This program focuses on high-growth sectors—such as AI, cleantech and software—identified by Empire State Development, New York state’s chief economic development agency. It will also address high-need, under-resourced public sectors facing critical local shortages, such as behavioral health, eldercare and social services, and will connect participants with real-life project-based externships.

“Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ is proud to be nationally recognized for its commitment to social mobility. The Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ Entrepreneur Experience will further advance that focus across and beyond the Greater New York City region,” said MaryAnne Hyland, PhD, dean of the Willumstad School of Business. “The program will support new businesses in high-growth and high-demand industries in New York, and the program participants will have a holistic experience that will support strong outcomes in a new model for economic development.”

Launching the Next Generation of Student Founders

The Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ Entrepreneur Experience connects aspiring entrepreneurs with the New York area’s business and innovation scene. Over nine months, Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ students will complete six four-week sprints, developed by Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ business faculty, to build the knowledge and skills to launch a venture. Enrolled student entrepreneurs will learn from a faculty-led curriculum, discussions and lectures with experts, and support from coaches and peers.

Launching in February 2027, the program’s first two cohorts of 20 students (Spring 2027 and Fall 2027) are open to both Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ students and nonmatriculated individuals seeking to launch their own business. Eligible entrepreneurs must live, work or attend school in one of the following counties:

• New York: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk
• New Jersey: Essex, Hudson

Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ will partner with to provide strategic and comprehensive consulting for this program, tapping into the firm’s data-driven, human-centric expertise in equitable development and sustainable growth building. An additional partnership with , a platform that facilitates project-based externship experiences, will allow the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ Entrepreneur Experience to provide hands-on opportunities for participants to develop go-to-market strategies, products and fundraising skills.

The Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ Entrepreneur Experience targets startups within two sectors:

• High-Growth: Biotech, cleantech, software/AI and fintech, aligned with .
• High-Need: Healthcare, behavioral health, social services and EdTech, aligned with ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s nursing and public health, psychology, business administration, artificial intelligence, social work, education, and the sciences offerings to address regional workforce gaps.

Strengthening the Greater New York City Ecosystem

Leveraging ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s Garden City campus and its midtown Manhattan Center, the initiative connects student founders across Greater New York, including all five New York City boroughs, Long Island and northern New Jersey. Local government, nonprofit and regional startup partners are also invited to engage with this opportunity.

Applications to the program are open now through January 19, 2027, for the inaugural February cohort, and ongoing for Fall 2027 enrollment. Applicants must be the original founder of their startup idea.

Rooted in Top-Ranked Business Education

The Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ Entrepreneur Experience builds on the academic prestige and proven track record of the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. Accredited by AACSB International, a distinction only held by fewer than 6 percent of business schools worldwide, ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s WSB ranks as the No. 1 undergraduate business school on Long Island by Poets&Quants and is recognized among the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.

Furthering its reach across the region, the school has expanded its programs to ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s Manhattan Center, offering flexible learning pathways such as its new Flex MBA, enabling students to earn a degree in as little as one year.

For more information on applying, investing, partnering and mentoring, visit the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ Entrepreneur Experience site, and contact aee@adelphi.edu with questions.

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“´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s strong national rankings reflect something much deeper than metrics; they reflect a culture of care we foster every day,” said Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ President Michael Balboni ’81, JD. “Behind these numbers lies a close-knit community where faculty members mentor with heart, staff go above and beyond and students support each other’s growth. Our success is driven by the power of these personal connections and the deep sense of belonging that defines the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ experience.”

´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s student outcomes measures, including a 4-percentage-point uptick in its six-year graduation rate and an increase in first-year retention, helped support the University’s ranking among its peers this year.

The University also earned distinguished spots in several other U.S. News key subcategories this year including a six-spot jump on the national rankings, and making the list of . In the academic rankings, ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s undergraduate nursing program climbed an impressive 14 spots this year to No. 172.

Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ Nursing Continues National Rise

The Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ College of Nursing and Public Health continues its upward momentum and is now ranked in the top 26 percent of universities by U.S. News & World Report. Among Long Island institutions, Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ ranks second behind Stony Brook University (No. 75) and more than 20 spots ahead of Molloy University (No. 195).

