From My Desk Newsletter | Adelphi President Christine M. Riordan

See President Riordan’s latest From My Desk message and stories below.

President’s Newsletter

Each month, I share stories of how Adelphi continues growing, leading and making a difference through our mission to transform lives. I invite you to see the ways our University, students, faculty, staff and alumni are contributing to our communities and advancing their professions and fields of study. I am thrilled to share these stories with you and welcome you to be part of our University community.

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January 2025

Happy New Year! After a rejuvenating holiday season, Adelphi University enters 2025 with enthusiasm for the spring term and our bold vision for the future. We can’t wait to welcome back our students and faculty in a few short weeks.

I’m proud to kick off the year with some inspiring stories from our exceptional faculty, students and alumni. At the height of college and professional football playoffs, one professor is earning national coverage for his unconventional approach to preventing head injuries. During National Mentoring Month, we highlight the impact of Adelphi’s University-wide mentoring programs. Our Institute for Adolescent Trauma Treatment and Training is providing interventions to thousands of children struggling with trauma. A talented pair of twin sisters shares how Adelphi has supported their academic and athletic journey. And Adelphi University Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus Michael J. Campbell ’65 shares why he is passionate about giving back to the University.

I look forward to sharing our progress with you throughout the year as we continue to pursue the ambitious goals of our Momentum 2 strategic plan. I wish you a happy, healthy and rewarding new year ahead.

All the best,
Chris

An evocative photo of a football player holding his helmet at his side. The player is seen only from his midsection to his thighs. It is night, so the background is black except for light from a single floodlight behind the player.

Tackling Head and Neck Injuries in Football: One Professor’s Surprising Solution

Leadership in Mentoring

January is National Mentoring Month. Adelphi’s approach is unique and nationally awarded. Here, mentoring is not just for traditional college-age students; it has been widened to include new mentoring programs for adult students, faculty members and alumni, among others. This “culture of mentoring” creates lasting connections in our community.

A gray-haired man in a light. blue shirt stands before a brick building and shrubs. A smiling woman with long black hair, with a brick building, shrubs and pink flowers in the background

Adelphi’s Institute for Adolescent Trauma Treatment and Training Educates Providers Nationwide

Expect Extraordinary: Meet the Marsh Twins

Isabel ’23 and Katherine ’23 Marsh are identical twins who were breakout cross country and track stars at Adelphi as undergraduates. Today, they are continuing their journey together, earning their MS in Business Analytics. In this video, they share how Adelphi supported their extraordinary journey as sisters, athletes and scholars.

Why I Give to Adelphi: Michael J. Campbell ’65

In the second video of this series, chair emeritus of the Adelphi University Board of Trustees, Michael J. Campbell ’65, explains why he is a strong supporter of Adelphi and the Momentum Campaign. In his words, “Nurses, teachers, social workers and psychologists … they’re the people who shape and form society.”

Adelphi is making local, national and global news.

BBC.com, Why later life can be a golden age for friendship
Katherine Fiori, PhD, associate dean for foundational psychology and faculty involvement and professor in the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, discusses the socio-emotional goals of older adults.
The Chronicle of Higher Education, “A Punishing Year”
Brian Glick, EdD, Adelphi’s director of student conduct and community standards and treasurer of the Association for Student Conduct Administration, contributed to an article about how antiwar protests on college campuses have shone a spotlight on student discipline.
The New York Times, “‘Carl the Collector’ Puts an Autistic Child (Well, Raccoon) in the Lead”
Stephen Shore, EdD, clinical associate professor in the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education and Health Sciences, is quoted extensively about his role as an adviser on the show.

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Children love play kitchens because they spark their imaginations and create curiosity for real-world learning. Once children ‘prepare a meal,’ they feel a sense of pride.”

Lea Theodore, PhD, professor in the Adelphi University Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, explains the value of play kitchens in children’s development in What to Expect’s article, “The 14 Best Play Kitchens Keep Kids Busy for Hours (And Look Cute in Your Playroom).”