News at Adelphi

The College of Arts and Sciences dean, an experienced film producer, has some topical picks.

It’s the fourth book in a series she has enjoyed.

Dr. Angela Beale of Adelphi University will visit Congress on May 15 to advocate for a bill that supports the goals and ideals of International Water Safety Day.

Accomplished alumnus to be honored at 2013 Commencement

Founder of Mitchell & Titus will receive honorary doctor of laws degree

Burt Young to receive honorary doctorate of fine arts

Alumnus Carlton Douglas Ridenhour will receive honorary doctorate

Parent educator to receive honorary doctorate of humane letters

Adelphi celebrates its nursing alumni during national nurses week.

Demonstrated excellence and leadership during her tenure at Adelphi. The daughter of a single mother, and coming from an immigrant family, she has accomplished much in her academic career.

Princeton Review, Praise Odigie, David Miller

Friday, May 10: Love, Noël stars Tony award-winning actress Christine Ebersole and Obie award-winning actor Edward Hibbert

Think variety when choosing what to eat.

Sister Patricia Griffith was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Advancement for Commerce, Industry and Technology (ACIT), 8th Annual Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Hartman Humanitarian Award Luncheon in April. Sister Pat, executive director of Mercy Haven, was honored in recognition of her career serving Long Islanders who are homeless, living with mental illness…

Nonprofit Quarterly is analyzing President Obama’s FY 2014 budget, comparing it to the nonprofit-specific dimensions of the Ryan and Murray budgets. In the budget the President proposed a 28 percent deductibility cap on itemized deductions, which includes the charitable deduction. But there is, of course, more to the budget than that. Among other things, the…

Many nonprofits today are looking towards strategic alliances for ways to increase effectiveness, maximize impact, extend their reach and provide long-term sustainability.  Geri Stengel, gives us an example of one such organization. Recognizing that funding for their otherwise healthy organization was contracting, the Chicago Youth Center looked for a financially solid strategic partner that would be willing…

According to Matthew Mielcarek, one third of annual donations are collected in December, many of which come from first-time donors.  In a recent Philanthropy Journal article, Matthew proposes five ways to validate giving decisions and retain first-time donors. Implement a new donor conversion plan to establish an ongoing relationship Tailor your outreach to the information they gave you in…

Even amid a challenging economic and political climate, 58 percent of charities reported an increase in donations in 2012, up five percentage points from 2011. Overall consumer confidence in the economy rose significantly in 2012; this could explain the rise in charitable donations. Here are some findings from the survey by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative released in…

A comprehensive listing of faculty scholarship and creative work in 2012.

A comprehensive listing of faculty scholarship and creative work in 2012.

A comprehensive listing of faculty scholarship and creative work in 2012.

A comprehensive listing of faculty scholarship and creative work in 2012.

A comprehensive listing of faculty scholarship and creative work in 2012.

A comprehensive listing of faculty scholarship and creative work in 2012.

A comprehensive listing of faculty scholarship and creative work in 2012.

Adelphi University faculty scholarship and creative work in 2012.

Adelphi faculty discuss their research into how best to respond to increasingly common disasters.

“Somewhere between four and five significant others are affected by one person’s addiction,” explains Dr. Errol Rodriguez.

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Adelphi faculty investigate environmental impact on aquatic life.