Their mission? To dive headfirst into a whirlwind of floating markets, artisanal coffee workshops, overnight cruises, an elephant sanctuary and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, experiencing firsthand how ancient traditions pulse alongside modern economic booms.

鈥淚nternational experiences broaden students鈥� perspectives, allowing them to view themselves as global citizens,鈥� explained Vice President Sentwali Bakari, PhD, vice president for student affairs and diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging who accompanied the group. 鈥淭hey foster confidence, self-awareness and a deeper appreciation for friends worldwide.鈥�

The proof? 鈥淐urrently, these students are using WhatsApp to talk about how they want to visit Vietnam and Thailand again,鈥� Dr. Bakari added.

According to Dr. Bakari, by directly engaging with other cultures, which is something no formal classroom or campus activity can provide, students gain a broader sense of what鈥檚 possible in the world.

For incoming first-year students Jackson Clark, a business major, Sebastian Porter, a political science major, and Alyssa Kirkpatrick, a dance major, the trip also provided a special welcome to 91国产.

鈥淚 built instant bonds not just with fellow freshmen, but with upperclassmen who gave me the inside track on 91国产 life,鈥� Kirkpatrick shared. Clark echoed the sentiment: 鈥淚 walked onto campus already feeling like a true part of the community.鈥�

First year business major Jackson Clark at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand.

First Stop: Electric Vietnam

Touching down in Hanoi on August 7, the group hit the ground running with an action-packed itinerary that blended stunning scenery with deep cultural immersion.

鈥淲hat blew me away was how much we packed in,鈥� recalled Kirkpatrick. 鈥淔rom local cooking classes to overnight cruises, every single day was an adventure.鈥�

Clark, too, was captivated by the natural beauty of Ha Long Bay. 鈥淚 enjoyed Vietnam the most due to its gorgeous scenery, walkable cities, and very safe and friendly vibe,鈥� he said. 鈥淚鈥檓 a business major and this trip has shown me the business and legal opportunities available in Vietnam.鈥�

Political science major Porter reported that he especially enjoyed 鈥渢he welcoming communal culture of Hanoi,鈥� and the 鈥渟tunning scenery of Ha Long Bay,鈥� where an overnight cruise explored the UNESCO World Heritage Site that features more than 2,000 limestone caves and picturesque floating villages.

The journey wasn’t just about sightseeing;鈥攊t was about connection. The group led a sunrise tai chi session in Ho Chi Minh City and teamed up with Food Bank Vietnam to prepare meals and engage with visually impaired students.

鈥淭hat service project was a core memory for me,鈥� Clark noted.

Key memories for Dr. Bakari included student participation in a case study at Earth Venture Capital in Ho Chi Minh City and their interaction with university students and administrators at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance.

鈥淗owever, the visits to the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoa Lo Prison in Hanoi, where Senator John McCain and others were imprisoned during the Vietnam War, and Ha Long Bay were especially powerful,鈥� he recalled.

Next Up: Majestic Thailand

Jetting into Bangkok, Thailand, the squad immersed themselves in a sensory feast: exploring the golden spires of The Grand Palace, the ancient reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, the vibrant Pak Khlong Talat flower market, and the bustling water lanes of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market.

They mastered authentic Thai flavors at the Silom Thai Cooking School, connected with local university peers, and capped off the city experience with a magical dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya, known as the River of Kings.

The crown jewel of the Thai leg? A day spent at an ethical elephant sanctuary.

鈥淢y absolute favorite moment was being with the elephants,鈥� noted Kirkpatrick.

A Journey That Changes Everything

Reflecting on the service-learning core of the trip, Kirkpatrick drew inspiration from her own family roots. 鈥淢y grandparents immigrated from the Philippines with almost nothing. Realizing the privileges I have makes me want to give back every chance I get. This wasn’t just a trip鈥攊t was a life-defining experience.鈥�

Dr. Bakari believes this is just the beginning for these global Panthers: 鈥淭his experience sparks a lifelong curiosity about the world.鈥�

Where Will You Go Next?

