environment and camaraderie strengthened the bonds of friendship among members of “Team Irwin.”

Following her career in finance, Georgiana earned a master’s degree in statistics and returned to her first occupation, teaching, but this time at the college level. She taught first at Radford University in Virginia and later, from 1999 to 2013, at the University of South Carolina.

Her generosity toward student-athletes is not surprising, and paying it forward is a natural extension of her own personal and professional success. Now swimming remains a key part of Georgiana’s life in retirement. “I love exercise, and I really believe that you have to use it or lose it. Swimming keeps me moving,” she said.

Thanks to her generosity, the Adelphi swim program continues to make waves, and in 2025 enjoyed its most successful season in 15 years, coming in as runner-up at the NE10 Championship.

With her $250,000 planned estate gift to the William J. Irwin Swimming Scholarship, Georgiana is an inspiration as she honors her husband’s legacy and champions the program that meant so much to their family.

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I am filled with gratitude for the extraordinary generosity you have demonstrated. Together, we broke Adelphi’s fundraising record—a bar we’ll challenge ourselves to pass next year!

This year, we surpassed our $100,000 goal by more than double, raising $228,471.38 from 356 donors, who made 403 gifts in support of many vital causes.

Our Adelphi family of students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents and friends showed such enthusiasm in support of some of . We expanded access to emergency financial assistance, food and basic necessities, scholarships, breast cancer support services and other important resources our students rely on to thrive.

I want to thank Interim President Chris Storm for kicking off GivingTuesday in October with to support the Student Emergency Support Fund. That matching challenge was satisfied before GivingTuesday even started!

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What is behind this powerful show of support? A strong belief in Adelphi, its mission and its future.

Meet some of the campaign’s major donors, and learn about the many different ways their gifts are strengthening Adelphi.

Scholarships and Access to an Adelphi Education

Loretta Cangialosi ’80

Vice chair of the 91�Թ��� Board of Trustees, Loretta Cangialosi is continuing her unwavering commitment to Adelphi students by committing $5 million to the campaign. Her donation will support multiple campaign priorities, including new endowed funds for internships, scholarships and innovation.

George Larie, MBA ’75

A posthumous gift of $320,000 by George Larie will establish an endowed scholarship in his name to support meritorious undergraduate and graduate students at the Willumstad School of Business who have demonstrated financial need.

Richard Garner, PhD

The founding dean of the 91�Թ��� Honors College and longtime supporter of the University donated $1.3 million to support seven scholarship funds used to recruit and retain Honors College students of the highest merit.

Judith Kivlen, MA ’72

A teacher who earned her master’s degree in education at Adelphi and enjoyed a long career in classrooms, focusing mainly on Language Arts and English as a Second Language, Judith Kivlen has promised a planned gift of $250,000 to support students in Adelphi education programs who demonstrate financial need.

Elaine Smith ’78, MS ’88, EdD

The former dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health, Elaine Smith has established a $100,000 endowed nursing scholarship and plans a contingency gift of more than $1 million in memory of her son, Brendan, and to provide the CNPH faculty with resources to develop and enhance the student learning experience.

Kevin Mahony ’83

A supporter of numerous important efforts at the University, Kevin Mahony has pledged $2.5 million, with planned gifts supporting his endowed scholarship for business students and commuter students, and outright giving funds including the Business Plan Competition Endowment, the Panther Pantry, Breast Cancer, the Adelphi Fund, and the Willumstad School of Business Excellence Fund.

Academic Excellence to Prepare Students for a Changing World

Philip H. Mark, MS ’66, PhD ’72

A chemist who earned his graduate degrees at Adelphi, Philip H. Mark has donated $1 million to the Momentum Campaign, with $800,000 designated to the Chemistry Excellence Fund he previously endowed and $200,000 to the Adelphi Fund.

Jovia Financial Credit Union

One of the nation’s largest credit unions and the inaugural partner in Adelphi’s Corporate and Community Partnership Program, Jovia donated $100,000 to support mentoring, student success and community programs offered by the University.

Life-Changing Student Experiences

LeeAnn Black ’83

As co-chair of Adelphi’s Women’s Leadership Conference—a powerful networking event now in its ninth year—Black and her husband, Jeffrey, have endowed the conference with $1 million. They have also given generously to scholarships and the Adelphi Fund.

Bharat Bhisé, MBA ’78

A firm believer in the importance of helping students develop a global perspective, Bharat Bhisé has given more than $1.1 million to establish study trips to India, faculty research on global issues, and now the Bhisé Center for Global Business.

