Along with a wide range of e-posters, exhibits and oral presentations from students in the sciences, social sciences and humanities, this year鈥檚 Research Day will introduce new events with a particular emphasis on the arts and creative projects, including a 24-Hour Play Festival from theater majors and thesis presentations from art majors.

This year鈥檚 conference also offers another exciting first: a keynote address delivered by a Nobel laureate, William G. Kaelin, Jr., MD, the Sidney Farber Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, senior physician-scientist at Brigham and Women鈥檚 Hospital, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator. Dr. Kaelin received the . He also recently endowed a scholarship at 果酱视频 in honor of his mother, who graduated from 果酱视频 in 1954.

We spoke with Research Day co-chairs Karolina Lempert, PhD, assistant professor in the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, and Wei Liu, PhD, associate professor in the College of Nursing and Public Health, to learn more about the exciting new developments to the conference and 果酱视频鈥檚 commitment to showcasing student-led research.

What are some of the new additions to Research Day this year, particularly those focused on the arts?

Dr. Lempert: For the 24-Hour Play Festival, theater students will write, direct and act in 10-minute plays based on abstracts of research that will be presented at the conference. They鈥檒l receive the abstracts the day before the conference and will only have 24 hours to create and rehearse them before performing in the University Center (UC) ballroom from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This will be a different kind of presentation and it definitely involves more of the arts, which has generally been less represented at the conference.

Dr. Liu: Another new addition is the Senior Art Gallery Presentations. David Pierce, assistant professor of art and art history, will have seven students present their graduating theses in the UC art gallery from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. While we鈥檝e had students display their art in past conferences, this year, they鈥檙e going to be there so they can converse and discuss their work with attendees. We鈥檙e also going to have anthropology students from two different culture and society classes display photos from their midterm assignments.

Are these new events the result of an effort to incorporate more creative disciplines in Research Day?

Dr. Liu: 果酱视频 has always tried to promote interdisciplinary collaboration with the conference, but inevitably there are some departments that have less representation. We鈥檙e very lucky to have worked with Laura Mroz [associate director of executive communications], who played a critical role in conducting outreach to other departments.

Dr. Lempert: There鈥檚 a norm in the sciences of presenting posters at conferences, while arts students have other ways that they display their work. So I think changing that culture and showcasing arts and humanities may take some time, but this is the start of the effort. This year, we鈥檒l have the biggest representation from those fields so far.

How is 果酱视频 engaging local high school students as part of the conference?

Dr. Liu: For the first time, we鈥檒l be hosting a for a chance to win a full-tuition scholarship to 果酱视频. The admissions office, which is sponsoring the competition, is encouraging high school juniors from research classes to submit their abstracts to be presented on conference day. We鈥檒l have judges at the conference who will review their work and select the winner.

How else will the Research Day conference be larger in scope this year?

Dr. Liu: We received approximately 350 abstract submissions鈥�100 more than we usually receive. This marks increased submissions in every single category, including e-posters, oral presentations and computer science exhibits. While we used to host computer science and gaming exhibitions in the charter room on the second floor of the UC, this year, we鈥檒l actually use a bigger space on the first floor to accommodate more participants.

Dr. Lempert: This is also the first year we expanded the event out to the entire UC鈥攏ot just the second floor鈥攁nd I think that it will only keep growing.

What are your plans for Research Day going forward?

Dr. Liu: If this year鈥檚 conference is a success and we receive positive feedback, we can do even more outreach and incorporate more disciplines next year. We鈥檙e also hoping to receive abstracts for new presentation types, such as humanities panel presentations and film presentations.

What do you hope students and attendees take away from Research Day?

Dr. Lempert: I hope the conference empowers students to do research of their own and to engage in their own creative work. I also hope it brings students closer together and helps them see that research is for everyone.

Dr. Liu: I really want students and faculty to take away the message that 果酱视频 promotes a strong community, and we encourage collaboration and inclusiveness. When we gather post-conference feedback from our presenters, we always hear that they appreciate people outside their own disciplines coming to see their posters or listen to their presentations. It鈥檚 just really encouraging, this knowledge-sharing among students and faculty across disciplines.

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No. 1-Ranked Men’s Lacrosse Reloads for Defense of Back-to-Back National Championships

The road to an NCAA Division II National Championship runs through Garden City.

Fresh off winning back-to-back national titles, the became the first NCAA Division II team since 2018 and 2019 to repeat, and the first Panther squad to accomplish the feat since 1998 and 1999, under 果酱视频 Athletic Hall of Famer . The ‘Cats enter the 2026 season as the unanimous No. 1 team in the country, according to the .

