News at Adelphi

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Eliana Armijos ’03, MS ’13 has a story of resilience, passion and innovation—following a journey that began at Adelphi University and has evolved into a groundbreaking role in the world of sports technology.

Onboarding programs, summer courses, career-boosting certificate programs, online offerings, flexible schedules and an array of services and resources are just some of the ways Adelphi is helping adult students reach their goals.

A night to celebrate Jovia Mentoring: Guiding and Inspiring Student Success at Adelphi University.

A life-changing fellowship, on-campus volunteer roles and the desire to make museums accessible to every child helped this alumna discover her career path.

The Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences Online Master’s in Education Programs have landed on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs for 2025.

Adelphi professor Erik Swartz, PhD, has developed a program called “helmetless tackling training” to help players learn to protect their head and avoid injury when making tackles. His research shows that the program can significantly reduce head impacts.

The event recognized and celebrated second-year students dedicated to careers helping others communicate, as well as their families and alumni committed to student success.

Her experience as an Adelphi athlete and degree in exercise science have propelled Heather Mau ’11 to the National Basketball Association as a trainer for the Dallas Mavericks and now the New York Knicks.

Adelphi University’s Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences is launching an innovative new PhD in Learning Sciences program serving the New York City metropolitan region.

“These scholarships are a way to give back because Adelphi’s given me so much,” said the proud Adelphi alumna.

Adelphi neurolinguist looks at how healthy and impaired brains process words with multiple meanings.

Taking a closer look at the playing field of pandemic education.

An Adelphi University researcher says attitudes formed toward physical education by students as early as elementary school may have long-term implications for their health as adults.

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

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.

Miguel Velasquez ’23, MA ’24, a bilingual history major who was Adelphi’s 2021 Newman Civic Fellowship winner, has already secured a teaching position—in the same school where he held his Adelphi internship.

Meet two students who dived into research and successfully presented on their topics: Chinese “comfort women” of World War II and the depiction of the melancholy Portuguese “saudade” in Spanish literature.

The music and story of the Four Seasons have captivated audiences for decades. But Danielle Gaudio Lalehzar ’89, MA ’90, daughter of multi-award-winning songwriter and original group member Bob Gaudio, has her own story to tell.

Hear Eduardo Vilaro ’85, recognized by the Ford Foundation as one of “America’s Cultural Treasures,” talk about the impact of his Adelphi dance degree. And learn why Patrick O’Shaughnessy, DO, MBA ’13, president and CEO of Catholic Health, believes an Adelphi education “builds great people.”

Watch Adelphi’s president, provost, board of trustees chair, and faculty and student leaders share words of encouragement, new perspectives and compelling life stories. Their messages highlighted a day to remember.

Members of Adelphi’s Class of 2024 celebrated their accomplishments surrounded by family and friends at the University’s 128th Commencement ceremony on May 21 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

Four Adelphi University professors have been awarded SUNY Teacher Workforce Investment Grants totaling $1,244,035 to support a project focused on targeting and retaining diverse teaching professionals.

Adelphi University School of Education Assistant Professor Suraj Uttamchandani, PhD, and Associate Professor Matthew Curinga, EdD, and John Drew, associate professor of communications, have received funding from the Mozilla Foundation to redesign two courses in responsible computing.

This fall, Adelphi made significant jumps in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of colleges and undergraduate programs. In the recently released U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School list, Adelphi’s programs in nursing, public health, audiology and social work all made ranking jumps. Read about these exceptional programs, and learn why they are gaining national recognition.

Students from the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences, led by Dean Xiao-lei Wang, PhD, traveled to Italy in early January for the international course entitled “Exploring Italy: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Italian Culture.”