Nobel Peace Prize laureate and economist Professor Muhammad Yunus recently visited Adelphi University in New York.

During the visit, Adelphi University President Christine M Riordan and Yunus on behalf of Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing (GCCN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a formal collaboration to promote positive change within their respective communities.

In January, a team led by Dr Deborah Hunt, dean of Nursing School, and Dr Ani Jacob of Adelphi University visited Bangladesh to study GCCN nursing college's activities and operations and meet its principal and board.

Yunus' visit which came as a follow-up of that visit included a tour for him by top university officials of the state-of-the-art nursing school and facilities of Adelphi University, "reinforcing their shared goal of inspiring youth to drive societal transformation."

Adelphi University's nursing program prioritises holistic patient care, evidence-based practice, and hands-on clinical experience, taught by experienced faculty, with graduates "highly sought after" in nursing and their Center for Nonprofit Leadership is similarly committed to supporting nonprofit organisations and social enterprises in fostering positive transformations in their respective communities.

The centre provides training, resources, and support to nonprofit leaders to enable them to enhance their organisations' effectiveness and sustainability.

Also, the event "An Afternoon with Professor Yunus: Creating a World of Three Zeros," took place at the Adelphi University Ballroom in Garden City.

Christine and The President of Adelphi University, Vice-President Christopher K Storm also spoke at the event, which was moderated by Deborah Hunt, dean of the university's College of Nursing and Public Health.

Yunus spoke about the objective and current status of the establishment of the GCCN in Bangladesh with the support of the UK's Glasgow University, whose aim is to provide quality healthcare education to disadvantaged communities, which aligns with Adelphi's commitment to public health and community service.