A new face will stand between the pipes following the graduation of National Goalie of the Year , who ranks second among the University’s career save leaders with 797 saves. A competitive 鈥済oalie room鈥� featuring four contenders is headlined by , a three-time USA Lacrosse All-American whose collegiate journey has included stops at Belmont Abbey College, Keiser University and The Ohio State University.

While the defense sorts out its next anchor, the offense returns its biggest star.

Kyle Lewis: Tewaaraton Watch List Standout Leads the Midfield

Few moments in 果酱视频鈥檚 athletic history compare to overtime game winner in last spring鈥檚 . The strike secured the Panthers鈥� second consecutive national crown and etched Lewis鈥� name into program lore.

Now the All-American midfielder enters the 2026 season as the lone Division II player named to the , lacrosse鈥檚 equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. He has also been cited as and headlines a group of .

Women’s Lacrosse Eyes Another Trip to the NCAA Finals

Under three-time national championship coach , has remained the gold standard in Division II. Though the 鈥楥ats finished as in each of the previous two seasons, falling to the University of Tampa in both instances, the program still boasts a national-best .

in 2026, 果酱视频 has all three of its All-Americans back from a year ago: , and . Now add and to that, and you have a team leading the country with five USA Lacrosse Magazine Preseason All-America selections.

Lionetti was also tagged as the , after earning recognition last spring.

The foundation is in place for another deep postseason push.

果酱视频 Baseball Begins New Era as Mike Gaffney Takes the Helm as Skipper

Spring also signals a fresh chapter for the .

The Panthers are turning the page following the retirement of , who dedicated 12 years to the program, including five as head coach. During that span, Ianniciello compiled more than 100 career victories, guiding 果酱视频 to an NE10 Championship final in his debut season as skipper and an NCAA Tournament bid just a year later, off the heels of a 30-15-2 finish in 2022.

Now steps into the 果酱视频 dugout with his own pedigree.

As a player, Gaffney was chosen in the 13th round by the Kansas City Royals in 2002 and spent five seasons in the organization, reaching the AA level. He built LIU Post into a perennial power during his managerial tenure from 2014 to 2019, guiding the Pioneers through the winningest five-year stretch in program history, capped by a single-season record of 38 victories in 2019 that earned him ECC and ABCA East Region Coach of the Year distinction.

鈥淢y family and I are so excited to be a part of 果酱视频,鈥� Gaffney said. 鈥淔rom my father being a Hall of Famer here to my sons now donning Panther gear, this is truly a full-circle moment for all of us. Our coaching staff will work tirelessly to make this program a success, on and off the diamond.鈥�

His father, , is an 果酱视频 Athletic Hall of Famer who led the Panthers to a Knickerbocker Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in 1977.

Postseason Aspirations: Tennis Hosts at USTA, Golf Builds on Historic Breakthrough

Championship opportunities extend beyond the diamond and turf.

enters the spring unbeaten at a perfect 6-0 against Division II opponents. Later this spring, the team will serve as hosts for the 2026 NE10 Championship at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York, home of the US Open Tennis Championships.

After falling short in last fall鈥檚 conference final, the Panthers aim to reclaim both the regular season and tournament titles they captured in .

, meanwhile, continues to build on a historic fall season that saw the program capture its . Just a decade after its inception, the Panthers completed a remarkable rise under head coach , winning the conference crown by 23 strokes and earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Regionals this May in Findlay, Ohio.

With a roster that blends award winners and postseason-tested performers, 果酱视频鈥檚 momentum shows no signs of slowing.

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As phones go dark and eyes close, Michael Hoffner, the founding coordinator of the center, guides them to be here and in the moment. For half an hour, on a campus and in a culture built on constant doing, the only task is to stop.

Stress Relief From the Pressures of Student Life

College students arrive on campus carrying heavy loads: classes, jobs and family responsibilities. Add pressure to perform well, along with the sense that your future hinges on your actions, and daily life can feel like a pressure cooker.

To address that, many colleges are simply designating “quiet rooms.” But 果酱视频 has gone a step further by creating a dedicated sanctuary for stress relief. Located within the renovated University Center, the Mindfulness Center鈥攚hich opened in 2022鈥攊s a true retreat featuring soaring ceilings, soft twinkling lights and the calming scent of essential oils. A licensed social worker ordained in the Thich Nhat Hanh鈥檚 Plum Village Buddhist tradition, Hoffner was a natural choice to shape the new center.

