News at Adelphi

In 2016, two Adelphi University anthropology faculty members, working in Alaska with student collaborators, found a virtually complete, 14,000-year-old tusk of what may have been one of the last woolly mammoths on the Alaska mainland. At the time, it was thought to offer clues as to why the mammal later went extinct.

Since childhood, Courtney Lee Weida, EdD, associate professor and director of graduate art education in Adelphi’s Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, has found the princess archetype “both captivating and problematic.” Dr. Weida partnered with her sister, Jaime Chris Weida, PhD, assistant professor of English at Borough of Manhattan Community College (The City University of…

One artist captures nature in a time of climate change.

New research reveals the impact of leadership on new product development.

Demystifying blockchain, Bitcoin and other digital money matters

A young alumna tells of her experience at Adelphi’s third Women's Leadership Conference.

An Adelphi novelist and the creation of a new genre: “collective criticism"

Every fall, the incoming first-year class has the option to participate in the First-Year Community Action Program (FCAP). In this community service program, hosted by the Center for Student Involvement (CSI), first-year students engage in a summer experience with peers and gain a deeper understanding of civic engagement and social justice—two important parts of an…

A well-known scholar of issues in East Asian politics and international relations, Vincent Wang, PhD, dean of Adelphi's College of Arts and Sciences, continues to be a highly sought-out speaker and presenter.

The 2016 presidential election had a powerful effect on many therapy patients: They were upset, and they wanted to talk about it.

When Provost and Executive Vice President Steve Everett, DMA, talks about the wealth of talent among Adelphi's faculty, one name that emerges immediately is Pulitzer Prize-winning classical composer and University Professor Paul Moravec, DMA.

Adelphi researchers challenge long-standing assumptions and break new ground in patient care.

New insights into the impact of college sports on athletes’ voices.

Studies of endocrinology in Chilean rodents shed light on human health.

Professor's book for older children and teens raises awareness about a debilitating disease.

According to the World Health Organization, half of the world's population will be living in water-stressed areas by 2025, creating a dire need for improved waste recycling and water purification systems. Scientists around the world are searching for efficient energy sources to harness for this purpose—among them, Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, PhD, associate professor of chemistry at Adelphi.

On August 31, Adelphi officially welcomed a reduced number of students, faculty and nonessential staff back to campus for the first time since the New York state lockdown began in March. Keeping our campus open for in-person learning and experiences until Thanksgiving break will require us all to do our part. Here are some initiatives in place to help keep us safe.

An experimental teaching project illuminates the transformative possibilities of risk-taking in the classroom.

For many seniors, the prospect of losing their independence is terrifying. Fortunately, new technologies involving algorithm-driven artificial intelligence (AI) are making it possible for seniors to stay at home without sacrificing their health or their access to quality care.

The novel results of exploring heuristics, induction, working backwards, symmetry—and each other