News at Adelphi

Opportunity to teach in the Madeira Islands honors her Portuguese heritage.

Dear Class of 2022, Adelphi’s 126th Commencement is Monday, May 23—and we can’t wait to celebrate you and all you’ve achieved. Important information you’ll find in this email: COVID-19 precautions What to expect at Commencement, from beginning to end Dressing for Commencement Getting to and around Commencement: transportation, parking and accessibility Livestreaming details COVID-19 Precautions Last…

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:

There's something different about Swirbul Library: The wall at the entrance, outside the Innovation Center, has gone from blank to brilliant, displaying a stunning mural, courtesy of the Department of Art and Art History, specifically the Mural Arts Workshop class.

Mirirai Sithole has been working steadily since she graduated from Adelphi University in 2012 with a BFA in theater. Her acting credits include numerous off-Broadway productions, including School Girls: Or, the African Mean Girls Play. On television, she's had roles in Black Mirror, Broad City, and Russian Doll—and season two of the Natasha Lyonne series is now available on Netflix.

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.

Come this fall, Adelphi students will have access to a host of new and refreshed facilities designed to enhance learning, personal development and well-being.

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.

The Adelphi University School of Social Work is proud to partner with CAMBA Inc. as a field placement site.

Continuing education (CE) is in full swing this spring, and in the heart of planning for the Fall 2022 semester.

Courses in jazz and blues literature and race and gender in film added to African, Black and Caribbean Studies offerings.

Four promising student entrepreneurs pitched original business plans to a panel of judges on Tuesday, April 26, at Adelphi's annual Business Plan Competition. The challenge, which took place in the Adelphi University Innovation Center, is a yearly opportunity for competitors to win $11,000 in prizes.

Adelphi University's School of Social Work doctoral candidate Jennifer Eileen Reddin Cassar has been selected to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster.

Unique to Adelphi, the Viret Family Faculty Leadership Fellows Program develops aspiring University administrators and leaders. Paris-based donor Lionel Viret ’95 established this innovative program with a $1 million donation. (This year's Fellows, above.)

Our newest Newman Civic Fellow, Caio Gomes, is an environmentalist and student leader, who speaks five languages. We are committed to nurturing student leaders who want to find and create solutions for challenges in society.

In the inaugural Anthem Awards, the Rise Academy for Leaders of Color took home a national gold in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Learn why our partnership and its groundbreaking program were selected from 2,500 entries from 36 countries.