鈥淚ntegrating mindfulness into the college experience is something that is valuable on so many levels,鈥� Hoffner said. It can transform 鈥渢he energy of the campus as a whole鈥� when more people show up calmer and more grounded.

The center鈥檚 weekly rhythm is simple: drop鈥慽n mindfulness sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hoffner leads the meditations himself, inviting students to set down their to鈥慸o lists, notice their breathing and rest.

For many, that鈥檚 an unfamiliar experience.

At 果酱视频, Achieving Mindfulness Isn鈥檛 a Solitary Pursuit

Paloma Jose-Day, a senior majoring in psychology, first tried mindfulness on her own. Like many people, she quickly ran into frustration. Sitting alone with her thoughts didn鈥檛 feel calming. It felt impossible, even overwhelming.

Coming to the Mindfulness Center changed that. Practicing in a room with others, supported by Hoffner鈥檚 quiet guidance, finally helped her 鈥済et it.鈥� The presence of other students made mindfulness feel less like a private test she was failing and more like a shared practice she could grow into over time.

Jose-Day has been going to weekly 30-minute guided sessions at the center since she transferred to 果酱视频 in Fall 2024. The experience has quietly reshaped her daily habits.

鈥淚 didn鈥檛 go to the Mindfulness Center to quit my phone, but that鈥檚 what happened,鈥� she said. 鈥淚鈥檓 not reaching for it first thing in the morning anymore. I wake up, stretch, breathe and think about my day instead.鈥� She has stopped doomscrolling while she eats lunch, too, she said. 鈥淲hen I鈥檓 eating now, I鈥檓 not looking at my phone. Instead, I鈥檓 actually enjoying my food.鈥�

Achieving mindfulness can even be part of career preparation. Ryan Mijumbi, MA 鈥�24, a doctoral student in clinical psychology at 果酱视频’s Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, says the techniques he鈥檚 learned at the center will help him in his career.

鈥淭he same mindfulness skills I practice here鈥攂eing aware of myself, the space and the other person鈥攁re exactly what I鈥檒l need in the therapy room with my clients,鈥� he said.

It has also made his life better. 鈥淔or me, the Mindfulness Center is a quiet place where I can step out of the chaos of grad school, breathe and remember that despite everything, it鈥檚 going to be okay,鈥� he explained. 鈥淢indfulness didn鈥檛 help me pass any tests, but it kept me going when grad school stress and burnout were at their worst.鈥�

Weekend 鈥淩etreats鈥濃�擱ight on Campus

Recently, the Mindfulness Center mission has grown.

A weekend mindfulness retreat on campus has drawn about 125 participants over the past two years. Students practice sustained silence, meditation and mindful activities.

An alternative spring break retreat offers an even deeper dive. Hoffner and his team take a small group of students to a Buddhist monastery in the Plum Village tradition. Past trips have gone to retreats in upstate New York and Mississippi. This year, 12 students will spend a week at a monastery in California.

There, they join the daily rhythm of monastic life. Practices that feel strange or uncomfortable to students on the first day often become cherished by the end of the week, Hoffner said. 鈥淲hen it鈥檚 time to leave, many students ask the same question: How do I bring this back with me?鈥� he explained.

Building a Mindfulness Community on Campus

Hoffner is now helping launch a mindfulness residential community at 果酱视频, bringing together a handful of students to live together on campus. Next year, the program will expand into a full鈥慺ledged community.

鈥淥ur mindfulness practice is not intended for us to escape the world,鈥� Hoffner said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 actually here to help us encounter the world more deeply so that we鈥檙e not running away from the world, we鈥檙e actually leaning in and showing up more fully.鈥�

He hopes his students鈥� experiences will help build a new normal: a community where mindfulness isn鈥檛 an escape hatch, but a way of meeting the world with steadiness, courage and care.

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But what if you don’t earn a spot on 果酱视频’s highly competitive varsity lacrosse or soccer teams?

This fall, there is a solution.

Beginning in Fall 2026, 果酱视频 will introduce premier club offerings in men鈥檚 soccer and men鈥檚 lacrosse, creating expanded opportunities for students who want to play in a competitive league, with full-time coaching and intercollegiate games.

The move reflects a broader vision for : To ensure participation in competitive sports remains a defining and accessible part of campus life.

has long played a central role in the identity of the University. With 19 national championships, 果酱视频 has built a tradition of excellence that resonates well beyond its Garden City campus. The and teams account for a remarkable 10 of those titles, making them two of the most storied programs in the University’s history.

Now that legacy is opening new doors.

