Excitement was in the air as 麻豆直播 officially broke ground on its new Manhattan Center, a historic moment for this U.S. News & World Report Best College founded in 1896.
On April 10, members of the Adelphi community gathered in the heart of Midtown Manhattan to celebrate this bold leap forward鈥攐ne that promises to redefine career-focused undergraduate, graduate and professional education in New York City.
Located at 529 Fifth Avenue, just steps from Bryant Park and Grand Central Station, the custom-designed center will span three floors and comprise more than 51,000 square feet. Slated to open in 2026, the new space marks a major milestone in the University鈥檚 mission to provide transformative, accessible and future-focused learning opportunities for students in the city that never sleeps.
鈥淭his new center is a critical component of our institutional priority to have a vibrant space in New York City,鈥� said Adelphi President Christine M. Riordan. 鈥淕uided by our Momentum 2 strategic plan, this project enables us to expand access to dynamic educational programs and strengthen our commitment to graduate, adult and professional learners.鈥�
A Vibrant Location Meets Next-Gen Learning
With its Fifth Avenue address at the intersection of culture, commerce and innovation, Adelphi鈥檚 Manhattan Center places students at the doorstep of Fortune 500 companies, major healthcare institutions, and world-class arts and civic organizations. The location will supercharge internship, employment and networking opportunities while offering proximity to the best the city has to offer.
A modern academic hub, Adelphi鈥檚 Manhattan Center will be filled with cutting-edge features and thoughtful amenities designed for today鈥檚 learners:
- Smart classrooms, simulation labs, and specialized learning spaces for teacher education, nursing, health sciences and anatomy
- A fully equipped library, computer lab, private study areas and comfortable student lounge
- A comprehensive One-Stop Student Services Center with support for admissions, financial aid, advising and more
- Event and networking spaces for guest lectures, alumni events and community programming
- Sun-filled, open-plan spaces designed for collaboration and inspiration
- Modern faculty and administrative offices
A Home for Innovation and Impact
Adelphi鈥檚 new Manhattan Center will house a range of programs, including an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing and graduate programs in听education, business, clinical psychology, , business analytics, social work and creative writing.
鈥淎s one of the largest nursing programs in New York State, we look forward to bringing Adelphi鈥檚 tradition of excellence and impact to New York City,鈥� noted Thomas Kline, vice president of advancement and external relations. 鈥淭his and other programs leverage Adelphi鈥檚 academic strengths in building healthier communities.鈥�
A launchpad for the next generation of leaders in the most in-demand professions in and around New York City, the center plans to roll out additional degree and non-degree programs to serve regional workforce needs.
鈥淔rom Brooklyn to Long Island, and now to Manhattan, Adelphi is making its mark,鈥� said Marc S. Strachan, chair of the Board of Trustees, at the April 10 groundbreaking, 鈥渁nd it will continue to do so. The next generation of Adelphi graduates will have a great center in New York City.鈥�
What鈥檚 Next
Construction is underway on the new space, which Adelphi has leased for 20 years. This expansion comes as part of its University-wide plan to grow its campus footprint, elevate academic excellence and invest in tomorrow鈥檚 change makers.
Until the new center鈥檚 doors officially open in 2026, Adelphi will continue offering its New York City-based classes at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, where it has been operating since relocating from its former Varick Street campus in 2023.
鈥淎delphi has been enrolling students in its academic programs in New York City for more than 30 years,鈥� said Riordan. 鈥淭his new space allows us to take our programs and our impact on the community to a new level.鈥�
Learn more about Adelphi鈥檚 new Manhattan Center.