News at Adelphi

Adelphi isn’t just a university; it’s a powerful force for change, extending far beyond the Garden City campus. It’s a place where dedicated alumni, armed with their skills and passion, answer the call to give back, actively shaping the health of the communities they serve.

It’s not every day that a packed university audience gets to hear what award-winning actor Sarah Jessica Parker’s favorite books were as a child—or to have a unique poem typed out just for them, or to learn how a neuroscientist became a bestselling author, or even why an investigative reporter was drawn to a 50-year-old serial killer case.

When Adelphi University launched the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history, there was quiet confidence that its $100 million goal could be met.

It is the perfect time of year to pause and reflect on how giving thanks—gratitude—can strengthen our well-being and sense of connection.

Creating connection and conversation for those impacted by breast cancer across Long Island

How do birds make parenting decisions? An Adelphi faculty member is conducting fascinating research to understand the complexities of the avian parent and child relationship.

Few students—or parents—would say that homework is their favorite time of day. And parenting approaches vary from completely hands-off to über-involved when it comes to providing assistance with assignments. What’s really best for kids when it comes to homework help?

With vaccines dominating the news, and misinformation spreading rapidly, an Adelphi professor specializing in public health and disease prevention launched a study. The goal: to get to the heart of why parents choose—or refuse—to vaccinate their children.

The Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health has received a $54,000 grant from Aging in America (AIA) Inc. to bolster the University's gerontology education program and initiatives.

For many students, study abroad means trips to well-known European destinations. But at Adelphi, students traveled farther east —to experience the history and cultures of Vietnam and Thailand.

A Family Legacy of Service I come from a big family—my parents together had 14 siblings—and I was one of the youngest nephews. Many of my uncles, both by blood and marriage, served in World War II. My mom kept photos of them all in uniform and told me where they served—mostly in the U.S.…

Leading intimate partner violence expert shares eye-opening data—and a call to action

Faculty member advises the first PBS Kids show headlined by a character with autism

Adelphi University has distinguished itself among the nation’s top virtual educators.

Examining the connection between empathy and anxiety

Why government subsidies may fail to get more electric vehicles on the road

Dear Adelphi Community, The Department of Public Safety and Transportation will conduct regularly scheduled testing and maintenance of Adelphi’s fire life safety systems (standpipes and sprinklers) on our Garden City campus on Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13. This testing is required by New York State and should have little or no impact on…

Identifying traits that impact care for patients with mental illness.

As in the past eight years, this October’s Spirit Weekend brought the Adelphi community together, reuniting old friends and introducing new traditions.

Adelphi scholar makes the case for federal legislation.