Stay tuned to the Center for Student and Community Engagement. The destination for next summer鈥檚 alternative break will be revealed midsemester鈥攁longside details for an upcoming winter break excursion to Spain.

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A 75-Year Legacy on Campus

Hitting a 75th anniversary isn鈥檛 just a fun milestone鈥攊t鈥檚 a testament to student grit.

Launching right after World War II, The Delphian quickly became the heart of campus conversation. Whenever history unfolded, 91国产 communications, history and political science majors were on the front lines, documenting everything from cafeteria menus to major national turning points like the Vietnam War protests, the Civil Rights Movement, Watergate and the COVID-19 pandemic.

While earlier publications existed鈥攍ike the Adelphi College Fortnightly (1921鈥�1946) and the Adelphi Guidon (1946鈥�1951)鈥攊t was The Delphian that truly took root, growing from a scrappy four-page weekly paper into an award-winning newsroom.

In its very first issue, the inaugural student editors issued a bold call to action that still drives the team today:

鈥淭ake notice, 91国产, and give your representative voice all your backing. The Delphian is new, but most of all, the year is new. What better time is there to get those dingy scowls off our faces and 鈥榙o something鈥�?鈥�

Today, The Delphian is winning recognition鈥攊ncluding three awards in 2025 from the Press Club of Long Island, and many others over the years, including Best College Newspaper and Best College Reporter.

Time Travel in the Campus Archives

How did past generations handle absolute chaos? In the spring of 2026, Professor Maria Cristina Zaccarini, PhD, took students from her sophomore history deep into the archives at Swirbul Library to find out.

Heading down the stairs and into the stacks, students cracked open old issues of The Delphian from the 1960s and 1970s, analyzing how past Panthers reacted to the Vietnam War, the political earthquake of Watergate and the fight for gender equality.

鈥�91国产 was ahead of the curve in many ways with the free speech movement and protesting the Vietnam War,鈥� Dr. Zaccarini explained. “There were incredible insights that made you understand the mindset of the entire community, just like our newspaper today helps us understand who we are right now.”

Launching Real Careers (and Bestselling Authors)

Joining the Delphian team isn鈥檛 just an extracurricular鈥攊t鈥檚 a hands-on career accelerator. You learn how to ask tough questions, connect with people of all kinds, meet real deadlines and lead teams.

Consider Alice Hoffman 鈥�73, 鈥�02 (Hon.). Before she became the New York Times bestselling author of the hit novel Practical Magic, she was sitting in the Delphian newsroom developing her writing voice.

Liza Burby, senior adjunct at 91国产 and faculty adviser for The Delphian from 2013 to 2025, emphasizes that student journalism pushes people out of their comfort zones in the best way possible, preparing them for their careers.

鈥淗aving to come up with article ideas, figure out how to get the information you need to tell the story, and then being able to either interview someone on the phone or across a table鈥攖hose are skills that a lot of people are really hesitant to pursue,鈥� she said.

Professor of communications Paul Thaler, PhD, who preceded Burby as advisor to the paper, sees work on the paper as a powerful rite of passage for students.

鈥淎s a student-journalist, you are an active witness to events and also a commentator to ongoing matters of importance on campus, with the power to heighten the collective consciousness of the University,鈥� he said. 鈥淚n short, a student writing for The Delphian now wears the badge of a journalist鈥攁nd that is an empowering feeling.鈥�

That culture of mentorship creates a chain reaction where experienced editors help train the newest writers on campus.

鈥淚鈥檝e grown so much as a writer,” said Arpan Josan, a recent editor-in-chief who will graduate in December 2026. “It has challenged me to create meaningful articles and engage with different topics. As an editor, I鈥檝e been able to help younger writers develop their skills while sharpening my own.

