News at Adelphi

The McDonell Summer Fellows Program gives budding scientists opportunities, mentorship and a stipend so they can dive into research

Adelphi social work professor advocates for better practices and policies after shocking statistics on suicide come to light.

An Adelphi novelist uses her retirement to probe the complications of money and boredom.

Shining a light on the struggles of vulnerable healthcare workers.

In Fall 2022 Adelphi opened the new Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works to further our emphasis on and support of student research.

In addition to teaching, Derner faculty members engage in scholarship and research. Here are recent highlights of their work.

Mary Beth Cresci, PhD, adjunct professor, who served from 2005 to 2018 as director of the postgraduate programs at the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, received the Founders Award from the Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology (SPPP), Division 39 of the American Psychological Association (APA), at its April meeting.

A rising senior conducting research on retinal imaging; a trilingual future speech-language pathologist; and a doctoral student who brought social work to an orphanage in Kenya—our three Fulbright Scholars share their stories.

Undergraduate and graduate students presented STEM and liberal arts research, music and dance performances, original literature, and computer science and gaming demonstrations at our 17th annual Scholarship and Creative Works Conference. It is always a uniquely empowering Adelphi experience.

When Louise Geddes, PhD, associate professor and chair of the Department of English at Adelphi, and Valerie M. Fazel, PhD, instructor of English at Arizona State University, attended the Shakespeare Association of America annual conference in New Orleans in 2016, they were struck by the sights and sounds of an elaborate jazz funeral held in honor of the 400th anniversary of the playwright and poet's death.

For many people, the word archaeology conjures up visions of researchers digging up old things like ancient tools or pottery.

The following faculty members describe their productive sabbatical projects:

For the first time since the pandemic hit in March 2020, College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH) faculty and alumnae delivered presentations in person at the Eastern Nursing Research Society's 34th annual Scientific Sessions, held March 31 to April 1 in Providence, Rhode Island.

For many people, preparing for a workout involves simple steps like pulling on stretchy workout clothes, tying the laces on a pair of running shoes, filling up a water bottle and tuning in to a playlist of high-energy music.

Overseas deployments are a fact of life for many American military families. These life-altering experiences—during which service members must leave home for an average of six to 12 months as part of their service in the armed forces—can bring about wide-ranging emotions and reactions, not only for those being deployed, but also for their families on the home front.

“All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts." ~ from William Shakespeare's As You Like It

Imagine being able to send your sullen, obnoxious tween to live with another family. Their foster family not only puts up with them, they educate and train them. Your child is returned to you as a young adult, mature, skilled and ready to take on the family duties.

For more than a year now, we've been hearing about how supply chain issues are causing shortages of everything from electronics and autos to meat and household products.

Cindy Maguire, PhD, associate professor of communications and art and design education at Adelphi University, and Ann Holt, PhD, visiting assistant professor of art and design education at Pratt Institute and adjunct professor in the Adelphi University Department of Art and Art History, each had early-career experiences that illuminated the profound impact art can have on people in challenging circumstances.

Sports can be an important part of growing up, and generations of Americans have experienced athletic pursuits as a source of fun, fitness and camaraderie.

With computer science being in a constant state of evolution, academic programs in this field must be continually updated to reflect the needs of industry if they are going to give students what they need to succeed after college.

According to healthaffairs.org, more than 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day—leading to an unprecedented spike in the number of homebound adults relying on home-based primary healthcare. Yet, today, the quality of home-based care for the nation's older adults is highly inconsistent.

What began as a virtual collaboration in 2020 and turned into a successful international exchange will move to its next phase this month.

Making art with children who have been affected by conflict has been Cindy Maguire, PhD‘s life’s work. “I work in the United States and internationally with children and youth in conflict-affected communities using arts as a tool for empowerment and teaching,” said Dr. Maguire, associate professor in the Department of Communications at Adelphi University.

After a year and a half of COVID restrictions, Adelphi University celebrated the new academic year with the announcement of a major grant awarded to the College of Arts and Sciences.