The scholarship, awarded by the Adelphi College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS), strives to provide support for adult students of any kind. Sandra Castro, PhD, senior associate dean of CPCS, highlights the variety of students the scholarship helps. 鈥淲e have a whole generation of students that are caring for siblings, parents, relatives. Adelphi says 鈥榃e see you鈥� and we want to support you in making your academic career,鈥� she said.

The Caring for Caregivers scholarship has recently expanded from students in CPCS to any student at Adelphi. 鈥淚 was floored by how many applications we received,鈥� said Dr. Castro. The growing number of applicants highlights the importance of providing assistance to students who are parents or caregivers at Adelphi, and how impactful more family-friendly policies could be on campus.

Meet the Awardees

Haley Friday, one of this year鈥檚 recipients of the scholarship, returned to school to study after taking a semester off to care for her grandmother. Speaking about CPCS and the asynchronous learning it offers, she said, 鈥淚t gave me the flexibility to continue school while still managing my everyday life and caregiving responsibilities, which meant a lot to me.鈥� For students like Friday, the scholarship not only recognizes her, but provides some much-needed relief from juggling school and caregiving. 鈥淚t has also helped me cover out-of-pocket school expenses, which gave me some financial breathing room and even allowed me to do something nice for myself for the first time in a long time. That means more than people probably realize.鈥�

Fellow scholarship winner Jquan Collins said of his role as a caregiver, 鈥淚 take pride in being dependable. To me, being a caregiver is not just about big moments, but also about the everyday effort, patience and responsibility that comes with putting others first.鈥� Collins, who is studying business administration, said the motivation to attend Adelphi came from a desire to open doors both professionally and personally. Becoming a father strengthened that motivation. 鈥淚 want to set an example of hard work, discipline and perseverance for my children,鈥� he said.

For Rachel Freeman, who works full time while caring for her three-year-old, going back to school was important to her in order to challenge her and help her in her career path. She said, 鈥淕oing back to school felt like the right way to push myself and get out of my comfort zone.鈥� For Freeman, who is studying , being chosen was incredible news. Even simply hearing about the scholarship made an impact on her. 鈥淚 was relieved that at the university level there was some formal recognition that working, going to school and being a parent was hard!鈥� she said. 鈥淚t sounds obvious鈥攐f course it鈥檚 difficult鈥攂ut I was encouraged by this simple statement of support, and decided to apply for the scholarship.鈥�

The Impact of the Scholarship

Across the board, the scholarship winners shared a similar sentiment: The recognition of being chosen, and the acknowledgement of how difficult balancing school and taking care of loved ones can be, made a serious impact. 鈥淭his scholarship means a lot to me because it recognizes not only my academic efforts, but also the responsibilities I carry outside of school,鈥� said Collins. 鈥淚t serves as motivation to keep pushing forward, even when balancing work, school and family life feels overwhelming.鈥�

This scholarship is made possible by the Women鈥檚 Giving Circle, a group whose collective philanthropy celebrates, promotes and supports Adelphi and its students, faculty and programs. 鈥淭hey鈥檝e supported us the last four years in the different iterations of the scholarship,鈥� said Dr. Castro. The Women鈥檚 Giving Circle, funded by member donations, is run by a team of volunteers who work to make it possible to provide financial aid to students. It鈥檚 through their continued support that students like Friday can keep taking care of the ones they love.

鈥淭his scholarship not only supports my education, but it also supports the work and care I give to the people who depend on me every day!鈥�

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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 鈥�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鈥攁n Adelphi education supported by scholarship assistance that allows them to focus on learning, growth, and possibility.

Reflecting on his commitment, Jordan said, 鈥淭he 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.鈥�

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鈥檚 Momentum 2 Endowment Match Campaign. With a $25,000 pledge to grow his scholarship, his gift was matched by the University鈥攊mmediately doubling its long-term impact for students. His early participation helped set the stage for more to follow.

