2024 was an extraordinary year for Adelphi University in local, regional, national and international news.
Throughout the year, Adelphi’s faculty, administrators and students shared their stories and expertise on some of the day’s most important topics, such as mental health, parenting, economics, health and education trends, and the presidential election.
As we look back on the past year, here are the “top” media stories featuring Adelphi in 2024:
January
The Hill, In Taiwan’s election, the process mattered as much as the results
College of Arts and Sciences Dean Vincent Wang, PhD, penned an op-ed about the recent election in Taiwan. This story has an estimated reach of more than 465 million and has been picked up by more than 130 outlets.
Inside Higher Ed, Can STEM Professors Become Strong Writers?
Matthew Wright, PhD, associate professor and chair of physics, asks fellow STEM educators to write more in his recent op-ed.
Financial Times, Letter: Consumption has to fall for climate crisis to ease
The outlet published an op-ed/letter by Mariano Torras, PhD, professor and chair of finance and economics.
Long Island Business News, How LI higher learning institutions are meeting the needs of working students
Andy Atzert, EdD, dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies, shares how higher education institutions like Adelphi support working students’ growing needs.
February
ABC7 New York, Increasing youth participation in sports could save US $80 billion in health costs
A recently published article featuring a collaboration with Meredith Whitley, PhD, a professor in Adelphi’s sport-based youth development program, focused on youth sport participation and its impact on the U.S. economy and mental health.
theScore, The big thing hurting MLB free agents
Greg Bouris, assistant teaching professor in the Adelphi University School of Health Sciences and sport management program director, shares his expertise on the state of Major League Baseball’s free agent pool.
GOBankingRates, Here Are Americans’ Top Financial Goals for the Next Year
Ganesh Pandit, DBA, professor and chair of the Department of Accounting and Law, suggests that individuals audit their monthly spending to meet their financial goals.
Newsday, Long Island colleges concerned about delays in getting FAFSA data
Shawana Singletary, assistant vice president and chief enrollment officer, shares how higher education institutions can support their applicants during this year’s FAFSA delays.
March
CBS News New York, 6 sisters attending Long Island university together with dreams of opening nursing center
The Lawrence sisters’ journey to nursing school at Adelphi is featured. This story was syndicated several times across the country.
Dazed, Are supplements a scam?
Mariano Torras, PhD, professor and chair of finance and economics, is quoted extensively.
Newsday, We must pay child care workers what they’re worth
Elizabeth Palley, PhD, professor in the School of Social Work, co-authors an essay on better pay for child care workers.
April
GOBankingRates, New Money vs. Old Money — Does This Make a Difference for Rich People?
Mariano Torras, PhD, professor and chair of finance and economics, shares extensive insights about wealth and class.
CBS MoneyWatch, Here’s how much Caitlin Clark will make in the WNBA
Greg Bouris, assistant teaching professor in the Adelphi University School of Health Sciences and sport management program director, discusses WNBA salaries and Caitlin Clark’s impact on the future of the sport.
New York Post, Go green by degrees with these sustainable qualifications
Adelphi’s programs in environmental studies are featured. Brian Wygal, PhD, professor and chair of anthropology and director of environmental studies and sciences, also discusses related careers. This story was also featured on Yahoo Lifestyle.
May
News 12 Long Island, Adelphi wins 8th NCAA DII men’s lacrosse championship, 1st in 23 years
Members of Adelphi’s men’s lacrosse team celebrating their championship win are included in a feature.
GOBankingRates, 7 Unnecessary Luxuries You Should Stop Paying For in 2024 — And Disney Is One of Them
Ganesh Pandit, DBA, professor and chair of Adelphi’s Department of Accounting and Law, shares his advice on items individuals can cut from their budget this year.
The Jerusalem Post, A lesson from Nazi Germany for university presidents amid tidal wave of antisemitism – opinion
Opening remarks from David Machlis, PhD, associate professor of finance and economics, to higher education leaders on a recent trip to Poland, are published in an opinion piece.
Newsweek, Man’s Extreme Reaction to Meeting Partner’s ‘Rich’ Dad Divides Internet Larry Josephs, PhD, professor of psychology, weighs in on the importance of honesty and financial transparency in personal relationships.
June
City & State New York, Trailblazers in Higher Education
President Christine Riordan is among a list of education leaders preparing the next generation for their future.
Scientific American, The Best Strategy for Learning May Depend on What You’re Trying to Remember
Emily T. Cowan, PhD, assistant professor, who joined the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology faculty in early 2024, co-authors an op-ed on varied forms of memory.
Healthline, ‘Stresslaxing’: Why Trying to Relax Can Stress You Out
Deborah Serani, PsyD, senior adjunct professor of psychology, shares her extensive expertise on the mental health impact of trying to relax.
