The grant will support Empowerment Through Employment: Âé¶čֱȄ and Health Careers Program, helping formerly incarcerated women enroll in professional certificate courses offered by the Âé¶čֱȄ College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS). The LI Health Careers Program offers certification in allied health disciplines, preparing participants for in-demand, middle-skill healthcare careers such as clinical medical assistants, , , and more. Adelphi also provides career counseling, rĂ©sumĂ©-building assistance, interview preparation and job search assistance.

Empowering Formerly Incarcerated Women Through Education and Career Training

“Âé¶čֱȄ is proud to partner with New Hour LI in empowering formerly incarcerated women with the education and career training they need to build brighter futures,” said Sandra Castro, PhD, interim dean of Adelphi’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies. “Through our professional certificate programs in allied health, we are providing the skills, support and opportunities that open doors to stable, well-paying careers. Thanks to the generous support of the this initiative will help break cycles of poverty and create lasting economic impact for women and their families across Long Island.”

Adelphi is one of 51 nonprofit organizations that received a total of $4.9 million in funding across New England, Long Island and Westchester County, New York, during this third and final round of giving. Grants were awarded to organizations centered on advancing financial inclusion and spurring economic growth and prosperity, with a particular focus on creating equitable change through homeownership, small business development and entrepreneurship, career growth, and financial resilience.

“The M&T Charitable Foundation is proud to support organizations like Âé¶čֱȄ that are dedicated to advancing equity and creating positive and lasting change,” said Dominique Goss, executive director of the M&T Charitable Foundation. “We look forward to seeing the progress of their work and the collective outcomes of our partnerships in the months and years ahead.”

Learn more about Adelphi’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies and the .

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The first speaker of the day, bestselling author , continued those themes, inspiring the audience to understand the “irresistible power of strategic storytelling,” not only in the workplace but also in their personal lives. All participants received a copy of Kindra’s book, Stories That Stick, thanks to the generous support of those who donated to the Adelphi Women’s Leadership Fund.

“I was so glad that this conference started with an eye-opening speech and we had a chance to meet this wonderful speaker,” said Çağla Civan, a double major in communications and psychology.

The event was topped off by a keynote discussion, moderated by President Christine M. Riordan, with Emmy-winning co-anchor JuJu Chang of ABC News, who shared her career journey in the media industry, including her experiences balancing motherhood with her ambitions to advance in her field.

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To drive this mission forward, Adelphi offers several degrees in environmentalism, from a BA in Environmental Studies and a BS in Environmental Science to an MS in Environmental Studies. Through these programs, students are exposed to various environmental topics and fields, learn from experienced faculty, and gain the tools they need not only to achieve success, but also to have a positive impact on the planet. For some students, a degree from Adelphi combined with a higher degree achieves a goal of landing in the field of research and academia. Others work for companies that focus on environmentalism, sustainability, or environmental health and safety.

Here are some of the career paths our Adelphi alumni have taken with these degrees.

Pursuing Research and Academia

Elizabeth Buccheri ’18

After graduating from high school, knew she was interested in environmental sciences and conservation but wasn’t sure which area she wanted to focus on. Her answer: Adelphi’s BA in Environmental Studies. “Adelphi provided me with a broad understanding of the field of environmental science and gave me opportunities to test out all different disciplines at once, so I could better understand what I wanted to do,” she said.

Buccheri obtained hands-on experience working in laboratories and fieldwork procedures. She credits the faculty, particularly Aaren Freeman, PhD, Matthias Foellmer, PhD, and Beth Christensen, PhD, for giving her the support, skills and knowledge she needed to take her career in any direction.

It was Buccheri’s study abroad experience in Australia, though, that ultimately decided her career path in marine science. “It was my first time studying tropical ecosystems like rainforests and coral reefs, and the diversity blew my mind,” she said. “It was the best introduction to marine science fieldwork that I could have ever imagined.”