This rise reflects the University’s growing reputation for premier healthcare education, and this year expanded ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s nursing offerings to its new Manhattan Center to help address New York state’s critical nursing shortage. Students at that location and at ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s Garden City campus gain hands-on training in a state-of-the-art Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL), the only lab of its kind accredited by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

Earlier this year, the U.S. News Best Nursing Schools: Master’s list placed Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ at No. 87, securing a spot in the top 13.5 percent of accredited graduate nursing programs nationwide. ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program was newly ranked on the outlet’s DNP list, expanding the University’s footprint in doctoral-level nursing excellence; the Master of Public Health was also ranked.

´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s commitment to healthcare education is further reinforced by recent key appointments to its board of trustees, including Board Chair Lenny Achan ’99, CEO of LiveOnNY, and new member Michael Dowling, CEO emeritus of Northwell Health—both of whom bring immeasurable industry expertise to the institution.

“Our exceptional NCLEX results and 92 percent career outcomes rate demonstrate the power of an Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ nursing education,” said Deborah Hunt, PhD ’12, dean of the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ College of Nursing and Public Health. “By pairing rigorous clinical simulation with individualized support, our graduates are sought-after clinicians and public health leaders who step directly into critical healthcare roles.”

A Closer Look at the Rankings

Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ earned national recognition in several categories in the recent U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings:

• National Universities: This year, ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s overall ranking is No. 191 (tied), an improvement of seven positions, which places the University in the top 20 in New York state and in the top 45 percent of universities in the United States.
• Top Private Schools: A new category this year, Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ ranks No. 93 (tied) nationally among private peers.
• Best College for Veterans: Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ ranks No. 167 in the country, up six spots from the previous year.
• Social Mobility: Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ is ranked No. 171 nationally for social mobility.

U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of national universities based on up to 17 rigorous academic quality benchmarks, including academic reputation, graduation rates, social mobility and program-specific peer assessments. ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s impressive standing reflects its personalized approach to education, high-impact clinical partnerships and strong career preparation across all degree programs. Undergraduate program rankings are based on peer assessment surveys of deans and senior faculty at accredited U.S. institutions.

Read more about ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s rankings, accolades and awards.

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Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­’s nursing program is ranked in the top 10 percent of Niche’s 2027 list and jumped 32 points in the 2026 ranking of Best Colleges for Nursing in America.

The College encourages any student with a bachelor’s degree to attend an upcoming information session on how they can launch a nursing career through Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­’s accelerated nursing program.

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For psychology doctoral students, the move means expanded opportunities for hands-on clinical experience in a bustling urban setting, closer to the diverse population they’ll serve throughout their careers. For patients, it means greater access to high-quality, affordable psychological services in a state-of-the-art facility.

Under the leadership of Monica Pal, PhD, director of both the Center for Psychological Services and of practicum training for the PhD in Clinical Psychology program, the new Manhattan Clinic location continues a decades-long mission to bridge rigorous clinical training with meaningful mental health care.

At the Manhattan Clinic, Derner’s doctoral students provide assessments, individual therapy and group therapy to Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ students and local community members—children, adolescents and adults. Treatment rooms offer state of the art technology for student training, including technology that allows videotaping of sessions (with patient consent) to enhance supervision.

“The space is just a couple of blocks from Grand Central station, so it is a central location we are very excited about both for our students and to serve the community,” said Dr. Pal.

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“We are delighted that The Princeton Review has once again recognized our MBA program among the nation’s best,” said MaryAnne Hyland, PhD, dean of the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. “Grounded in student feedback, this recognition highlights the strength of our community and the dedication and hard work of our faculty, staff and students.”

´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s Willumstad School of Business stands out through several core differentiators designed for today’s dynamic workforce:

• Flexible and Accelerated Formats: Students can customize their trajectory through full-time, part-time or online options, with accelerated pathways that allow completion in as few as 12 to 24 months.
• In-Demand Specializations: The curriculum connects foundational management theory with real-world applications in high-growth fields, offering specialized tracks in Business Analytics, Finance and .
• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Dedicated days where student teams synthesize cross-course MBA learning to address real-world business scenarios
• New York City Connection: ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s new Manhattan Center, located on Fifth Avenue, connects graduate students directly to top-tier financial, healthcare and corporate networks through mentorship, industry guest speakers and executive networking.

Learn more about Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­â€™s graduate business programs.

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Located five minutes from Grand Central Terminal and an eight-minute walk from Times Square, Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ is bringing a robust set of elite graduate and professional academic programs to this new location, including master’s degrees in AI/machine learning, social work, business, psychology and education and doctoral degrees in the learning sciences and global higher education leadership. A 15-month accelerated bachelor’s degree in nursing rounds out the offerings for 2026–2027, with more programs to be added each
year.