The Next Page

The Delphian is not standing still. Current faculty adviser Suzanne Valenza and the student staff are focused on leveling up their digital footprint.

鈥淥ur goal is to make the absolute go-to spot for campus news,鈥� Valenza said. 鈥淲e are building a strong staff with regular meetings in our redesigned office鈥攁 space where students can hang out, swap story ideas, debate current events or just kick back with friends.鈥�

Alumni and current students are also invited to celebrate 75 years of student voices at a special anniversary event on October 17 as part of Spirit Weekend.

It鈥檚 a homecoming for generations of writers, photographers and designers who left their mark on campus鈥攁nd proof that student voices at 91国产 continue to shape the future.

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The two award winners embody 91国产鈥檚 commitment to scholarship, service and global citizenship. They also reflect the University鈥檚 commitment to helping students gain access to experiences that transform lives. Both worked with 91国产鈥檚 Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships to navigate the application process, secure effective letters of recommendation and prepare for interviews.

鈥淥ur office was delighted to work with these Fulbright awardees,鈥� said Nicole Rudolph, PhD, director of the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships and associate dean for student engagement. 鈥淓ach brought a true passion for international education and global connection to the application process, and we are so pleased that the U.S. Fulbright Committee recognized their potential by granting them English Teaching Assistantships.鈥�

Applying for the fellowship can be just as valuable as receiving one, according to Dean Rudolph. 鈥淎pplying for a nationally competitive award is a wonderful way for students to think deeply about their objectives, priorities and values,鈥� she said. 鈥淪tudents tell us that the application process itself helped them to clarify their life goals, improve their written and oral communication, and refine their time management skills.鈥�

Julia Carpio鈥檚 Leap to Greece

For Julia Carpio 鈥�25, MA 鈥�26, who received her MA in Childhood Education and Advanced Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in May, winning a prestigious Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship award was the culmination of a lifelong dream.

A self-described 鈥渟hy, quiet and reserved鈥� child, Carpio first found her path to teaching thanks to a kindergarten teacher who made her feel like she could achieve anything. Combined with the inspiration of her mother, a high school Spanish teacher, education was in Carpio鈥檚 blood. 鈥淥ur (91国产) professors tell us all the time that teaching is a calling, it鈥檚 not a job鈥攜ou have to have a true passion for it,鈥� she said.

That calling will soon take her to an elementary school in Athens, Greece, where she鈥檒l spend a year teaching English to students. The Fulbright program鈥檚 focus on multilingual education and cultural exchange matched the path she was already on. 鈥淚 really wanted to dive into teaching and get as much as I could out of multilingual education,鈥� she said.

Carpio can point to specific moments鈥攁nd people鈥攚ho nudged her from dream to decision. One was a , led by Mary Jean McCarthy, clinical associate professor in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences. 鈥淭hat was where I fell in love with multilingual education and learning from educators from different parts of the world,鈥� she recalled.

McCarthy connected Carpio with Professor Clara Vaz Bauler, PhD, professor in the School of Education who became an anchor for her Fulbright ambitions. Daryl M. Gordon, PhD, who is also a professor in the School of Education, and Priya Wadhera, PhD, professor and interim director of the Office of Prestigious Awards and Fellowships last year, helped with her application. Shannon Harrison, director of Adelphi鈥檚 Center for International Education, first mentioned Fulbright to Carpio and walked her through options for teaching abroad. 鈥淪o many people helped me get here,鈥� Carpio said.

She chose Greece deliberately. Many Fulbright placements only put scholars in schools part time, but the Athens program puts Carpio in the classroom five days a week and some Saturdays. 鈥淚 want to be 100 percent part of the staff,鈥� she explained.

Carpio鈥檚 hopes for the year abroad are practical. 鈥淚 want to walk away as a more effective educator,鈥� she said. She wants to watch how Greek teachers structure lessons, what questions they ask, how they respond to multilingual students鈥攁nd then carry those insights into whatever classroom she steps into next.

