News at Adelphi

At Spirit Weekend, Adelphi again announced the students chosen to be this year's Prestigious Panthers and members of the Spirit Court.

Adelphi University will host an inaugural series of events to celebrate National Free Speech Week on October 16–19. A keynote speech, a film screening and discussion, and open conversations to engage students will be part of the programming sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and the Culper Battalion (Hofstra University’s ROTC detachment). Joseph…

Adelphi's newest Panthers got into action before classes even began by participating in this award-winning program.

Adelphi University is the highest-ranked private university on Long Island on the Forbes 2023 America's Top Colleges list.

Adelphi University's largest first-year class ever became “official" on Sunday at the annual Matriculation ceremony at the University's Center for Sports and Recreation.

Samuel Abrams ‘23 drew imaginary creatures as a child, then translated them into sculptures at Adelphi. They're now inspiring young visitors of the Cradle of Aviation Museum.

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is an organization dedicated to supporting students who are pursuing careers in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology by providing resources, networking opportunities and educational support to students and raising awareness about the challenges facing the Deaf and hard of hearing community.

The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (PAC) has announced a lineup for the upcoming fall season, including exciting musical, dance and theatrical performances from Broadway hits to Shakespeare's classics.

Individual students and student-led organizations were given a spotlight for their work this past academic year.

These students are committed to serving the LGBTQIA+ community through the combined efforts of the Gender and Sexualities Alliance and Students Beyond the Binary.

The identical twins run almost identical times while setting track records for the Panthers.

For the past 20 years, Adelphi has honored students, student organizations and faculty members who have made a commitment to pursue excellence in their various endeavors.

Adelphi University is a welcoming choice for its more than 1,000 international students from 72 countries. Lately, a number of Mongolian students have chosen to pursue their educations at Adelphi. “By coming to Adelphi, our Mongolian students have entrusted their futures with us,” said Vincent Wang, PhD, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.…

Students new to Adelphi will have expanded First-Year Seminar (FYS) options this fall, when a pilot program of interdisciplinary offerings launches. Designed to enhance opportunities for community building and provide a multifaceted approach to subject matter, each course follows a cohort model with classes led by two to four professors from different academic disciplines. Students…

Carole Katz-Fetner ’68 honed her leadership and communications skills as an English major at Adelphi and had a powerful mentor and lifelong friend in Dean Emerita Ruth S. Harley ’24, ’50 (Hon.), alumna and namesake of our University Center in Garden City, New York.

For David Machlis, PhD, an associate professor of finance and economics at the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business and inaugural recipient of Adelphi President's Humanitarian Award, “fighting hatred is a team game and can't be done alone." As a national leader in this fight, he is piloting an exciting new program that will bring Adelphi's Black and Jewish students together to make a difference in the world.

It’s been another outstanding year for Adelphi University in the news–locally, nationally and around the world.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging—four words that have gained enormous traction in recent years. From schools to major corporations, society has continued to place more emphasis and attention on improving equality.

As a high school senior applying to colleges, Lauren Ksido didn't give much thought to the importance of extracurricular activities and avenues through which she could connect with others outside of the classroom.

For students, college is full of enriching and enjoyable experiences.

The Bridges to Adelphi program and Gersh Drivers Ed are partnering to help college students on the autism spectrum get their licenses.

When Kurana Doobay started at Adelphi two years ago, she looked for a community to share her Hindu faith with.

This past weekend marked two important anniversaries: the sixth year Adelphi held Spirit Weekend and the fifth anniversary of one of the University’s newest traditions: the naming of the Prestigious Panthers—the gender-neutral alternative to the traditional homecoming king and queen—as well as the Spirit Court. While two students—one male, one female—serve as king and queen,…

Adelphi's 2022 Spirit Weekend, running from October 12–October 16, will offer five days of fun on campus and beyond—and more events than ever before.

On Adelphi's busy campus, there's a place where students, faculty and staff can find a moment for prayer or reflection and meet with others to worship, enjoy a meal or share ideas.

Adelphi University has earned the exceptional achievement of a five-star rating on the Campus Pride Index—a nationally recognized measure of LGBTQ+ friendliness and inclusivity. Campus Pride also chose Adelphi as one of the Top 40 Best of the Best LGBTQ-Friendly Campuses.

Adelphi University has been named to Campus Pride’s annual Best of the Best Colleges and Universities for LGBTQ+ Students in the United States for creating a safe, welcoming environment for students, faculty and staff alike.

The fall semester kicks off with Welcome Weekend, an opportunity for incoming students to start their journeys and for the Adelphi community to welcome them aboard.