News at Adelphi

Shoshanah Tarkow '06 is combining her love of poetry, immersive theater and technology to bring Walt Whitman's famous poetry to life at this year's Fall Arts Festival on Wednesday, October 2.

The Georgia State University Alumni Association will present its top honor, the Distinguished Alumni Award, to five outstanding graduates on October 4, including Adelphi University President Christine M. Riordan.

Needham Mayes ’78, who is seeking military burial after being dishonorably discharged, shares his story with The New York Times.

Pale Blue Dot(s) is a playwright, written by Erin Mallon '02 and commissioned by Adelphi's Department of Theatre. It's a story of “inspiration, joy and wonder," according to Associate Professor Margaret Lally, who is directing the show and worked closely with Mallon in developing the project.

One of Adelphi University's shuttle buses that was once used as a Panther Express vehicle, transporting Adelphi students to and from campus daily, is now a newly refurbished Garden City Police Department (GCPD) command post vehicle.

Debra Lund, senior director of marketing and analytics, is quoted in a story from Long Island Business News on the role of school rankings in marketing.

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We know that this has been a much-anticipated announcement and are pleased to report that the Panthers' Den Dining Hall has now completed all its required steps to formally open as one of our two main dining halls on campus during the renovation of our Ruth S. Harley University Center.

Four breast cancer survivors will tell their powerful stories at Adelphi as part of the annual Celebration of Survivorship of the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program, says Long Island Weekly.

Award-winning poet and author Jacqueline Woodson ’16 (Hon.) is featured in a New York Times article about her impact on literature.

“Looking back, I see that Adelphi changed my life in a lot of ways. Due to the small class size, I was able to develop personal relationships with faculty, which allowed me to participate in ways that I would not have been able to had I attended a larger institution.”

“The mentorship I received as an Adelphi student was unparalleled. Adelphi is a special place, one that has left an indelible mark on my life. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to call this institution my alma mater.”

“At Adelphi I was able to find things that brought me joy as well as challenged me both mentally and personally. Groups such as Christian Fellowship and Student Government enriched my time at Adelphi in ways I will never forget”

“Adelphi has been the constant behind all of my successes. It has opened so many doors of opportunity for me.”

“Adelphi has inspired me, developed me, challenged me, supported me, and gifted me with an inimitable network of friends, mentors, and colleagues.”

“I believe that Adelphi has provided me with the educational and professional opportunities that have allowed me to pursue my dream of becoming a clinical psychologist. I would not be where I am today without Adelphi.”

“Because of the amazing educational experience and support I received as an undergraduate, there was no question I would return to Adelphi to complete my master’s degree.”

“Adelphi changed my life because of the people that it placed in it…there are relationships that I made at Adelphi that supported me every step of the way in college, and still do to this day. I truly cannot imagine life without them, as they continue to hold me, lift me, and push me to be the best possible version of myself.”

“The memories, opportunities, relationships, experience and, of course, education I received at Adelphi helped shape me into the person I am today. Adelphi will always be a part of me, and I will always be a part of it.”

Jonathan Cristol, PhD, Levermore Global Scholars research fellow, is featured in a Carnegie Council article discussing the Taliban.

Josh Altman, PhD, associate director of the Student Counseling Center, shares his expertise on college mental-health counselors with The Chronicle.

Adelphi has received the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

As we begin our academic year together at Adelphi University, it is my pleasure to say "Welcome!"

An Adelphi student is quoted in a story on U.S. presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren. The story is also featured in The Telegraph, SF Gate and more.

Jonathan Larson Legacy Concert event starring Andy Robinson is featured by Broadway World.

The 12th season of the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (Adelphi PAC) in Garden City, New York, kicks off this month with 25 cultural events taking place through December. Favorites among the community, Adelphi PAC performances include theater and a variety of styles of dance and music.

Hurricane Dorian's devastation of the Bahamas and the East Coast of the United States drives home how emergency management as a field of study and training is vital.

Spirit Weekend 2018 ushered in a big change for Adelphi. For the first time, instead of a king and queen, the undergraduate body selected three winners to be given the more gender-inclusive title of Prestigious Panthers.