Building on 果酱视频’s Championship Lacrosse and Soccer Tradition

The has begun paving the way for a dynasty, entering the 2026 season as the in the land, after winning back-to-back and , the most recent of which was a 9-8 overtime thriller to stun The University of Tampa in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Interest in the program is at an all-time high, and lacrosse continues to be a hotbed as one of the most popular collegiate sports in the region.

The , which staked its only national championship in 1974 (the University鈥檚 first, in fact!), has remained nationally competitive in recent years. Under head coach , the Panthers have appeared in the NCAA Tournament three times and earned a place in the rankings in five of Book’s eight seasons.

The launch of premier club soccer and lacrosse is not a replacement for that success. Instead, it is an extension of it.

鈥淭hese premier club sports programs are an extension of the strong campus life that Panther Athletics has always supported,鈥� said , 果酱视频 director of athletics and campus recreation. 鈥淭hey will complement our varsity, club and intramural offerings and give students another meaningful way to connect with the University through sport.鈥�

What Makes Premier Soccer and Lacrosse Clubs Different

Unlike traditional student-run club teams, 果酱视频鈥檚 premier club programs will have full-time coaches, regular practices and competitive schedules against peer colleges offering similar high-level club experiences.

鈥淭hese premier club sports serve as an elevated experience,鈥� McCabe discussed. 鈥淭he professional coaching component is the key differentiator. Students will receive high-quality training and structured competition while still enjoying the flexibility that club sports provide.鈥�

For students who want to continue improving and competing at a high level, this pathway offers another avenue to catch the eye of 果酱视频鈥檚 varsity squads.

鈥淐ertainly, for students who want to continually improve at their sport, this provides a unique opportunity to compete after high school and potentially try out for varsity teams.鈥�

Expanding Access and Opportunity in Athletics at 果酱视频

At its core, this initiative is about widening access.

Competitive sports are often described as one of the most rewarding aspects of college life. 果酱视频鈥檚 leadership believes that experience should not be limited to a select number competing only at the varsity level.

鈥淚t鈥檚 exciting to know that we will offer athletic opportunities to every kind of athlete,鈥� McCabe noted. 鈥淔rom intramurals to club to varsity, our students will have options to stay active and be part of a vibrant campus community.鈥�

A Model for the Future of College Athletics

Men鈥檚 soccer and men鈥檚 lacrosse will be the first premier club sports at 果酱视频, serving as the initial launch of a model designed to expand structured athletic opportunities across campus.

鈥淭here are a number of schools offering high-level club experiences like this,鈥� McCabe said. 鈥淲e look forward to competing with those institutions as schedules are developed and continuing to evaluate how this model may work with other sports.鈥�

The University鈥檚 long championship history remains a point of pride. Now, with the launch of premier club sports next fall, that tradition of excellence expands to include even more student-athletes.

At 果酱视频, the message moving forward is clear: Competitive opportunity and campus engagement can go hand in hand.

And the foundation remains the same.

Athletics are for everyone.

Students interested in learning more can reach out by email or by filling out an interest form:

• or email clubmsoc@adelphi.edu
• or email clubmlax@adelphi.edu

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For Stafford, the 56th was an opportunity to expand her network and develop her professional skills. As vice president of chapter operations and a voting delegate, Stafford got an inside look at the legislative process. 鈥淚 was really excited to learn about the process of voting and to be in a parliamentary procedure-style election,鈥� she says. 鈥淭o be able to think about the operations of the organization and how changes could affect certain things was really valuable.鈥�

Sam Dotterman, an 果酱视频 Deltasig who attended the conference as an alternate delegate, also enjoyed learning about how organizations function. 鈥淭hat was the best part of the whole conference鈥攈earing what the other chapters across the country are like and how they operate,鈥� he says.

Connecting, Problem-Solving and Plenty of Networking

Talking with other Deltasigs helped 果酱视频 members brainstorm solutions for issues their chapter faced. 鈥淏eing able to connect with chapters that are the same size who had the same problem and hearing how they approached it was really valuable,鈥� Stafford says. Those conversations inspired them to build local partnerships for fundraising events and service hours.

Outside of legislative meetings, conference attendees could participate in education sessions led by alumni working in different companies. Sessions covered various business- and career-related topics, such as AI in the workplace, leadership development, how to land competitive internships and networking. Dotterman, who鈥檚 interested in a career in financial services, received practical career advice, from how to format his r茅sum茅 to the importance of applying for internships early.

