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Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a peaceful and rejuvenating holiday season. Adelphi University is entering 2024 with ambitious goals, and we can’t wait for our campuses to be filled with excitement when students and faculty return for the spring semester in a few weeks.
This month, I’m proud to share that Adelphi is providing groundbreaking support for STEM students from underserved communities through a $2.49 million grant from the National Science Foundation—the largest grant we have ever received from the organization. Our commitment to inclusion and belonging extends beyond the classroom, as campus dance clubs celebrate students’ cultural identities and a professor serves as an adviser to PBS KIDS for a brand-new children’s show with a main character who is on the autism spectrum. With Generation Z filling college campuses, our faculty members provide new insights into this population’s viewpoints and mental health. And we share the inspiring story of a PhD student on a journey to fuse social work and the arts.
As we continue to build on our success, guided by our Momentum 2 strategic plan, I look forward to sharing our progress with you. I wish you a happy, healthy and rewarding new year ahead.
All the best,
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Record-Breaking Grant Supports Students From Low-Income Communities With High Potential in STEM
A $2.49 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, the largest ever received from the NSF by the University, will fund scholarships for high-achieving, Pell-eligible students from local high schools who want to major in STEM fields.
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Finding a Sense of Belonging Through Dance
Students with strong cultural identities at Adelphi are finding a fresh way to come together as a family—through music and dance. In this video, you will meet dancers from AU Bhangra, a traditional Punjabi folk dance team; hip-hop dance group Evolution Dance Team; and Latin dance team AU Bailadores. ¿Quieres bailar?
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For New PBS KIDS Children's Show on Autism, Famed Expert at Adelphi Tapped as Adviser
A new TV show, Carl the Collector, will be the first PBS animated series starring a character on the autism spectrum. Stephen Shore, EdD, clinical associate professor, who is on the spectrum himself and is a globally recognized expert on autism from the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences, was called in to advise.
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Understanding Gen Z: Two Professors Share Their Insights
Who are Gen Z, and how can we understand them better? Two of our faculty members have recently published research providing insights into the mental health challenges facing this distinctive group and its political viewpoints. Now 20 percent of the American population, Gen Z individuals are a powerful voice for change.
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Father, Author and PhD Student Shares His Unique Story
Chad Williams, MSW ’23, a Queens, New York, native and dedicated social work PhD student, works for the New York City Administration for Children’s Services while completing his doctorate. He recently authored a children’s book with his daughter that encourages young girls to feel empowered and confident. Williams’ goal: to continue to find ways to tie social work to the arts.
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Adelphi is making local, national and global news
Daily News, Hochul must make child care work
In an op-ed, Elizabeth Palley, JD, PhD, professor and director of the social work PhD program, calls on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation in support of child care.
Everyday Health, 6 Nutritious Foods for People With Depression
Deborah Serani, PsyD, senior adjunct professor of psychology, explains that a balanced diet can lead to better brain function.
Discover, Dinosaur Dimensions Weren’t One-Size-Fits-All
Research conducted by Michael D’Emic, PhD, associate professor of biology, offers interesting insights on the evolution and development of dinosaurs.
"Certainly, the millennial group and Gen Z [have] really been pushing, I believe, for more mental health awareness on jobs and trying to change the culture climate at different institutions."
—Errol Rodriguez, PhD, assistant dean and director of Adelphi’s MA in General Psychology program, is quoted in a Newsday article, "Workers' mental health getting more attention from Long Island employers."
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In 2015, Dr. Riordan became Adelphi’s 10th and first woman president. Learn more about her at adelphi.edu/president. An internationally known expert and speaker on leadership, diversity and inclusion, and career success, she is authoring a book, Shift Happens: How to Adapt and Thrive in a Rapidly Changing World of Work. For more information on her research, visit christineriordan.com.
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