News at Adelphi

Despite physical and mental health challenges stemming from his time in the military, Gavin Walters, MSW ’20, is now thriving as director of a veterans program in two counties in New York state and facilitator of a coalition that covers the entire state. Adelphi’s Hudson Valley Center—and an exceptionally dedicated professor—made a life-changing difference for Walters.

For the first time since the pandemic, high school students gathered at Adelphi to learn how to advocate for their rights and those of people of all races, cultures, religions and genders. 

Patterns are all around us—in mathematics, in nature, in music and in art.

On Saturday, March 9, more than 350 professionals, industry leaders, alumni, students and community members will come together for Adelphi University’s premier Women’s Leadership Conference.

In 2023, Adelphi University’s Women’s Giving Circle celebrated its 12th year by awarding $29,660 to 12 innovative projects, programs and research that will benefit the Adelphi community.

Emphasizing the importance of corporate social responsibility is part of the mission of the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. A panel of experts from the business and nonprofit worlds came to campus to share their insights with students.

The Green House, an exhibit of paintings by Jennifer Maloney, associate professor of art and art history, opened at the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Art Gallery in the Ruth S. Harley University Center on Adelphi University’s Garden City, New York, campus on October 23. The exhibition will run through December 15.

Coming soon: candidate advertisements blanketing the airwaves, political signs planted on lawns, robocalls extolling the campaign promises of the latest contenders for elected office.

A student-led photovoice project empowers people in treatment to share their experiences and build community ties.

A new theoretical framework outlines best practices school psychologists can use to help LGBTQ+ youth prepare for college

Each year, Adelphi participates in the global generosity movement, GivingTuesday, to support our University community members.

Every year, the Adelphi University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) awards Dean's Innovation Grants to select faculty members to fund their projects.

From TV to politics to nonprofits, these five alumni find common ground in their Adelphi experience.

Whether it is getting Adelphi involved in state environmental initiatives, addressing the challenges of food waste on campus, or studying shorebird ecology for the National Park Service, these environmental science students are making remarkable strides for our planet.

Different subsets of the transgender population have different rates of marijuana use when medically transitioning, new research finds

Examining factors precipitating substance abuse, from America's rural to urban communities.

Every October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program celebrates survivorship—and being there for those affected by breast cancer.

Latinx street art illuminates the immigrant experience and history of labor in Texas, countering societal erasures.

Adelphi scientists work to restore biodiversity to local coastlines.

Adelphi's newest Panthers got into action before classes even began by participating in this award-winning program.

The 2023 Women's Leadership Conference, Themed “Defining Leadership for Our Lives, Our Careers and Our Communities," Broke Attendance Records While Aiming to Break Glass Ceilings and Preconceived Ideas

Whether they're caring for patients, working in underserved communities, solving computational problems, launching new businesses or teaching overseas, Adelphi's students are supported by those who came before them.

Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology adjunct professor Matt Aibel relates performance to therapy, teaching—and is rediscovering the joys of being back on stage.

From software engineering to teaching to research, alumni find common ground in their Adelphi experience.

The members of the Mad Professors come from the dance, math and psychology departments, united by a passion for playing classic rock of the '60s, '70s and '80s.

Maria Rossi, a student in our Master of Social Work program, found a unique way to improve women’s health in her rural Vermont county—she combines doula counseling with social work advising. She presented her innovative thinking at the World Association for Infant Mental Health Conference in Dublin this summer, an impressive global honor for a graduate student.

The TD Charitable Foundation grant will support critical mental health services offered by Adelphi's Derner Hempstead Child Clinic.

Individual students and student-led organizations were given a spotlight for their work this past academic year.

Adelphi proudly announces its 2023 Newman Civic Fellow, Joe Sawma. Opportunities like the Newman Fellowship award—a yearlong civic learning and networking experience—are life-changing for our students. Sawma is seen here in the Dining Hall of the Ruth S. Harley University Center, where he created his food donation program to fight food insecurity.