News at Adelphi

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.

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

Archaeologist and professor of history Anagnostis Agelarakis, PhD, shares his thoughts on a discovery he made about a murder in ancient Greece.

Adelphi University James F. Bender Clinical Professor of Finance Robert S. Goldberg has been recognized by Poets&Quants as one of the 50 best undergraduate business professors.

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

There are advantages to integrating AI in the classroom—with caveats.

It is the perfect time of year to pause and reflect on how giving thanks—gratitude—can strengthen our well-being and sense of connection.

How do birds make parenting decisions? An Adelphi faculty member is conducting fascinating research to understand the complexities of the avian parent and child relationship.

Few students—or parents—would say that homework is their favorite time of day. And parenting approaches vary from completely hands-off to über-involved when it comes to providing assistance with assignments. What’s really best for kids when it comes to homework help?

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.

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

Faculty member advises the first PBS Kids show headlined by a character with autism

Examining the connection between empathy and anxiety

Why government subsidies may fail to get more electric vehicles on the road

Identifying traits that impact care for patients with mental illness.

Adelphi scholar makes the case for federal legislation.

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

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.

Demystifying the cognitive processes involved in hypnosis.

Machine learning uncovers the impact of climate and geography on birdsong.

Can practicing without helmets make the sport safer?

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?