News at Adelphi

As Adelphi University prepares to welcome its first students to its new midtown Manhattan location in Summer 2026, the executive director of the new Manhattan Center, Jennifer Lancaster, PhD, talks about the benefits it will provide career-oriented adults and 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.

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

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

The Adelphi University School of Social Work (SSW) and The New York Community Trust teamed up to expand access to graduate education for professionals from underrepresented groups already working in the field of social work—and the results are beginning to come in.

Sky-high costs for parents, low wages for workers and countless pockets of the country with little to no child care access. What can be done to fix the American child care conundrum?

From numbers to narratives, Adelphi faculty explore how health contributes to our collective bottom line.

For the fourth consecutive year, Adelphi University has been recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious universities.

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program will host a free webinar with Northwell Health’s Dr. Ruby Sharma on November 6.

Adelphi has once again been recognized by Forbes as the highest-ranked private university on Long Island and by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s Best Colleges.

Adelphi University is proud to announce a transformative new partnership with the Audacia Foundation and 1199 SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) to offer fully funded scholarships to students pursuing careers in vital healthcare and social service fields. More than 100 Adelphi students are expected to benefit from this initiative, with additional scholarships still available…

The Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program is pleased to announce a new initiative with Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, New York to expand cancer support services.

Adelphi University’s Interdisciplinary Education and Training Experience (IDEATE) Fellowship has been awarded a $2.3 million grant renewal by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

1000-plus graduate scholars crossed the stage, ready to shape the future, at Adelphi's 129th Commencement.

Adelphi University Celebrates the Class of 2025 at its 129th Commencement Ceremony on May 20

Excitement was in the air as Adelphi University officially broke ground on its new Manhattan Center, a historic moment for this U.S. News & World Report Best College founded in 1896.

Under the second Trump administration, the social work profession is facing unprecedented challenges—new executive orders have upended traditional methods of social work practice, cutting communities off from vital resources and leaving practitioners to scramble.

Adelphi University has officially launched its Doctor of Social Welfare (DSW) program, designed to equip social work professionals with the advanced leadership and practice skills necessary to address pressing social challenges.

Dr. Beth Counselman-Carpenter, Associate Professor of Social Work at Adelphi University, combines clinical expertise, innovative research, and a passion for education to advance the field. Specializing in trauma-informed care and post-traumatic growth, particularly with breast cancer survivors, her work helps individuals thrive after trauma.

Onboarding programs, summer courses, career-boosting certificate programs, online offerings, flexible schedules and an array of services and resources are just some of the ways Adelphi is helping adult students reach their goals.

School of Social Work students and faculty collaborated with New York's Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center to raise community voices and share stories of mental health and substance use recovery.

FCPE’s Online Academy: Course Development 10-Day Intensive is a hands-on, asynchronous faculty development experience that empowers faculty to enhance course design with expert guidance and proven strategies.

CBS News Reports on How Adelphi Social Work Students Help People With Mental Health or Substance Use Challenges Heal Through the Arts.