Press Releases from Adelphi University (204 total)
Discussing the future of racism
The Adelphi University Center for African, Black & Caribbean Studies presents the James Baldwin Lecture on Literary and Social Criticism. This year’s topic will be…
High school writers apply for summer writing scholarship
Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education welcomes high school juniors from around the country to apply for the Alice Hoffman Young Writers Retreat.…
Pedro Noguera, Ph.D. to Speak on “Challenging Racial Inequality in Our Schools …
GARDEN CITY, NY, March 2014—Adelphi University is proud to announce that Pedro Noguera, Ph.D. will be speaking on “Challenging Racial Inequality in Our Schools” for…
Josephine Chuah Named Winner of Sue Levering Social Justice Scholarship
This year’s winner of the Levermore Global Scholars (LGS) Sue Levering Social Justice Scholarship is Josephine Chuah ’16. Susan Dworkin Levering was an activist, feminist…
Adelphi University Kappa Sigma to Compete in New York Giants Snow Bowl
The brothers of the Adelphi University chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity will participate in the New York Giants 8th Annual Snow Bowl Flag Football Tournament…
Adelphi University MFA Program in Creative Writing Begins “Conversation Series …
Novelist and essayist Jamaica Kincaid ’12 (Hon.) (SEE NOW THEN) and debut poet Lauren K. Alleyne (DIFFICULT FRUIT) will be featured in the inaugural…
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PRESENTS DAVID HORNUNG: RECENT PAINTINGS
The Adelphi University Exhibitions Program presents David Hornung: Recent Paintings, featuring over a dozen oil paintings on panel in the Ruth S. Harley Univessity Center…
Douglas Detrick’s AnyWhen Ensemble to Perform at Adelphi University
GARDEN CITY, NY, March 2014—Douglas Detrick’s AnyWhen Ensemble will perform on March 7, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall in the Adelphi University…
Ambassador Vladimir Drobnjak to Speak at Adelphi University
GARDEN CITY, NY, February 2014—Ambassador Vladimir Drobnjak, Permanent Representative of Croatia to the United Nations, will give a lecture entitled “EU Enlargement – National, Regional,…
Adelphi University Presents Warren Lyons: Of Human Feelings Starting January 29
The Adelphi University Exhibitions Program presents Warren Lyons: Of Human Feelings featuring the work of artist, and Adelphi University Alumnus Warren Lyons (’73). This exhibition,…
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Katherine Boo to Speak at Adelphi
Katherine Boo, Pulitzer Prize winner and best-selling author of Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity, will speak to Adelphi…
Adelphi University Presents its Distinguished Faculty in Concert
On Saturday, February 15 at 8:00 p.m., Adelphi University’s Department of Music will present its Distinguished Faculty in Concert, featuring six faculty members performing an…
Adelphi Awards Garden City High School Students Prize for Leadership
On September 20, 2013, Adelphi University held its annual Prize for Leadership Ceremony at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center. The 12 high school students…
Singer Pur, Renowned A Cappella Vocal Ensemble, Performs at Adelphi University
GARDEN CITY, NY, November 2013— Internationally-renowned vocal sextet Singer Pur will perform a program of a cappella music entitled "Fields of Gold: Vocal Music through…
Adelphi Junior Anustha Shrestha Receives GEICO Achievement Award
Last spring, Adelphi Honors College student in the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Anustha Shrestha ‘15 was awarded the GEICO Achievement Award, a $1,000…
Robert B. Willumstad School of Business Faculty Receive Bender Research Awards
This year, Adelphi University’s Robert B. Willumstad School of Business awarded seven faculty members the Bender Research Fellowship Award. Professor of Decision Sciences Darko Skorin-Kapov…
Becoming the Healthiest Nation
Adelphi University's Center for Health Innovation presents its fall symposium on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will take…
Grammy-Nominated Master Pianist David Holzman to Perform in Concert at Adelphi U …
David Holzman, called a “master pianist” by The New Yorker, will perform “Keyboard Kaleidoscope”, a special concert of contemporary works for piano, on Sunday, October…
Ambassador of South Sudan to the United Nations, Dr. Francis M. Deng, Comes to A …
On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, Dr. Francis M. Deng will deliver the talk, “Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities in Africa: The Case of the…
World-renowned Autism Expert Temple Grandin, Ph.D. to Speak at Adelphi Universit …
As part of the Joseph Napolitano Memorial Lecture series, Temple Grandin, doctor of animal science and professor at Colorado State University, will deliver the talk…
Adelphi Celebrates the Centennial of Composer Benjamin Britten
This year marks 100 years since the birth of Benjamin Britten, renowned English composer of classical music. To celebrate his centennial, on Sunday, September 29,…
Diane Ravitch to Speak on “Accountability in the Great American School System …
Adelphi University is proud to announce that Diane Ravitch will be speaking on “Accountability in the Great American School System” for the Ruth S. Ammon…
Diane Ravitch to Speak on “Accountability in the Great American School System …
Adelphi University is proud to announce that Diane Ravitch will be speaking on “Accountability in the Great American School System” for the Ruth S. Ammon…
Blanche Wiesen Cook Presents Eleanor Roosevelt and the Promise of Human Rights
Educator, historian, activist, Blanche Wiesen Cook, Ph.D., known for her biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, will speak on “Eleanor Roosevelt and the Promise of Human Rights,”…
Adelphi University Board of Trustees Elected Four New Members
The Adelphi University Board of Trustees elected four new members bringing valuable legal, higher education, corporate, and leadership experience.
