The Picture of Health in Nassau County

Adelphi University offers free, open to the public summer seminar on the state of public health in its region. Included in the talk are plans for developing an approach to maintaining public health equitably in a diverse county. - July 17, 2013

Adelphi University’s Dr. Jean Lau Chin Completes Fulbright Specialists Program

Adelphi University’s Dr. Jean Lau Chin completes Women and Leadership Project as a Fulbright Specialist in Hong Kong. - September 06, 2012

Adelphi University to Host Its Seventh Outdoor Sculpture Biennial

The Adelphi University Exhibitions Program presents its seventh Outdoor Sculpture Biennial, featuring the works of 10 skilled sculptors. The biennial will be on view from September 1, 2012 to May 31, 2014. - August 29, 2012

Sue Levering’s Legacy Continues with the Creation of a Social Justice Scholarship in Her Name

Two young women from Adelphi receive a scholarship for their activism and social justice work under the name of the late Sue Levering. - March 15, 2012

Mitchell Nagler Appointed as Assistant Director of Adelphi’s Student Counseling Center

Mr. Mitchell Nagler will now direct the unique Bridges to Adelphi Program as the newly-appointed assistant director of Adelphi's Student Counseling Center. - March 14, 2012

Adelphi Student Christy Denckla, Ph.D. ’14 Elected President of the Society for Personality Assessment Graduate Student Association

Adelphi University is proud to announce that Christy Denckla, Ph.D.’14 has been elected president of the Society for Personality Assessment Graduate Student Association - March 08, 2012

Adelphi University Alumna to Direct Charlotte Delbo’s Who Will Carry the Word?

The characters in Who Will Carry the Word? struggle with their personal fears, concerns, and ultimately their hopes for future generations. - February 19, 2012

Wall Street Veteran to Speak at Adelphi on Corporate Social Responsibility

Michael J. Driscoll M.B.A. ’89, a Wall Street industry expert, will deliver the Adelphi University Hagedorn Lecture on Corporate Social Responsibility, entitled “Observations of an Outsider from the Inside...One Person's View of Wall Street and Where We Lost Our Way.” The lecture,... - February 09, 2012

Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott Named Person of the Year

Adelphi University President Robert A. Scott has been selected as the American Society for Industrial Security Long Island Chapter’s (ASIS) 2012 Person of the Year. - February 09, 2012

First Annual Frances Perkins Forum at Adelphi University

The Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education is pleased to present the First Annual Frances Perkins Forum, featuring author Kirsten Downey. This professional development forum for educators, entitled “The Living New Deal in New York,” is a two-day inaugural event. The forum... - February 02, 2012

Trio Solisti to Perform at Adelphi University Performing Arts Center

The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) is pleased to announce Trio Solisti’s return on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall, 1 South Ave, Garden City, NY. Recognized as “the most exciting piano trio in America” by the New Yorker and... - February 02, 2012

Adelphi University’s Eugene Palma Joins the FBI InfraGard Advisory Board

Adelphi University is proud to announce that its Executive Director of Public Safety, Eugene Palma, has joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Long Island InfraGard Advisory Board. - February 02, 2012

Award-Winning Pianist Vassily Primakov Makes His AUPAC Debut on February 4

Russian born, multi-award-winning pianist Vassily Primakov makes his first appearance at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) Concert Hall, One South Avenue, Garden City, NY on Saturday, February 4, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. Primakov has been hailed as a world class importance and is... - February 01, 2012

Adelphi University Now Offering Advanced Degrees in Health Information Technology

Adelphi now offers a Master's of Science and an Advanced Certificate in Health Information Technology for healthcare professionals looking to obtain information technology certification and/or IT professionals pursuing health information management. - January 22, 2012

Long Island Center for Nonprofit Leadership Appoints Arthur Brian Leander as Assistant Director

Former Senior Planning Consultant with the Institute for Organizational Leadership becomes Long Island Center for Nonprofit Leadership's Assistant Director. - January 19, 2012

Three-Time Grammy Award-Winner Bruce Hornsby to Perform for a Sold Out Audience at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center on February 10

The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) will host recording artist, singer-songwriter, and pianist Bruce Hornsby for a solo show. - January 19, 2012

Adelphi Receives Federal NSF Grant to Create Unique Science Teacher Education Program

Adelphi University received a grant from the National Science Foundation to create a science teacher education program for undergraduate students and career changers. The program features graduate level coursework, and classroom and field three experiences, in addition to a substantial stipend. - December 21, 2011