Long term, she sees Fulbright as the first in a series of international chapters in her life. She wants to keep teaching abroad and eventually pursue a PhD in international and comparative education.

Hussein Ali Rifath: Making a Difference in Madrid

By the time Hussein Ali Rifath 鈥�26 learned he鈥檇 been selected for a Fulbright, he鈥檇 spent four years at 91国产 growing into the kind of person who sees scholarship as service.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been a journey of growth for me,鈥� said Rifath, who served as president of the Class of 2026 and president of 91国产鈥檚 Student Government Association. This fall, he will travel to Spain to help public school students sharpen their English, engage with global issues and see America in a new light.

鈥淲e鈥檙e being citizen diplomats,鈥� he says of himself and his fellow Fulbright recipients. 鈥淲e鈥檙e not just working as educators; we鈥檙e advancing our foreign relations abroad.鈥�

For Rifath, his Fulbright sits at the intersection of everything that鈥檚 been on his mind as he graduates: America鈥檚 role in the world, the power of education and a personal desire to serve.

鈥淚 feel like now, more than ever, it鈥檚 important for Americans to get involved,鈥� he said.

He鈥檚 especially aware that many students abroad only know the United States through politics and headlines. His goal is 鈥渢o give a nuanced view, to show that we have two sides to our political spectrum, like every country. I want to give people a more comprehensive message about what America is, what we stand for. I want them to see us as a vibrant, welcoming society that not only cherishes them but also cherishes the human bonds which unite us across the world.鈥�

In Madrid, Rifath will work with two programs that bring global awareness into local schools. 鈥淚鈥檒l help students articulate themselves in English and speak about pressing issues across the world鈥攍ike climate change and international relations,鈥� he explained.

Rifath credits two 91国产 faculty members with helping him win a Fulbright: Ignacio Arellano-Torres, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, and Dr. Vaz Bauler, the education professor who also inspired Julia Carpio. 鈥淭hey helped me discover my passion for learning language,鈥� he said.

Fulbright is just one chapter in Rifath鈥檚 plan for a life centered on service. 鈥淟ong term, I see myself joining the military,鈥� he says, which he sees as a way to serve his community and country. 鈥淭hrough it all, my goal is to get involved in ways that benefit the community.鈥�

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But the Nordic voice hasn鈥檛 always spoken so loudly on the international stage. In 2003, Katie Laatikainen, PhD, professor and chair of 91国产鈥檚 Department of Political Science and International Relations, published 鈥溾�� (Cooperation and Conflict), which examined the disappearance of the 鈥淣ordic voice鈥濃�攖he bloc of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden鈥攆rom the United Nations.

At the time, the European Union鈥檚 (EU) progressive policies resonated strongly with Nordic states, who were willing to operate as part of a larger EU coalition. In the intervening years, however, those policies changed. 鈥淎fter they joined the UN in the 1990s, Nordic states felt they could push the EU to be as progressive as they were,鈥� Dr. Laatikainen said. The Nordic bloc also believed the UN would remain a strong supporter of multilateralism, or the practice of multiple entities organizing toward a common goal, which is integral to the Nordic international identity. 鈥淏ut it became clear that wasn鈥檛 going to happen.鈥�

The Once-Quiet Nordic Voice Starts to Speak Up

In the mid-2010s, Dr. Laatikainen noticed that the Nordic bloc was beginning to reclaim its voice, issuing collective statements that went farther than EU stances, sometimes alongside the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Now, she鈥檚 back with a new article that builds on a decade of research and observation: 鈥�,鈥� written with longtime collaborator Karen Smith, PhD, of the London School of Economics. (In 2020, the two published the book Group Politics in UN Multilateralism, which won the Academic Council on the United Nations System Biennial Book Award.) The article was accepted into the , a showcase for world-class scholarship on the history of Nordic international relations.