The brand-new space features an extension of ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s Swirbul Library, nursing simulation lab, state-of-the-art classrooms, community clinic and more. Designed with today’s students in mind, there are meeting and study spaces on all floors, as well as lounge areas for informal gatherings. We will welcome our accelerated nursing and STEAM education programs, which will begin classes in the summer.

Right now, we are putting on all the finishing touches and accepting applications for summer and fall starts. For more information or to request a tour, contact manhattancenter@adelphi.edu.

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We are excited to welcome you all to the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ Manhattan Center.

Jennifer Lancaster
Dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies
Executive Director of the Manhattan Center

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On Thursday, June 11, the Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ Board of Trustees hosted the official ribbon cutting and celebrated the grand opening of the University’s state-of-the-art Manhattan Center. Located in the heart of New York City at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 44th Street, the highly anticipated facility is poised to serve as a critical talent pipeline for the city’s most high-demand industries.

The grand opening event welcomed University leadership, distinguished guests, community partners and Helen Arteaga Landaverde, PhD, New York City’s deputy mayor for health and human services, for an exclusive look inside the modern academic hub, which comprises three floors and more than 51,000 square feet. During the ribbon-cutting festivities, attendees participated in guided tours of high-tech classrooms; STEAM, nursing simulation and computer labs; and student lounges, study spaces and collaborative learning areas.

“Tonight, the future has a new address: 529 Fifth Avenue,” said Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ President Michael Balboni ’81, JD. “The new center will prove the value of higher education … . Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ is connecting higher education with opportunities.”

Construction on the facility began with a groundbreaking in April 2025. Designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s workforce, the Manhattan Center’s “programs in healthcare, technology, business, human service and education will bring the best of Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ to Manhattan,” said Jennifer Lancaster, PhD, executive director of the Manhattan Center and dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies. The center has already begun transforming career pathways for its students: The inaugural student cohort began in May 2026 with ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s accelerated nursing program, designed to address the region’s nursing shortage. STEAM education programs are also underway. The remaining Manhattan Center graduate and professional programs are scheduled to begin in Fall 2026.

To learn more about the new Manhattan Center, explore academic program offerings or view upcoming admissions events, visit adelphi.edu/manhattan.

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They range in age from 20 to 71 years old, came to Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ for graduate study from 20 states and 34 countries beyond our borders, and earned master’s and doctoral degrees in 63 different programs. They are the 941 members of ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s graduate Class of 2026.

With 90 different graduate degree and certificate programs, Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ is committed to growing its number of offerings to meet the demands of today’s rapidly changing economy. This summer, the University is opening the doors of its new in New York City with a range of flexible programs for working adults.

The Four Most Popular Graduate Programs

The Master of Social Work program offered by ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s School of Social Work often graduates the largest group of master’s degree recipients. This year was no different, as 183 students received their diplomas at the graduate Commencement ceremony on May 21.

The 67 graduates of the 4+1 Scholar Teacher Education Program (STEP), a five-year combined bachelor’s and master’s degree program that saves students a year of time and tuition, made up the second-largest group. The program, from the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education and Health Sciences, offers tracks in childhood, adolescent, and TESOL education.

The Robert B. Willumstad School of Business graduated the third- and fourth-largest groups of graduates. Sixty-two students earned their MBA this year, while 50 received their MS in Business Analytics.

´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology—the first university-based professional school of psychology—graduated the largest group of doctoral students, 23 in all. Sixteen students received their PhD in clinical psychology, and seven earned their PsyDs in school psychology.

A Global Group of Graduates

Students from 34 countries outside the United States came to Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ for their graduate education. The largest group, by far, is from India, with 117 graduates. The 11 students from Vietnam were the second largest group, followed by the 10 graduates from China. The 191 international students in the Class of 2026 also included scholars from as far away as Guyana, Cameroon, Egypt, Turkey, Georgia, Nepal, the Philippines, and Taiwan.

Stateside, the bulk of graduates are from New York and nearby New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Overall, the class included students from 20 states.

