Press Releases from Adelphi University (204 total)
Adelphi’s Hudson Valley Center to Launch New State-of-The-Art Center and Progr …
GARDEN CITY, NY, November 2011—Adelphi University is pleased to announce the new location of its Hudson Valley Center at the St. Francis Hospital Medical Arts…
Adelphi University Freshman and National Poetry Slam Champion Publishes First Bo …
GARDEN CITY, NY, November 2011—Adelphi University is proud to announce the release of student Justin Long-Moton’s ’15 first book of poems entitled "Manual." Justin, 18…
Dr. Florence Myers Elected as Fellow of the American Speech-Language Hearing Ass …
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,…
Roger Payne and Lisa Harrow Present “SeaChange: Reversing the Tide” at Adelp …
As part of the Jerry March Memorial Lecture and the Joseph J. Napolitano Memorial Lecture series, scientist Roger Payne and actress Lisa Harrow will present…
Jacques P. Barber, Ph.D. to Speak on Integrating Psychotherapy Research with Cli …
GARDEN CITY, NY, October 2011—Adelphi University is proud to present Jacques P. Barber., Ph.D., who will deliver “Integrating Psychotherapy Research and Clinical Practice: A Personal…
Adelphi is the First University in New York State Designated as a Site for Natio …
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to take place on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
American Express CEO to Discuss “Corporate Social Responsibility” on October …
Kenneth Chenault, CEO of American Express Company, will deliver the Hagedorn Lecture on Corporate Social Responsibility at Adelphi University Monday, October 24, at 12:00 p.m.…
Ambassador Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona Presents “The World from the Perspective of …
Former Secretary to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the current Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN), Dr. Palitha T.B. Kohona,…
Leading Teacher and Best-selling Author Jane M. Healy to Deliver “Influence of …
Leading teacher, educational psychologist, and author, Jane M. Healy, Ph.D., will focus her lecture on “The Influence of Technology on Education,” on Monday, September 26,…
Rebecca Skloot to Speak on her Bestseller, "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks …
GARDEN CITY, NY, September 2011—Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education’s Robert and Augusta P. Finkelstein Memorial Lecture and College of Arts and Sciences’…
Top Daoist Scholar Livia Kohn to Speak at Adelphi University on September 19
Adelphi University is pleased to host top Daoist scholar Livia Kohn, professor emerita of Boston University’s Department of Religion, on Monday, September 19, 2011, at…
Adelphi University Elects New Board Officers
GARDEN CITY, NY, August 2011—Adelphi University has elected Robert B. Willumstad ’05 (Hon.), co-founder and partner at Brysam Global Partners, as the new chairman of…
Thomas J. Ward, Jr. ’93 Receives Honor from Massapequa Federation of Teachers
GARDEN CITY, NY, July 2011—Executive Director of Adelphi University’s Center for Career Development Thomas J. Ward, Jr. ’93 received the Massapequa Federation of Teachers’ Friend…
Three-Time Grammy Award Winner Bruce Hornsby Joins the 2011-2012 Guest Artist Se …
William Prenevost, executive director of the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AU PAC) announced today the addition of recording artist, singer/songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby…
Adelphi University Named its Athletic Field, Motamed Field on April 9
GARDEN CITY, NY, May 2011—Adelphi University dedicated Motamed Field—home to the Panthers men’s and women’s soccer and lacrosse teams and the women’s field hockey team—with…
Alice Hoffman Young Writers Retreat Returns for Seventh Year —High School Juni …
GARDEN CITY, NY, May 2011—Adelphi University Ruth S. Ammon School of Education is partnering for the seventh year with best-selling author Alice Hoffman to offer…
Former New York Jets Veteran Marty Lyons to Speak About Faith and Football on Th …
Marty Lyons, former New York Jets lineman, will be visiting Adelphi University on Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the University’s Performing Arts Center…
Eminent Ballerina Suzanne Farrell to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelphi Univer …
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…
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,…
Adelphi University Honors Geoffrey Palmer ’61 with the Ruth Stratton Harley Di …
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.…
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…
Award-Winning Novelist, Edwidge Danticat, to Receive Honorary Degree from Adelph …
GARDEN CITY, NY, April 2011—Award-winning novelist, Edwidge Danticat, will receive an honorary doctor of humane letters degree from Adelphi University at its 115th Commencement on…
School Wellness: It’s Everyone’s Business! —Panel Presents Ways for Commun …
GARDEN CITY, NY, April 2011—Adelphi University is pleased to host the Nassau County School Wellness Coalition in a panel discussion regarding recent updates to the…
Leading Neurologist Richard Restak to Speak on “How Technology Affects the Bra …
One of neurology’s foremost researchers, educators, and authors, Richard Restak, M.D., will explore recent insights into how the brain responds to frequent use of technology…
Challenges for Social Activism and Political Expression under Repressive Governm …
GARDEN CITY, NY, April 2011—Adelphi University Levermore Global Scholars Program and freeDimensional are pleased to present “At What Point Do Your Ideas for Social Change/Political…
Adelphi to Host Acclaimed Author and Business Journalist Suzanne McGee
Adelphi University is pleased to host a book discussion with Suzanne McGee, author of Chasing Goldman Sachs. The event will take place on Monday, April…
