News at Adelphi

Louise Geddes, PhD, professor of English and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, makes the case for traditional studies as an antidote to the downsides of our rapidly changing world.

Kenyenica Rigby, nursing major and rising sophomore, is finding ways at Adelphi to make a difference—now and with her future goals.

The variety and sophistication of paid research projects undertaken by Adelphi students this summer reflects the University's emphasis on undergraduate research.

Launched in 2023 to promote understanding among Adelphi students, the award-winning program has now expanded to include students and leaders from four other universities.

For Black History Month, artist Sabrina Nelson’s exhibit honoring James Baldwin explores his legacy—showcasing art, activism and Baldwin’s profound influence on both personal and collective identities.

English major Brienna (Ennie) Conner is exploring the historical significance of the “Tar Baby” story to uncover the lived experiences of enslaved Africans and their descendants in early America.

Kyana Gordon ’24 was turned away from doing research at her high school. Now, after two years in Adelphi biology labs, she's off to conduct epidemiological research in Jamaica as a Fulbright Scholar. Meet her and three other winners of prestigious national academic awards.

In the Spring 2021, Carolyn Springer, PhD, associate professor of psychology, was named the new director of the Center for African, Black and Caribbean Studies (CABCS). Here, she tells us how her background as a social psychologist applies to her new role, her upcoming plans for the center and future events we can all look forward to attending.

Fifty years ago, as protests by Black students across the United States gained prominence, Black and Puerto Rican students at Adelphi University seized the moment to push for the creation of a program of study about their own histories in America.