WCBS Radio 880: DRIVE TIME: NYS FAFSA delays cause college bound students aid
Shawana Singletary, assistant vice president and chief enrollment officer, joins DRIVE TIME with Michael Wallace to discuss the drop in FAFSA applications in New York state.
July
University Business, How the enrollment underdogs are using summer to stay competitive
Adelphi’s pre-college summer programs are highlighted as an effort for colleges to remain competitive for prospective students.
Homes & Gardens, Who is liable if my neighbor’s tree falls in my yard? Legal experts advise
Robert Doud, JD, adjunct professor of accounting and business law, provides legal advice.
Men’s Health, Can Cheating on Your Partner Cause Physical Pain? Doctors Explain.
Psychology Professor Larry Josephs, PhD, weighs in on the impacts of infidelity. Yahoo Lifestyle also featured the article.
WalletHub, Cheapest Car Insurance in New York
Rakesh Gupta, associate professor of decision sciences and marketing, is a featured expert.
News 12 Long Island, Adelphi men’s lacrosse to celebrate national title at White House
The story features the Adelphi men’s lacrosse team’s trip to the White House.
August
Glamour, What Is Going on With the It Ends With Us Controversy?
Stavroula Kyriakakis, PhD, professor of social work, weighs in on the impact of marketing films depicting domestic violence.
Fortune, Only 2.5% of workers would benefit from no taxes on tips—and in the long term, it could hurt them (paywall restricted)
Department of Accounting and Law Professor and Chair Ganesh Pandit, DBA, provides insights on the complication of this tipping structure. The story was also posted by MSN (not behind paywall).
Insight Into Diversity, The 2024 Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
Adelphi’s Summer Institute in Mathematical Epidemiology is announced as a 2024 recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Inspiring Programs in STEM Award.
Newsday, Four things to know as thousands of students return to Long Island college campuses
Shawana Singletary, assistant vice president and chief enrollment officer, shares how Adelphi plans to help families navigate ongoing FAFSA delays.
September
CNN International, Kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media. Here’s how to prevent it
Anna Akerman Berman, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Communications, is quoted in this article about sexual abuse prevention. This article was also featured by AOL, MSN and national television outlets.
Parents, A Teacher’s Bathroom Policy Causes Major Debate—Is It Fair?
Lea Theodore, PhD, professor of psychology, weighs in on the impact of bathroom policies on children. The article was also featured by MSN and Yahoo Lifestyle.
Health, Signs You’re Stuck in a ‘Functional Freeze’—And How to Get Out of It
Deborah Serani, PsyD, senior adjunct professor of psychology, provides expertise on the immobilizing freeze response to panic.
Long Island Business News, LI universities, colleges highlighted in new U.S. News & World Report rankings
Adelphi’s standing in the U.S. News & World Report rankings is mentioned. Patch and Newsday also covered these results.
October
The Hill, A fiscal compromise to get the federal debt under control
An op-ed by Robert Goldberg, James F. Bender Clinical Professor of Finance, is published.
PRWeek, Communication majors: You are not a joke
Adelphi’s Director for Media Relations Taylor Damian ’14 discusses the importance of communication majors and professionals in the age of AI and misinformation.
Huff Post, It’s True, A 6-Foot-Tall Man Has It Easier Finding Clothes In The U.S.
Psychology Professor Larry Josephs, PhD, shares a biological and historical perspective on the preference for taller men in society.
Global Security, Xi meets Putin at BRICS summit in Russia
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Vincent Wang, PhD, weighs in on the potential impact of the meeting of world leaders.
November
The New York Times, ‘Carl the Collector’ Puts an Autistic Child (Well, Raccoon) in the Lead
Stephen Shore, EdD, clinical associate professor of special education, is quoted about the groundbreaking new PBS Kids show on which he advised.
What to Expect, The 14 Best Play Kitchens Keep Kids Busy for Hours (And Look Cute in Your Playroom)
Lea Theodore, PhD, professor of psychology, is quoted extensively in this article about how play kitchens can help foster important skills for children.
UN Chronicle, Rethinking Universal Basic Income: Economic Productivity, Quality of Life and the Sustainable Development Goals
Mariano Torras, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Finance and Economics, authors an article about economic issues.
Newsday, Trump’s CDC pick, Dr. Dave Weldon, a Long Island native, stirs concern
K.C. Rondello, MD, clinical associate professor of public health, shares his thoughts.
December
CBS News, Training without helmet helps football players decrease head impacts, researcher says
Erik Swartz, PhD, vice dean and professor in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences, is quoted about his research on players not wearing helmets.
BBC, Why later life can be a golden age for friendship
Katherine Fiori, PhD, professor of psychology and associate dean for foundational psychology and faculty involvement, discusses the socio-emotional goals of older adults.