Philip DiSanto ’12 from Malverne, NY will…
An Evening of Poetry at Adelphi with Visiting Writer Maureen N. McLane
Adelphi University’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program is pleased to announce its latest event, an evening of poetry with 2013 Visiting Writer…
Dr. Tera W. Hunter to Discuss African-American Marriage, Slavery, and Freedom in …
On Monday, February 18, Dr. Tera W. Hunter, professor of History and African American Studies at Princeton University will deliver the John Hope Franklin Distinguished…
Adelphi Graduate Students take First Prize in the 2012 University Trading Challe …
On Friday, November 16, four graduate students from the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business took home the Portfolio Trading Team Champion trophy in the…
Dean Sam L Grogg to Speak at the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead
On November 7, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Adelphi University, Sam L Grogg, Ph.D., will deliver the talk “Oscars Exposed: A…
Adelphi Hosts Arts Day Featuring Two-Time Tony Award-Winning Actress Christine E …
For the fifteenth consecutive year, Adelphi University will host Arts Day. At the annual fall arts conference, scheduled on October 16, 2012, talented performing arts…
Adelphi’s First Green Expo to Showcase Sustainability
Adelphi University is pleased to announce the Green Expo 2012 on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Ruth S.…
Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury to Deliver “Peace and Equality” on November 13
Ambassador of Bangladesh Anwarul Chowdhury, an expert on current critical issues including peace, sustainable development, and human rights, will speak at Adelphi University as part…
Adelphi Presents “Uncommon Women and Others”
The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) will be kicking off its 2012-2013 theatrical season with Wendy Wasserstein’s debut play Uncommon Women and Others.…
Big Screen Politics 2012: Political Film Classics at the Adelphi University Perf …
Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) and the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development bring you this film series showcasing a variety of political-themed…
Adelphi University Awards Scholarships to Local Volunteer Emergency Services Mem …
University College at Adelphi University is proud to announce its first two recipients of the $2500 Volunteer Emergency Services Scholarship: Charles William Schwalbe and Michael…
Dr. Elizabeth Scannell-Desch Joins the Adelphi University Hudson Valley Center a …
The Adelphi University Hudson Valley Center is pleased to announce Dr. Elizabeth Scannell-Desch, as the nursing coordinator for undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing.
Dr.…
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Thomas L. Friedman Discusses “The Future of the …
Internationally renowned reporter, journalist, and author Thomas L. Friedman will come to Adelphi University on Wednesday, October 3, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. to speak on…
Legendary Musician and Performance Artist Laurie Anderson in Dirtday! at Adelphi …
On October 12, 2012, world-renowned musician and performance artist Laurie Anderson comes to Adelphi University’s Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) in Dirtday!, a piece reflecting contemporary…
Caroline Roan, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Reputation at Pfiz …
On September 13, 2012, Adelphi University continues “The President’s Series on Critical Issues” presented by Adelphi President Robert A. Scott with guest speaker Caroline Roan,…
Adelphi University Announces Affiliate Program with Philadelphia College of Oste …
Adelphi University is proud to introduce its new AU/PCOM Preferred Admissions Program, an affiliation agreement with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), one of…
Two Adelphi Students Selected as UN Youth Representatives
Adelphi University is proud to announce that students Michelle Consorte ’12 and Anustha Shrestha ’15, have been selected to serve as the University's "UN Youth…
2012 President’s Gala Honors Outstanding Executives and Alumni
Adelphi University is proud to announce its 12th annual President’s Gala. The evening will honor four prominent local executives and alumni, including: Tina and Jeff…
Mitchell Nagler Appointed as Assistant Director of Adelphi’s Student Counselin …
GARDEN CITY, NY, March 2012—Adelphi University is pleased to announce the appointment of Mitchell Nagler ’05 M.A., LMHC as Assistant Director of the Student Counseling…
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.…
Adelphi University Now Offering Advanced Degrees in Health Information Technolog …
GARDEN CITY, NY, January 2012—To answer the increasing demand for well-trained health information technology professionals, Adelphi University is pleased to announce that it will begin…
Three-Time Grammy Award-Winner Bruce Hornsby to Perform for a Sold Out Audience …
As a part of the 2011-2012 Guest Artist Series, the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) will host recording artist, singer-songwriter, and pianist Bruce Hornsby…
Long Island Center for Nonprofit Leadership Appoints Arthur Brian Leander as Ass …
The Long Island Center for Nonprofit Leadership at Adelphi University has appointed A. Brian Leander as assistant director. Brian Leander was formerly the senior planning…
Adelphi Receives Federal NSF Grant to Create Unique Science Teacher Education Pr …
GARDEN CITY, NY, December 2011—Adelphi University has been awarded a federal grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to implement the “Science Education Advancement (SEA)…
Anthropology Faculty Member Receives Tenth Grant from the National Endowment for …
Dr. Laraine Fletcher, professor and chair of anthropology at Adelphi University and her co-director Dr. George Scheper, faculty associate, Advanced Academic Programs at Johns Hopkins…
Adelphi Receives NYS Grant for Teacher Preparation Program in Bilingual Science …
GARDEN CITY, NY, November 2011—Adelphi University was awarded a grant for $816,016 from the New York State Education Department to run “Project BEST: Bilingual Educators…
