News at Adelphi

Alexa Annese knows how to make the most of a good opportunity and knows that that’s how you dance your way into a rewarding future.

Vishwanath Gurumurthy knows that going above and beyond is how you get ahead.

Joud Deeb-Abawi was just six weeks old when her parents moved with her from Jordan to Nassau County, New York. It seems to have been a good move for her. When it came time for her to start applying to colleges, she knew she wanted to stay in the area. And with an aunt and uncle having attended Adelphi, and a high school counselor encouraging her to consider the school, she soon found a new home in Garden City.

LI Herald reports that Patrick Coonan ’78, Ed.D., who served as dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health, will be recognized at the Malverne Union Free School District’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Awards ceremony along with former researcher for the Ruth Ammon School of Education Stephen J. Benfante, assistant principal of Davison Avenue Intermediate School.

Perry Greene, Ph.D., vice president for diversity and inclusion, shared with Inside Higher Ed how Adelphi successfully increased our number of new faculty hires who are people of color.

Jerold Gold, Ph.D. '80, Adelphi professor of psychology, sat down with News 12 Long Island to discuss best practices for following through on a New Year's resolution.

Physicists don't often guarantee a look into the future, but the Society of Physics Students (SPS) seems confident that Adelphi's students will have a place in the field for years to come.

If you go into Room 216 of the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m, you'll see a group of graduate students gathering to make their voices heard. This is the weekly meeting of the Graduate Student Council (GSC). Formed in 2016, GCS has attracted a growing number of members, all working together to make graduate school life easier.

Community service is a big part of a high-impact Adelphi education. It's an experience that affects both the head and the heart. It's also a factor in career development, as employers are increasingly looking to hire young people who have shown a commitment to volunteering.

When psychology major Julia Lafferty transferred to Adelphi in the second semester of her first year, she was worried about making such a big change. But she quickly found a home in Sigma Delta Tau sorority. More than 600 Adelphi students have also found a home in the Greek community, which comprises 19 campus organizations.

Intramurals and sport clubs, as everyone knows, are a great place to make new friends. It's these kinds of bonds that Campus Recreation creates—while also promoting health and fitness.

Antonette White is a worker with the Help Desk at Adelphi.

It has been another great year, Panthers! From having fun on the field to breaking down barriers, we've shared so many amazing moments.

Since 1951, Adelphi's student newspaper, The Delphian, has delivered award-winning reporting on campus events and news.

At Adelphi, students from around the world are accommodated to thrive through the International Student Services office as well as the community as a whole.

At Adelphi, a wide range of student clubs and organizations helps students make the most of their college experience, connecting with other like-minded students and engaging in a rich campus life.

Adelphi adjunct professor and award-winning author Deborah Serani, Psy.D., was featured in MSN about healthy habits to help you live longer.

Young adult fiction has tackled plenty of controversial subjects. According to Visiting Associate Professor Donna M. Freitas, Ph.D.'s article in The New York Times, there's one topic publishers shy away from: religion.

More corporate boards include women, but not nearly enough, reports Newsday. MaryAnne Hyland, Ph.D., associate dean for undergraduate programs and student success, who teaches management, noted that board diversity improves the decision-making process in management oversight for companies. Anita D'Amico, Ph.D. '84, also quoted, is one woman who has made it to the C-suite: She is currently chief executive of Code Dx, Inc.

It's official! The Ruth S. Ammon School of Education will become the College of Education and Health Sciences in January 2019.

Our project team continues compiling and working to answer the many questions that have been submitted by you about the Ruth S. Harley University Center renovation.

Psychology adjunct Professor Deborah Serani, Psy.D., is quoted by USA Today about seasonal effects on depression and suicide.

The Ammon School kicked off its first "Explore NYC Schools" initiative with the New York City Department of Education at Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School.

My wish for you this holiday season is simple but heartfelt: joy for you and your loved ones!

As more and more companies in emerging markets strive to access strategic resources by enacting mergers and acquisitions (M&As) across national borders in developed markets, the need for determining the performance factors for such cross-border deals is becoming more crucial, says Monica Yang, Ph.D., professor of management.

Adelphi University recently completed a test of our Emergency Operations Plan (E.O.P.). Per the Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act), we are required to (1) test the university emergency response and evacuation procedures on at least an annual basis, and (2) publicize our emergency response and evacuation procedures, along with a summary of the test.  The following notification is being sent to university employees and students to meet this requirement.

Anthropology Professor Brian T. Wygal is quoted about the real impacts of climate change in Newsday.

Several of Adelphi's Students are featured for contributing to Puerto Rico's hurricane relief during Winter Break in The Garden City News.

The work of Anthropology Assistant Professor Brian Wygal is featured in this story from the German publication Sueddeutsche Zeitung about the world's history with climate change.

English Professor Jennifer Fleischner and her book on Keckly are included in this story from The New York Times.