A select group of outstanding students has been named to the fall 2022 Dean's List at Adelphi University. Adelphi's deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and Public Health, Social Work and Psychology recognize superior academic work every semester. The Dean's List includes full-time students registered for 12 or more credits who have completed at least 9 graded credits and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester. This recognition becomes part of the student's academic record and is entered into the individual's transcript.

A select group of outstanding students has been named to the spring 2022 semester Dean's List at Adelphi University. Adelphi's deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and Public Health, Social Work and Psychology recognize superior academic work every semester. The Dean's List includes full-time students registered for 12 or more credits who have completed at least 9 graded credits and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester. This recognition becomes part of the student's academic record and is entered into the individual's transcript.

A select group of outstanding students has been named to the fall 2021 Dean's List at Adelphi University. Adelphi's deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and Public Health, Social Work and Psychology recognize superior academic work every semester. The Dean's List includes full-time students registered for 12 or more credits who have completed at least 9 graded credits and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester. This recognition becomes part of the student's academic record and is entered into the individual's transcript.

Two Adelphi students have been selected to represent the university as United Nations Youth Delegates. This year's representatives are Sarah Delannoy, a graduate student majoring in social work, and Nino Burjanadze, an undergraduate student majoring in political science. As representatives, Delannoy and Burjanadze will have access to the UN Headquarters in New York and youth-related public information events, can participate in social media campaigns and youth blogs and serve as panelists at the UN's Civil Society weekly briefings and other speaking engagements. The students' role as delegates will run from February 2023 to December 2023/January 2024.

This summer, 47 undergraduate and graduate students were selected to participate in Adelphi University's summer internship Jaggar Community Fellows program. The program, specifically designed for continuing students, helps provide experience working for a nonprofit organization. Students in all fields of study are eligible to apply. From June through August, fellows devote 30 hours a week for 10 weeks to a nonprofit organization to which they are matched. For 13 years, the program has been providing students with paid internships. See more about Adelphi's distinctive Jaggar Community Fellows program at adelphi.edu/jaggar.

Thirty Adelphi University students were selected to participate in this summer's Adelphi University summer internship Jaggar Community Fellows program. The Jaggar Community Fellows Program, specifically designed for continuing students, helps provide experience working for a nonprofit organization during the summer. Students in all fields of study are eligible to apply. From June through August, all fellows devote 30 hours a week for 10 weeks to a nonprofit organization that they are assigned to. For more than a decade, the program has been providing students with paid internships. See more about Adelphi's distinctive Jaggar Community Fellows program.

More than 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students recently were awarded degrees at Adelphi University, including those who completed degree requirements in December 2021 and May 2022. Adelphi held its 126th commencement ceremonies to recognize graduates on May 23 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. "These degrees today seem different, more memorable," Adelphi President Christine M. Riordan, PhD, told the graduating class. "Our students' journeys have been full of plenty of challenges over the last couple of years - this class has been through a lot, but they've also done a lot. Your strength and determination has been admirable."

More than 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students recently were awarded degrees at Adelphi University, including those who completed degree requirements in December 2021 and May 2022. Adelphi held its 126th commencement ceremonies to recognize graduates on May 23 at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. "These degrees today seem different, more memorable," Adelphi President Christine M. Riordan, PhD, told the graduating class. "Our students' journeys have been full of plenty of challenges over the last couple of years - this class has been through a lot, but they've also done a lot. Your strength and determination has been admirable."

Eight Adelphi University's students have been selected to travel to India as part of Adelphi's new 2023 Bhise Global Learning Experience. The all expenses paid, 10-day intensive study tour is funded by Adelphi alumnus Bharat Bhise, founder and CEO of Bravia Capital and a renowned executive, investor and leader in the global transportation, leasing and logistics industries. The trip will take place in January 2023. Participating Adelphi student-scholars will explore the Indian people and culture through visits to several cities and important sites.

More than 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students recently awarded degrees at Adelphi University, including those who completed degree requirements in December 2020 and May 2021. Adelphi held in-person as well as online commencement ceremonies to recognize graduates during the week of May 24. "You will forever be known as a resilient, persistent, and determined class of graduates," President Christine M. Riordan, PhD, told the graduating class. "We celebrate your achievements and success."

A select group of outstanding students has been named to the Spring 2020 Dean's List at Adelphi University. Adelphi's deans of Arts and Sciences, Education and Health Science, Business, Nursing and Public Health, Social Work and Psychology recognize superior academic work every semester. The Dean's List includes full-time students registered for 12 or more credits who have completed at least 9 graded credits and achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above for the semester. This recognition becomes part of the student's academic record and is entered into the individual's transcript.

Jessica Karim, a social work major at Adelphi University, has been named the 2021 BSW Student of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers - New York State Chapter . The award honors an undergraduate social work student who has demonstrated academic excellence and active pursuit of the values, knowledge, and skills of the social work profession.

On Tuesday, April 27, student-entrepreneurs from Adelphi University competed for cash prizes in an annual Shark Tank-style Strategic Plan Competition hosted by the University's Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. Five students took home cash prizes. This year, Zameena Jivraj, a communication sciences and disorders major, took home the first place prize of $5,000 for her business idea,"Healthspace," a direct care model, independent of health insurance, paired with an innovative digital platform. Second place and $3,000 went to business management majors Eric Meirs and Yuleidy Baez Espinal for their sustainable vegan and vegetarian flex fast food casual restaurant "EcoDines." And a third place prize of $2,000 went to a pair of psychology majors, Yuanmeng Wang and Nadia Khan, for their tele-mental health program "A Light in the Alley."

Student entrepreneurs from Adelphi University will have the chance to compete for cash prizes on Thursday, April 30, at 9 a.m. in a virtual Shark Tank-style competition hosted by the University's Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. This year's finalists are Elena Garcia (Maven Media), Duc Le (Roommate Exchange), Abie Rawad Akhand (Eden), Samrat Malik (Auto Fire Hazard Control System), and Gabriel Balestero (Mind Sports Training). The annual competition, which usually takes place on campus, will be held on Zoom in a virtual format due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Adelphi University conferred 20 doctoral degrees at the conclusion of its spring 2020 semester, including those who completed requirements in December 2019 and May 2020. Adelphi's formal, in-person commencement ceremony has been postponed to a later date when students and their families can gather and celebrate safely. Adelphi recognizes the students' accomplishments and congratulates the resilient Class of 2020 on all they have achieved.

Adelphi University conferred 20 doctoral degrees at the conclusion of its spring 2020 semester, including those who completed requirements in December 2019 and May 2020. Adelphi's formal, in-person commencement ceremony has been postponed to a later date when students and their families can gather and celebrate safely. Adelphi recognizes the students' accomplishments and congratulates the resilient Class of 2020 on all they have achieved.

The First Year Experience Committee at Adelphi University awards the Outstanding First Year Student Award to a first year student who demonstrates qualities of academic excellence, campus/community involvement and strength in leadership.