News at Adelphi

Brian Stockman, PhD, and his student team will look into the deep past to uncover clues to how life began on our planet and how it might begin on other worlds.

Marty Garrell, PhD, was a beloved professor and friend who shared his passion for physics, astronomy and environmental studies with students and colleagues.

Edward Mabrey chose Adelphi for its newly reduced tuition rates for online programs and the support offered at the Adelphi University College of Professional and Continuing Studies.

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

Just in time for the upcoming presidential election, “American Ideas in Full Color” is now open to visitors on the First Floor Gallery of the Swirbul Library. This exhibition focuses on the importance of voting, and showcase different historical political memorabilia dating back to the 1910s.

Lego is more than just plastic building blocks—and an Adelphi alum is one of those behind building the brand.

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

Alice Hoffman '73, '02 (Hon.), takes middle-grade readers into the life of Anne Frank and her family before going into hiding.

The cabaret performer and artist is recognized for “weaving history, cultural critique and an ethic of care into performances and artwork animated by wit, whimsy and calls to action.”

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

Many dance majors go on to perform, but others have used their Bachelor of Fine Arts to create their own companies or schools or go into health professions such as  physical therapy. 

Students in theater, political science, computer science and biochemistry expanded their horizons by working in a Broadway theater or a public relations defense firm, competing in a NASA competition, or collaborating on research at a university in Poland.

Faculty members from the theater and English departments will each lead a trip to the United Kingdom: one for English literature in York and the other for theater in London. 

From Finance on Wall Street—and Times Square—to supply chain management on Long Island, students in the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business experience industries on-site.

Honors College Sophomore Errah Fawad is relaunching AU PAWS Web Radio (PAWS) and reviving Adelphi’s rich history of student broadcasting.

Internships are a foundation of an Adelphi education and one of the best ways students can prepare for careers. From shadowing surgical technicians at an eye bank to researching nanotechnology in Poland, our students spent the summer of 2024 having extraordinary internship experiences.

The seventh annual conference encouraged attendees to adopt artificial intelligence, advocate for inclusion and be confident in their capabilities.

Bestselling author Alice Hoffman ’73, ’02 (Hon.), launches an event to celebrate storytelling and the power of the imagination.

Seven alumni share how Adelphi opened doors, helped them overcome personal obstacles and set them up for professional and personal success.

Inspired by his grandfather’s struggle with Broca’s aphasia, molecular neuroscience major Hemish Naidoo explores scientific literature for patterns in language loss. His goal is to find clues that could inform future treatments and support those affected by similar conditions.

English major Brienna (Ennie) Conner is exploring the historical significance of the “Tar Baby” story to uncover the lived experiences of enslaved Africans and their descendants in early America.

Ron Robinson ’87, founder and CEO of BeautyStat, brought biochemistry major Rachel Amirova to a product launch event in the Hamptons.

At Adelphi, research is highly valued for undergrads as well as graduate students. This summer, six undergraduates are making new discoveries—inside and out of the lab.

The three-year-old program introducing high school students to advanced research received a national honor for its commitment to increasing diversity in the STEM fields.

Jennefer Maldonado ’20, MS ’22’s journey from Adelphi University to a career at Brookhaven National Lab (BNL) exemplifies the transformative power of mentorship and underscores her ongoing commitment to her personal and professional growth.

Alyssa Pitaluga ’15’s entry into the world of dance began with a clear decision: to attend Adelphi University, home to their prestigious dance program.