News at Adelphi

Henry Gomez ’24 balances earning his online Master of Social Work with family life, community activism and his job serving students in New York City’s public schools.

For this year’s Social Action Initiative project, "Uplifting Voices," students connected social work theory to practice by interviewing people in the community, and these are now featured on the StoryCorps site.

By training professionals to treat trauma in youth across the nation, the institute extends the School of Social Work mission far beyond campus.

Patients reveal the emotional burden of treatment during lockdown.

The program heads into October with a new campaign: “When Survivors Unite, Hope Ignites!”

Driven by a desire to keep young people out of the criminal justice system, Alicia Wilson, PhD ’24, left her job in mental health to become a leader in the social work profession.

Sophie Breslow ‘24, now an MSW candidate, credits the Learning Resource Program for her successful college experience and preparing her to support other neurodivergent students navigating their own college journeys.

Long before she enrolled, Stacy Brief ’20, MSW ’21, dreamed of attending Adelphi University because of its highly regarded social work program, robust extracurricular activities and unique community, which offered her a place to grow personally and academically.

Kyana Gordon ’24 was turned away from doing research at her high school. Now, after two years in Adelphi biology labs, she's off to conduct epidemiological research in Jamaica as a Fulbright Scholar. Meet her and three other winners of prestigious national academic awards.

Candice Garwood, a student in Adelphi's Levermore Global Scholars program, is this year's recipient of the fellowship from Campus Compact for students working to bring about change. She is the seventh consecutive Adelphi student to win the annual award.

Members of Adelphi’s Class of 2024 celebrated their accomplishments surrounded by family and friends at the University’s 128th Commencement ceremony on May 21 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

This fall, Adelphi made significant jumps in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of colleges and undergraduate programs. In the recently released U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School list, Adelphi’s programs in nursing, public health, audiology and social work all made ranking jumps. Read about these exceptional programs, and learn why they are gaining national recognition.

In U.S. News & World Report’s recently released 2024 Best Graduate Schools list, Adelphi’s programs in nursing, public health, audiology and social work all made ranking jumps.

Workforce development grants help employees from underrepresented groups pursue their Master of Social Work while continuing to work full time and serve their clients.

From helping clients cope with the effects of the pandemic to creating more climate-resilient communities to learning to heal through the arts, the School’s continuing ed workshops give mental health professionals the opportunity to gain valuable skills and earn credits. Renee Rawcliffe, director of continuing education and professional development, discusses the School’s approach and impact on the behavioral health community.

During National Social Work Month, the program, part of the Adelphi University School of Social Work, thanks to the social workers on staff, introduces text messaging and asks for all of us to speak out to keep this vital program going strong.

Despite physical and mental health challenges stemming from his time in the military, Gavin Walters, MSW ’20, is now thriving as director of a veterans program in two counties in New York state and facilitator of a coalition that covers the entire state. Adelphi’s Hudson Valley Center—and an exceptionally dedicated professor—made a life-changing difference for Walters.

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Chad Williams, MSW ’23, a Queens, New York, native and dedicated social work PhD student, works for the New York City Administration for Children’s Services while completing his doctorate. He recently authored a children’s book with his daughter that encourages young girls to feel empowered and confident. Williams’ goal: to continue to find ways to tie social work to the arts.

Who are Gen Z, and how can we understand them better? Two of our faculty members have recently published research providing insights into the mental health challenges facing this distinctive group and its political viewpoints. Now 20 percent of the American population, Gen Z individuals are a powerful voice for change.

When Wendy Goidel, JD, saw her clients needed more than legal expertise, she created a unique program that helps older adults and their families while providing valuable experience in gerontological social work to graduate students.

Coming soon: candidate advertisements blanketing the airwaves, political signs planted on lawns, robocalls extolling the campaign promises of the latest contenders for elected office.

A student-led photovoice project empowers people in treatment to share their experiences and build community ties.

For the first time ever, Adelphi University was ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 World University Rankings by Subject.

Different subsets of the transgender population have different rates of marijuana use when medically transitioning, new research finds

Every October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program celebrates survivorship—and being there for those affected by breast cancer.

Two new deans, Joanne Corbin, PhD, and J. Christopher Muran, PhD, are ushering in an era of change, fresh perspectives and new initiatives at Adelphi. Meet them both, and see what’s ahead for our high-ranking social work and psychology schools.