He also appreciated the opportunity to build networking skills. 鈥淚 hadn鈥檛 had the experience where I鈥檇 fly across the country and have to talk to a bunch of new people,鈥� Dotterman says. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 a really good skill to develop.鈥�

His networking paid off: He met an alumna on the flight to California who鈥檚 helping him apply for an internship.

Founding Deltasig Alumna Sings the Fraternity鈥檚 Praises

Networking and professional development opportunities like this are exactly why Deborah Viola 鈥�84, PhD, a founding member of 果酱视频鈥檚 Delta Sigma Pi chapter and current Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Dean’s Advisory Board member, supports events like the Grand Chapter Congress. 鈥淟earning how to network when you鈥檙e younger is so beneficial鈥攊t鈥檚 much harder to acquire these skills once you get older,鈥� she says. Many of the relationships she built as a Deltasig continue showing up today. 鈥淵ou may not keep in touch with the folks you aligned with when you were younger every day, but chances are they鈥檙e in your field,鈥� she notes.

Social events at the conference facilitated these connections. Stafford鈥檚 casual basketball conversation at arcade night with a group of entrepreneurs made it easy to connect with them the next day to learn about their startup. 鈥淚t made people more approachable,鈥� she says.

Beyond individual connections, the conference format itself helps students develop as business professionals. 鈥淧ersonal and professional growth really comes from attending these conferences and meetings,鈥� Dr. Viola says. 鈥淚f you鈥檙e in business, you really need to understand others鈥� perspectives, and as a student, you challenge yourself more and appreciate what you鈥檙e learning in class.鈥�

To maximize these benefits, Stafford recommends full participation. By attending as many sessions and social events as possible, she met professionals in fields she鈥檚 exploring, like forensic accounting. 鈥淚鈥檝e been interested in forensic accounting for a while, but it can be hard to find people who are in the field, as it鈥檚 a bit more up-and-coming,鈥� Stafford explains. Showing up to events gave her the opportunity to ask a forensic accountant about his experience working in the field. 鈥淭he things he didn鈥檛 like about it were things that really interested me about it, so that was kind of funny,鈥� she says.

Both Stafford and Dotterman returned to campus with strong connections and opportunities to pursue during their time at 果酱视频. 鈥淭he experience has really continued to open the door,鈥� Stafford says.

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Interim President Christopher Storm, PhD, takes a moment with Shadow, the beloved pet who greets visitors to the president’s office.

果酱视频 Interim President Christopher Storm, PhD, understands this well. His standard poodle, Shadow, joins him in the office most days鈥攁 presence he finds instantly makes the president’s office more warm and welcoming. And at 果酱视频 there is an academic component as well. Students in a First-Year Seminar class recently learned about human-canine relationships alongside Echo, a black labrador who works regularly in the Learning Resource Program classroom.

This profound human-canine connection is the reason why James Tullo, a junior in 果酱视频’s accelerated exercise science program (BS/MS), founded the Collar Scholars Club. Tullo, drawing on his experience raising service dogs, has seen the powerful impact a dog can have on someone’s life and he has brought that dedication and passion to campus. The club, launched last May, began small but has grown quickly as more students have become interested in service dog work and animal-assisted service programs.

Tullo answered a few questions about Collar Scholars and why he believes so strongly in its central mission.

Q: What inspired you to form the Collar Scholars club?

A: I鈥檝e always been genuinely passionate about dogs and community service. I began raising service dogs before college, which showed me firsthand how profoundly those dogs could change someone鈥檚 life. I wanted to establish a space at 果酱视频 where students could merge that same love for animals with a meaningful cause.

果酱视频 students love , and this club is helping them develop essential life skills like responsibility, leadership and empathy. Dogs possess a unique ability to bring those qualities out in people they interact with.

Q: Where do you source your service dogs? Are they pets, or are they specially vetted for this work?

A: Our dogs come from certified service dog organizations that partner with universities and community puppy raisers. These organizations conduct careful breeding to select puppies with the temperament needed for service work. That means they must demonstrate the ability to be calm in all environments, be friendly and social, and always remain patient with their human companions.

The official logo of 果酱视频’s new Collar Scholars club.

Q: What is the main mission, or goal, of the Collar Scholars club? What are you trying to accomplish?

A: The main goal is to help raise and socialize service dogs so they are prepared for the next stage of their training. This is a critical role that every member of the club takes part in, as service dogs are essential today for many individuals with disabilities who need greater independence.

Q: What are the benefits for 果酱视频 students?

