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Adelphi University

Mission : “ Our University transforms the lives of all students by creating a distinctive environment of intellectual rigor , research , creativity and deep community engagement across four core areas of focus : arts and humanities , STEM and social sciences , the professions , and health and wellness .”
Adelphi University is a highly awarded , nationally ranked , powerfully connected doctoral research university offering exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training with particular strength in its Core Four — Arts and Humanities , STEM and Social Sciences , the Business and Education Professions , and Health and Wellness . Adelphi is dedicated towards transforming students ' lives through small classes , hands-on learning and innovative ways to support student success .
Founded in Brooklyn in 1896 , Adelphi is Long Island ’ s oldest private coeducational university . Today Adelphi serves over 7,900 . students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City , New York — just 23 miles from New York City ’ s cultural and internship opportunities — and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan , the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County , and online . Adelphi University students learn with cutting edge technology , hands-on training and instructors who understand the demands and realities of today ’ s workforce . More than 100,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active , caring citizens , making their mark on the University , their communities and the world .

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• Adelphi students are making their mark across academic fields and country borders . Adelphi students have garnered Fulbright Fellowships for research and service abroad . They have been recruited to leading universities for graduate work and to premier global companies , such as Google , to pursue rewarding careers .
• The Game Development Lab at Adelphi is equipped with cutting-edge equipment , like highend desktops and multiple virtual reality ( VR ) headsets , including the Oculus Rift , Google Cardboard , and the HTC Vive .
• Juan Carlos Pérez ‘ 07 , M . A . ‘ 08 , was 11 when he came to NY from Mexico . After earning a scholarship to Adelphi ’ s Honor College , a bachelor ’ s degree in mathematics and a master ’ s degree in education , today he teaches newly immigrated students in NY public high school .
• Adelphi envisions becoming a nationally respected leader — a standard bearer — for redefining the practical and personal value of education for students , helping them define their success in the classroom , on campus , in careers and communities , and beyond .