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Andrea Ward, PhD, vice provost for research and libraries, and Master of Science in Biology student Laura Fisher are studying the effectiveness of a new eel ladder design in the Mill River watershed on Long Island.

A class ring from 1976 was uncovered through some amateur sleuthing, just before the 50th reunion of that class. It became a "message from heaven" for his family.

For many first-generation college students, navigating the first year of higher education is the most critical hurdle to earning a degree. To ensure every student has an equal opportunity to thrive, Adelphi University has been awarded a nearly $3 million Title III federal grant to launch Adelphi Ascend: Strengthening Advising, Persistence and AI Workforce Development.

On September 11, 2001, history did not just unfold on television screens across the globe—it hit directly at the heart of the Adelphi University community.

For Adelphi’s many first-generation students, and those balancing financial hardship, the dream of a degree is too often overshadowed by fears like these: uncertainty, constant anxiety and the looming threat that financial barriers will cut their journey short. Then comes the email: You have been awarded a scholarship.

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.

Adelphi University celebrates the careers of alumni within the entertainment industry, from award winners to the artists working behind the scenes.

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.

Jeneanne DeBois ’16 arrived at Adelphi planning to become an English teacher, but the University gave her room to discover a different way to bring stories to young people.

Ivana Berlin ’18, JD, found her academic direction at Adelphi when courses in criminal justice, sociology and law gave her a framework for examining systemic inequality and imagining better systems.

Erica Ram ’16, MS, found at Adelphi the close faculty relationships and hands-on opportunities that would launch their career in technology.

Marion Davidson ’17, MSc, PhD (anticipated), came to Adelphi seeking the freedom to pursue two seemingly different interests: dance and anthropology.

Hira Javed ’16, MS ’18, JD, built the intellectual foundation for a wide-ranging legal career at Adelphi, where her studies in languages, literatures and cultures and biology encouraged her to stay curious and approach problems from different perspectives.

This past August, an intrepid crew of eight Adelphi Panthers—spanning incoming first-year students to seasoned graduate students—ditched our nearby Long Island beaches for an unforgettable, high-octane alternative summer break across Vietnam and Thailand. Their mission? To dive headfirst into a whirlwind of floating markets, artisanal coffee workshops, overnight cruises, an elephant sanctuary and a UNESCO…

Vincent Calvagno is a first-year PhD student in History at Yale University. His research concentrates on the intersection between environmental and intellectual history in colonial New England.

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.

A pair of Adelphi physics majors spent their summer as interns at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory exploring new frontiers in imaging.

Afra Masud, a rising junior majoring in sociology and a Levermore Global Scholar, is the ninth consecutive Adelphi student to receive a yearlong Newman Civic Fellowship awarded to student leaders who are dedicated to making positive social change.

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

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.

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.