News at Adelphi

Dr. Briziarelli sat down with Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey to discuss the importance of taking a global approach to education and what she hopes to accomplish in her new role as assistant provost for global affairs.

U.S. News & World Report asked college admissions officials to recall notable recommendation letters. Kristen Capezza, vice president of enrollment management and university communications, offered her views.

Christine M. Riordan, PhD, president of Adelphi University, has been named to two new leadership roles in New York educational organizations: vice chair of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) and secretary/treasurer of the Long Island Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education (LIRACHE).

Deborah Serani, PhD, psychology professor is quoted with advice on how to talk to a therapist about troubling thoughts and feelings.

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Every summer Adelphi students gain valuable career and life experience interning with local nonprofit organizations—and getting paid—through the Jaggar Community Fellows Program. At the end of every summer, a celebration is held in which the interns present their work to faculty, members of the nonprofits and guests.

Every August, Adelphi holds our Matriculation ceremony, a tradition in which the board of trustees, senior leadership and faculty welcome first-year students to the Adelphi community of scholars. At this year's ceremony, the Matriculation speaker was one of Adelphi's own—Scott Dimig '06, vice president at Epic Records. He may be 17 years removed from his first semester at Adelphi, but his excitement and energy matched that of the Class of 2023.

Working together with Faculty members, the Project Management Office, Facilities, and the Office of Information Technology, we've upgraded 12 classrooms with state of the art technology

David P. Machlis PhD, associate professor of finance and economics, is helping to expand awareness of the Holocaust to university educators so they can develop Holocaust curricula in their institutions.

Over the summer, Adelphi's learning management system was updated from Moodle 3.3 to the next long-term stable version of Moodle 3.5.

In response to feedback from our community, the lunch menu at the tent in The Quad will feature new options and more vegetables this week. As always, there is a vegan option available daily Monday through Friday and gluten free buns and bread are available. Lunch in the tent is free for students all week (Monday through Friday) and free for faculty and staff on Friday.

Adelphi holds Orientation for first-year students every summer, but this year the University added a new opportunity: small group meetings between students and faculty members to talk about life in college—and to reinforce that students can always turn to faculty for advice and support.

Thea Liu wanted to go to college in the United States, but she needed language help and cultural support. She got both from Adelphi's International Accelerator program.

Tasneem Shoubir hated going to the dentist as a child. Now she's entering the Honors College and starting Adelphi's seven-year joint program with NYU's School of Dentistry.

After two grueling bouts with cancer, first-year student and Presidential Scholar Kyle Dorr is settling in as a nursing student.

When the university she attended dropped its program for students with disabilities, Haley Sulahian transferred to Adelphi for the support she needs.

Rachel Fryman, a clinical social worker in Adelphi’s Learning Resource Program, is honored by State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin as one of Long Island’s outstanding women.

The Long Island Press spotlights President Riordan for being named the Best College President in this year’s Bethpage Best of Long Island contest.

Dr. Riordan, nominated and selected as Best College President in the 2019 Best of Long Island contest.

Caroline Dougherty, a senior, grew up hearing her father's stories about their Irish ancestors. The family can trace their roots back hundreds of years, going back to when Sir Cahir O'Doherty (1587–1608) led an unsuccessful rebellion against the English and was exiled, scattering members of the O'Doherty clan all over the world.

City & State New York has named Nikki Kateman '10, Adelphi University alumna and political communications director of the Local 338 Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU/UDCW), to their prestigious 2019 Albany 40 Under 40 list. The annual honor recognizes outstanding individuals under the age of 40 who are shaking up state politics.

We’re so excited that the new academic year is under way, and Adelphi University is bustling with activity again! We hope you are finding your way to classes and meetings and to the many dining options located throughout the campus.

Three Adelphi students are recipients of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants’ (NYSSCPA) Moynihan Scholarship, says CPA Practice Advisor.

On August 20th, 2019, in preparation for move in week Public Safety Captain Dennis O’Connell and Lieutenant James Smith conduct kickoff National Campus Safety Awareness Month early with a hostile intruder and fire safety training for the Residence Life staff.

“Let your truth guide you and let your passion and tenacity sustain you.”

Adelphi University's New York Noyce STEAM Pipeline: Preparing Next-Gen Science Teachers has been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's 2019 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award.