News at Adelphi

How can women who face gender-based violence create conditions of safety and well-being in their lives? That is the question that animates the research efforts of Stavroula Kyriakakis, Ph.D., associate professor in the Adelphi University School of Social Work.

For the past three years, Carol S. Cohen, D.S.W., associate professor in Adelphi's School of Social Work, has served as principal investigator on a team of evaluators studying an innovative and unprecedented collaboration between seven U.S. schools of social work engaged, in pairs, with seven Chinese institutions.

Adelphi has been playing an important role in Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling, Inc.'s efforts in Nassau County to provide integrated physical and mental health services to people with mental illness.

Interns from the graduate social work program at Adelphi's Hudson Valley Center are helping place overdose victims in treatment.

Adelphi offers personal attention from faculty members with international reputations. From Fulbright awardees to Pulitzer Prize winners, there are world-class scholars across the University.

When children have fathers who are engaged in their lives, they do better as students and as friends, says Diann Kelly, Ph.D., Adelphi associate professor of social work.

With learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Hauppauge, more students are able to access Adelphi's uniquely personalized approach to learning.

Waller’s research focuses on developing culturally congruent gender-based violence interventions, specifically within marginalized and underserved communities of color.

Wilson’s research focuses on the relationship between urban high school students who are truant from school and their involvement in criminal activity during school hours.

Cofone’s research is influenced by practicing in the healthcare field both as a clinical social worker and a registered nurse.

Hatzis’ research explores and critically examines research on and clinical practices for traumatic reactions in response to traumatic events with sociopolitical influences.

Mogavero’s research focuses on early childhood development with an emphasis on parents’ experiences with the special education system.

A new program called Supervisory Leaders in Aging promises to help several chapters of the National Association of Social Workers dramatically improve the delivery of healthcare and social services to older adults.

When CarolAnn Daniel, Ph.D., arrived in Haiti to volunteer in the wake of the 2010 earthquake, she had no idea that she would end up studying violence among displaced Haitian youth and women.

In her research entitled "Life Under the Tent Is Not Safe," Carolann L. Daniel, Ph.D., explores the challenges of displaced youth after the 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Daniel Kaplan's research on dementia is providing a roadmap of hope for family and caregivers, and battles a lack of understanding of this often-stigmatized neurological condition.

The Annual Human Rights Awareness Conference convenes at Adelphi to discuss critical topics with High School students.

In a survey, Wahiba Abu-Ras, Ph.D., associate professor, finds cause for concern.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, John Kelly is now a University College student, looking towards a future of helping fellow veterans as they return from overseas deployment.

Graduate students at Adelphi's Hudson Valley Center walk in support of CASADA.

Assistant professor Laura Quiros, Ph.D., researches how trauma is often the root of failed treatment plans and relapse of substance abuse.

Associate professor Diann Cameron-Kelly, Ph.D., researches the importance of helping combat soldiers assimilate back in their lives after being discharged.

Impressive scholarship was on display at the 13^th Annual Adelphi University Research Conference (AURC) on April 12.

Daniel B. Kaplan, Ph.D., assistant professor in the School of Social Work discusses the launching of his new program called Supervisory Leaders in Aging.

M.S.W. students at Adelphi's Hauppauge Center create close ties during their time at school together.

Dr. Francoeur is named a fellow in the Social Research, Policy, and Practice section of the Gerontological Society of America

Two Manhattan Center B.S.W. students gain placements in competitive New York City child welfare program.

This alumna returned to teach social work in the Hudson Valley Center.