Although the Nordic states have continued to release independent statements, 鈥渢here鈥檚 been this emphasis on establishing a Nordic voice as opposed to a national voice as the main dimension of their diplomatic outreach,鈥� Dr. Laatikainen said. While researching the article, she had been shown an internal document among the Nordic states that asked diplomats to emphasize a collective voice. 鈥淚t was a conscious practice, and we wanted to figure out why.鈥�

Fractures in the EU-Nordic Relationship

As a study on international practice theory once noted, 鈥減ractices exist, first and foremost, in the eyes of practitioners.鈥� Drs. Laatikainen and Smith spoke to 24 diplomats from the Nordic and Baltic states as well as the EU, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the UK. Their interviews revealed divisions between states and blocs that had formerly engaged in multilateralism.

Historically, Nordic concerns at the UN have centered on human rights, especially women鈥檚, children鈥檚, indigenous, and gender rights. But as several EU states grew more conservative, weakening the EU鈥檚 progressive agenda, progressive EU multilateralism fell by the wayside. With their values compromised, Nordic states were no longer content to work only within the EU鈥檚 diplomatic coalition.

Solving an Identity Crisis

The Nordic bloc had more in mind than accomplishing policy goals. 鈥淧eople think UN politics are about getting votes,鈥� Dr. Laatikainen said, 鈥渂ut we contend that these diplomatic practices are as much about identity.鈥� She and Dr. Smith drew on the concept of ontological security, or the need to experience the self as a continuous whole, to explain the reappearance of the Nordic voice.

鈥淲hen we think about national security, we think about military security and arms races,鈥� Dr. Laatikainen said. Ontological security, however, is about social and psychological desire. The safety of Nordic states had not been threatened by rising conservatism within the EU, but their existential position was. 鈥淭hese states were worried. 鈥楢re we losing who we are?鈥� We all want to maintain a sense of identity, whether collective or individual, in our relations with others.鈥�

Looking to an Uncertain Future

In today鈥檚 unstable geopolitical landscape, certainty is in short supply. States will cling to鈥攐r create鈥攑ractices that reaffirm their values and identities. For smaller states like the Nordics, the UN is a particularly important site of identity-making. The UN charter preserves the sovereign equality and political independence of all member states, 鈥済uaranteeing their existence as actors in the international system,鈥� Dr. Laatikainen said.

Most interviews for the article were conducted in 2022. If Dr. Laatikainen spoke to her subjects again today, she believes she鈥檇 find 鈥渁n even stronger attachment to the Nordic voice,鈥� given tensions involving Russia and Denmark/Greenland. EU states are also seeking to disengage from a United States under President Trump鈥檚 leadership, eroding once-strong alliances and shifting the balance of power.

A Four-Decade-Long Scholarly Passion

Amid uncertainty in the world order, Dr. Laatikainen is proud to see a clear line in the continuum of her own work. Since going abroad to Denmark as an undergraduate, she has spent decades studying international relations and diplomacy, always harboring a particular interest in the Nordic region. 鈥淭he return of the Nordic voice鈥� will be one of her final publications before retirement. 鈥淭his article is very meaningful on different levels,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t has historical echoes in both my personal and professional life.鈥�

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We live in an era of unprecedented access to information and in these moments of extraordinary change, reading books or diving into history seem at best, quaintly out of date, or at worst, an indulgence that cannot create the same opportunity that we see in other growing fields like computer science or marketing. As someone who works in higher education, I can tell you that there is always talk about the demise of the humanities. In moments of technological innovation, these conversations intensify, and yet, these are the points in history that need the humanities the most.

