News at Adelphi

Every year, Adelphi honors four exceptional employees with a President's Award for Excellence and one employee with the President's Award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. According to President Christine M. Riordan, the honorees “have won the admiration of their peers and colleagues by providing an extraordinary level of service to the University, and working to advance our shared values and goals."

Dear Adelphi Community,  I am so appreciative of every person at Adelphi who makes our community special and works to support our University, our students and one another. We have many exceptional employees, and once a year, we acknowledge those who have won the admiration of their peers and colleagues by providing a truly extraordinary…

From the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education Adeniji-Neill, D. (2020). Empowered Women: Nigerian Society, Education, and Empowerment. NY: Peter Lang. Antony, P. J., and Vaughn-Shavuo, F. (2020). Tracking Attitudinal Changes Among Teacher Candidates in Support of Ensuring Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education. Current Studies in Comparative Education, Science and Technology. 7(1-2), pp. 10-26. Bauler, C., Wang, X.-L., and…

Carson Fox, MFA, professor of visual arts, has completed a commissioned installation of public art in the new Charles Library at Temple University in Philadelphia. “Blue Ombre” fills a soaring arched wall with thousands of handcrafted, unique flowers in shades of blue for a spectacular effect. When Carson Fox, MFA, professor of visual arts at Adelphi…

Cristina Zaccarini, PhD, associate professor, explains how she has adapted to online teaching—and how mindfulness practices have helped her do that.

Good planning put to the test by coronavirus outbreak—but so far, it's working.

Adelphi University will offer all classes in an online format beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020, until further notice.

Adelphi University's Discover the World With Global Affairs series kicks off with a focus on the culture and traditions of India.

An update from the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students on the novel Coronavirus.

International student and MBA candidate Sivakorn (Boom) Chaichana is vice president of our Graduate Student Council—and using his own experience to help other students feel at home at Adelphi.

After her appointment as Dean of Nursing and Public Health, James Forkan interviewed Elaine (Kaupp) Smith ’78, MS ’88, EdD, about her priorities, her inspirations and more.

From winning a national championship to a viral commencement proposal, we're counting down some of our favorite moments of the year

Competition for spots in grad schools is intense for students who want to go into law, medicine, optometry and other professions. Our Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships helps Adelphi students plot a successful path.

Adelphi University's Finnish Innovation in Politics and Business program provided Marian Wong and Keyshaun Scott the opportunity to study abroad in Finland and explore the country's political culture.

Winners of the Study Abroad Photo Contest were chosen from submissions sent in by students who participated in study abroad programs during the 2018-2019 academic year.

With a diverse population of students and faculty from around the world, Adelphi University is fast becoming a leading global institution committed to creating more programs with a global appeal for students.

“The mentorship I received as an Adelphi student was unparalleled. Adelphi is a special place, one that has left an indelible mark on my life. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to call this institution my alma mater.”

“At Adelphi I was able to find things that brought me joy as well as challenged me both mentally and personally. Groups such as Christian Fellowship and Student Government enriched my time at Adelphi in ways I will never forget”

Dr. Briziarelli sat down with Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey to discuss the importance of taking a global approach to education and what she hopes to accomplish in her new role as assistant provost for global affairs.

Thea Liu wanted to go to college in the United States, but she needed language help and cultural support. She got both from Adelphi's International Accelerator program.

Caroline Dougherty, a senior, grew up hearing her father's stories about their Irish ancestors. The family can trace their roots back hundreds of years, going back to when Sir Cahir O'Doherty (1587–1608) led an unsuccessful rebellion against the English and was exiled, scattering members of the O'Doherty clan all over the world.

Xiao-lei Wang, PhD, the new dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences, comes to Adelphi from the Pace University School of Education, where she was a professor and acting dean.