News at Adelphi

This is the third of three major awards the dean of the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology has received in the past three years. 

Psychology professor Robert (Bob) Mendelsohn, PhD, has written two books that provide insights into the lasting value of Sigmund Freud, MD’s contributions to psychoanalysis and psychotherapy.

They study memory, cultural disparities and parenting, respectively. What they share is their enthusiasm for joining the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology.

In response to the growing demand for mental health services across the United States, the Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Psychiatric-Mental Health.

Adelphi University’s Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences is launching an innovative new PhD in Learning Sciences program serving the New York City metropolitan region.

A who's who of top industry experts lead more than 20 professional programs covering today’s most in-demand skills.

With a new emphasis on student outcomes in its 2025 list of America's Best Colleges, The Wall Street Journal now ranks Adelphi as the top university on Long Island. Numerous initiatives promoting career readiness have propelled Adelphi's rise.

Lessons learned from two high school band directors who said no to competition.

Tracing the long-term impact of daily arguments between spouses.

Adelphi neurolinguist looks at how healthy and impaired brains process words with multiple meanings.

Rethinking our approach to rooting out organizational corruption.

Socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods have fewer home hospice agencies, study shows.

New research illuminates the patterns that drive excessive digital usage.

Making the case that Shakespeare's works are celebrities in their own right.

Student-faculty collaboration uncovers the roles of proteins and hormones in flower development

How Adelphi's unique AI task force is preparing for the future of education.

For the second year, Adelphi University has been recognized among the world’s most prestigious universities in the newly released Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025. Adelphi has maintained its national ranking of 168 and ranks in the 1501+ category worldwide. 

New research explores how COVID-19 shaped our memory processes.

Longitudinal study shows a link between students' mental wellness and risk perception.

Two faculty members propose solutions to health inequality among underserved communities.

Mothers who gave birth during the COVID-19 pandemic share stories of unexpected isolation.

Why we cooked and ate as an antidote to fear and loneliness.

Levels of substance use reflect the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on our daily lives.

Taking a closer look at the playing field of pandemic education.

Patients reveal the emotional burden of treatment during lockdown.

How accountants navigated market unknowns.

Using predictive measures to assess familial tension during lockdown.

This semester, the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business announces promotions and work anniversaries, welcomes new faculty members, and thanks faculty and staff who are leaving the School for their efforts and dedication.

Adelphi University continues to outrank other Long Island private universities on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 National Universities rankings.

Adelphi University is once again the top-ranked private university on Long Island according to Forbes.