News at Adelphi

The Princeton Review has recognized Adelphi University’s online Master of Public Health (MPH) program.

Adelphi's College of Nursing and Public Health is placing new emphasis on preparing the next generation of nurses to meet the complex needs of an aging population—on Long Island, in New York City, and beyond.

Adelphi University continues to expand its global academic footprint, earning a new 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) ranking in the medical and health discipline along with continued recognitions for its social sciences, psychology and education programs.

The Adelphi University community mourns the loss of Patrick Coonan ’78, EdD, dean emeritus of the College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH), whose visionary leadership, dedication to service and deep love for Adelphi shaped generations of students and the future of healthcare education at the University.

There’s a growing demand for professionals in the medical field—and a concerning shortage of nurses. Adelphi has a solution: the accelerated nursing program.

Adelphi University continues its tradition of nursing excellence with exceptional 2025 NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) results.

In this special feature, Adelphi faculty experts from across our schools and colleges lay out their predictions for the new year.

Adelphi alumna credits online MS in Emergency Management with equipping her to lead through pandemics, security crises and daily operational challenges.

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.

“Breastfeeding my baby. Balancing graduate school. Learning to code. I just completed The Knowledge House Technology Fellowship in Data Science!

What does “successful aging” look like? And how can we achieve it?

Through strategic partnerships, networking events and practice-focused education, the College of Nursing and Public Health ensures that graduates land their ideal positions.

A grant of over $740K has been awarded to Adelphi University to create modern learning spaces for students in its new Manhattan Center.

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.

When Adelphi University launched the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history, there was quiet confidence that its $100 million goal could be met.

With vaccines dominating the news, and misinformation spreading rapidly, an Adelphi professor specializing in public health and disease prevention launched a study. The goal: to get to the heart of why parents choose—or refuse—to vaccinate their children.

The Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health has received a $54,000 grant from Aging in America (AIA) Inc. to bolster the University's gerontology education program and initiatives.

Identifying traits that impact care for patients with mental illness.

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.

In response to a critical need for healthcare professionals, Adelphi has announced a fully online healthcare administration undergraduate degree.

The Dean’s Advisory Board of the Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health [CNPH] has added two new members: Marc Adler ’88, MD, senior vice president and chief of hospital operations at NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk (formerly Long Island Community Hospital), and Jennifer McIntosh, PhD ’21, MS ’24, senior lecturer at the Yale University School of Nursing.

Some of their titles have included conference champion, regional champion, and even national champion.

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.

The unprecedented jump is part of Adelphi’s consistent rise in the U.S. News rankings of America’s best undergraduate nursing programs.

Adelphi University has once again been recognized among the nation’s top institutions in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings, with the undergraduate nursing program making one of the most significant gains in recent years.

While other colleges and universities encourage career planning in students’ senior year, more and more students are beginning career planning in their first year at Adelphi.

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.