A Modern and Beautiful Campus

Steven Outcault ’83 and Kelley Outcault ’83

Steven, a lacrosse player at Adelphi, and his wife have given $75,000 to establish the Outcault Family Strength and Conditioning Center fund, which will provide ongoing support to ensure the center continues to offer cutting-edge conditioning for Adelphi athletes.

A Diverse Community Where All Students Flourish

Katy and Greg Carey, P ’23

The parents of Declan Carey ’23, a student in the Bridges to Adelphi program who received his degree in communications, have donated $250,000 to the program to help other neurodivergent students benefit from the support offered by Bridges.

The Adelphi Fund: One Fund for Everyone and Everything at Adelphi

Frank Angello ’77 and Phyllis Angello

The couple, who have donated $3.6 million over the past 20 years, have increased their support for the University by establishing a $100K Charitable Gift Annuity supporting the Adelphi Fund. Frank Angello served on the board of trustees from 2007 to 2019.

Christine Motamed

The wife of the late Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus Thomas F. Motamed ’71, Christine Motamed has given $100,000 in his memory to support the Adelphi Fund. The couple had previously donated $1 million to establish a scholarship to support students in the Honors College.

Savills North America

The real estate services company, which played a key advisory role in the development of the University’s new Manhattan Center, has given $100,000 to the Adelphi Fund and will provide for the naming of a space at the new location.

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Multiple gifts, totaling $15 million, propelled the campaign to $89 million raised to date. This robust giving over the past year reflects our donors’ strong support for the University, its mission and its future.

Donations made this year supported all six of the Momentum Campaign funding priorities: scholarships, academic excellence, life-changing student experiences, our campus, our diverse community and the Adelphi Fund. In addition to numerous endowments for scholarship funds, there were donations supporting individual schools, colleges and departments; internships and career support; the Women’s Leadership Conference; the new Manhattan Center; the Bridges to Adelphi program; ; and many other initiatives.

“It has been incredibly inspiring to see our community respond so strongly to the public launch of the Momentum Campaign,” said Thomas Kline, EdD, vice president of University advancement and external relations. “This initiative has indeed had an extraordinary impact on Adelphi, touching nearly every corner of the campus. We look forward to continuing this progress into the final two years of the campaign!”

Matching Campaign Inspires Major and Planned Gifts

The Momentum Campaign Endowment Match Program has been an important strategy in cultivating major gifts to the endowment. Since its inception in 2022, the program has brought in $6.4 million in gifts and commitments, created 56 new endowment funds, and augmented 38 existing endowed funds.

Major and planned gifts played a significant role in reaching this year’s total. There were 24 donations of more than $100,000, including the following notable commitments:

• $1 million from Philip Mark, MS ’66, PhD ’72, in support of the Department of Chemistry and the Adelphi Fund
• $700,000 from LeeAnn Black ’83 and Jeffrey Black in support of the Women’s Leadership Conference, scholarships and the Adelphi Fund
• $250,000 from Adelphi parents Gregory and Katy Carey in support of the Bridges to Adelphi program

Planned giving continues to be a source of great support from the Adelphi community. This year, Adelphi realized a $1.7 million gift from the estate of Lee Steinberg for the performing arts, while simultaneously growing the pipeline of anticipated planned gifts from $23 million to $40 million since 2021.

A Year of Records

It may not be surprising that the record year included unprecedented responses to annual crowdfunding events.

Giving Tuesday, held in December 2024, raised $205,000 from a record 383 donors. , in April 2025, raised a record $886,000 from 1,879 donors. Easily surpassing the goal of half a million dollars, the total represented a 29 percent increase in dollars over the previous year and included 11 gifts of more than $25,000 and a record $334,000 given to support Adelphi student-athletes. The event also attracted 497 new donors, including 142 students.

Giving to the Adelphi Fund also skyrocketed, raising more than $971,000 and surpassing its goal of $750,000. A new endowment match helped secure larger gifts and multiyear commitments that will help provide sustained giving year after year. Giving to the Adelphi Fund has tripled since 2022.

“I am incredibly grateful for the support of the entire Adelphi community in helping us to not only surpass our fundraising goals, but also—and more importantly—to change the lives of students in very real ways,” Dr. Kline said. “The name of the campaign is ‘extraordinary impact’; as I reflect on these words, I am proud of the breadth and depth of impact which will be felt across campus both immediately and for generations to come.”

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After graduating from Adelphi and then law school, he went on to build a successful career in New York state government as an assemblyman, senator and homeland security adviser to two governors. He then founded RedLand Strategies Inc., a homeland security, crisis management, government relations and business development firm.

He has maintained his relationship with Adelphi throughout these years, joining the political science department as an adjunct faculty member and, since 2018, serving as a member of the University’s board of trustees.

