News at Adelphi

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.

In Afghanistan, educated women are more likely to lead food-secure households.

Kris Amplo ’00 is sharing his experience as business owner, entrepreneur and philanthropist with students as the 2025–2026 executive in residence at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business.

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Nearly 400 Adelphi students currently rely on federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to meet their basic food needs. With reports that these benefits could be halted as soon as November 1 due to the ongoing government shutdown, many in our community may soon face serious food insecurity. We also…

Dear Adelphi Community, Please be aware that the main Adelphi campus and the greater Garden City community are experiencing intermittent power outages due to current weather conditions. Our Department of Public Safety and the Information Technology Infrastructure Team are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated on any outages that may occur. We appreciate…

Michael Rhattigan, vice president of finance, shares how Adelphi University is staying ahead of the many challenges in higher education today.

The journey of Jennifer McIntosh, PhD ’21, who just completed her fourth nursing degree, shows the many opportunities nursing offers to those who keep learning and growing.

The Adelphi women's tennis team capped off a successful fall schedule on Saturday, knocking off Assumption to maintain a perfect 6-0 record heading into its seasonal break.

Bringing back a campus tradition - formerly known as Midnight Madness - the Adelphi University Department of Athletics and the Center for Student and Community Engagement (SCE) are excited to announce 'Panther Madness', set for Friday, November 7.

Adelphi’s cheerleading team, which competes annually in the college championships, took root in 1977 thanks to the passion, persistence and school spirit of determined alumnae Waju Akiwowo ’80 and Alvena Morgan Clark ’79, MSW ’80.

In his first Northeast 10 Conference Championship meet, first year Maxwell Krapf led the Adelphi University men's cross country program in their fourth place finish on Sunday, on the campus of Saint Anselm College.

Demystifying the cognitive processes involved in hypnosis.

Machine learning uncovers the impact of climate and geography on birdsong.

Can practicing without helmets make the sport safer?