News at 91¹ú²ú
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Did you know that this year marks the 150th anniversary of the periodic table of elements? And that the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements (IYPT 2019)?
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Published:In 1991, John Bunn, age 14, was framed by a detective and charged with the murder and attempted murder of two correctional officers in Brooklyn. He was given a one-day trial followed by 17 years in prison. During his term, he didn't receive an education.
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Published:From Africa to North and South America, Assistant Professor Korede Yusuf, PhD, is working with vulnerable populations and taking her students with her.
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Across campus, 91¹ú²ú students and staff are busy preparing for this signature event.
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Published:Thousands of people in New York City—and more than 7.6 million around the globe—took to the streets on Friday, September 20, as part of the Global Climate Strike to demand climate action as world leaders prepared to meet for the United Nations Climate Action Summit.
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Published:Our faculty, students, leadership and staff are active participants in the greater Long Island region, rolling up their sleeves and offering their expertise to solve problems, provide services and improve the lives of our neighbors (including oysters). Another benefit? Valuable, hands-on experience for our students.
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Published:Ewa Sobczynska '04 has made a career out of concern for underserved communities.
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When it comes to helping the environment, 91¹ú²ú is dedicated to taking action. For the fourth year in a row, 91¹ú²ú has placed first in the Car Free Day Long Island competition.
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Published:Adelphi has a long-standing commitment to civic engagement and to addressing the challenges facing society. As part of this tradition, a growing number of faculty members are striving to produce research that resonates beyond academia—community-based research that may help resolve issues and enhance quality of life for marginalized populations.
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One of 91¹ú²ú's shuttle buses that was once used as a Panther Express vehicle, transporting 91¹ú²ú students to and from campus daily, is now a newly refurbished Garden City Police Department (GCPD) command post vehicle.
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As we begin our academic year together at 91¹ú²ú, it is my pleasure to say "Welcome!"
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Dr. Briziarelli sat down with Nii Akrofi Smart-Abbey to discuss the importance of taking a global approach to education and what she hopes to accomplish in her new role as assistant provost for global affairs.
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Adelphi President Named to Leadership Roles With State, Long Island Educational Organizations
CategoriesPublished:Christine M. Riordan, PhD, president of 91¹ú²ú, has been named to two new leadership roles in New York educational organizations: vice chair of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU) and secretary/treasurer of the Long Island Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education (LIRACHE).
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A College-Readiness Program for Hispanic Students, a Life-Changing Initiative for Diversity
CategoriesPublished:This month, 91¹ú²ú's new Hispanic Community Partnership Program gave 17 local high school students a firsthand look at college life.
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Published:Graduate student and Air Force veteran Gavin Walters is not only doing research on the disparities in VA benefits offered to veterans—he runs a nonprofit that assists former service members who have mental health issues.
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Alumni Groups for LGBTQ+ and Multicultural Communities Double the Dedication to Diversity
CategoriesPublished:The new LGBTQ+ and Allies Affinity Group joins the Multicultural Chapter to give our alumni with shared interests a place to connect, network and find support.
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Published:The Bridges to 91¹ú²ú program is renowned for helping students on the spectrum prepare for great careers. A new grant is making these vocational services even more supportive.
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As director of procurement in University Resources, Operations and Policies, one of Elizabeth Kash's responsibilities was to empty the Ruth S. Harley University Center prior to its renovation. That included the 600 chairs that had been used for the many events held in the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom.
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Who are the best employers in New York state? According to the first-ever Forbes America's Best Employers By State rankings, 91¹ú²ú is one of them, ranking No. 71 out of 146 employers who made the list.
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This year marks the bicentennial birthday of renowned American poet Walt Whitman. In celebration of Whitman's life and creative works, a group of 91¹ú²ú music, theater and visual arts students will perform and display their artwork during the Walt Whitman Bicentennial Birthday Weekend event on Sunday, June 2, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Published:The old adage “waste not, want not" works well as a precept for resourcefulness, but a pair of Levermore Global Scholars (LGS) are taking it a step further. When they see waste, it makes them want to salvage and redirect.
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Patients of all ages come from surrounding communities for low-cost treatment of hearing, speech and language issues at 91¹ú²ú’s Hy Weinberg Center for Communication Disorders.
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Adelphi’s sense of community extends to the entire planet. That’s why we formed a Sustainable Campus Council—powered by staff, faculty and students—to develop solutions that will make 91¹ú²ú greener.
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Joy Ann Matthias has years of experience helping communities recover from hurricanes. Now she’s preparing for bigger roles by studying for a master’s degree in 91¹ú²ú’s emergency management program.
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The Garden Vines S.E.E.D.S. program is giving 91¹ú²ú students hands-on experience helping elementary schools in neighboring Hempstead plant and maintain vegetable gardens in their community.
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Najee Hunt came to 91¹ú²ú determined to make a difference on campus and in the community. He’s done that—and has won a prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship, an honor given to student leaders from across the country.
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Adelphi's campus is home to many creatures, such as bunnies, squirrels, and a multitude of birds—but seldom owls. That changed on the evening of April 10, when one of our feathered friends found itself in a bit of trouble and two of our students came to the rescue.