Adelphi University School of Social Work to Honor Susan P. Kemp, Ph.D with the L …
Adelphi University School of Social Work is proud to honor the 2011 Richard Lodge Prize recipient, Dr. Susan P. Kemp at the School’s annual Alumni…
Finnish Ambassador Jarmo Viinanen to Lecture at Adelphi University on April 12
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations Jarmo Viinanen as he speaks on “Dignified Foreign Policy.”…
Bill Valente M.S.W. ’11 Named NASW Social Work Student of the Year
On March 11, 2011 in Albany, the New York chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) recognized Bill Valente M.S.W. ’11 as its…
Adelphi to Exhibit Works by Monet from the Adele and Herbert J. Klapper Collecti …
An exclusive one-week exhibition at Adelphi. This April, two masterpieces by French impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926) will be on display in the Adele and…
Adelphi Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Triangle Factory Fire with Art Exhibit …
Adelphi University is pleased to announce an art exhibit which features individual works and collaborative artwork pieces to be held from March 25 and 26,…
Adelphi History Department Holds 38th Annual High School Social Studies and Hist …
The Adelphi University Department of History will hold its 38th Annual Adelphi History Conference on Monday, April 4, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. in Alumni House,…
The Power of Storytelling Comes to Adelphi University and Waldorf School of Gard …
Adelphi University is pleased to host “The Power of Imagination: A Storytelling Conference,” co-sponsored by Adelphi’s Ruth S. Ammon School of Education and the Winkler…
Acclaimed Psychiatrist Jonathan Shedler, Ph.D., to Speak at Adelphi
Adelphi University is pleased to host Jonathan Shedler, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and director of psychology at…
Adelphi University to Host “Women in Government: Encouraging the Next Generati …
Adelphi University is pleased to announce the upcoming event, “Women in Government: Encouraging the Next Generation,” scheduled to coincide with the national celebration of Women’s…
Adelphi University to Provide Full Scholarship to Winner of NY Knicks Poetry Com …
In support of a creativity and education initiative by the New York Knicks, Adelphi University is offering a full four-year scholarship to one of the…
Austrian Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting to Speak at Adelphi University on March …
Adelphi University is pleased to welcome Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations and Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting as he speaks on “An Austrian Perspective…
Adelphi University Receives 2010 Community Engagement Classification by the Carn …
Adelphi University is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to receive the 2010 Community…
Adelphi to Hold 11th Annual President’s Gala on April 2, 2011
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that it will host its 11th annual President’s Gala on Saturday, April 2, 2011, at 7:00 p.m for cocktails…
Adelphi Commemorates 100th Anniversary of Triangle Factory Fire with Original Mu …
Adelphi University is pleased to announce a program to commemorate the
centennial of the New York City Triangle Factory Fire. The program will include original music…
Adelphi University Welcomes National Geographic Wildlife Photographer Ted Schiff …
Adelphi University is proud to host “Animal Portraits: Images of the Wild,” an exhibition of wildlife photographs by National Geographic Wildlife Photographer and Adelphi alumnus…
Adelphi University Announces New Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
Adelphi University has announced the appointment of Dr. Sam L Grogg to the position of dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dean Grogg…
Adelphi to Hold Summer Nursing Intensive Program for High School Students
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that it will hold its first competitive Nursing Intensive program for a select group of high school students this…
Adelphi University to Host Journalist Kim Barker
Adelphi University is pleased to host investigative journalist Kim Barker, who will present her lecture “The Taliban Shuffle: A Look at What the US Has…
Award-Winning Author Margaret Atwood to Speak at Adelphi University
Adelphi University is pleased to host acclaimed author Margaret Atwood, who will deliver the Rita Diamandopoulos Lecture in Literature on Monday, March 28, 2011 at…
Celebrated Journalist David Brancaccio to Lecture at Adelphi on February 28, 201 …
Adelphi University is pleased to host journalist, author and television anchor David Brancaccio. Mr. Brancaccio will give a lecture entitled “Adventures in Economic Disaster: What…
Adelphi University to Host Third Annual African American Literary Read-In
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that it will host the third annual African American Literary Read-In, entitled “Herstory/History: Voices from the Journey.” This event,…
Adelphi University Elects Ronald B. Lee ’67 to its Board of Trustees
Adelphi University is pleased to announce that alumnus Ronald B. Lee ’67, founder and partner of Lee-Nolan Associates, LLC, has been elected to the Board…
Adelphi to Host Exhibition Featuring Embedded War Photojournalist Brian Palmer
Adelphi University is proud to feature Improvisation as Strategy: Scenes from an Iraq Embed, a multimedia exhibition chronicling experiences by photojournalist and documentarian Brian Palmer…
Adelphi University Presents A Christmas Carol in the Olmsted Theatre on December …
For the first time at Adelphi University, the classic Christmas tale by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, will be performed as a live reading on…
