News at Adelphi

Adelphi University has once again secured its position as the top private university on Long Island, according to the Forbes newly released 2027 America’s Top Colleges: 500 Colleges That Deliver Results list.

Amid a national school psychologist shortage, Adelphi University’s MA and PsyD in School Psychology programs train graduates to support students’ academic, social and emotional growth.

Do you feel like you’re walking on air when your favorite influencer celebrates a success? Do you get so worked up defending them in the comments section that you can’t concentrate on anything else? Or do you ever pull up one of their vlogs and pretend you’re watching a friend on FaceTime?

They come from around the region and across the world. Their interests vary and so do their ambitions. But they all have at least one thing in common—all have chosen Adelphi to prepare them to reach their goals. They’re the Class of 2030. Meet 13 of the newest Panthers.

Open TikTok and you’re immediately flooded with health trends.

When the public talks about AI in the classroom, it’s often to fret over students who get “chat” to write their essays. But the AI revolution in education is happening on an institutional scale—and it goes much deeper than homework shortcuts.

Adelphi University has been named to two of the nation’s most prestigious higher education rankings for 2026–2027: The Princeton Review’s annual list of Best Colleges and Time magazine’s inaugural ranking of America’s Best Colleges. These recognitions highlight Adelphi’s ongoing dedication to student success, transformative academic programs and exceptional institutional value. Adelphi joins just 392 higher…

Finding a position in today’s job market is more challenging than ever.

Recent history graduate Joseph D’Andrea ’25, MA ’26, interviewed Anagnostis P. Agelarakis, PhD, an internationally recognized bioarchaeologist of Greek antiquities, about the accuracy—and relevance—of the summer blockbuster The Odyssey.

The Adelphi University Robert B. Willumstad School of Business has been named one of the nation’s top business schools by The Princeton Review, securing a spot on its prestigious list of Best Business Schools/ Best On-Campus MBA Programs for 2027. The national ranking evaluates schools based on key metrics such as career outcomes and academic…

The ink left by student journalism can teach us a great deal about Adelphi’s history.

A globally renowned expert in the field of autism has now earned an Emmy Award for his work on a PBS children's show. Dr. Shore, who is on the spectrum, advised the show's creators on how to accurately portray neurodivergence.

When choosing to study abroad, most college students head to Europe. But 13 Adelphi students, who opted to explore Australia’s coral reefs, rainforests and dynamic culture, had the experience of a lifetime.13 biology and environmental studies and sciences students chose a slightly different path13

With the help of a therapy dog, Echo, for inspiration, clinical educator and adjunct professor Emily Tullo shares her guidance for students navigating college for the first time.

Adelphi University joins top-ranked universities in the United States on Money’s prestigious list of the 735 Best Colleges in America for 2026. With this recognition, Adelphi secures its place ahead of several peer institutions, highlighting the University’s high-value private education, low student debt and strong career outcomes. “This recognition affirms Adelphi’s standard of excellence, proving…

May graduates Julia Carpio and Hussein Ali Rifath are jump starting their careers with Fulbright English Teaching Assistant fellowships that will place them in front of classrooms in Greece and Spain.

A recent $1.77 million legacy gift supporting the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center is building on the rich history of the University's theatre, dance and music programs.

Graduates in the Class of 2026 are going places, many of them quickly. Meet 19 new degree holders who walked off the stage at Commencement knowing exactly where their next steps will be taking them. Whether it’s professional or graduate school or jobs in finance, education, technology, healthcare or business, they’re on their way to leadership positions in their fields.

Adelphi's 130th Commencement on May 21, 2026, saw 1,165 students, ranging in age from 19 to 59, receive bachelor’s degrees.

HBO’s medical drama The Pitt has been praised for its multifaceted characters and intense storylines set in the emergency department (ED) of a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, trauma center. Conceived by actor Noah Wyle, who also stars in the show, the drama has also been praised for the accuracy of its depiction of a fast-paced emergency medical…

Every year, Adelphi University celebrates the occasion of nursing students graduating with its Pinning Ceremony—a decades-old rite of passage that marks the transition of students as they leave the University to begin their nursing careers.

Adelphi is bringing its innovative Flex MBA and two graduate business certificate programs to its new Manhattan Center in the fall. And generous scholarships make earning this degree more affordable than ever.

With more than 200 classes to choose from—many online or with flexible schedules—Adelphi’s summer classes give undergraduate and graduate students more options than ever to reach their academic and career goals. Here are a few that are highly recommended.

For more than four decades, Richard Belson, DSW ’77, has taught and inspired students in the School of Social Work with an unmistakable presence—the kind of professor whose influence follows students into careers, therapy rooms and complicated corners of human relationships.

Adelphi’s graduate psychology, health and nursing programs continue to gain momentum and earn national recognition.

Academic research will share the stage with the performing and visual arts at this year’s Scholarship and Creative Works Conference, with new features including a 24-Hour Play Festival, student gallery talks and a Nobel laureate keynote.

Adelphi University is expanding its Flex Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to its new Manhattan Center, located at 529 Fifth Avenue (at 44th Street), beginning in Fall 2026.

Each year, Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences students trade familiar hallways for ancient cobblestones. Our faculty-led Italy program immerses future educators and health professionals in a living classroom—visiting schools, exploring wellness traditions and navigating life across cultures.

A grant-funded indoor garden is giving MS in Nutrition and Dietetics students hands-on experience while providing fresh produce to the community.

On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump released a sweeping package of tariffs that were meant to correct trade imbalances and curb the United States’ reliance on foreign goods. “Liberation Day,” as the president declared it, was a shock to the world’s economic system—and to companies everywhere. Tariffs took center stage in the global forum, applied so broadly that the stock market temporarily crashed.