After graduating from Adelphi, Buccheri pursued a Master of Science in conservation science from the in Brisbane, Australia. From there, she pursued a PhD in coral reef ecology. She conducted research on the Great Barrier Reef while working as a tutor and leading field courses to the reef. She recently submitted her PhD thesis and hopes to have her doctorate confirmed within the next few months.

Buccheri is now back in New York, where she is making her first foray into an academic career as an adjunct professor at Adelphi. She plans to continue pursuing research and teaching at the university level, preferably in marine science and conservation. “My dream would be to put all of the things that I’m passionate about into one career where I could teach, do my own research, and lead international field courses to share these wonderful experiences with the next generation of scientists.”

From Environmental Studies to Environmental Health and Safety

Jonathan Ciappetta ’08, MS ’10

Jonathan Ciappetta ’08, MS ’10, began his journey at Adelphi as a biology major with plans to enter the medical field. After taking a few courses in the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences and enjoying them so much, he added a minor. By sophomore year he had the same number of credits in environmental studies as in biology. He had a decision to make.

Ciappetta realized that his true interests and passions were in studying environmental policies and how they impact the world around us—and switched his major to environmental studies. Then, in his senior year of undergraduate studies, he was working closely with a professor on an independent study project that expanded upon his work with the , studying losses in salt marsh habitat on the South Shore of Long Island. The decision to pursue his MS in Environmental Studies, and the idea for a large portion of his graduate thesis, was born when he realized the need to conduct core sampling to validate habitat losses he had been studying through historical aerial photographs.

Continuing his efforts with the Town of Hempstead for his graduate program, Ciappetta worked with endangered species, monitored water quality in the South Shore Estuary and worked on sustainability initiatives. “It was fascinating to see environmental regulations put into practice so close to Adelphi.”

Ciappetta’s first full-time job was as an environmental specialist with a consulting firm that focuses on hazardous material compliance programs in sectors such as higher education, healthcare, biotechnology, government and pharmaceuticals. This position gave him real-world, in-depth experience in the environmental regulations he learned about in college and a view into how businesses comply with those regulations.

In time, Ciappetta became specialized in working with healthcare accounts, playing an integral role in designing compliance programs for healthcare institutions. In 2019, he made the move to as director of compliance for its real estate department, working to tackle environmental, health and safety issues. Ciappetta’s role focuses on maintaining various aspects of regulatory compliance for agencies such the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Environmental Conservation, the New York City Fire Department and the Department of Health at nearly 300 clinics, administrative offices and residential locations managed by the Mount Sinai Health System.

Ciappetta says his courses at Adelphi taught him skills that have proved essential in his career. “I learned to research the social, economic and technical aspects of policy and developed an understanding of the numerous perspectives to environmental issues and their implications, which often go deeper than the surface,” he said.

The Future of Environmentalism

With the recent transition to a new presidential administration, the future of environmental health and issues remains unclear. An early sign of a change in direction is the executive order issued to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, an international treaty signed by multiple countries that takes on climate change, which has critics are concerned that the administration will continue to disregard environmental health and policy.

Elizabeth Buccheri, however, remains optimistic. “The people that decide to work in this space are incredibly passionate and hardworking and make it possible for this field to continue.” While she acknowledges that the upcoming administration will make major changes, she believes that it’s important for people, now more than ever, to support their local and state-led environmental initiatives and continue to fight for the planet.

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“Just 10 percent of Fortune 500 companies are run by women CEOs today, despite research showing women in leadership roles increase productivity and profit,” said President Christine M. Riordan. “That’s why facilitating equitable women’s leadership through action is so important to us at Adelphi. Our annual Women’s Leadership Conference serves to inspire, support and engage women in discussions about how to innovate and thrive in any career field.”

This year’s conference will offer several panels, discussions and sessions with industry leaders who will offer valuable insights on topics including leading with confidence, imposter syndrome, the importance of self-care, side hustles and negotiation strategies.