A: Beyond the primary mission, we also aim to educate our campus community about service animals, accessibility and disability awareness. The club provides students with hands-on experience in training, teamwork and leadership, and addresses mental health directly. It鈥檚 truly amazing to engage in this work while contributing to something bigger than ourselves.

Q: Can you tell us a little about the response from students?

A: The response has been incredibly positive.

Students love seeing the dogs around campus, and many have shared that meeting them instantly brightens their day. We鈥檝e had significant interest from people wanting to volunteer, become puppy raisers or simply learn more about service animals. It鈥檚 also helped initiate great conversations about inclusion and mental health. Overall, the initiative has brought a lot of positive energy and purpose to campus life.

Q: Any long-term goals?

A: My ultimate hope is that we can raise a puppy entirely on 果酱视频’s campus to become a future service dog and help someone who needs a canine partner achieve more independence.

That would be life-changing for both the students and the eventual owner.

It may be a long way off鈥攂ut we are headed in the right direction.

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Just 10 years after the establishment of the , the Panthers completed one of the most remarkable turnarounds in recent NE10 history.

When head coach assumed leadership midway through the 2021鈥�2022 season, the program had never finished higher than fifth at the NE10 Championship. By the following fall, the team had surged to a then-program-best runner-up finish, fueled by 鈥檚 record-setting individual title.

Three years later, the Panthers reached the pinnacle.

For the Win: Women鈥檚 Golf Secures Victory

果酱视频 clinched its first-ever this fall, posting an 88-over team score across two days to win by a commanding 23 strokes. The Panthers built a 14-stroke lead after the first round and never looked back, displaying consistency and composure throughout the 36-hole tournament.

, the 2023鈥�2024 NE10 Rookie of the Year, tied for second individually at 20-over, shaving four strokes off her total from Day 1 to Day 2. followed closely in fifth (+21), buoyed by an impressive second-round 78. and locked down sixth and eighth place, respectively, while added a top-12 finish to round out the scoring.

Men鈥檚 Golf Secures Second-Straight NE10 Runner-Up Result

The continued its resurgence under head coach , finishing as the NE10 runner-up for the second consecutive season鈥攖his time by a narrow four-stroke margin behind two-time defending champion Southern New Hampshire University.

The Panthers entered the championship as the top selection in the , and their strong play validated that confidence.

led 果酱视频 with a fourth-place finish at 4-over, firing rounds of 74, 71, and 72 while collecting 10 birdies, en route to NE10 All-Championship Team honors. placed seventh at 7-over, stamped by an opening-round 72, with rounding out the top-10 at 10-over.

added a steady 14th-place finish (12-over), and delivered one of the weekend鈥檚 most electric performances, subbing in after Round 1 and carding back-to-back rounds of 71 (E) and 70 (-1). Lanuza excelled at the par-5 10th hole, circling the scorecard twice there in what led to six total birdies across his two rounds.

National Champions Receive Their Rings 鈥� Again

A spotlight shined on 果酱视频 men鈥檚 lacrosse, as the team celebrated with a dazzling ring ceremony鈥攈onoring a run that ended a 23-year drought in 2024 and doubled down with another trophy in 2025.

The Panthers secured their latest title last May with a dramatic 9鈥�8 overtime victory against top-seeded University of Tampa at Gillette Stadium, where , after the Panthers won the opening face-off of sudden death, scored the game winner just 1:19 into extra time.

The ceremony unveiled a striking championship ring, trimmed in gold, crowned with a radiant AU lettermark, and adorned with two national championship trophies. Head Coach became only the third coach in program history to win multiple NCAA titles, joining legendary 果酱视频 men鈥檚 lacrosse coaches and 鈥攂oth of whom are 果酱视频 Athletic Hall of Famers in their own right.

The Panthers stand as the first program since 2019 to repeat as Division II men鈥檚 lacrosse national champions.

2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Class Announced

The 果酱视频 Department of Athletics proudly introduced its , honoring a distinguished group of student-athletes and coaches whose accomplishments continue to elevate the University鈥檚 legacy.

This year鈥檚 class features five individual inductees and a Legendary Team. Among them is Greg Nerko 鈥�70, MA 鈥�74, recipient of the Frank Cassell Memorial Award, recognized for decades of leadership, service and unwavering support for 果酱视频 Athletics. Joining him is Bill Eickelberg 鈥�75, the Woodruff Award honoree, celebrated for more than 40 years as a teacher, multi-sport coach and champion of inclusive physical education.

The class also includes standout performers whose athletic achievements left an indelible mark on their programs:

鈼� , a dynamic midfielder who played a pivotal role in three consecutive NCAA Division II women鈥檚 lacrosse national championships.

