News at Adelphi

The Ruth S. Harley University Center has been undergoing renovations for 18 months. But it's now set to open on Jan. 18.

A new social work graduate certificate program focused on environmental justice is featured in Yahoo News. The program was also featured in Long Island Business News and the Garden City Patch.

Adelphi sophomore and NGO youth representative Saira Amar shares her hopes for climate with Newsday.

The Office of Information Technology first held eRecycle Day at Adelphi in May of 2014. Now held biannually, this event enables the community to recycle their tech equipment for free, environmentally-conscious recycling. 

The Princeton Review Guide ranks Adelphi as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the nation.

Undergraduates: Are you still deciding on a major? Read on. Adelphi University has introduced four new bachelor's degree programs this fall—in statistics, environmental science, anthropology, and ethics and public policy.

Thousands of people in New York City—and more than 7.6 million around the globe—took to the streets on Friday, September 20, as part of the Global Climate Strike to demand climate action as world leaders prepared to meet for the United Nations Climate Action Summit.

When it comes to helping the environment, Adelphi is dedicated to taking action. For the fourth year in a row, Adelphi has placed first in the Car Free Day Long Island competition.

As director of procurement in University Resources, Operations and Policies, one of Elizabeth Kash's responsibilities was to empty the Ruth S. Harley University Center prior to its renovation. That included the 600 chairs that had been used for the many events held in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom.

Adelphi's Integrated Cogeneration Project has earned the Energy Project of the Year award by the Long Island Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE-LI).

As we quickly approach the start of our renovation of the Ruth S. Harley University Center (UC), you may recall from previous communications that the University plans to build a temporary dining structure on the lawn between Blodgett Hall and Levermore Hall to handle much of our UC dining needs during the construction period.

Adelphi’s sense of community extends to the entire planet. That’s why we formed a Sustainable Campus Council—powered by staff, faculty and students—to develop solutions that will make Adelphi greener.

The United Nations has proclaimed March 22 World Water Day, devoted to sustainable, clean drinking water for all. In honor of the day and the mission, here are just some of the ways Adelphi faculty, staff, students and alumni are doing their part in their careers, research, and day-to-day lives to achieve the goals of clean drinking water and cleaner oceans and coasts.

Biology professor James K. Dooley, Ph.D., is passionate about protecting endangered marine life and creating a better future for our planet. Throughout his 45 years at Adelphi, he has been recognized nationally, internationally and locally for his work in environmental preservation.

Consider taking the pledge to go car free and explore your commuting alternatives while showing Long Island how Adelphi has what it takes to help reduce traffic and emissions.

For the last 15 years, Adelphi University's grounds crew has used organic fertilizer and natural pest control, which includes the regular release of ladybugs.

In the face of climate change, Adelphi professor studies how to engineer plants to yield more successful crops.

Adelphi has joined the many leaders who signed the We Are Still In declaration to support the Paris Agreement on climate change.

The Nexus Building is a visual representation of Adelphi’s commitment to community, collaboration and academic excellence.

Implementation of a new co-generation central heating plant nears completion.

The director of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s NY-Sun Initiative has $1 billion to spend on scaling up solar power in New York State.

Adelphi is close to hitting the million mark for the number of bottles refilled at the University bottle filtration systems.

Justyna Widera, Ph.D., plays a crucial role in researching materials for more efficient solar cells.

Sustainability initiatives are in full bloom at Adelphi.

In his recent book, Professor George Russell, Ph.D., asks "How can we begin to address the malaise of indifference to nature so widespread among our young people?"