News at Adelphi

As a 2025 National Science Foundation-funded scholar at UC Irvine’s Summer Institute in Neuroscience Program, Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology student Juliana Morsello conducted research on diffusion kurtosis imaging as a way to identify biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease—a highly competitive opportunity that immersed her in hands-on neuroscience research not often experienced by undergraduates. Morsello’s…

One of the nation's most prominent advocates for people on the autism spectrum, Stephen Shore, EdD, has taken his message to more than 50 countries. This March, Dr. Shore—who is on the spectrum himself—is going to Germany to give the opening keynote address at the Euro-Global Summit on Autism Research and Awareness.

A new program for Bridges to Adelphi alumni, symbolically named Bridges From Adelphi, aims to empower its graduates through career guidance, advocacy and inclusive partnerships with employers.

Adelphi isn’t just a university; it’s a powerful force for change, extending far beyond the Garden City campus. It’s a place where dedicated alumni, armed with their skills and passion, answer the call to give back, actively shaping the health of the communities they serve.

When Adelphi University launched the most ambitious fundraising campaign in its history, there was quiet confidence that its $100 million goal could be met.

As in the past eight years, this October’s Spirit Weekend brought the Adelphi community together, reuniting old friends and introducing new traditions.

Adelphi raised $15 million in 2024–2025 from donors inspired by the public launch of the University’s most ambitious fundraising campaign ever.

A life-changing fellowship, on-campus volunteer roles and the desire to make museums accessible to every child helped this alumna discover her career path.

Strong support for successful programs and an openness to voices from the campus community helped Adelphi become one of just 10 universities out of approximately 200 in New York state to earn a 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity.

For the seventh consecutive year, INSIGHT Into Academia magazine has recognized Adelphi University with its annual Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award.

Internships are a foundation of an Adelphi education and one of the best ways students can prepare for careers. From shadowing surgical technicians at an eye bank to researching nanotechnology in Poland, our students spent the summer of 2024 having extraordinary internship experiences.

The $100 million, multiyear effort aims to ensure the University's ability to make an extraordinary impact on the lives of students far into the future.

Sophie Breslow ‘24, now an MSW candidate, credits the Learning Resource Program for her successful college experience and preparing her to support other neurodivergent students navigating their own college journeys.

Despite proven potential to thrive at the college level, neurodivergent students often face challenges. Adelphi’s answer is the innovative Bridges to Adelphi program, offering academic coaching, career training and a first-in-the-nation sensory room to boost student success. This award-winning program is a national model for providing equity and access to higher education.

Adelphi University celebrated a momentous achievement during its seventh annual Giving Day on April 17 and 18, 2024, as the community rallied together to raise $684,564 from 2,011 donors—both are Giving Day records.

In 2023, Adelphi University’s Women’s Giving Circle celebrated its 12th year by awarding $29,660 to 12 innovative projects, programs and research that will benefit the Adelphi community.

For higher education, student retention has become mission critical.

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Bridges to Adelphi program and the Adelphi University Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging co-hosted an event focusing on self-advocacy for individuals on the autism spectrum.

At Spirit Weekend, Adelphi again announced the students chosen to be this year's Prestigious Panthers and members of the Spirit Court.

See why Adelphi is one of just 10 universities throughout New York state to earn the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. Steps taken include a Hispanic-Serving Institution Task Force to build resources for Hispanic students, new career support for neurodivergent students, and a thriving mentoring program with a 100 percent graduation rate.

Professor and three Adelphi colleagues initiate and organize a conference to address how to help young adults with disabilities transition to life after high school.

Whether they're caring for patients, working in underserved communities, solving computational problems, launching new businesses or teaching overseas, Adelphi's students are supported by those who came before them.

Virtual fall and spring workshops provide tools and strategies so that CAS faculty can help students succeed in the classroom.

For the past 20 years, Adelphi has honored students, student organizations and faculty members who have made a commitment to pursue excellence in their various endeavors.

Faculty, administrators and students continue to raise awareness and advocate for the neurodivergent community.

With a generous gift of $25,000, Deborah Viola ’84, PhD, established the endowed Daniel Viola Family Scholarship for Neurodiversity.

It’s been another outstanding year for Adelphi University in the news–locally, nationally and around the world.

The Bridges to Adelphi program and Gersh Drivers Ed are partnering to help college students on the autism spectrum get their licenses.