鈼� , a trailblazer in cross country and track and field as 果酱视频鈥檚 first men鈥檚 individual national qualifier, and a two-time All-American.

鈼� Dan DeMilt 鈥�93, a centerpiece of the 1993 baseball team and an ABCA All-American whose postseason performance helped carry the Panthers to the NCAA Division II College World Series.

鈼� , one of the most decorated hitters in 果酱视频 softball history, a three-time All-American and a record-setting force at third base.

鈼� Frank Tashman 鈥�86, a two-time All-American, and one of the leading offensive players of 果酱视频鈥檚 Division I men鈥檚 lacrosse era.

Rounding out the class is the 1993 果酱视频 baseball team, a legendary group whose unprecedented first-ever trip to the NCAA Division II College World Series secured their place among the University鈥檚 most iconic squads.

Together, the 2025 inductees represent excellence across generations, reinforcing 果酱视频鈥檚 proud tradition of competitive achievement, leadership and community impact.

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Their alternative summer break education abroad experience, led by Dr. Bakari and Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Anna Zinko, was a 10-day journey of discovery and cultural awareness.

An Unforgettable Alternative Break to Vietnam and Thailand

Graduate students, undergraduates and entering first-year students boarded a plane for Vietnam on August 7 for an immersive 10-day alternative summer break trip to Vietnam and Thailand, where they gained new perspectives and a deeper understanding of Southeast Asian cultures and participated in community life. For students, such cultural connections bring 果酱视频鈥檚 commitment to deepening ties with the wider world to life.

鈥淪tudent Affairs aims to support globalization among all of our students,鈥� said Dr. Bakari. 鈥淭hrough trips like this, students gain a global consciousness and perspective and become global citizens. They learn about the countries they visit, but learn a little bit more about themselves.鈥�

A Life-Changing Experience

For entering first-year finance major Aimee Huynh in the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, the trip was an opportunity to make connections with her Vietnamese heritage and with 果酱视频. 鈥淏efore the school year even began, this trip allowed me to connect with fellow students and Dr. Bakari and Ms. Zinko, giving me the perfect beginning to my journey as an international first-year student,鈥� she explained. 鈥淚鈥檓 truly grateful to 果酱视频 for this experience.鈥�

鈥淭his trip challenged me to step outside my comfort zone and engage with cultures different from my own,鈥� said Adrenna Taylor ’24, who is earning her master鈥檚 degree in accounting. 鈥淚 learned how tradition blends with modern life and gained a new perspective on cultural identity. The connections, experiences and memories I made during this journey will always be meaningful to me.鈥�

Giving Back

Service projects are built in to the immersive multicultural experience to give students a firsthand understanding and appreciation of cultural differences within the countries鈥� communities. The group visited the Vietnam Food Bank in Saigon, which provides nutritional support for the elderly in a nursing home. 鈥淲e helped to prepare the food,鈥� Dr. Bakari recalled. 鈥淭hey sang to us and we sang to them.鈥�

In Thailand, the group visited a facility outside of Bangkok that serves people with disabilities. 鈥淭wo weeks ago, Josh Laureta, neuroscience major, Honors College student and member of the Global Medical Brigade Club, was so moved by what he saw that he started a campaign to raise funds for that facility,鈥� Dr. Bakari reported.

Equally memorable was a spontaneous chance to help deliver food to monks who lined up a short walk away from their Bangkok hotel with empty bowls at 6:00 a.m. Students placed the food they had purchased the night before into the monks鈥� bowls.

Temples, Local Cuisine and Museums

Of course, the group鈥檚 itinerary was packed with opportunities to see sights鈥攆rom a Mekong Delta excursion that explored iconic Vietnamese landscapes to a Chao Phraya River boat tour of Thailand that took in the temple Wat Arun.

A Thai cooking class, where they learned to make pad thai, green curry and a soup was enthusiastically received by all, while in Saigon the group learned to make egg coffee, a traditional favorite in Vietnam鈥攐ne of the world鈥檚 top three producers of coffee.

鈥淭he trip was truly amazing and memorable,鈥� said Terry-Ann Mowatt, a graduate student in . 鈥淲e were immersed in the Asian culture, experiencing new foods and activities, while learning and giving back to communities within the regions we visited. I truly enjoyed myself and I鈥檓 excited for the next trip.鈥�

For Dr. Bakari, a visit to the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, a Vietnam War museum, and locations where the Viet Cong used guerilla warfare to their advantage was especially impactful. 鈥淲e all learned more about the history of the Vietnam War from this excursion,鈥� he stated.