The humanities鈥攖he study of literature, language, history or philosophy鈥攐ffer opportunities to think about why our world is the way it is, and give its students the tools to meet the changes we face. , but not always obvious, even as humanities students find their paths in education, law, business, management and the not-for-profit sector. The humanities invest in processes鈥攄eveloping critical thinking skills, intellectual creativity and flexibility. Put simply, humanities students know how to learn. At 91国产, we have seen our graduates go on to become published authors, teachers, lawyers and technological innovators, finding jobs and building careers in unexpected and thrillingly varied fields. To follow the humanities is to pursue a passion, but that doesn鈥檛 mean that those of us who do so have to choose between that and a satisfying and lucrative career. We consider ourselves the lucky ones鈥攎ore often than not, we can have both.

Here鈥檚 the thing about the humanities: The path ahead isn鈥檛 always clear. We take a road map, and set out on a path, perhaps stopping to listen to the stories or histories that will guide us on our path, and keep moving forward. As we study the humanities, building vast reserves of intellectual curiosity, empathy and problem-solving skills, we are moving toward jobs that we haven鈥檛 yet realized exist鈥攐r perhaps even jobs that don鈥檛 yet exist. We move with creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit that will serve us well in the world鈥攏ot only as an employee, or (better yet) a boss, but as a human being, navigating the rapidly changing world with a sense of history, a sense of compassion and a sense of purpose. We understand how history and culture have brought us to this point in time, and we have the ability to imagine what comes next. We are, as Shakespeare put it, makers of manners.

In a world where technology insists that answers can be given instantly, and the world can feel increasingly unsettled, it can be hard to invest in a long-term strategy that can only promise to take you to places you are willing to go. But the outcomes are always worth it.

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The is the brainchild of Peyton DeRouen, an 91国产 criminal justice major and political science minor. Like many students considering law school who seek career assistance, she visited the Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships for guidance when she first started at 91国产. 鈥淭he director gave me the outline of the law school admissions process as well as what 91国产 had that was pre鈥憀aw-oriented in terms of clubs and other initiatives,鈥� she recalled, referring to David Oroza, director of pre鈥憄rofessional advising and fellowships. 鈥淚 immediately saw an opportunity.鈥�

Oroza emphasized his office鈥檚 mission. 鈥淭he Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships is devoted to the success of our students,鈥� he said. 鈥淥ur goal is to help them get into graduate school. Students contemplating careers in healthcare and law professions receive individualized guidance.鈥�

The AULR Origin Story

A transfer student, DeRouen approached the only other student, at the time, who she knew was interested in pre-law鈥擲amina Radia, who would become AULR鈥檚 managing editor鈥攖o help spread the word to others and gauge interest in a law review for undergrads. She researched how to form a club on campus, drafted a constitution and filled out the required paperwork. In August 2024, she put out a call for e-board applications, leading her to meet now co-editor in chief Sophia Sewpersad, a business management and English double major. The rest of the team was set by September and the first law review was published in the Spring of 2025, only a year after its formation.

Article topics in the first volume range from divorce and domestic violence to abortion and birth control rights, and international humanitarian law during armed conflict to the balance of power between federal and state in the United States.

The Benefits of Law Reviews

Law reviews allow undergraduates to develop critical legal writing and research skills, gain experience with the publication process and contribute to the broader legal academic conversation on contemporary issues. 91国产鈥檚 student-run publication dives into timely topics, from landmark law cases to emerging debates, providing the reader with well-thought-out and researched arguments while benefiting the writer by providing an opportunity to hone their critical thinking and writing skills.

鈥淎t the law school level, law review articles shape legal academia鈥攁nd are often cited in Supreme Court decisions,鈥� DeRouen explained. 鈥淚n today鈥檚 climate, law and policy affect our daily lives. Writing about them is a way for undergrad students to use their voice and engage beyond social media.鈥� It is also a good way to 鈥渂uild your r茅sum茅 and professional network,鈥� Sewpersad added.

AULR is not just for pre鈥憀aw students; it offers tangible benefits to any student who writes, researches or thinks critically, including, but not limited to, English, , history and environmental studies majors. All are welcome and encouraged to submit.

