News at Adelphi

In the recently released 2025 U.S. News & World Report annual rankings of graduate programs, Adelphi University saw significant improvements in several key program areas, including nursing, psychology and public health.

Under the second Trump administration, the social work profession is facing unprecedented challenges—new executive orders have upended traditional methods of social work practice, cutting communities off from vital resources and leaving practitioners to scramble.

Adelphi University has officially launched its Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program, designed to equip social work professionals with the advanced leadership and practice skills necessary to address pressing social challenges.

Adelphi University has announced the speakers for its Commencement ceremonies at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, on Tuesday, May 20.

“Making myself available as a mentor and perhaps a role model to aspiring students was an easy and a quite natural extension of my everyday endeavors.”

Dr. Beth Counselman-Carpenter, Associate Professor of Social Work at Adelphi University, combines clinical expertise, innovative research, and a passion for education to advance the field. Specializing in trauma-informed care and post-traumatic growth, particularly with breast cancer survivors, her work helps individuals thrive after trauma.

Launched in the fall of 1994, the Adelphi University Honors College is now celebrating three decades of excellence in education. As part of that celebration, we spoke with the founding dean, Richard Garner, PhD, and the current dean, Susan Dinan, PhD, about the College and how it has evolved over the years.

As the nation immerses itself in the frenzy of March Madness, the Adelphi University Department of Athletics has been crafting its own tales of triumph this winter, illuminating the season with stellar performances across various sports.​

Update at 4:30 p.m.: The Science Building has been cleared to reopen fully by the Garden City Fire Department. All classes and other activities have resumed.  Dear Garden City Adelphi Community,  The Science Building (SCB) on our Garden City campus is currently closed to all classes and community traffic due to a reported chemical spill being…

Scholarly publishing is often considered an exclusive domain, accessible primarily to established academics and seasoned researchers.

Kaiya Provost, PhD, and K.C. Rondello, MD, discuss the risks of bird flu to area birds, pets and humans—and how Adelphi is safeguarding our campus.

These Adelphi students have used their degrees to forge different career paths. 

Monica Morales-Hernandez, assistant teaching professor of mathematics, draws on her experiences as both a woman and a Latina to teach her Adelphi students that they, too, can excel in math.

Eliana Armijos ’03, MS ’13 has a story of resilience, passion and innovation—following a journey that began at Adelphi University and has evolved into a groundbreaking role in the world of sports technology.

The Adelphi University Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of alumnus Michael Balboni '81, founder and managing director of RedLand Strategies Inc., as chair-elect.

The Adelphi University Robert B. Willumstad School of Business is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious 2025 Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools rankings.

Dear Adelphi Community, In advance of Spring Break next week, March 17–23, we would like to provide the following parking advisory and guidance. As many of us prepare to travel, the Department of Public Safety and Transportation aims to help ensure you enjoy a fun, safe and healthy vacation. Parking Advisory Adelphi community members who plan to…

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…

Collaboration leads to musical composition that tells a story without words.

With support from a two-part PhysTEC grant, Matthew Wright, PhD, associate professor and chair of physics, is leading Adelphi’s partnership role in the inaugural Cosmic Pathways conference, held in March at The City College of New York for high school and college students, as well as guiding physics students to network with area high school teachers and students.

Dancers make beautiful music through movement in this integrative approach to performance.

Dear Adelphi Community, We are postponing our planned repair of an underground pipe between Hagedorn Hall and the University Center until late May, after Commencement. Therefore, there will be no planned interruption to heat and hot water on our Garden City campus next week. After reviewing the project timeline with our contractors, we determined that…

It all started in 2021—the (STEM)2 Network, funded by a $500,000 award from the National Science Foundation, set out to support faculty in transforming undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education from within.