As he begins his tenure as chair, we spoke with Balboni about his many connections to the University, his career in public service, and his plans for leading the board of trustees.

Can you tell us about your connections to Adelphi and how they influenced your decision to serve on the University’s board of trustees?

Adelphi introduced me to so many people who were impactful throughout my educational and professional career. My father was a physician so I was a premed student. But I decided to take a political science course to broaden my approach, and Joe Sanchez [PhD, professor emeritus, political science] really turned me on to politics. I also had a chance to participate in The Washington Center Internship, which totally opened my eyes to government and made me want go to law school. I owe that all to 91�Թ���.

Years later, Regina Axelrod [PhD, professor emerita, political science] said, “Why don’t you become an adjunct?” So I started teaching. And after teaching, I was invited to join the board. I’ve very much enjoyed helping to bring multitalented people together and seeing if we can achieve something with a focus.

You have had a long career in public service. How did your education at Adelphi prepare you for that?

In addition to my political science education and internship experiences, my biology lessons were actually helpful when I became chairman of the Homeland Security Committee in the State Senate, as we did hearings on biological weapons. As a matter of fact, my inaugural address on issues about weapons and mass destruction was done at Adelphi.

I always felt like Adelphi was there for me. It’s consistently been a resource for learning, inspiration and community. Adelphi is such an important part of not only the Garden City community, but the Long Island community, being the oldest university on Long Island. And that speaks volumes to me.

What have you learned from your predecessor, Marc S. Strachan ’81, about board leadership, and what are some of the ways you hope to build on his successes as chair?

One of the biggest challenges I’ve had in this transition is trying to keep up with Marc Strachan. He has such a commanding presence in a room. He’s sophisticated and engaging with a clear focus on what needs to be done and the courage to do it. He’s also been incredibly kind and generous with his time, advice and counsel. I can’t thank him enough for his service to the University and, frankly, for his friendship to me. The best advice he gave to me is, “Be your own person. Don’t try to emulate the things that I’ve done but create your own path.”

I’ve also had a chance to reach out to nearly every board member and spend some time with them. They are incredibly talented, successful and dedicated, with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. If I had to personally assemble a board, I couldn’t have assembled a better one. And they have demonstrated their support for the University and for my leadership. I’m confident that they have Adelphi’s interests at heart and are ready to step up and lead.

Higher education is facing new pressures these days. How will these pressures affect the work of the board?

I believe we’re facing three major challenges. The first is a reduction in the number of students that will be of college age. We can’t control that, but we’ve anticipated it, and we’ll have to adjust for it. Second is, of course, the nature of education has changed since COVID—the move to remote studies is pervasive. And therefore we have to highlight the value of being on this beautiful campus. We have to make the case that an in-class, on-campus learning experience is crucial not only for your intellectual development but for your character.

The third is that, as a result of COVID, many families are reevaluating the cost benefit and return on investment of a university education. So I want to emphasize our offerings in the fields that really make Adelphi strong, like nursing, psychology and business. And I want to recognize that we have this huge place called New York City right in our backyard, and Adelphi now operates the Manhattan Center in the heart of Midtown. That will signal to the broader community that this is worth investing in.

Adelphi is in the midst of a major fundraising campaign. What role will you play in the campaign?

I come from a political model where you have to reach out and directly engage with people. So I’m on the phone introducing myself and telling people what the vision is for the school. I’m convinced that our alumni are waiting to be reached out to; they’re waiting to get a call that says, “You graduated here. You are important. We want you to come in and help us to move the University forward.” I’m excited to be part of that process.

What are the immediate issues you hope to address as chair? And what do you hope to achieve over the next four years as chair of the board?

I believe investing in our infrastructure is crucial. We’ve taken the initiative to find funding and improve some of the buildings and physical structure of the campus. We have plans to improve the experience not only for students, but for the faculty as well.

Going forward, I would like to use this new role as an invitation: If anybody has not been on campus in a while, come back. It is so beautiful and it sparks so many different memories. It’s not your same Adelphi in the sense that it has some new structures, like the state-of-the-art Nexus Building and the Ruth S. Harley University Center—and we’re going to make further improvements. But it is your same Adelphi in terms of its beauty and its central mission to provide quality education for Long Island and beyond.

Watch Chair Balboni and his predecessor on the board of trustees, Marc S. Strachan, in this video welcoming new students and their families to Adelphi:

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Expanding Access to Higher Education for Aspiring Professionals

This initiative reflects Adelphi’s commitment to expanding access to higher education while addressing the region’s most pressing workforce needs. By removing financial barriers for aspiring professionals, the University is helping to build a pipeline of skilled, compassionate leaders ready to meet the growing demand for care and support across the state.