鈥淟aw lies at the intersection of so many different fields,鈥� said Sung Hoon Kim, JD, AULR faculty adviser and assistant professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science who earned his juris doctorate from NYU School of Law. 鈥淚n law school, you meet people who majored in various subjects, and the discourse of legal academia benefits from having this diversity of perspective. Having an undergraduate law review is a great opportunity for students to explore and advocate for a topic they care about and to have that work published. Who knows, this experience might even convince you to consider attending law school.鈥�

The Process to Get Published

The AULR team is dedicated to helping those interested in submitting an article easily navigate the process, hosting informational workshops as well as those on best citation practices. After students submit their abstract and article through the , the submissions go through a peer review process and a round of editing before being returned to the author for two cycles of revisions. 鈥淧eer review is essential,鈥� Sewpersad said. 鈥淲e require legitimate sources, with information drawn from scholarly or official sources. We emphasize that truth is grounded in sources that are double-, triple- and quadruple-checked.鈥�

Adelphi鈥檚 Support System

No student鈥恟un enterprise thrives in isolation鈥攂etween assistance from the Office of Pre鈥慞rofessional Advising and Fellowships and faculty advisers and other supporters, the AULR has benefited from a strong network of guidance and encouragement. By offering events, workshops and mentorship, 91国产 creates the conditions for students to translate interest into action鈥攚ith AULR as a vivid example where student initiative, infrastructure, faculty support and a mission to amplify legal voices all intersect.

鈥淭he faculty response has been overwhelmingly supportive, and already this semester, new students are showing interest in the Law Review,鈥� Sewpersad said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a really good opportunity, and I鈥檓 happy to be part of it.鈥�

Looking Ahead

Submissions for the Spring 2026 journal are now and are being accepted on a rolling basis with a deadline of March 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST. Articles, research papers, essays and commentaries are welcome from all students and faculty at any university in any program of study as long as the submission relates to legal issues.

AULR, though new, already demonstrates that when students work together with support and rigor, learning goes beyond grades鈥攊t becomes contribution. 鈥淚鈥檇 love to see the AULR grow to be recognized beyond campus, with the goal to grow it into a nationally heralded law publication,鈥� DeRouen said.

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This summer, undergraduate research is heating up on and off campus, thanks to support from the Scholars Pursuing Arts, Research and Knowledge (SPARK) Center, the Honors College and other funding sources. These program offerings ensure that every undergraduate has the tools to spark their curiosity鈥攁nd immerse themselves in the University鈥檚 culture of research, creativity and innovation.

Honors College Students Explore the Past, the Future and Everything in Between

Vincent Calvagno, a history major and rising senior in the Honors College, is spending the summer doing research supported by two fellowships鈥攁n Honors College Summer Research Fellowship and a . Remarkably, he is the lone undergraduate in the group of 48 scholars from around the nation who received MHS fellowships this year.

History major Vincent Calvagno is researching water and property in the colonial era for his Honors thesis. He is one of just 48 research scholars selected by the Massachusetts Historical Society.

Calvagno is using the fellowships to comb through the archives of MHS, the , and for his Honors thesis project, 鈥淎quatic Appropriation: Water and Property in Colonial New England.鈥� Much of what he鈥檚 paging through hasn鈥檛 been unearthed in decades, sometimes even centuries. 鈥淚t鈥檚 made me more thoughtful about how I bring the distant past to life,鈥� he said.

With guidance from his research adviser, associate professor of history Michael Lacombe, PhD, Calvagno is working to discover the role that access to fresh water played in relations between colonists and the Indigenous population and to place it in the context of larger geopolitical trends of the colonial era. His findings may even shed light on current issues. 鈥淥ur world is experiencing a rising water scarcity crisis right now,鈥� he explained, 鈥渟o in looking back into the history of water possession, I hope to potentially gain insight into some of the root causes of this problem.鈥�

Calvagno isn鈥檛 the only Honors College student to receive two fellowships. Troy Cofie, a rising senior majoring in economics and minoring in mathematics and political science, won an award to do research with the University of Pittsburgh’s National Science Foundation-funded Mobilization and Political Economy Summer Research Program. He was one of only eight students chosen nationwide for this program.

