News at Adelphi

Updates to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) mean some New Yorkers are losing benefits. Here’s what social work students and practitioners need to know.

Students across Adelphi’s social work programs explain what they studied, what it meant to share their work and how research is shaping their careers.

Adelphi is among the 7 percent of U.S. universities included in the recently released 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Adelphi University has spent decades quietly outthinking and out-innovating institutions many times its size. The following “firsts” aren’t just milestones—they are the blueprints for how Adelphi is changing the world.

From aquariums to courtrooms to emergency rooms, Adelphi biology graduates are building careers in a variety of fields.

After a long, hard day at work, all we want to do is unplug. Figuratively, that is. For many of us, scrolling endlessly on social media has become a go-to method of relaxation. But, as much research has shown, what we do to soothe our minds may actually be causing us harm.

The Adelphi Entrepreneur Experience will connect aspiring founders with entrepreneurship education, industry mentors, experiential learning and the Greater New York innovation ecosystem.

Adelphi theater graduate Lucas Iverson ’17 has hit a major career milestone. At just 30, the actor plays fourth-year medical student James Ogilvie on HBO Max’s hit drama series The Pitt—which recently took home the award for Best Drama Series at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. He will be making his off-Broadway debut this month.

Adelphi University has once again been recognized among the nation’s top higher education institutions in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, jumping seven positions overall from 2026 to No. 191 and placing among the top 20 universities in New York State. Adelphi is also debuting at No. 93 in the new…

Adelphi University enters the 2026–2027 academic year with a wave of new faculty joining its colleges and schools, bringing decades of combined experience in health education, the arts, nursing, environmental policy, physician assistant studies and creative writing. Below is an introduction to this year’s class of new professors and a glimpse into their expertise and accomplishments.

As the nation faces a growing nursing shortage, these recent graduates of Adelphi’s accelerated nursing program are stepping up to answer the call. See the photos capturing the pride and excitement of their traditional pinning ceremony.

Adelphi University has once again secured its position as the top private university on Long Island, according to the Forbes newly released 2027 America’s Top Colleges: 500 Colleges That Deliver Results list.

Amid a national school psychologist shortage, Adelphi University’s MA and PsyD in School Psychology programs train graduates to support students’ academic, social and emotional growth.

Do you feel like you’re walking on air when your favorite influencer celebrates a success? Do you get so worked up defending them in the comments section that you can’t concentrate on anything else? Or do you ever pull up one of their vlogs and pretend you’re watching a friend on FaceTime?

They come from around the region and across the world. Their interests vary and so do their ambitions. But they all have at least one thing in common—all have chosen Adelphi to prepare them to reach their goals. They’re the Class of 2030. Meet 13 of the newest Panthers.

Open TikTok and you’re immediately flooded with health trends.

When the public talks about AI in the classroom, it’s often to fret over students who get “chat” to write their essays. But the AI revolution in education is happening on an institutional scale—and it goes much deeper than homework shortcuts.

Adelphi University has been named to two of the nation’s most prestigious higher education rankings for 2026–2027: The Princeton Review’s annual list of Best Colleges and Time magazine’s inaugural ranking of America’s Best Colleges. These recognitions highlight Adelphi’s ongoing dedication to student success, transformative academic programs and exceptional institutional value. Adelphi joins just 392 higher…

Finding a position in today’s job market is more challenging than ever.

Recent history graduate Joseph D’Andrea ’25, MA ’26, interviewed Anagnostis P. Agelarakis, PhD, an internationally recognized bioarchaeologist of Greek antiquities, about the accuracy—and relevance—of the summer blockbuster The Odyssey.

The Adelphi University Robert B. Willumstad School of Business has been named one of the nation’s top business schools by The Princeton Review, securing a spot on its prestigious list of Best Business Schools/ Best On-Campus MBA Programs for 2027. The national ranking evaluates schools based on key metrics such as career outcomes and academic…

The ink left by student journalism can teach us a great deal about Adelphi’s history.

A globally renowned expert in the field of autism has now earned an Emmy Award for his work on a PBS children's show. Dr. Shore, who is on the spectrum, advised the show's creators on how to accurately portray neurodivergence.

When choosing to study abroad, most college students head to Europe. But 13 Adelphi students, who opted to explore Australia’s coral reefs, rainforests and dynamic culture, had the experience of a lifetime.13 biology and environmental studies and sciences students chose a slightly different path13

With the help of a therapy dog, Echo, for inspiration, clinical educator and adjunct professor Emily Tullo shares her guidance for students navigating college for the first time.

Adelphi University joins top-ranked universities in the United States on Money’s prestigious list of the 735 Best Colleges in America for 2026. With this recognition, Adelphi secures its place ahead of several peer institutions, highlighting the University’s high-value private education, low student debt and strong career outcomes. “This recognition affirms Adelphi’s standard of excellence, proving…

May graduates Julia Carpio and Hussein Ali Rifath are jump starting their careers with Fulbright English Teaching Assistant fellowships that will place them in front of classrooms in Greece and Spain.

A recent $1.77 million legacy gift supporting the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center is building on the rich history of the University's theatre, dance and music programs.

Graduates in the Class of 2026 are going places, many of them quickly. Meet 19 new degree holders who walked off the stage at Commencement knowing exactly where their next steps will be taking them. Whether it’s professional or graduate school or jobs in finance, education, technology, healthcare or business, they’re on their way to leadership positions in their fields.

Adelphi's 130th Commencement on May 21, 2026, saw 1,165 students, ranging in age from 19 to 59, receive bachelor’s degrees.