Robert R. McMillan ’57 to Speak on “Healthcare: Today and Tomorrow”

Robert R. McMillan ’57 will deliver a lecture on “Healthcare: Today and Tomorrow,” as part of the Adelphi University President’s Series on Critical Issues on Friday, December 9, 2011, at 8:30 a.m., in Alumni House, 154 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City, NY. A light breakfast... - November 30, 2011

Adelphi Receives NYS Grant for Teacher Preparation Program in Bilingual Science Education

Adelphi University has been awarded a federal grant to create a bilingual science and technology teacher education pilot program geared towards high-needs school populations. - November 26, 2011

Adelphi’s Hudson Valley Center to Launch New State-of-the-Art Center and Programs

Adelphi's Hudson Valley Center will open its new location at the St. Francis Hospital Medical Arts Pavilion in January 2012. The new center will allow for program expansion and better student access to resources and improved technology. - November 23, 2011

Adelphi University Freshman and National Poetry Slam Champion to Publish First Book of Poems

Justin Long-Moton '15, NYC Youth Poet Laureate 2010-11 published, "Manual," his first book of poems and conducted his first official reading from the book on November 5. Justin will present at the TEDYouth awards on November 19. - November 18, 2011

A Treasured Holiday Event Returns to the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center: A Christmas Carol

Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (AU PAC) is proud to announce the return of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. - November 17, 2011

Jacqueline Jones LaMon Presents, “In Search of Our Children: The Missing, Endangered, and Lost” at Adelphi University on November 16

Adelphi University hosts “In Search of Our Children: The Missing, Endangered, and Lost,”by Jacqueline Jones LaMon. - November 16, 2011

Who Will Win the Title of Adelphi Apprentice?

Adelphi University is happy to announce that this year’s Annual Business Conference for High School Students will again be formatted to mirror the popular NBC show, The Apprentice. Long Island high schools are encouraged to nominate their students to participate in the Adelphi Apprentice, at... - November 16, 2011

Adelphi University Launches the Center for Health Innovation

Adelphi has officially launched the CHI, a cornerstone of the University’s comprehensive strategic plan. The Center seeks to tackle and improve current and emerging healthcare needs and make Adelphi an even stronger thought leader in healthcare. - November 09, 2011

Dr. Florence Myers Elected as Fellow of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association

Adelphi University is proud to announce that Dr. Florence Myers has been elected as a Fellow of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). This year, only 25 individuals were chosen. - November 05, 2011

Carmen M. Ortiz ’78, United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, to Speak at Adelphi

Adelphi President Robert A. Scott is proud to present Carmen M. Ortiz ’78, United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, who will deliver “U.S. Attorneys: Fighting Healthcare Fraud to Ensure Patient Safety and Protect Taxpayers.” - November 04, 2011

Roger Payne and Lisa Harrow Present “SeaChange: Reversing the Tide” at Adelphi University on November 9

Due to their involvement in environmental concerns, Lisa Harrow and Roger Payne will present their new dramatic lecture called “SeaChange: Reversing the Tide.” - October 28, 2011

Jacques P. Barber, Ph.D. to Speak on Integrating Psychotherapy Research with Clinical Practice: A Personal Journey

Dr. Jacques P. Barber will deliver "Integrating Psychotherapy Research with Clinical Practice: A Personal Journey” on Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. He will discuss different methodologies and ways in which the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies can combine research and practice to become an international leader in psychodynamics. - October 19, 2011

Adelphi is the First University in New York State Designated as a Site for National Take-Back Drug Day

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for people to properly dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. - October 16, 2011

Ambassador & Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona Presents “The World from the Perspective of Sri Lanka” on October 11

The International Initiatives Committee’s Ambassador Series invites Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona, to share his expertise and unique perspectives on world events and issues. - October 05, 2011

Dr. Bruce D. Perry to Speak on Assessing and Treating Traumatized Children

Adelphi University presents Dr. Bruce D. Perry M.D., Ph.D., at the Fifth Annual Master Seminar to discuss his Neurosequential Model© of Assessment and Treatment for traumatized children on November 3, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - September 24, 2011

Leading Teacher and Best-Selling Author Jane M. Healy to Deliver “Influence of Technology on Education” on September 26 at Adelphi University

Best-selling author and educational psychologist Jane M. Healy will discuss how technology is not the solution to education’s problems and why educators need to take charge of the use of technology in the classroom. - September 21, 2011

Rebecca Skloot to Speak on Her Bestseller, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks"