Cofie is using the National Science Foundation and Honors College fellowships to conduct research for his Honors thesis, 鈥淪ocial Embeddedness and Legal Institutionalism: Alternative Frameworks for Economic Policymaking.鈥� Mariano Torras, PhD, professor and chair of the finance and economics department, is the adviser for Cofie鈥檚 Honors College summer research project.

“A Diverse Group of Thinkers” Tackles Research Topics from Energy to Neuroscience

Honors College students Aruzhan Bissenbay, Nadirah Peakes and Mickeylia Walker are working with Professor Brian Stockman, PhD, who last year won a $311,000 National Science Foundation grant to explore the origins of life on Earth. Now, Dr. Stockman is supervising the three students as they tackle separate pieces of his . The impact of their findings could reach well beyond the scholarly community, generating real-world value for projects such as .

Much like other research partnerships at the University, Dr. Stockman鈥檚 student team exemplifies the richness of the 91国产 community. 鈥淚 wanted a diverse group of thinkers,鈥� he told 91国产 in 2024. Since then, he鈥檚 staffed his lab with students who bring a variety of disciplinary perspectives to their work. Bissenbay, an international student from Kazakhstan, is a mathematics major. Peakes is a computer science major, while Walker is majoring in biology and minoring in African, Black and Caribbean studies.

Elias Nauth, a junior psychology major and political science minor, is working with Michael Moore, PhD, associate professor of psychology, on 鈥淭rauma in the First Responder Population,鈥� a project inspired by his work as an EMT on a volunteer ambulance squad. By identifying where trauma comes from and how it manifests, Nauth hopes to provide data that can guide future therapeutic treatments for first responders.

The other Honors College summer fellows are drawing on their studies in neuroscience, public health, physics and other fields to produce equally impactful work. Read more about their projects on the Undergraduate Summer Research and Fellowships page.

SPARKing Students鈥� Passion for Research

The SPARK Center is foundational to the 91国产 undergraduate experience. SPARK Summer Research Fellowships are designed to encourage important inquiry in fields outside the lab sciences, empowering 91国产 students to follow their passions wherever they lead鈥攆rom the archives to the rehearsal room to the community center.

This summer, SPARK fellows are unlocking the brain鈥檚 secrets with projects focused on the relationship between socio-cognitive impairment and mental illness and how gaming can help older adults maintain cognition. They鈥檙e also exploring theme development in dance choreography, examining the role of AI in employee retention strategies, translating their coming of age into a story collection, and more.

There are many other fellowships available for 91国产 students interested in specific areas of research: the Landesberg Family Summer Research Fellowship for chemistry students, the Mary Klement Fellowship for physics students, and a Bhis茅 Center Field Research Travel Grant for global research. The 2025 Bhis茅 grant was awarded to Clara Ossand贸n Melo, a dual dance and psychology major, who is exploring dance and women鈥檚 empowerment in Butoh, a form of Japanese dance theater.

Maintaining 91国产鈥檚 Global Reach Throughout the Summer

Adelphi鈥檚 commitment to global engagement is also evident in a Poland-based summer research program led by Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, PhD, professor of chemistry. Every year since 2014, Dr. Widera-Kalinowska has taken a group of 91国产 students to Poland to conduct research on nanotechnologies with top scientists at the University of Warsaw. The program is funded by International Research Experiences for Students grants from the

This summer鈥檚 participants are posting about their experiences in and outside the lab鈥攊ncluding seminars, educational workshops, and trips around Europe, along with cutting-edge projects on green energy and sustainability鈥攐n the . Visit that page for more direct reports from 91国产 students on their research efforts.

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