“Being in attendance for the 2024 Women’s Leadership Conference as an Adelphi student was a transformative experience,” said Victoria Rodriguez, now a senior. “This conference has enabled me to connect with inspiring and powerful women leaders across various industries, gain invaluable insights and build a strong network.”

2025 Keynote Speaker: Juju Chang, Emmy Award-Winning Co-Anchor of ABC News Nightline

Juju Chang, the Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of and a regular contributor to and , has a “superpower”: incredible compassion that shines through in everything she does—from always being willing to lend a helping hand to inspiring others—especially with her storytelling abilities. Throughout her career reporting on the most pressing issues of our time, Chang has become a symbol of hope and resilience, shining a light on the best of humanity in the hardest of times.

Chang’s work has received numerous awards, including multiple Emmys, Gracies, a DuPont, a Murrow and Peabody Awards. She is also a member of the

With the rise of hate crimes against the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, Chang, who was born in South Korea and witnessed prejudice against her family firsthand, has leveraged her platform to become a much-admired champion of social change.

2025 Brunch Keynote Speaker: Kindra Hall, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Storyteller

Kindra Hall, a go-to expert for storytelling in business and beyond, is the bestselling author of Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business (HarperCollins Leadership, 2019). The book debuted at No. 2 on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list, and companies like Forbes and Gartner say it “may be the most valuable business book you read.” Her second book, Choose Your Story, Change Your Life (HarperCollins Leadership, 2022), is one of the Next Big Idea Club’s top 10 happiness books, and her newest book, The Story Edge (HarperCollins Leadership, 2024), inspires leaders to harness the power of stories to win in business.

Hall is a sought-after keynote speaker trusted by global brands to deliver messages that inspire teams and individuals to better communicate the value of their company, their products and their individuality through strategic storytelling. She is the former chief storytelling officer at Success Magazine, where she shared the inspiring, often untold, stories of achievers like Daymond John, Deepak Chopra, James Altucher and Misty Copeland in print and on the podcast Success Stories With Kindra Hall.

Other Benefits of Attending

Attendees at the Women’s Leadership Conference will also be able to have professional headshots taken, meet with financial advisers, have their rĂ©sumĂ©s reviewed and update professional networking sites.

Sponsors include Âé¶čֱȄ’s Office of Advancement and External Relations, Division of Student Affairs and Student Government Association, along with , , , , and .

The conference is open to the public as well as members of the Adelphi community, including students, alumni, faculty, staff, parents, families and friends of the University. General admission for Women’s Leadership Conference is $30 in person (with an additional $20 for dinner) and $10 for online access. Admission is free for Adelphi and high school students. Learn more and register for the Âé¶čֱȄ Women’s Leadership Conference.

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Dylan Jaipersaud, who earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Adelphi’s accelerated Computer Science 4+1 program, was instrumental in the online schedule’s development—from its beginnings to production release—as a student employee.

The Digital Design and User Experience (DDUX) team which is now led by Director of Digital Development and User Experience Courtney Scala ‘06 in the Office of Information Technology began to work on the schedule project in 2021 with the University’s Department of Public Safety and Transportation when Jaipersaud joined the team as a student employee after participating in a hackathon at Adelphi.

From Hackathon Winner to Pivotal Member of the IT Team

Dylan Jaipersaud ’23, MS ’24, who graduated with his master’s degree in December 2024, earned both his BS and MS in Adelphi’s accelerated Computer Science 4+1 program

“The topic for the hackathon was to develop a product to improve student life at Adelphi,” he said. “Panther Pathfinder,” his first place- winning project, was a web application to help new students navigate the campus as well as show them shuttle schedules. Impressed, the hackathon judge and former Adelphi IT DDUX director introduced Jaipersaud to the shuttle project team and hired him for the job he was to hold for the remainder of his time at Adelphi.

