News at Adelphi

A glimpse into the professional achievements of Derner doctoral students throughout 2012-2013.

A glimpse into the professional achievements of Derner faculty throughout 2012-2013.

This year's honor is awarded to Kristie Ranchurejee

NYS AHPERD recipients Sheldon Sucre and Christina Cobucci.

New York State English Council (NYSEC) award winner from Adelphi.

Matthew Jordan ’07  Adelphi Graduate Matt Jordan ’07 Advances Voter Language Assistance Nationwide, Pivotal in Last Election Matthew Jordan, a 2007 Adelphi graduate and All-American swimmer, was honored with the prestigious Bronze Medal Award for “superior federal service;” the highest honorary recognition awarded by the U.S. Census Bureau. The award is given for superior performance of assigned tasks and…

Graduate students won the Portfolio Trading Team Champion trophy.

by Brett H. Spielberg Emily Kang, Ph.D., will be collaborating with Nassau BOCES, Freeport Public Schools and possibly four other districts on Long Island thanks to a New York State Race to the Top grant. The Freeport school district was awarded a Strengthening Teacher and Leader Effectiveness (STLE) grant to provide support for taking part…

The recipient of the George Stricker Research Fellowship and elected president of the Society for Personality Assessment Graduate Student Association.

Adelphi recognized by The Education Trust as a “Top 25 Gainers in Hispanic Student Graduation Rates Among Private Institutions” in their “Advancing to Completion: Increasing degree attainment by improving graduation rates and closing gaps for Hispanic students”–Report Released September 20, 2012 Adelphi University Statement on this Recognition The Education Trust’s spotlight on our students’ accomplishments affirms…

Horace G. McDonell Summer Research Science Fellowship

Adelphi Has Over 90 Students Using GI Bill With The Majority Being Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans Legislation Would Expand Funding for Veteran Programs and Cut Red Tape for Those Seeking To Acquire New Training and Utilize Their Skills in Civilian Workforce U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand  Standing with student veterans at Adelphi University, U.S. Senator Kirsten…

Many Honors College graduates have been awarded Fulbright Teaching Fellowships.

Awards in Community Service, Social Work Programs, and Mobile Apps

Adelphi Student Christy Denckla, Ph.D. ’14 Elected President of the Society for Personality Assessment Graduate Student Association

A speech by Bob Mendelsohn at the gala in honor of Patrick L. Ross.

Adelphi’s Ruth S. Ammon School of Education will be at the forefront of improving science education on Long Island and New York through two very highly prestigious grants by Vithusha Balachandran Based on a successful collaboration by Tracy Hogan, Ph.D., Daryl Gordon, Ph.D., Diana Schwinge, Ph.D., and Beth Christensen, Ph.D., the University is accepting applications…

Grant Awarded to School of Education

Ruth S. Ammon School of Education senior Kristina Cavallo has been selected as the recipient of the Eastern District–AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance), EDA Robert Pate Award. This honor is awarded to the top female physical education major in the East. Adelphi’s roots connect to AAHPERD, which was founded on…

Play to explore relations between Irish Americans and African Americans

Grant Awarded to School of Education

The Long Island Speech-Language -Hearing Association Doctoral Award is a competitive and prestigious honor awarded to the best in speech and language hearing. Adelphi’s Joe Hoffman is the 2011 recipient of the LISHA Doctoral Award. When asked about how the LISHA award will impact his life, Hoffman said, “This award has helped demonstrate the worth…

Adelphi has been named a “Best Buy” by the Fiske Guide to Colleges, 2012 edition. This is Adelphi’s sixth consecutive year on the elite list. Adelphi is one of 49 Best Buy schools—24 public and 25 private—noted by the best-selling guide for offering outstanding academics at exceptional value. For further information, please contact: Todd Wilson…

Dr. Florence Myers, professor for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders in the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, has been awarded the honor of Fellowship of the Association by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). “Fellowship is one of the highest honors the Association bestows. To be awarded Fellow, the nominee must have…

More diverse teaching force = Enhanced Math Education Grant amount awarded: $895,000 over five years Awarded to Professor Robert Bradley, department of Mathematics and Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences; Assistant Professor Danté Tawfeeq, department of Curriculum and Instruction, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education; and Adelphi Math and Science Coordinator Gary Schechter from…

Adelphi’s University College has been named the newest member of the Council on Adult and Experiential Learning’s (CAEL) coalition of Adult Learning Focused Institutions (ALFI). University College becomes one of just three ALFI member institutions in New York State. More than ten years ago, in 1999, CAEL launched the ALFI Initiative in an effort to…

Susan P. Kemp, Ph.D. The Adelphi University School of Social Work is proud to honor the 2011 Richard Lodge Prize recipient, Dr. Susan P. Kemp at the School’s annual Alumni and Friends Event, on Friday, May 6, 2011. The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Adelphi’s Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South…

Bill Valente M.S.W. ’11 On March 11, 2011 in Albany, the New York chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) recognized Bill Valente M.S.W. ’11 as its Social Work Student of the Year. The award, presented during the chapter’s annual conference, honors Mr. Valente as a student who “personifies the values of the…

Dr. Sam L Grogg Adelphi University has announced the appointment of Dr. Sam L Grogg to the position of dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dean Grogg will begin his duties on June 1, 2011. Grogg has had a long history of service in education. He is currently the dean of the School…

Adelphi University has been named a “Best Buy in Education” for the past five years. In the 2011 guide, Adelphi was one of 45 institutions (21 public and 24 private) to be recognized by the best-selling college guide. For further information, please contact: Todd Wilson Strategic Communications Director  p – 516.237.8634 e – twilson@adelphi.edu