News at Adelphi

When the university she attended dropped its program for students with disabilities, Haley Sulahian transferred to Adelphi for the support she needs.

In June of 2018, a group of Derner Students completed a “Spartan Race.” These challenging endurance events combine running with completion of obstacles such as climbing over barriers and through mud.

At the beginning of the 2017-2018 academic year, doctoral students attended an open discussion meeting with Dean Barber in which students could ask questions about any aspect of the doctoral program. The meeting quickly shifted to concerns that students had about life at Derner.

Della Hudson has been a mainstay at Adelphi for the past 28 years. The associate dean of student affairs has been a friend and confidante to hundreds of students and has contributed her time and efforts to many initiatives, including the First-Year Community Action Program, alternative spring break, the Diversity Committee, and the Panther Pantry.

Jeffrey Kessler reflects on his time at Adelphi and his plans for the future.

Get off to a great start at Adelphi with this list of ten easy things to do for First-Year students!

Last year, the Office launched the Arts District so students who are passionate about the arts could support one another in their artistic endeavors.

Meeting with activists, ambassadors and policy makers—sometimes in the United Nations itself—makes our Levermore Global Scholars program unique.

As director of procurement in University Resources, Operations and Policies, one of Elizabeth Kash's responsibilities was to empty the Ruth S. Harley University Center prior to its renovation. That included the 600 chairs that had been used for the many events held in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom.

Enjoying New York City is part of the Adelphi experience. So is returning to a beautiful, safe and serene campus after a day at museums, concerts, Broadway shows, ball games or restaurants.

When Kelly Swartz, PhD, assistant professor of English, started teaching at Adelphi University two years ago, ensuring her students got the most out of her class was her number-one concern. This year, she was nominated and went on to win the award for Professor of the Year at Adelphi's Brown and Gold Awards.

The college years are a time when many students get out of their comfort zones. For Pernille Gilje '18, college presented an opportunity to test the limits of life outside her comfort zone, both emotionally and geographically.

Video of Fabian Morgan proposing to graduate Krystal Richards on Commencement day 2019 as she walked across the stage to receive her diploma has gone viral on the internet and been covered by several news outlets.

Damian Stanley, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology, has developed a test that may lead to the identification of subcategories of autism and the development of new interventions and/or treatments.

The Garden Vines S.E.E.D.S. program is giving Adelphi students hands-on experience helping elementary schools in neighboring Hempstead plant and maintain vegetable gardens in their community.

Najee Hunt came to Adelphi determined to make a difference on campus and in the community. He’s done that—and has won a prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship, an honor given to student leaders from across the country.

Every year, the Adelphi Community Reads Committee chooses a book that is given to incoming first-year students, with the rest of the community invited to read as well.

What's it like living in a world where people fear you because of your religion? More important, what can we do about it?

Bridges to Adelphi alumnus Sean Culkin '17 is embracing his autism and encouraging others to do the same in Long Island Weekly article.

My first year at Adelphi University was perhaps my most eventful year to date. As a small town girl from Texas, the idea of moving near a world-renowned, gigantic city like New York completely terrified me.

Every March, the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) hosts Adelphi Gives Back Month, a month of opportunities for students to give back to our campus and community. And give back they did.

Adelphi University is taking part in National Autism Awareness Month, April's nationwide promotion of autism awareness and acceptance, with a number of campus events and initiatives, including a student talent show and a fundraiser garage sale.

Bridges to Adelphi program alumnus Sean Culkin '17 is speaking out across the U.S. about living with autism and shares his story.

The Adelphi community is taking action this April with three nationally connected events aimed at creating and inspiring change: Relay For Life, 12,000 Voices and Take Back the Night. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and others will come together to raise funds for cancer research and bring awareness to important issues including voter suppression and sexual assault.

12,000 Voices, a reading of 12 Angry Men by all women to support a national initiative encouraging voter registration on April 6, is highlighted in Newsday article.

Najee Hunt is a student leader who is actively helping create a diverse and inclusive culture on campus. As president of the campus organization Black Students United (BSU), he is passionate about supporting and mentoring fellow students of color. He has also expanded the organization's mission to include support of young people from the surrounding community.

We are saddened once again by a senseless and awful act of hate which has killed and injured so many people who were practicing their faith in two mosques in New Zealand.

Adelphi's Student Government Association (SGA) acts on behalf of the undergraduate student body through communication with the administration, staff and faculty on matters of student concern. This year, SGA, its Executive Cabinet and Student Senate are working extra hard to improve student life on campus.