Jaipersaud was, he said, ultimately responsible for developing “a management tool that allows members of the public safety team to dynamically create and update online schedules and provide service alerts.”

The Adelphi IT team is dedicated to giving students personalized, hands-on experiences with experts in the technology field, helping students to build their resumes and launch their careers in this growing field. So they actively encouraged and supported Jaipersaud throughout the project.

“Dylan played a pivotal role in the platform’s development, building its back-end infrastructure and ensuring seamless functionality,” recalled Christine Katz ’10, senior user experience designer. “He worked closely with both public safety and IT teams to address technical and logistical challenges, helping to create a transformative tool for our community.”

Adelphi web and mobile app developer Ryan Lin, who developed the Adelphi website interface for riders and helped Jaipersaud troubleshoot issues with the management tool, echoed Katz’s praise. “Dylan took on responsibilities ranging from new feature development to bug fixes, ensuring the tool’s reliable performance,” he said. “This has been a long-term, collaborative project where every team member’s input has mattered. Dylan’s work was critical to its success.”

A Transformative Tool for Commuters —and a Career Win

The new interactive schedule for the Panther Express Shuttle is helping Adelphi reach goals set by its Momentum 2 strategic plan. “It supports Goal 3: Smart Growth and Infrastructure by improving campus operations and enhancing user access to critical transportation services,” Scala explained.

Additionally, she noted the new schedule has burnished Adelphi’s reputation for innovation by establishing the University as “a pioneer among higher education institutions in adopting advanced tools for transportation communication.”

For Jaipersaud, who plans to continue to make his way up the “computer science ladder” and eventually become a professor, his four years working on the platform were personally transformative. “The experience of working with Adelphi IT was one of the best a student can get in a university,” he recalled. “Being in control of my side of the project and working as a real web developer in college was a special opportunity.

“It was honestly a gift that I cherish and value highly,” he continued. “It changed the way I saw the industry and improved my skills, both technical and interpersonal. Without the real-world experience I gained from this, I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in today. I’ve left Adelphi IT as an experienced, professional software developer with a big project to back it up.”

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January

Carl the Collector became the first PBS animated series starring a character on the autism spectrum. Stephen Shore, EdD, clinical associate professor in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences and a globally recognized expert on autism who is on the spectrum himself, was called in to advise. He was also about the show.

February

Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, PhD, professor of chemistry, was appointed director of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works. In this role, she will support and work with faculty to offer more scholarly activities for undergraduates.

March

To kick off Women’s History Month, Adelphi hosted its annual Women’s Leadership Conference. Titled “The Era of Embracing Change: Dare To Be Extraordinary,” the conference, now in its seventh year, was the most highly attended ever. Women—and men—across professions and career stages came together to attend workshops and roundtable discussions, network and be inspired by guest speakers who are leaders in their respective fields.

April

Bestselling author Alice Hoffman ’73, ’02 (Hon.), helped launch Adelphi’s first literary festival on April 5–6, an event to celebrate storytelling and the power of the imagination. The event was later covered in print and online in Âé¶čֱȄ Magazine.

Adelphi celebrated a momentous achievement during its seventh annual Giving Day. The community rallied together to raise $684,564 from 2,011 donors—both Giving Day records. The funds raised will support more than 21 causes and programs, including academic scholarships, cutting-edge research projects, athletics and support for the Adelphi Fund.

May

More than 1,000 graduating seniors walked across the stage at and more than 900 master’s and doctoral degrees were granted at the University’s 128th Commencement ceremony. Separate ceremonies were held for the conferring of bachelor’s and master’s degrees, respectively, each featuring an honorary degree recipient/Commencement speaker. Eduardo Vilaro ’85, artistic director and chief executive officer of , delivered the address at the undergraduate student ceremony, and Patrick O’Shaughnessy, DO, MBA ’13, president and chief executive officer of , delivered the address at the graduate student ceremony.

