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Fall 2026 |
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A Message From the Dean
Welcome to the Fall 2026 edition of News From the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences.
This issue reflects what makes our College distinctive: We connect education, health and human development across the lifespan. From examining AI’s role in the classroom and preparing future speech-language pathologists through clinical simulation, to bringing evidence to today’s nutrition and exercise trends and advancing new conversations about successful aging and longevity, our faculty, students and alumni are addressing questions that matter in people’s everyday lives.
I invite you to explore these stories and discover the many ways our community is turning knowledge into practice and making a difference. |
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Xiao-lei Wang, PhD
Dean
Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences
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Are cold plunges worthwhile? How much protein do you actually need? Get answers to these and other trending questions from the experts—professors in Adelphi’s nutrition and exercise science programs.
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| Get the Real Story |
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While 70 percent of teachers worry that AI erodes critical thinking and student connection, some studies show AI-powered instruction boosting course completion rates. Adelphi's education and learning sciences faculty offer future educators an evidence-based path through that tension. |
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The Charna Caddy DiSanto Clinical Simulation Voice Lab gives speech-language pathology students a safe space to build confidence and master clinical skills before treating patients with voice disorders.
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| Learn About the Sim Lab |
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From a childhood diagnosis that nearly changed his life to earning one of television’s top recognitions—Clinical Associate Professor Stephen Shore, EdD’s work on the PBS Kids series Carl the Collector is redefining autism on-screen. |
| Meet the Professor Behind the Award |
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Adelphi Hosts Leadership Forum on Successful Aging and Longevity |
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The inaugural Leadership Forum on Successful Aging and Longevity brought global leaders together to promote brain health, cross-sector collaboration and overall quality of life.
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Amazing Study Abroad Opportunities |
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Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Italian Culture (January 3–January 17, 2027) will immerse students, grad students and alumni in Italian culture across Rome, Florence and Venice, culminating in a Certificate of Cultural Competence.
Faculty-Led Trip to France (March 17–March 27, 2027) will blend academic engagement at the INSEI inclusive education conference with excursions to sites like Versailles, Fontainebleau and Paris tied to disability history and French culture.
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Sip, Chat and Connect With Faculty, Staff and the Dean
September 24, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Ruth S. Harley University Center, Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom
Connect with faculty, staff and students at this welcome event—a great opportunity to meet your community, ask questions and learn about the resources and support available to help you succeed from day one.
Adelphi University Gala
September 19, 6:00 p.m. | The Garden City Hotel | Register Here
Adelphi University’s 26th Annual Gala, A Celebration of Firsts, will bring our community together for an inspiring evening of gratitude, optimism and extraordinary impact. This year, we celebrate the achievements of Adelphi’s first-generation students, welcome our first alumni president, Michael Balboni ’81, JD, and recognize the record-breaking impact of the Momentum Campaign.
See all events for the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences. |
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