News at Adelphi

A raven’s nest on the Adelphi University Garden City campus reflects growing awareness of biodiversity, sustainability and the quiet presence of wildlife in our shared spaces.

Adelphi University is pleased to announce the launch of its Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, an advanced degree program tailored to busy working professionals.

Lou Starkey, PhD, was a beloved professor, friend and colleague who brought history to life for students, colleagues and readers of his well-received books. 

After five years at the helm of the Adelphi University College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS), Andy Atzert, EdD, has retired from the role of dean—but will always remain a believer in the College’s mission to serve and support nontraditional students. 

Although the Spring ‘25 Semester is just wrapping up and the bell is about to ring, the Faculty Center for Professional Excellence (FCPE) is already looking ahead.

Dominic Fareri, PhD, to lead collaborative study on how understanding personality traits impacts the navigation of social situations.

The launch of an artificial intelligence undergraduate degree program will equip students with the skills to design and understand AI algorithms for real-world impact, and prepare them for a smarter world.

Under the second Trump administration, the social work profession is facing unprecedented challenges—new executive orders have upended traditional methods of social work practice, cutting communities off from vital resources and leaving practitioners to scramble.

Dr. Beth Counselman-Carpenter, Associate Professor of Social Work at Adelphi University, combines clinical expertise, innovative research, and a passion for education to advance the field. Specializing in trauma-informed care and post-traumatic growth, particularly with breast cancer survivors, her work helps individuals thrive after trauma.

Scholarly publishing is often considered an exclusive domain, accessible primarily to established academics and seasoned researchers.

Kaiya Provost, PhD, and K.C. Rondello, MD, discuss the risks of bird flu to area birds, pets and humans—and how Adelphi is safeguarding our campus.

Collaboration leads to musical composition that tells a story without words.

With support from a two-part PhysTEC grant, Matthew Wright, PhD, associate professor and chair of physics, is leading Adelphi’s partnership role in the inaugural Cosmic Pathways conference, held in March at The City College of New York for high school and college students, as well as guiding physics students to network with area high school teachers and students.

Dancers make beautiful music through movement in this integrative approach to performance.

It all started in 2021—the (STEM)2 Network, funded by a $500,000 award from the National Science Foundation, set out to support faculty in transforming undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education from within.

Accessibility @AU: Universal Design for Learning

FCPE’s Online Academy: Course Development 10-Day Intensive is a hands-on, asynchronous faculty development experience that empowers faculty to enhance course design with expert guidance and proven strategies.

Adelphi’s College of Nursing and Public Health continues to make a global impact, strengthening communities near and far through education, innovation and leadership.

Adelphi University welcomes Dr. Neda Naseri to its physics department.