President Christine M. Riordan and other outstanding Adelphi leaders shared words of encouragement, new perspectives and compelling life stories with the Class of 2024 at the University’s Commencement ceremonies. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” Alexa Amato ’23, MA ’24, president of the Graduate Student Council, told her classmates.

June

Capping off an exceptional year for , the program won all three of the 2024 Northeast-10 Conference Presidents’ Cups—the NE10’s highest honors given to the top-performing programs in the conference. Highlights this year: a hard-fought national championship for men’s lacrosse and a run to the national title game for women’s lacrosse.

Under the guidance of Kevin Liang, PhD, assistant professor of physics, six computer science majors made Adelphi history competing in a prestigious NASA competition.

July

The men’s lacrosse team was hosted by the White House on Monday, July 22, as part of the Biden administration’s second annual NCAA Sports Day. The special event, held on the South Lawn, celebrated the achievements of every 2023–2024 NCAA national champion from across the country.

August

This summer, six undergraduates made new discoveries—inside and out of the lab–under the guidance of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works.

From shadowing surgical technicians at an eye bank to researching nanotechnology in Poland, students spent the summer of 2024 having extraordinary internship experiences.

Adelphi announced the largest fundraising initiative in its history: The Momentum Campaign: Extraordinary Impact.

September

More than 100 Adelphi students gathered in Blodgett Hall to between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

October

The , which is housed within the School of Social Work, was awarded a significant five-year grant by the to establish a groundbreaking program to support and enhance the quality of life for young women diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as metastatic breast cancer patients and their families.

In time for the then-upcoming presidential election, senior Joseph D’Andrea worked with University Libraries to curate an exhibit of his political memorabilia. Titled  , it focused on the importance of being an active participant in society and showcased historical and political memorabilia dating back to the 1900s.

Students, faculty and staff celebrated our eighth annual Spirit Weekend on September 27–29 with a full schedule of events, including the naming of our Prestigious Panthers and Spirit Court.

November

The Wall Street Journal ranked Adelphi as the top university on Long Island in its 2025 list of America’s Best Colleges.

The Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences launched an innovative new PhD in Learning Sciences program.

to speak at Matriculation and give his insights into his role as vice president and executive producer for Macy’s Studios.

In response to the growing demand for mental health services across the United States, the College of Nursing and Public Health announced the launch of its new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psychiatric-Mental Health.

December

presented J. Christopher Muran, PhD, professor and dean of the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, with its 2024 Distinguished Psychologist Award for Contributions to Psychology and Psychotherapy.

We looked back at how our students have spent their vacations doing community service around the world and look forward to the upcoming winter 2025 alternative break in Lisbon, Portugal.

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By that standard, Adelphi is the top college on Long Island according to The Wall Street Journal. The Journal—which emphasizes student outcomes like graduating salaries, years to pay off net price and graduation rate in determining its rankings—also considers Adelphi one of the nation’s top institutions, placing the University at No. 112 on its 2025 list of

“Our positive outcomes are a result of a University-wide effort—from our top-notch academic programs and best-in-class student support services to experimental learning opportunities through programs like Jagger Community Fellows,” said Thomas Ward ’93, assistant vice president for career development and strategic partnerships, who leads the University’s Center for Career and Professional Development. “It’s about that holistic approach to student success across the institution.”

Adelphi’s just-released survey of graduating seniors in the Class of 2023 have an average annual salary of $82,539, with 93 percent of respondents having moved into jobs or continuing their education.

Secrets to student success

Thomas Ward ’93, assistant vice president for career development and strategic partnerships, and Husein Ghadiali, a graduate assistant at the Center for Career and Professional Development.

Adelphi’s ranking underscores the impact of the University’s Momentum 2 strategic plan on student success and excellence.

“We really stress that career readiness starts from day one,” Ward said. “Even before students take their first academic class, we’re at Orientation talking to them about who we are, what we do and how they can find the career path that’s best for them.”

