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Commencement

Commencement

Adelphi celebrates the University’s 130th Commencement at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on May 21, 2026 with a morning ceremony for undergraduates and an afternoon ceremony for graduate students.

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Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from ÿÈÕ´óÈü! Find everything you need to know about Adelphi’s 2026 Commencement ceremonies here. If you’re graduating this year, check back often for the latest updates and details.

Adelphi’s 2026 Commencement was celebrated with two ceremonies, held at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, May 21. Undergraduate candidates will be recognized at our 10:30 a.m. ceremony and graduate candidates at our 3:30 p.m. ceremony.

2026 Commencement: Watch Our Favorite Moments

Panther pride took center stage at our 130th Commencement ceremony. Between the warm welcomes from leadership, inspiration from honorary degree recipients and well-wishes from student leaders, the day belonged to our graduates. They crossed the stage to a stadium full of cheers, waves, hugs and celebrations with family and friends.

Halpert, in cap and gown, displays her diploma while seated in a row with fellow graduates.
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Graduates in the Class of 2026 are going places, many of them quickly. Meet 19 new degree holders who walked off the stage at Commencement knowing exactly where their next steps will be taking them. Whether it’s professional or graduate school or jobs in finance, education, technology, healthcare or business, they’re on their way to leadership positions in their fields.

Student wearing Adelphi graduation attire with his arms out and smiling on stage at the Commencement ceremonies.
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ÿÈÕ´óÈü’s Class of 2026 crossed the stage at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, in two commencement ceremonies on Thursday, May 21. Surrounded by family and friends, Adelphi undergraduate and graduate students from all eight of the University’s schools and colleges celebrated their milestones and achievements.

Honorary Degree Recipients

Honorary degree recipients at Adelphi’s Commencement ceremonies are selected because they are inspirational figures whose work aligns with important aspects of our University’s mission. Our 2026 honorary degree recipients are:

Joseph W. Westphal ’70, PhD

A distinguished scholar, diplomat and public servant whose career spans decades of consequential service across government and academia. Ambassador Westphal will also deliver the commencement address at our undergraduate ceremony.

Serena Martin ’05

Founder and executive director of , which provides programs and reentry support for justice-impacted women across Long Island, NY and Rikers Island jails and within New York State prisons.

Christopher Pappas ’81

Is the founder, chairman, president and chief executive officer of , a premier specialty food distributor serving top chefs, restaurants and hospitality professionals across North America and the Middle East. Pappas will also deliver the commencement address at our graduate ceremony.

Z. Paul Akian ’64

A technologist, entrepreneur and philanthropist whose career spans aerospace, defense and global manufacturing.

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