Adelphi University presents award-winning science writer Rebecca Skloot to discuss her bestselling work, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," on Monday, October 17, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. - September 21, 2011

Top Daoist Scholar Livia Kohn to Speak at Adelphi University on September 19

Adelphi is pleased to host Daoist scholar Livia Kohn, professor emerita of Boston University’s Department of Religion. Ms. Kohn will cover the Daoist ways of healing to improve women’s health and Daoist women in history and contemporary times. - September 14, 2011

Simone & the Jupiter String Quartet Kick-Off the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center Season

Adelphi University Performing Arts Center presents internationally-renowned Jupiter String Quartet and Broadway star and recording artist Simone as part of the 2011-2012 guest artist series. - September 09, 2011

Adelphi University Elects New Board Officers

Adelphi University elected Robert B. Willumstad '05 (Hon.) as chairman of the Board of Trustees, Helene R. Sullivan '79 as vice-chair, and Frank Angello '77 as secretary. - August 20, 2011

Thomas J. Ward, Jr. ’93 Receives Honor from Massapequa Federation of Teachers

Thomas J. Ward, Jr ’93, Executive Director of Adelphi University's Center for Career Development received the Friend of Education Award from the Massapequa Federation of Teachers for his commitment to bettering education. - July 08, 2011

Three-Time Grammy Award Winner Bruce Hornsby Joins the 2011-2012 Guest Artist Season at the AU PAC

Singer/songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby will grace Adelphi's Performing Arts Center on February 10, 2012 with a highly-anticipated solo performance spanning assorted musical genres. - June 11, 2011

Alice Hoffman Young Writers Retreat Returns for Seventh Year — High School Juniors Invited to Participate in Summer Writing Workshop

Best-selling author Alice Hoffman and Adelphi University Ruth S.Ammon School of Education are collaborating for the seventh year to offer 30 high school students participation in an intensive summer creative writing workshop. - May 14, 2011

Adelphi to Host Conference “Working With Life's Traumas: Psychodynamic Perspectives on the Treatment of Child and Adult Survivors of Trauma”

On Saturday, May 14, 2011, Adelphi’s Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies will host the conference “Working with Life’s Traumas: Psychodynamic Perspectives on the Treatment of Child and Adult Survivors of Trauma.” The event will take place from 9:00 a. - May 07, 2011

Eminent Ballerina Suzanne Farrell to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelphi University

Suzanne Farrell, celebrated ballerina, teacher, former New York City Ballet dancer and founder and artistic director of The Suzanne Farrell Ballet company, will receive an honorary doctor of fine arts degree from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony... - April 23, 2011

Ruth C. Balkin ’73 to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelphi University

The Honorable Ruth C. Balkin ’73 will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY. Ruth C. Balkin is... - April 23, 2011

Adelphi University Honors Geoffrey Palmer ’61 with the Ruth Stratton Harley Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

Geoffrey Palmer ’61 will receive the Ruth Stratton Harley Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on Friday, May 20, 2011. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale,... - April 23, 2011

Adelphi Welcomes Newest Trustee, Grace Pilcer M.A. ’79, Ph.D. ’84

Adelphi University is proud to welcome Grace Pilcer M.A. ’79, Ph.D. ’84 to its Board of Trustees. Dr. Pilcer previously served on Adelphi’s President’s Advisory Group, and has been a supporter of the University’s fundraising efforts since 1985. Dr. Pilcer has been a... - April 23, 2011

Adelphi University Named Its Athletic Field, Motamed Field on April 9

Adelphi University dedicated the centerpiece of its outdoor stadium complex, now known as Motamed Field, to esteemed alumnus Mr. Thomas F. Motamed for his continued support for the University. - April 21, 2011

Award-Winning Novelist, Edwidge Danticat, to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelphi University

On May 20, 2011 at Adelphi University's 115th Commencement ceremony, award-winning Haitian-born novelist, Edwidge Danticat, will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree. - April 21, 2011

School Wellness: It’s Everyone’s Business! Panel Presents Ways for the Community to Implement New School Wellness Policies

On April 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., the Nassau County School Wellness Coalition will host a panel at Adelphi University concerning ways in which community members can help schools implement new federal wellness policies. - April 14, 2011

Grammy-Nominated Conductor Christopher Lyndon-Gee Returns to Long Island to Lead Adelphi Symphony Orchestra in Grand Style

International conductor and Adelphi Associate Professor Christopher Lyndon-Gee will have a homecoming when he returns to the podium in the Concert Hall of the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 8, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. - April 08, 2011

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