Today’s students at Adelphi have access to more career development resources than ever. The Student Affairs Advisory Board recently launched a Career Readiness Boot Camp for students to conduct mock interviews with alumni, take professional photos for their LinkedIn profiles and network with potential employers.

Adelphi also runs multiple career fairs throughout the year, including one specifically geared toward its largest school, the College of Nursing and Public Health.

“Healthcare systems are really looking to hire and engage with our students,” Ward said. “Certainly, the demand is there and, thankfully, the supply is there.” In fact, most graduates end up seeking careers in healthcare, business and education, where there is a great need for skilled professionals.

Additionally, Adelphi recently partnered with Parker Dewey, a company that specializes in micro-internships, to connect students with short-term, paid, experiential learning and résumé-building opportunities in their fields. This can be particularly helpful for working students who may not have the time to commit to a 15-week internship.

A U.S. News & World Report Best Value School and Top Performer on Social Mobility

The successful outcomes of Adelphi students are also recognized by U.S. News & World Report, which ranks Adelphi as a 2025 Best Value School and Top Performer on Social Mobility. The University’s undergraduate programs in nursing and business also climbed in the annual rankings.

Other top publications took notice, too. Adelphi moved up more than 100 spots from last year on the Forbes list of . Similar to The Wall Street Journal, Forbes ranks colleges based on their ability to produce graduates with well-paying jobs and less student debt.

As always, Adelphi will continue to evolve to meet the growing needs of students. This means introducing new experiential learning opportunities and anticipating the influence of emerging technologies on the job market. The next Career Readiness Boot Camp, for example, will include a panel on how AI will impact high-demand fields like healthcare.

“We’re right in the middle of change,” Ward said. “We are, as career counselors, trying to best train and advise our students to be prepared for not only the careers of today, but of tomorrow.”

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Today, our students continue to learn from talented faculty members with extensive experience, now under the direction of associate professor and chair Orion Duckstein, who performed for 11 years with the renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company before joining Adelphi, initially as an assistant professor. In addition to dance classes and performing, dance majors must also complete a solid academic course load and gain the ability to write well, communicate and think rationally.

Many students enter the program with their sights set on performing with a modern dance company, but some go on to dance on Broadway, in musical theater, or on tour as backup dancers for top artists. Others decide to teach, choreograph, move into costume or lighting design, or even leave the performing arts altogether, perhaps using their knowledge of how the human body works to go into such fields as nursing or physical therapy—careers their academic studies have prepared them to pursue.

Here, Duckstein talks about some of the career paths our alumni have taken.

Spotlight on Performing

Kenneth Michael Murray ’15

Many dance alumni have gone on to successful careers as performers. Within a year of graduation, went on to tour with the . He then did an international tour of Anastasia and performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, at the Met Gala and in Cirque du Soleil’s PARAMOUR on Broadway. Murray is currently on the North American tour of Moulin Rouge, which also made a stop on Broadway.

Hana Delong ’12

has been one of the lead dancers at the since 2015 and now works as the company’s rehearsal director. She has also danced lead roles for noted downtown choreographers, including Doug Varone, Hope Boykin, and Christopher L. Huggins and Ulysses Dove, for whom she danced in Vespers, an opportunity that Duckstein likens to a ballet dancer performing in Swan Lake. Delong was also nominated for a Princess Grace Award in 2017, a huge honor in the dance community.

Frida Molina ’23

performed with rapper Lil’ Kim at Rock the Bells, opened for Janet Jackson’s Together Again tour in 2023 and has appeared in music videos by several hip-hop artists. She also teaches children and teenagers at Next Step Broadway in Jersey City, New Jersey.

The Business Side of Dance

Some dancers find their footing creating and running their own dance companies or dance schools.

Melissa Riker ’96, a dance major and graduate of Adelphi’s Honors College, is artistic director and choreographer of Kinesis Project dance theatre. teaches children and adults at in Montauk, New York, which she founded in 2015.

