News at Adelphi

Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Professors Attend International Conference on Obesity by Mirirai Sithole On October 26, Assistant Professor Paul Rukavina, Ph.D., and Associate Professor Sarah Doolittle, Ed.D., from the Department of Health Studies, Physical Education and Human Performance Science, embarked on a journey to spend two weeks presenting their research on teaching physical…

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…

“The Living New Deal in New York”

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…

Grant Awarded to School of Education

Suited for success—and finding balance between a demanding career and family life.

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…

Long Island Lecture by Best-selling Author

Lecture on Technology and Education with Jane M. Healy Leading teacher, educational psychologist, and author, Jane M. Healy, Ph.D., will focus her lecture on “The Influence of Technology on Education,” on Monday, September 26, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom in the Ruth S. Harley University Center, 1 South Avenue, Garden…

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…

Heading a support group for teachers to aid in their bid for certification

Great teaching is… Ruth S. Ammon School of Education

Professor Stephen Virgilio offers detailed information for parents and educators on introducing yoga to children.

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…

Just Say Om: Adelphi Professors Find Yoga’s Benefits Extend Beyond the Gym

"It has given me a hands-on experience that, essentially, is my marketability in my future profession."

After being nominated by Lacrosse Magazine for national player, this former Panther is now an assistant coach at Bridgewater State.

A comprehensive listing of faculty scholarship and creative work in 2010.

A comprehensive listing of faculty scholarship and creative work in 2010.

Adelphi faculty are working to keep different family generations healthy and productive.

Five faculty members discuss their work to improve our health, and our lives.

Televised Series Exploring Critical Issues Presents: “Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome” Uniondale, NY – April 21, 2011 Exploring Critical Issues, the award-winning broadcast series conceived and hosted by Adelphi University President Dr. Robert A. Scott, and produced by Telecare Studios, examines the research and policies affecting those with autism and Asperger’s syndrome in a one-hour broadcast…

Professor Otto and staff and student colleagues have done work with the famed amputee athlete, Amy-Palmiero Winters.