As part of the University鈥檚 Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact, the endowment match initiative has helped expand scholarship support and strengthen Adelphi鈥檚 long-term investment in student success. By the end of the campaign鈥檚 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鈥檚 mission, Jordan is recognized in all four of Adelphi鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥攕tudents 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鈥檚 recital hall in her honor鈥攖he Lee Steinberg Recital Hall.

鈥淟ee Steinberg鈥檚 legacy gift reflects a deep belief in the transformative power of the arts,鈥� said Tom Kline, EdD, vice president of University advancement and external relations. 鈥淗er generosity strengthens not only our facilities, but the student experiences and creative opportunities that define Adelphi鈥檚 performing arts community.鈥�

鈥淭he Lee Steinberg Recital Hall honors Lee鈥檚 commitment to a legacy of inspiring student performers and audiences for generations,鈥� said Blyth Daylong, executive director of 茄子视频鈥檚 Performing Arts Center.

A Lifelong Commitment to the Arts in New York

The gift, received in July 2025 from Ms. Steinberg鈥檚 estate, places her among the members of Adelphi鈥檚 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鈥�2025, the University鈥檚 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鈥檚 intent, the University has established two funds to support the Performing Arts Center鈥攖he 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact, demonstrating how philanthropic leadership translates into visible improvements, strengthened programs and lasting institutional growth. Through leadership gifts like Steinberg鈥檚, Adelphi continues its mission to transform students鈥� 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鈥檚 teammate in the 鈥�70s.

Stories, laughs and jokes were traded among the friends鈥攐ne about a 鈥渂orrowed鈥� bathrobe, another proudly claiming to be 鈥�31鈥�1鈥� 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鈥檚 23 varsity teams, providing free recovery shakes and snacks to the student-athletes. Two graduate student-athlete leaders, (men鈥檚 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 鈥�69 celebrates her late husband, Bill (framed photo).

With her planned $250,000 gift to Adelphi, she鈥檚 making that opportunity a reality for current and future Adelphi swimmers. The ripple effects of Georgiana鈥檚 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 鈥淭eam Irwin,鈥� established the to honor Georgiana鈥檚 husband, Bill, the popular coach of the Adelphi men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 varsity swim teams from 1966 to 1978. The launch of this scholarship coincided with Bill鈥檚 induction into the 茄子视频 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鈥檚 name was an easy decision for her.

鈥淏ill loved coaching, and he loved swimming, and Adelphi was such a big part of our lives,鈥� Georgiana said. 鈥淗e made a life around swimming, and I think he would be very pleased about all of this.鈥�

A love for the sport provided a shared foundation for the couple. 鈥淏ill was a very good swimmer,鈥� 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鈥檚 swim team. Georgiana explained, 鈥淲hat 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鈥檛 really exist at the time. I wanted to do something outside of going to class. I found people who shared that interest鈥擨 found my group!鈥� Teammate Sue Tendy 鈥�70, PhD, who became a fast friend, went on to be one of the first women in America to compete in women鈥檚 intercollegiate swim meets and was the first women鈥檚 swim coach at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Georgiana鈥檚 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. 鈥淚 worked as a programmer and came up through the ranks, and then I ended up running the department!鈥� 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 life together brought them from New York to Virginia to South Carolina, and 鈥渆verywhere he coached, he formed a swim team.鈥� Bill created several master鈥檚 swim teams鈥攚here postcollegiate swimmers compete within appropriate age brackets鈥攚hich continue to flourish today. 鈥淲e competed at the national level several times,鈥� Georgiana recalled, noting that the team environment and camaraderie strengthened the bonds of friendship among members of 鈥淭eam Irwin.鈥�

Following her career in finance, Georgiana earned a master鈥檚 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鈥檚 life in retirement. 鈥淚 love exercise, and I really believe that you have to use it or lose it. Swimming keeps me moving,鈥� 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 fundraising record鈥攁 bar we鈥檒l 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鈥檚 major donors, and learn about the many different ways their gifts are strengthening Adelphi.