Laura Marciano ’12, named an Adelphi 10 Under 10 for 2022, majored in dance and minored in business to pursue her dream of opening a dance studio. She taught dance classes while a student, performed with Dance Visions NY after graduating, and made her dream a reality when she opened in Huntington, New York, in 2013.

Marlee Fleisher ’21

started her own dance company, , based in Dallas, Texas. She conceives the pieces and hires the dancers and musicians to bring those pieces to life. She works closely with her dancers on their choreography, helping them perfect their technique.

Turning to Healing

Nicholas Bartolotti ’15

Nicholas Bartolotti ’15 and Valerie Corpuz ’23 experienced being treated by physical therapists who they felt didn’t understand how to work with dancers; they are now pursuing careers in physical therapy themselves. Bartolotti is studying for his doctorate in physical therapy (DPT), while Corpuz has been working at a physical therapy practice and plans to pursue a DPT.

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The programs are in conjunction with the Center for International Education, which offers a wide range of study abroad programs that students can explore.

Adelphi is once again offering students a trip to London, in which professors will provide a general overview of British theater to those taking part.

Experiencing London Theatre

One of the spots visited by students on a previous study abroad trip was the Olivier Theatre, the main auditorium at London’s National Theatre.

Students in this fall’s Experiencing London Theatre class will once again travel to the city that is the origin of so much great theater. The class provides a general overview of British theater, from Shakespeare to the present, and culminates with during winter break, from January 4 to January 14, 2025.

The trip will be led by Sean Sullivan, associate professor and chair, and Maggie Lally ’82, associate professor, both faculty members in the Department of Theatre.

“It’s really an experiential learning class,” said Sullivan. “It allows students to get a different perspective on how theater is produced in a different country.”

While the trip is primarily in London, the group will do a day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon, the location of Shakespeare’s birth, and see a performance by the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company. On the other end of the theatrical spectrum, they’ll also walk through a warehouse and interact with the cast of an immersive performance.

After these and other performances, they’ll meet informally to discuss. They’ll even take some tours backstage.

Students will also have the option to study independently on their own time and visit nearby cultural sites.

“I hope many students sign up for this course, not just theater students,” said Sullivan. “International study abroad is so great for broadening the students’ experience.”

Exploring Gothic Cities

Students visited many of the picturesque landscapes in London.

Students who love Gothic literature will get to experience the sites that inspired books like Wuthering Heights by Emily BrontĂ« and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Over spring break, from March 15 to March 22, students in the Spring 2025 semester English course Literary Landscapes: Gothic Cities will embark on a . This visit will be led by Kelly Swartz, PhD, and Katherine Hill, both associate professors of English.

“York is a cool city with a really rich history,” said Dr. Swartz. “It has Viking ruins, Roman ruins, medieval ruins. And its architecture inspired the design of Diagon Alley from Harry Potter.”

Students will visit historical literary landmarks, such as Whitby Abbey (the ruins where Dracula by Bram Stoker is set), Shibden Hall (the ancestral home of “the first modern lesbian” and writer, Anne Lister) and the BrontĂ« house, and connect the places to the literary works. Other activities include doing hikes on the countryside, visiting the Jorvik Viking Museum and seeing the medieval Clifford’s Tower. There are even plans to go on a ghost tour, exploring York’s haunted history. Students will have free time to explore more of York themselves at night.

“Many of these students have never traveled abroad before,” said Dr. Swartz. “The great thing about these Adelphi trips is that they offer a safe, comfortable group for first-time international travelers.”

The English department has arranged faculty-led trips to several iconic international cities, including Dublin, Reykjavik and Copenhagen, exploring different genres of literature. As for future trips, Dr. Swartz already has some ideas. She’d love a Paris trip, where the class studies English authors who have worked and lived in Paris, or a trip to Glasgow, which holds a rich tradition of English history and literature.