Strong U.S. News & World Report Rankings for Graduate Programs

The quality and reputation of Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ graduate programs were among the main draws for this year’s graduates. Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ programs are annually ranked by . Seven Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ programs are included in this year’s list:

• Best Nursing School: ˛Ń˛ą˛őłŮ±đ°ů’s
• Best Nursing School: Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Best Public Health School
• Best Psychology School
• Best Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programs
• Best School for Social Work
• Best Speech-Language Pathology Program
• Best Part-Time MBA Program

“These latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report are a testament to the exceptional caliber of our faculty, the dedication of our students and the profound impact our alumni are making in healthcare and clinical settings,” said Susan Dinan, PhD, ´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s interim provost. “The dramatic rise in our health program rankings, which are driven by peer assessment, demonstrates that our commitment to academic innovation and clinical excellence is recognized by our academic peers across the country.”

Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ Grad Programs Arrive in Manhattan

As early as next year, Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ will begin graduating students who earn their graduate degrees in New York City at the University’s new . A state-of-the-art, three-floor learning space located in the heart of Midtown at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 44th Street, the center will offer an initial group of eight graduate programs in in-demand career areas. Students will be able to choose from master’s degree programs in artificial intelligence and machine learning, education, general psychology/human resource concentration, business administration (Flex MBA), social work, and creative writing, as well as doctoral programs in learning sciences and global higher education leadership. Students can also earn graduate certificates in business analytics and human resource management at the Manhattan Center; the academic credits earned are transferable to our master’s degree programs.

All programs will feature flexible schedules and evening classes to accommodate working adults. The University also introduced a special $10,000 Manhattan Advantage Award to provide financial support for students in the inaugural cohort to ensure they have the resources to pursue graduate studies that will help them become leaders of the modern workforce.

The expansion to Manhattan, the launch of new master’s degree and doctoral programs, and the accomplishments and vitality of the graduate Class of 2026 together reflect Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­’s strategic commitment to graduate education and to the University’s growing strength in advanced studies.

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Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ is making it even easier for working professionals to earn a career-boosting MBA.

Starting this fall, the University’s Robert B. Willumstad School of Business—recognized as a Best Business School by The Princeton Review for eight years running—will begin offering its Flex MBA program at Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­’s new Manhattan Center on Fifth Avenue and 44th Street, just steps away from Grand Central Station and easily accessible by subway, bus and commuter train.

The Flex MBA, which can be completed in as little as one year, is designed to meet the schedules of busy, career-minded adults. The program is conveniently presented in a hybrid format, with on-site and online classes held in the evening.

Professionals looking to advance their business career will have three other options at the Manhattan Center starting this fall: graduate certificate programs in business analytics and human resource management, as well as a human resource management concentration in the MA in General Psychology program.

All four programs are also offered at Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­’s main campus in Garden City, New York, and are part of a suite of 13 graduate business degree and certificate programs. The Willumstad School is also known for its undergraduate programs and was recently recognized as a Best Undergraduate Business School by Poets&Quants, ranking ahead of all other Long Island institutions.

We spoke with MaryAnne Hyland, PhD, dean of the Willumstad School, to learn more about the programs and the tuition-saving Manhattan Advantage Award scholarships available to Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ alumni.

What makes Flex MBA such a flexible option for working professionals?

The Flex MBA program is a 36-credit program that offers many convenient options for students. Students can earn their degree in one year or choose to study part-time in our two-year track. Courses will be in a hybrid format, with some class sessions held in the evening at the Manhattan Center and others conducted online. This setup offers the convenience of online learning with the personalized support and networking associated with in-person classes.

Is the Flex MBA program only for students with a business background?

No, not everyone comes with a business background. We have students with healthcare backgrounds and students with experience in various other fields outside of business, and we help to acclimate them. We provide online modules to help them understand some of the business basics so they’re ready to go once they start the program.

Are the graduate certificate programs flexible too?

We’ll be offering two certificate programs at the Manhattan Center: the business analytics certificate and the human resource management certificate. The courses for those programs fold right into the Flex MBA program. So if a student wants to start out by earning a certificate and then enrolling in the MBA program, they can take these three to four courses, and those credits carry right in. These certificates offer a nice way to test the waters of what it’s like to be in school again and the ability to walk away with a strong credential, even if they don’t want to pursue a full master’s degree.

Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ alumni can earn their MBA at the Manhattan Center for only $20,000. How is that possible?

We are really excited to offer this opportunity to Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ alumni as a way to kick off the opening of the Manhattan Center. It works by combining two scholarships: our new Manhattan Advantage Award scholarship for $10,000 and our Alumni Award for Graduate Study scholarship, which covers $5,000 per year. If students take two years to complete this program on a part-time basis and they receive $5,000 a year in addition to the $10,000, one-time Manhattan Advantage Award, they can complete their degree for under $20,000, which is quite reasonable for an AACSB-accredited [Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business] program.

