News at Adelphi

Adelphi University has been recognized for its outstanding student support initiatives, programs and success by Colleges of Distinction and the Fiske Guide to Colleges.

The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) has announced the lineup for its upcoming fall season, featuring exciting musical, dance and theatrical performances by renowned special guests, as well as Adelphi’s talented students.

The scholarship will provide support to students earning a master’s in mental health counseling in the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology who will go on to help those who struggle to overcome their “darkest moments.”

English major Brienna (Ennie) Conner is exploring the historical significance of the “Tar Baby” story to uncover the lived experiences of enslaved Africans and their descendants in early America.

Heather Gittelson, a cognitive neuroscience major, investigates whether taking the perspective of future generations can motivate people to take climate action today.

Sophie Breslow ‘24, now an MSW candidate, credits the Learning Resource Program for her successful college experience and preparing her to support other neurodivergent students navigating their own college journeys.

Ron Robinson ’87, founder and CEO of BeautyStat, brought biochemistry major Rachel Amirova to a product launch event in the Hamptons.

At Adelphi, research is highly valued for undergrads as well as graduate students. This summer, six undergraduates are making new discoveries—inside and out of the lab.

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.

The “bible of school psychology” has a new lead editor: Professor Lea Theodore, PhD, whose work is helping to guide practitioners in this evolving field.

The three-year-old program introducing high school students to advanced research received a national honor for its commitment to increasing diversity in the STEM fields.

Dear Adelphi Community Members, Adelphi University is proud of its ongoing commitment to providing an environment free of sex discrimination and harassment. In accordance with The U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Final Rule, we have  implemented new policy for Sex Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct and Other Prohibited Conduct Grievance Procedures, effective August 1, 2024.…

Adelphi is moving ahead into the era of online education, offering more than 30 fully online, career-oriented programs for working adults and graduate students. More are on the way.

Jennefer Maldonado ’20, MS ’22’s journey from Adelphi University to a career at Brookhaven National Lab (BNL) exemplifies the transformative power of mentorship and underscores her ongoing commitment to her personal and professional growth.

“As soon as I rolled on campus, I immediately felt at home,” recalls Peri Finkelstein ’22, MBA ’23.

Alyssa Pitaluga ’15’s entry into the world of dance began with a clear decision: to attend Adelphi University, home to their prestigious dance program.

Heena Arora ’14, JD, chose Adelphi University for its exceptional academic reputation, diverse range of programs, vibrant campus and commuter life, and strong sense of community.

For Shivan Bassaw ’15, MBA ’21, a proud Bronx resident, Adelphi University wasn’t just a convenient choice—it was a place where dreams took flight.