News at Adelphi

Bernadine Waller, MA '10, associate director of experiential learning at Adelphi's Center for Career and Professional Development and a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Social Work, was awarded a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) R36 grant to complete her dissertation.

"Adelphi was the right size because you can get a lot of attention there that you wouldn't get at these huge campuses with 50,000 or 60,000 students. For me, it was a very nurturing campus."

When you walk into the Museum of Arts and Design in Manhattan, you'll see 125 pieces of colorful coral art relating to coral bleaching events and clay art exploring the possibilities of varied surfaces. This is Lauren Skelly Bailey: Studio Focus, an exhibit displaying the work of Lauren Skelly Bailey '12, M.A. '14, through January 13, 2019.

During the October 2018 Spirit Week 10 Under 10 Induction and Reception, Adelphi's first alumni affinity group was announced—with big plans to come.

The Adelphi University Board of Trustees elected three new members on October 1, 2018: Michael A.L. Balboni '81, J.D.; Carmen M. Ortiz '78, J.D., '12 (Hon.); and Michael J. Tiedemann '89.

“Adelphi paved the way for me to be able to do a job that is so much more than just a job.”

“Adelphi gave me the opportunity to come to New York and start a brand new life. I can’t imagine who I would be if it weren’t for all the incredible experiences I was able to create at Adelphi.”

“Adelphi made me understand my hidden potential.”

“Adelphi was my home away from home. I have so many great memories from the four years that I spent there.”

“Adelphi laid the foundation for the work that I am able to do today and the impact that I plan to make tomorrow.”

“My time at Adelphi set the foundation for me to become a litigator and give back to my community.”

“Adelphi made me realize that you don't have to fit in a box and it's good to try new things. If there is something that you believe in, but for some reason the path isn't there or resources are unavailable, you create it.”

“Adelphi set me on my career path.”

“I love Adelphi. It created so many beautiful opportunities and helped me become the man I am today.”

Adelphi University deeply mourns the passing of alumnus and Trustee Emeritus John J. Gutleber '68, M.B.A. '70.

Marc S. Strachan credits his mother with pushing him to attend Adelphi—and helping him pay for it.

Michael Toperzer '12 has experienced many a midsummer night this summer.

Adelphi's first recipients of the DAISY Award “for extraordinary nurses," presented by the College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH).

In honor of National Nurses Week 2018, Adelphi University held more than a week of events celebrating the contributions of our nursing students, faculty and alumni.

Frank Benzakour, COO at Edgewood Country Club, learned business skills at Adelphi University which allowed him to compete in an Ivy League setting.

Dr. Carolida Steiner's reflects on her time at Derner and memories of her classmates. The Derner experience lasts a lifetime!

Dylan Libby '16 has been busy saving the universe as Groot in Marvel Universe Live! Age of Heroes.

Joan Wheeler, M.S.W. ‘74, D.S.W. ‘86: One Doctor’s Prescription for a Healthy Career in Social Work

Cheryl Nelson, B.S. ’67, M.S.W. ’92, is a former nurse and social worker who is an expert on Narcissistic Personality Disorders.