Scholarships and Access to an Adelphi Education

Loretta Cangialosi 鈥�80

Vice chair of the 茄子视频 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 鈥�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 茄子视频 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 鈥�72

A teacher who earned her master鈥檚 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 鈥�78, MS 鈥�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 鈥�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 鈥�66, PhD 鈥�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鈥檚 largest credit unions and the inaugural partner in Adelphi鈥檚 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 鈥�83

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

Bharat Bhis茅, MBA 鈥�78

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

A Modern and Beautiful Campus

Steven Outcault 鈥�83 and Kelley Outcault 鈥�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 鈥�23

The parents of Declan Carey 鈥�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 鈥�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 鈥�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鈥檚 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鈥� 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鈥檚 Leadership Conference; the new Manhattan Center; the Bridges to Adelphi program; ; and many other initiatives.

鈥淚t has been incredibly inspiring to see our community respond so strongly to the public launch of the Momentum Campaign,鈥� said Thomas Kline, EdD, vice president of University advancement and external relations. 鈥淭his 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!鈥�

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鈥檚 total. There were 24 donations of more than $100,000, including the following notable commitments:

• $1 million from Philip Mark, MS 鈥�66, PhD 鈥�72, in support of the Department of Chemistry and the Adelphi Fund
• $700,000 from LeeAnn Black 鈥�83 and Jeffrey Black in support of the Women鈥檚 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.

鈥淚 am incredibly grateful for the support of the entire Adelphi community in helping us to not only surpass our fundraising goals, but also鈥攁nd more importantly鈥攖o change the lives of students in very real ways,鈥� Dr. Kline said. 鈥淭he name of the campaign is 鈥榚xtraordinary impact鈥�; 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.鈥�

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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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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 茄子视频.

Years later, Regina Axelrod [PhD, professor emerita, political science] said, 鈥淲hy don鈥檛 you become an adjunct?鈥� So I started teaching. And after teaching, I was invited to join the board. I鈥檝e 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鈥檚 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 鈥�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鈥檝e had in this transition is trying to keep up with Marc Strachan. He has such a commanding presence in a room. He鈥檚 sophisticated and engaging with a clear focus on what needs to be done and the courage to do it. He鈥檚 also been incredibly kind and generous with his time, advice and counsel. I can鈥檛 thank him enough for his service to the University and, frankly, for his friendship to me. The best advice he gave to me is, 鈥淏e your own person. Don鈥檛 try to emulate the things that I鈥檝e done but create your own path.鈥�

I鈥檝e 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鈥檛 have assembled a better one. And they have demonstrated their support for the University and for my leadership. I鈥檓 confident that they have Adelphi鈥檚 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鈥檙e facing three major challenges. The first is a reduction in the number of students that will be of college age. We can鈥檛 control that, but we鈥檝e anticipated it, and we鈥檒l have to adjust for it. Second is, of course, the nature of education has changed since COVID鈥攖he 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鈥檓 on the phone introducing myself and telling people what the vision is for the school. I鈥檓 convinced that our alumni are waiting to be reached out to; they鈥檙e waiting to get a call that says, 鈥淵ou graduated here. You are important. We want you to come in and help us to move the University forward.鈥� I鈥檓 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鈥檝e 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鈥檚 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鈥攁nd we鈥檙e 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鈥檚 commitment to expanding access to higher education while addressing the region鈥檚 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.

鈥淭hanks to this initiative, students who may have previously found these fields financially inaccessible can now pursue high-demand, high-impact careers,鈥� said Donna Haynes, Adelphi鈥檚 director of corporate and foundation relations. 鈥淲e are especially proud to be part of a statewide solution that prioritizes health equity, access and workforce development.鈥�

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

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

Addressing New York鈥檚 Pressing Workforce Needs

Students who receive聽 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.

鈥淭hese 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,鈥� 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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