News at Adelphi

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.

Earlier this year, Vincent Wei-cheng Wang, PhD, was named dean of Adelphi University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). He began his tenure at Adelphi on July 1, 2019.

The college years are a time when many students get out of their comfort zones. For Pernille Gilje '18, college presented an opportunity to test the limits of life outside her comfort zone, both emotionally and geographically.

Senior Lila Woodbridge worked with Joan L. Schimke, associate professor of communications, on a documentary short about the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire screened at Cinema Village in Manhattan.

This year’s Research Day on April 17 was Adelphi’s biggest yet—it grows every year. Learn what was new at our 16th annual event, and meet some of the students who presented their research.

Indigenous peoples often appear as caricatures in official histories and popular narratives of Japan’s 20th-century empire. A new book by assistant professor of history Kirsten Ziomek, PhD, paints a fuller picture of cultures that have long been marginalized.

Carolina Medina '18 has followed a path that has taken her from Adelphi, where she created her own major combining sustainability development and nonprofit management to a semester studying abroad in Australia. Next up? She's heading to Costa Rica on a Fulbright scholarship.

"If you haven’t gotten to explore and I mean truly explore do it. You are now a college graduate. If you don’t know what you are going to do keep exploring, if you know what you want to do for the rest of your life keep at it, try something new and keep exploring. Life is a journey so enjoy the ride."

At Adelphi, students reap the benefits of personalized attention from their professors and all the opportunities nearby New York City holds. But according to Peter West, Ph.D.—the newly appointed associate provost for student success—there's always room to do better.

Meet Paran. He's a 19-year-old scavenger from the world of Numia, where, following The Scourge, humans live confined to the few remaining villages.

In March 2019, Elaine (Kaupp) Smith '78, M.S. '88, Ed.D., was named dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health. The announcement may be new, but Dr. Smith is no stranger to Adelphi.

The Adelphi University's International Leadership Coordinating Committee was pleased to award the 2019 International Research Awards during the 16th Annual Adelphi Research Conference.

Spring break is a time to get away from campus, but, at least for some student scholars at Adelphi, it's not necessarily a time to get away from their studies.

The United Nations has proclaimed March 22 World Water Day, devoted to sustainable, clean drinking water for all. In honor of the day and the mission, here are just some of the ways Adelphi faculty, staff, students and alumni are doing their part in their careers, research, and day-to-day lives to achieve the goals of clean drinking water and cleaner oceans and coasts.

In this issue devoted to the annual Teaching and Learning Conference, Provost and Executive Vice President Steve Everett, D.M.A., discusses the University's approach to diversity and understanding—and how our students benefit from it.

Wensley Bynoe, a senior in Adelphi's Levermore Global Scholars (LGS) program, is one of those students whose internship led to a greater desire to help those who need it. As an intern this year at the New York State Division of Human Rights, he is working on investigations into discrimination that have opened his eyes to the wide range of injustices facing New Yorkers.

Nahtahniel Reel-Yehudah was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, and was a product of the city’s public schools, but it was only on a trip to Costa Rica that he found his calling.

Community service is a big part of a high-impact Adelphi education. It's an experience that affects both the head and the heart. It's also a factor in career development, as employers are increasingly looking to hire young people who have shown a commitment to volunteering.

At Adelphi, students from around the world are accommodated to thrive through the International Student Services office as well as the community as a whole.