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

The Spirit Spot Showdown, an artistic competition in which winners earn a reserved campus parking spot for a semester, successfully debuted at Adelphi University’s 2025 Spirit Weekend.

Seven-year-old Briar drew a picture of her dad, Ryan Wosleger, due to receive his MA in 2026, for Father’s Day in June. It depicts a bespectacled Ryan wearing a “Best Dad” T-shirt, a red superhero cape flowing behind him. The image is spot on. After all, the second-grader was her artist dad’s first student.

The chair of the Adelphi University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is a worldwide leader in helping people survive and recover from strokes—from championing an intergenerational initiative to recognize stroke symptoms to international stroke organization leadership.

The Faculty Center for Professional Excellence is delighted to welcome the newest members of Adelphi’s faculty community.

Adelphi welcomes 14 new faculty members to four of our colleges.

Students can earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years with Adelphi’s time-and-tuition-saving 4+1 accelerated programs.

Beth Ann Balalaos ’15, MA ’16, is access and inclusion program director at the Long Island Children’s Museum. A champion for disability inclusion and social justice, she credits Adelphi for igniting her advocacy journey. She speaks nationally on accessibility and serves on state and local boards advancing equity in cultural spaces.

A quote from Stephen Shore, EdD, clinical associate professor of special education, is included in an article about new autism research.

Professor of health and sport sciences Meredith Whitley, PhD, believes the youth sports system in the United States is broken. She is now leading a project to develop evidence-informed mental health guidelines that have the potential to transform the way youth sports programs are run.

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

Internships, job shadowing programs and other networking opportunities don't just prepare students for careers—they help many students get job offers even before they graduate. Meet five members of Adelphi's Class of 2025 who knew their next step when they walked across the stage on Commencement Day.

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.

In the recently released 2025 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of graduate programs, Adelphi University saw significant improvements in several key program areas, including nursing, psychology and public health.

Scholarly publishing is often considered an exclusive domain, accessible primarily to established academics and seasoned researchers.

Eliana Armijos ’03, MS ’13 has a story of resilience, passion and innovation—following a journey that began at Adelphi University and has evolved into a groundbreaking role in the world of sports technology.

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.

A night to celebrate Jovia Mentoring: Guiding and Inspiring Student Success at Adelphi University.

A life-changing fellowship, on-campus volunteer roles and the desire to make museums accessible to every child helped this alumna discover her career path.

The Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences Online Master’s in Education Programs have landed on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Programs for 2025.

Adelphi professor Erik Swartz, PhD, has developed a program called “helmetless tackling training” to help players learn to protect their head and avoid injury when making tackles. His research shows that the program can significantly reduce head impacts.

The event recognized and celebrated second-year students dedicated to careers helping others communicate, as well as their families and alumni committed to student success.

Her experience as an Adelphi athlete and degree in exercise science have propelled Heather Mau ’11 to the National Basketball Association as a trainer for the Dallas Mavericks and now the New York Knicks.

Adelphi University’s Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences is launching an innovative new PhD in Learning Sciences program serving the New York City metropolitan region.