How does the Flex MBA program differ from other MBA programs?

We are trying to give students the skills that they need to be successful in today’s workplace. The Flex MBA program, for example, is a relatively new program that focuses on solving business problems. We have problem-solving days built into the program where students come in—outside of their classes—to work in teams on a project for a real company. They do this first without AI to work on their critical thinking skills, and then they use AI so they can see the differences between what they generated as a team and what AI assisted them with. That’s a distinctive feature of our program that we’re very proud of. We think it’s unique, and we get great feedback from our students about it.

It’s also the personalized attention that students really say makes their education special and valuable. When we ask students why they chose Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­, they almost always mention that it’s a place where professors know your name. There are small classes, and we have dedicated staff there to assist the students with finding jobs and internships.

What are your hopes for the first year of the Flex MBA program at the Manhattan Center?

I hope that it’s a program where students really thrive. My hope would be that the students who participate in this kickoff year of the program have an excellent learning experience in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.

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´ˇ»ĺ±đ±ô±čłóľ±â€™s innovative MS in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program is coming to the new, state-of-the-art Manhattan Center in Fall 2026, expanding opportunities for students to advance their careers in tech, engineering, and other in-demand fields impacted by AI.

“A lot of people are looking to upskill and understand how their professionalization can remain relevant in an AI agent workforce,” said Anil Venkatesh, PhD, director of the program and associate professor of mathematics and computer science. “We wanted to offer this program at a place that would be convenient for working professionals, and the Manhattan Center made a lot of sense.”

By expanding this program to the new state-of-the-art facility, located just steps from Grand Central Station at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street, Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­ is making it even easier for students to develop these career-defining skills, network with other forward thinkers, and explore job opportunities.

“We are expecting to see a lot of professionals from diverse job backgrounds who will bring some really interesting perspectives,” Dr. Venkatesh said. “That will only increase the overall engagement of courses.”

The MS in AI and Machine Learning is just one of the programs in the first wave of 13 graduate and professional offerings coming to the Manhattan Center. Students can choose from degree and certificate programs in business, education, healthcare, psychology, and social work.

A world of career options

The AI program, which launched this year on Â鶹´«Ă˝Ół»­’s Garden City campus, is designed to prepare the first generation of AI professionals for advanced careers in technology, government, healthcare, financial services, logistics, e-commerce, and virtually any other field. Current job titles include AI engineer, machine learning engineer, data scientist, data analyst, and business analyst.

Courses in the master’s degree program combine practical, real-world learning experiences with deep theoretical knowledge that can be applied to AI models—not just now, but as technology evolves.

“Ultimately, the theory of AI is not something that was just invented,” Dr. Venkatesh said. “It has existed for quite some time. And understanding that theory is going to make it so that you can plug and play with whatever new model or paradigm comes along.”

The program is also built to adapt to new AI careers and applications as they continue to emerge. The program’s seminar, for example, is updated every year with new tools and input from speakers currently working in the industry. And Dr. Venkatesh’s course on artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms is consistently refreshed with the latest cutting-edge algorithms and best engineering practices.

As Dr. Venkatesh said, “We’re both staying up-to-date with contemporary discoveries and innovations and incorporating foundational math and statistics that will be useful no matter where the industry goes.”

Customizing AI education for different professions

AI isn’t only impacting technology companies and engineering careers. It’s being applied across sectors, including government, healthcare, and financial services.

“We’ve had students who’ve worked in programming-heavy disciplines,” Dr. Venkatesh said. “But we also expect to see folks with backgrounds in statistics as it relates to life sciences and healthcare because AI tools are tremendously valuable in those disciplines.”

To that end, Dr. Venkatesh makes a pointed effort to customize his Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Algorithms course for students’ professional goals.

“When I assign projects, I explicitly invite students to counter-propose a different topic if there’s something specifically suited to their particular professionalization,” he said. “As long as it’s comparably challenging and relevant to the course, I accept the proposal.”

Students responded enthusiastically to the invitation, proposing and carrying out research projects in healthcare, bioinformatics, sports analytics, financial services, and business analytics.

Thinking ahead to the fall, Dr. Venkatesh looks forward to welcoming the program’s first cohort to the Manhattan Center and continuing to teach as this exciting field evolves.

“The other professors and I who put this program together really love teaching it,” he said. “We’re excited by the format of the course and the type of student that we’re orienting toward. This is some of the most fun teaching we’ve had in a long time.”

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