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Theater Tech With the Pros

Riley Oberting

Riley Oberting, now a senior double majoring in theatre technology and design and graphic design, got the opportunity to learn about sound design and lighting from professionals at the , the O’Neill is the country’s preeminent organization dedicated to the development of new works and new voices for the stage. He attended workshops and master classes and job shadowed sound designers.

The opportunity came about as a result of his work for Adelphi’s Department of Theatre. For 2023 and 2024, Oberting was awarded first place for his sound design at the . His win this year for his sound design for the Adelphi production of Men on Boats earned him a fellowship at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center.

Oberting said his experience at the O’Neill “has allowed me to expand my knowledge past what is taught at Adelphi [as well as] my professional network before I’ve even graduated … [and] has truly changed my perspective on theatrical and live sound and made me love it even more.”

Getting Political in D.C.

Vanessa Desrosiers

Vanessa Desrosiers, now an Adelphi senior, is majoring in political science and minoring in cybersecurity. She is on the pre-law studies track and is planning to take the LSAT and apply to law schools. This summer, she got an inside look at the workings of a public relations defense lobbying firm, , in Arlington, Virginia.

Her day as a research analyst intern at The Potomac Advocates consisted of calling and drafting emails to congressional offices, collecting National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and appropriations forms for clients, cyber reports, going to congressional hearings and drafting reports, working on the federal defense budget, and attending networking events, where she met a lot of people in the defense industry.

She said she had always hoped for an opportunity such as this one to come around. “This was a period of growth that I never expected but [was] so happy I got to experience,” Desrosiers said. Her long-term goal is to become a lawyer and then start her own nonprofit for immigrant kids.

Houston, We Have a Competition

Christopher Sciortino

Christopher Sciortino is an Adelphi senior studying computer science with a minor in mathematics. He has a passion for game development and a love of programming. When Kevin Liang, PhD, assistant professor of physics, put forth the idea of competing in a NASA competition presented to university students in the United States, Sciortino and six other students accepted the challenge. The students were asked to take one of NASA’s IPs (intellectual property) and come up with some type of invention with it. Not only does this require a business and marketing plan, but also writing skills, technical skills and teamwork. After presenting in front of NASA-appointed judges, they would determine a winning team and runner-up to be sent to California to the AMES Research Center to further continue their business.

Sciortino’s team came up with a mobile carbon capture device to reduce emissions from trucks. They were accepted and invited to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, to present their idea.

“When I said success stems from a good team, I meant it,” Sciortino said. “Not only did I work with amazing friends, but Dr. Liang was a crucial part of our success.” Although they didn’t win, Sciortino says he and his team learned a lot and made many great connections.

To Poland and Back

Faria Rahman Oyshi

Faria Rahman Oyshi is an international student and senior majoring in biochemistry Her love for cooking and baking led her into the field, where she now works in the stockroom and as a laboratory teaching assistant in the chemistry department. Recently, she had the opportunity to go abroad to Poland for her second consecutive summer, thanks to professor of chemistry Justyna Widera-Kalinoska, PhD’s and support from the College of Arts and Sciences Student Excellence Fund. During this trip, Oyshi conducted research at the University of Warsaw. This program allowed her not only to learn and execute research projects, but to learn about the scientific heritage of Poland. “For me, research has always been fun whilst also allowing me to contribute to the wellness of society and the environment,” Oyshi said.

The research project she joined focused on developing semiconductor electrode materials for photo-electrochemical water splitting, a field promising groundbreaking advancements in hydrogen fuel production. She had the opportunity to collaborate and strengthen her skills, allowing her to flourish and think outside the box.

“Conducting research in Poland for two consecutive summers not only allowed me to have hands-on experiences with advanced instrumentations and techniques, but also to shape and strengthen my research skills, building me as a competitive candidate for PhD programs and future research positions as a scientist.”

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