News at Adelphi

Josh Altman, PhD, associate director of the Student Counseling Center, writes about mental health on college campuses in an op-ed for The Chronicle of Higher Education.

A version of this piece appeared a recent special issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education, Reopening Campus: How to Do It Safely and Successfully and is reprinted here with permission. Last year, before the pandemic hit, I was a vocal critic of teletherapy. As a classically trained therapist, I was skeptical that any treatment method that didn’t rely on shared…

Dear Adelphi Community, We are pleased to share that Adelphi has been allotted a limited number of Pfizer vaccine doses from New York state in order to resume on-campus COVID-19 vaccinations for current Adelphi students beginning Monday, April 26, 2021. Should additional doses remain, they will be made available to faculty and staff on Friday, April 30. What…

Deborah Serani, PsyD, adjunct professor of psychology, is quoted in a Medium article about re-entry anxiety associated with returning to “normal” amid the ongoing pandemic.

Jacques Barber, PhD, dean of Adelphi’s Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, shares his expertise in a WebMD article on depression.

The pandemic has gone on for more than a year. We’re all tired of wearing masks, washing our hands and staying six feet away from anyone not in our households. With vaccines rolling out and everyone over 16 now being eligible, it’s tempting to think we’ve beaten COVID-19 and it’s okay to toss those masks…

Dear Students and Families, This morning, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended a temporary suspension of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine. This news follows reports of a very rare blood-clotting side effect discovered in six women in the United States, among more than 6.8 million administered doses. Adelphi University continues…

Dear Students and Families, On March 29, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that, beginning April 6, all individuals 16 years of age or older are eligible to receive the vaccine. We are pleased to share that Adelphi has been allotted a limited number of vaccine doses from the state in order to offer…

Doctoral candidates Taylor Groth ’15 and Sara Schapiro are co-authors of a Psychology Today article on pediatric care during the pandemic.

Stephen Shore, EdD, clinical assistant professor, is quoted in a KAKE ABC story about World Autism Awareness Day.

Dear Adelphi Community, The safety, health and wellness of every Adelphi community member continues to be the top priority of our University and essential to meeting our commitment to academic excellence. I am pleased to announce that, upon approval by the board of trustees in March 2021, Gene Palma has been promoted to Vice President of…

Deborah Serani, PsyD, adjunct professor of psychology, is quoted in a CNN article about how holiday decorating can improve your mood. The story also appeared in more than 55 other news outlets around the nation.

Dear Adelphi Community, Travel is known to increase the risk of spreading illness. As you prepare for travel before the Thanksgiving holiday, please adopt a “know before you go” approach. Testing will be required of all residential students prior to leaving campus. If you are a faculty or staff member, or a student living off…

Dear Panthers, We have been working hard to reopen our facilities at the Center for Recreation and Sports (CRS), with a variety of new policies and procedures in line with local and state health requirements, keeping our Adelphi community safe and healthy. You will notice: Changes to equipment placement Plexiglass barriers at check-in desks New…

Dear Students, Adelphi is preparing our community and campus for a safe and responsible reopening for the Fall 2020 semester. As a MANDATORY first step before you return to campus, all residential students, international students and students from a restricted state (according to the New York State COVID-19 Travel Advisory) are required to complete a…

Parents and families, A few moments ago, the below email was shared with your students from our Office of Residential Life and Housing. This message contains important information about the upcoming move-in process and residential life on campus for the fall semester. As you review the guidance provided, please do not hesitate to reach out…

The world seemed to fall on Jocelyn Molina’s shoulders soon after she transferred to Adelphi last spring, just before the pandemic. With steely determination, and support from an understanding professor, she not only endured—she excelled.