Next Stop, Galapagos

Plans are already underway for an exciting eco-trip to the Gal谩pagos Islands, off the Ecuadorian coast, during winter break.

According to Dr. Bakari, for those who missed the chance to explore Southeast Asia this summer, the Division of Student Affairs is planning a return trip next summer. 鈥淲e may modify it a little bit and try to get to the city of Hanoi, Vietnam, and experience the Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its floating fishing villages, coral reefs and emerald waters.”

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The ninth annual Spirit Weekend, held October 3鈥�5, brought together more than 3,000 attendees鈥攊ncluding 1,000 alumni, hundreds of students and their families, faculty and staff, administrators, and friends of the University鈥攆or three days of connection, community and Panther pride.

鈥淥ne of the things I love most about Spirit Weekend is hearing the stories and examples of how 果酱视频 affected previous students,鈥� said Interim President Chris Storm, PhD, in his opening remarks. 鈥淵ou often hear legendary stories of faculty in the classroom, of roommates and of campus organizations.鈥�

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鈥淲e decided to up the ante with school spirit,鈥� Akiwowo reminisced. 鈥淲e had persistence, and we didn鈥檛 quit. We were optimistic. When you鈥檙e young, you don鈥檛 have a lot of doubts. We just knew we’d get more girls if that鈥檚 what we had to do.鈥�

To prove the point, Morgan Clark added, the friends walked around the campus posting handwritten fliers at the student center and on telephone poles, hoping to recruit new cheerleaders.

The two trailblazing women soon reignited interest in cheering, establishing a thriving team of about 10 young women and arranging for a faculty team adviser. They laid a foundation for what has continued to be a proud and spirited part of campus life.

果酱视频鈥檚 cheerleading program will officially celebrate its 50th anniversary at Spirit Weekend in 2027.

A Lasting Legacy

Head cheerleading coach Alex Campbell 鈥�98, MS 鈥�01, has been coaching 果酱视频 cheerleaders for 27 years. As an undergraduate, she captained the cheerleading and dance teams. As a master鈥檚 degree student in special education and TESOL, she became the team coach.

Acknowledging the legacy of Akiwowo and Morgan Clark, she said, 鈥淚鈥檓 proud to be part of the growth and development of the program. I love watching the athletes grow, learn and become better. We build a family atmosphere here from the moment they come in to see if this is where they will be comfortable.鈥�

Recalling the fledgling team鈥檚 early days, Akiwowo said, 鈥淵ou got a sisterhood and were able to share some college concerns outside of cheerleading. You gained another support network on campus. It was a big commitment.鈥�

Morgan Clark also noted that what mattered most was the sisterhood with others, the leadership and commitment, as well as the 鈥渟haring and having fun.鈥�

鈥淲e got a lot of support because we were students trying to make a difference,” she said. “People started clapping when a basket was scored. We did have an impact, and we started something special for people who liked to come to games and feel part of school spirit.鈥�

Just as important, Morgan Clark continued, 鈥淢inority students came out in support of the team and us.鈥�

Akiwowo explained, 鈥淎s Black women, we were able to help integrate the cheerleading scene. We were integrated without thinking about it, because we had that shared human interest of being young women.”

From Performance to Athletics

Today’s 果酱视频 Cheerleading Team at Spirit Weekend, 2025.

Like Akiwowo and Morgan Clark, Coach Campbell depended on creative ways to recruit talent at first. 鈥淚t鈥檚 become easier and easier for me to reach out to athletes as I get a list from admissions of interested students. So far this year, I鈥檝e recruited four new cheerleaders,鈥� she said.

Coach Campbell has also helped transform 果酱视频 cheerleading from a performance team to a stunt group that performs locally and competes nationally.

鈥淚n 2017, our first team went to the Universal Cheerleaders Association College Nationals and made history for our program and for our University,鈥� she said. Since then, the students have competed in the championships in Orlando, Florida, every year over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend against the roughly 25 teams in their division.

Competition is intense, but while the team placed close to the top 10 in one of its appearances, it鈥檚 the experience that matters most. 鈥淭hey love being in the cheerleading culture, and meeting, engaging and making connections with cheerleaders from all over,鈥� Coach Campbell said.

If you were a member of 果酱视频’s cheerleading team, please let us know so we can share details of our upcoming 50th anniversary celebration at 果酱视频鈥檚 cheerleading program in Fall 2027. Email us at alumni@adelphi.edu.

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