News at Adelphi

How do birds make parenting decisions? An Adelphi faculty member is conducting fascinating research to understand the complexities of the avian parent and child relationship.

Few students—or parents—would say that homework is their favorite time of day. And parenting approaches vary from completely hands-off to über-involved when it comes to providing assistance with assignments. What’s really best for kids when it comes to homework help?

With vaccines dominating the news, and misinformation spreading rapidly, an Adelphi professor specializing in public health and disease prevention launched a study. The goal: to get to the heart of why parents choose—or refuse—to vaccinate their children.

Leading intimate partner violence expert shares eye-opening data—and a call to action

Faculty member advises the first PBS Kids show headlined by a character with autism

Examining the connection between empathy and anxiety

Why government subsidies may fail to get more electric vehicles on the road

Dear Adelphi Community, Please join us in welcoming Jennifer M. Lancaster, PhD, to Adelphi as the new dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS) and executive director of Adelphi’s Manhattan Center—a dual role requiring innovative and experienced leadership to meet the needs of modern students and working professionals. Dr. Lancaster will begin…

Dear Adelphi Community, It’s a profound pleasure to share with you, in my first announcement as interim provost, that Nicole C. Rudolph, PhD, has been appointed interim dean of the Adelphi University Honors College. Dr. Rudolph is a valued leader, respected colleague and educator, and a wealth of knowledge—as evidenced by her title of Jeopardy!…

Dear Adelphi Community, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Dinan, PhD, as interim provost of Adelphi University. Dr. Dinan has served as dean of the Adelphi University Honors College since 2019, and her thoughtful and strategic leadership in this role has consistently diversified recruitment and strengthened student success. As interim provost, Dr. Dinan…

Dear Adelphi Community, In the year-and-a-half period during which Adelphi University Libraries has been under interim leadership, we have been able to reflect upon the needs and opportunities of this pivotal Adelphi institution. After much consideration, we will embark on a different approach than has been taken in the past with a shared goal to deepen and…

Dear Adelphi Community, I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Sandra Castro, PhD, as interim dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies (CPCS), effective March 15, upon the retirement of Andy Atzert, EdD, the College’s dean since 2019. In this role, Dr. Castro will provide leadership continuity in support of the CPCS mission…

Dear Adelphi Community, The Bhisé Global Understanding Project (BGUP) was founded at Adelphi University in 2023 through the generosity of Bharat Bhisé, MBA ’78, with a multidisciplinary vision to explore critical issues in our world and educate students to become globally minded thinkers and leaders. Among its activities, this initiative has taken two groups of…

Watch Adelphi’s president, provost, board of trustees chair, and faculty and student leaders share words of encouragement, new perspectives and compelling life stories. Their messages highlighted a day to remember.

A $2.49 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, the largest ever received from the NSF by the University, will fund scholarships for high-achieving, Pell-eligible students from local high schools who want to major in STEM fields.

Who are Gen Z, and how can we understand them better? Two of our faculty members have recently published research providing insights into the mental health challenges facing this distinctive group and its political viewpoints. Now 20 percent of the American population, Gen Z individuals are a powerful voice for change.

For the first time ever, Adelphi University was ranked in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2024 World University Rankings by Subject.

Thanks to a major gift from Bharat Bhisé, MBA '78, students and faculty will examine history, relations and economics to address global issues and increase understanding.

Adelphi University's largest first-year class ever became “official" on Sunday at the annual Matriculation ceremony at the University's Center for Sports and Recreation.

Dear Students, As we prepare for the exciting move to our new location in Brooklyn, we want to provide you with information and resources to make your transition as seamless as possible. As we’ve shared previously, our new location at 179 Livingston Street (floors five to seven) at the St. Francis College (SFC) campus in…

At Adelphi, from day one, our new PATH core curriculum—with its focus on Preparation, Awareness, Transformation and Hands-On Learning—points students in the right direction on their pathway to college and lifetime learning.

In Fall 2022 Adelphi opened the new Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works to further our emphasis on and support of student research.

Three inspiring alumni have joined the Adelphi University Board of Trustees, bringing a wealth of international experience and business success. We are delighted to introduce them.

After a national search, Adelphi University has named Deborah Hunt, PhD, as the next dean of its College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH), effective July 25. Dr. Hunt is currently a professor and associate dean of nursing at Mercy College.

Dear Adelphi Community, I’m pleased to share that after a national search for the next dean of our College of Nursing and Public Health, I have appointed Deborah Hunt, PhD ’12, a highly qualified administrator, experienced nursing professor and esteemed graduate of Adelphi’s PhD in Nursing program to this pivotal role. Dr. Hunt’s appointment will…

Unique to Adelphi, the Viret Family Faculty Leadership Fellows Program develops aspiring University administrators and leaders. Paris-based donor Lionel Viret ’95 established this innovative program with a $1 million donation. (This year's Fellows, above.)

The American Council on Education (ACE) has announced that Diann Cameron Kelly, PhD, associate provost for student success at Adelphi University, has been named an ACE Fellow for academic year 2022–2023.

This fall, we are joined by 22 new faculty members spanning all our schools and colleges and our University Libraries. Our mission to transform lives is enriched by their unique expertise and contributions.

As Adelphi moved to remote learning in the spring of 2020, one of our top priorities was to ensure that all students had the reliable broadband access and computer hardware they needed.

The path to earning a bachelor's degree doesn't always run smoothly. Sometimes students are sidelined by personal responsibilities, or they have a change of heart or a career opportunity.