News at Adelphi

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.

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…

Sean Kildare ’19 is chairperson of the Collaborative Care Council at Cohen Children’s Medical Center and developer of Blossom Care, a behavioral health initiative. A former Adelphi track captain and nursing student, Sean now mentors young nurses and credits Adelphi for shaping both his career and personal growth.

Kenyenica Rigby, nursing major and rising sophomore, is finding ways at Adelphi to make a difference—now and with her future goals.

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).

Jack Abramowitz '66, a retired Grumman aerospace engineer, spoke with Chabad Jewish Student Group president Hannah Gold. He explained his commitment to sharing his experiences with Nazi Germany.

The Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health is proud to announce the accreditation of its Clinical Education and Simulation Lab (CESiL) by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH).

This year, at Adelphi's 129th commencement, 1,244 undergraduate degrees were awarded to the Class of 2025. The graduates, ranging in age from 17 to 56, are remarkable in many ways.

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

Adelphi University has one of the best nursing programs in the country.

College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH) students recently hopped on a flight to Seattle, Washington, to participate in the National Student Nurses’ Association National Conference—an  annual opportunity for nursing students across the United States to learn and network.

Many people are skeptical—or at least cautious—about the potential uses of artificial intelligence (AI).

Scholarship donors for the Adelphi University College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH) have been serving as catalysts for positive change for decades.

Adelphi University broke records for Giving Day 2025, fueled by the University's Momentum Campaign, Extraordinary Impact, and the generosity of the entire Adelphi community. The theme, 1,896 Minutes of Giving, honored Adelphi's founding in 1896.

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.

Kaiya Provost, PhD, and K.C. Rondello, MD, discuss the risks of bird flu to area birds, pets and humans—and how Adelphi is safeguarding our campus.