“Thanks to this initiative, students who may have previously found these fields financially inaccessible can now pursue high-demand, high-impact careers,” said Donna Haynes, Adelphi’s director of corporate and foundation relations. “We are especially proud to be part of a statewide solution that prioritizes health equity, access and workforce development.”

Adelphi students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in the following programs—and who will complete their studies by May 2027—are eligible for funding:

• in Adelphi’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies
• Master of Social Work (MSW) in Adelphi’s School of Social Work
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor Program in Adelphi’s Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health
• Nurse Practitioner Program in Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health

Addressing New York’s Pressing Workforce Needs

Students who receive  scholarships commit to working for three years in their new professional roles at healthcare providers in New York State that serve at least 30 percent of Medicaid or uninsured patients. This commitment helps ensure that care reaches communities most in need.

All scholarship payments will be administered through Adelphi, with tuition covered directly rather than reimbursed to students. To receive a scholarship, students are not required to demonstrate financial need.

“These scholarships will not only alleviate the financial burden of tuition and academic materials but also include vital wraparound support services to help ensure student success,” said Haynes.

Students currently enrolled in or considering one of these academic programs are encouraged to learn more about how this scholarship opportunity can support their education and career goals. For more information, please contact Adelphi Office of Admissions at admissions@adelphi.edu or visit .

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“On behalf of the entire Adelphi community, we extend our deepest gratitude for the enthusiasm and generosity that made this year’s Giving Day such a tremendous success,” said Thomas Kline, EdD, vice president of University advancement and external relations. “This extraordinary support is creating life-changing opportunities for our students and shaping the future of our University.”

This year, donors had the opportunity to fund any of 20 distinct areas, ranging from individual schools, colleges and departments to specific student-centered initiatives and the Adelphi Fund, which addresses the areas of greatest need at the University and supports its strategic priorities. The vast majority of these areas surpassed their fundraising goals and benefited from individual donations and match challenges.

Giving Day 2025 Highlights

Adelphi’s 1,896 minutes of giving is a nod to our founding year of 1896. For us, Giving Day began on April 9, 2025 at 4:24 am and ended at noon on April 10, 2025.

• The raised an impressive $334,115 from 1,008 donors.
  • Men’s basketball was the top fundraiser, with $31,465, while baseball drew the most donors at 125.
  • Dennis McDonagh ’78 inspired giving with a $5,000 matching gift for men’s golf and a $75,000 challenge gift to fund a student-athlete refueling station.
  • Stephen ’83 and Kelley Outcault ’83 advanced the tally with a $75,000 gift to renovate the strength and conditioning room.
  • An anonymous $25,000 gift created an endowed award for student-athletes dedicated to community service.
• Trustee Kimberly Sluis, EdD, made a generous $40,000 commitment to support undergraduate research through the SPARK (Scholars Pursuing Arts, Research and Knowledge) Center.
• Howard Kassinove ’63, PhD ’70, and Tina Kassinove ’65, MA ’87, established a $25,000 endowment to support psychology student research and conference attendance.
• Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Associate Professor Rakesh Gupta committed $25,000 to fund international education experiences for students.
• Lynda Perdomo-Ayala ’78 established a $25,000 endowment to assist first-generation college students with tuition and alternative spring break opportunities.
• Kathryn Chiddo ’77 expanded her support of pediatric nursing students in the College of Nursing and Public Health with a $25,000 gift to her existing scholarship fund.
• Nehal Mehta ’93, MD, challenged students to give—and they answered. Their participation unlocked Dr. Mehta’s $25,000 endowed scholarship for students in need.
• Trustee Kevin G. Mahony ’83 matched $10,000 in gifts to the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, strengthening Adelphi’s commitment to future business leaders.

In total, all 25 match and challenge gifts were completed—amounting to $164,850—amplifying the day’s impact and sustaining momentum throughout the event.

Additionally, 1,327 donors made contributions of $250 or less, collectively raising $89,664, underscoring the powerful impact of grassroots giving.

Giving Day concluded with a $100,000 commitment from Savills North America, supporting the development of Adelphi’s new Manhattan Center. To commemorate the occasion, members of the Adelphi community gathered in New York City on April 10 for a groundbreaking ceremony and celebration.

Building Momentum Toward a Bright Future

This year’s Giving Day is part of The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact, Adelphi’s ongoing fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting student success, academic excellence and innovation across all campuses.

“We are deeply moved by the generosity and Panther pride demonstrated by our community,” said Dr. Kline. “These contributions are laying the groundwork for Adelphi’s bright future, and we are honored to have so many people join us on our journey.”

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