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Spring 2026 |
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Dear School of Social Work Community,
Greetings and pleasant wishes for a good spring season.
I enjoy meeting alumni and learning of their work and their passion during events throughout the year, such as Spirit Weekend, the Women’s Leadership Conference and A Spotlight on Careers in Social Work. In this eNewsletter, you will read about the innovative and exciting ways that three alumni are applying their social work knowledge and skills to developing nonprofits. I’m sure these stories will connect with the work that many of you are involved with.
This year, the School of Social Work has experienced a major transition within the ranks of our faculty with the retirement of Professor Richard Belson, DSW ’77. Dr. Belson has been a significant contributor to the School’s practice curriculum for 47 years. We wish him success in retirement.
I am also pleased to share that the BSW and MSW programs have been reaccredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The School of Social Work and its alumni continue to be change agents for individuals, families and communities. |
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Wishing you a wonderful spring, |
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Joanne Corbin, PhD
Dean, Adelphi University School of Social Work |
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We’re spotlighting School of Social Work alumni who have taken their expertise beyond traditional settings by launching their own nonprofits—championing music as a tool for better healthcare, advocating for breast cancer awareness and amplifying the voices of those in the foster care system. Their pioneering spirits are proof that a social work degree can be a launchpad for bold, independent impact. |
| Learn About Their Social Work Entrepreneurship |
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Graduate student Marshall “Mars” Leonard is bringing more than his clinical training to Brooklyn's Meyer Levin Middle School—he's bringing Crazy Eights, horror movie debates and genuine connection. Through his work with the Arthur Project, Leonard is helping students find a reason to love school. |
| How He’s Connecting With Students |
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From Army Chaplain to Beloved Professor: One Social Worker’s Unlikely Journey |
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After 40 years spent shaping social workers at Adelphi University, Richard Belson, DSW '77, professor emeritus in the School of Social Work, is retiring. Known for his wit, warmth and wisdom, his legacy lives on in every practitioner he has inspired. |
| Bidding Farewell to an Adelphi Legend |
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What Is Environmental Justice? |
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Adelphi University's Environmental Justice in Social Work Advanced Certificate, which can be earned within our MSW program, is grounded in the understanding that environmental crises—from pollution to climate change—are deeply tied to structural inequality and oppression.
This path equips social workers with the knowledge and skills to address environmental justice in their practice. A dedicated field placement ensures real-world experience in settings that confront our community’s most pressing environmental and social challenges. |
| Hear More From Program Faculty |
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Building a Better Safety Net for Hudson Valley Seniors |
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Adelphi’s Hudson Valley Geriatric Mental Health Initiative, funded by a $94,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, works to improve mental health services for older adults across New York’s Hudson Valley. The program unites regional providers through a leadership coalition, offers free professional training and postgraduate certificates, and supports social workers in earning advanced degrees to strengthen the local behavioral health workforce. |
| Learn About the Initiative |
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Starting this fall, our Master of Social Work (MSW) program will be offered at Adelphi’s brand-new Manhattan Center. This is one of the country’s highest-ranked master’s degree programs for social work—with flexible schedules, interesting social work courses, helpful learning options and generous new scholarships.
Come to the Manhattan Center Open House on May 13!
Join us at 529 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to connect with Adelphi’s award-winning faculty and program directors, who are eager to speak with you about how our personalized, career-focused approach supports professional growth and advancement.
Admissions counselors and One-Stop Student Services representatives will also be available to answer questions, walk you through the application process and assist with submitting your application—along with a waived application fee. |
| Register Here |
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Graduate Admissions Opportunities |
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Your gift to the School of Social Work fuels our students’ passion for justice and their commitment to strengthening individuals, families and communities.
Giving Day 2026 is April 22–23. If you make a gift between now and April 23, your funds will count toward Adelphi’s Giving Day totals. Your support helps our students turn compassion into impact, which makes a huge difference in our world. |
| Make Your Giving Day Gift |
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Share Your Thoughts
We've shared our news on the School of Social Work—now we'd love to hear from you.
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