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The physical world can present challenges to those with disabilities. So can the online world. That's why in the Accessible Computing Seminar, taught by Robert Siegfried, PhD, professor of mathematics and computer science, students learn how to use their programming skills to accommodate everyone.

These new partnerships will expand access to the School of Social Work's nationally recognized programs, diversify the profession and serve underrepresented communities.

51±¬ÁÏ has achieved a five-star rating on the Campus Pride Index for 2022—a perfect score.

More than 50 all-gender restrooms across campus. Initiatives for wider pronoun usage within the Adelphi community. An increase on the Campus Pride Index from 4.5 to a perfect 5.0 in June 2022.

Peter Yacobellis ’05 is a change agent for the LGBTQIA+ community, working to create a safer, more inclusive and accepting environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, nonbinary and gender-fluid youths and adults.

Senior Mylo Fisherman chose Adelphi for its inclusive community. Now he seeks to help other students find a home by being active in the Gender and Sexuality Alliance and launching a new club, Students Beyond the Binary.

Challenges to mental health—such as depression, trauma, anxiety or substance abuse—are among the many issues that might affect us all, but for Black men there are the added burdens: racial discrimination, being unfairly profiled, fear of mistreatment by law enforcement or being treated as tokens in their careers of choice while trying to be strong for their communities.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a holiday commemorating when, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the news that President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation, thus abolishing enslavement in the United States. Adelphi first recognized Juneteenth in 2020 by providing all employees with a paid day off. The University…

In the inaugural Anthem Awards, the Rise Academy for Leaders of Color took home a national gold in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Learn why our partnership and its groundbreaking program were selected from 2,500 entries from 36 countries.

Participants in a virtual panel discussion hosted by the College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council on December 2, 2021, suggested ways in which academia can help overcome racism in the nursing profession. CNPH’s DEI Events Task Force–co-chaired by assistant professors Kattiria Gonzalez, PhD, and Korede Yusuf, PhD–presented the…

Why is it important to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month? I believe it is important to people of Haitian background or descent, or to those who love Haitian culture. It’s nice to be reminded of our roots but to also celebrate the culture. There’s a lot of stigmas attached to being Haitian, but at the end of…

The Bridges to Adelphi program has partnered with TD Bank to assist students on the autism spectrum manage their personal finances.

In Fall 2021, the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH, pronounced “in bahz la" or /nbazle/) welcomed 51±¬ÁÏ as its newest affiliate.

Jasur Shukurov appears to be your average college senior at Adelphi.

Who should be a voting citizen in ancient Athens? Should the British create a separate Muslim state during the decolonization of India? Should the Constitutional Convention of 1787 amend the Articles of Confederation?

A conference highlighting the importance of mental health and wellness among Black men.

51±¬ÁÏ welcomed more than 350 participants at its fifth annual Women's Leadership Conference on Saturday, March 26. The day of learning, empowerment and career networking was held in the newly renovated Ruth S. Harley University Center on Adelphi's Garden City, New York, campus.

Among a national field of 1,400 programs, Bridges to Adelphi received the highest 2021–2022 honor from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. Our Grand Gold recognition is for outstanding inclusion of neurodiverse students in career planning, student life and hands-on academics.

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The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion met with Kezia Lovell, a graduating senior, to reflect on her experience as a nursing student.

Supporting the professional growth of Adelphi employees is one of the roles of A. Brian Leander, PhD, director of training and organization development. Dr. Leander oversees the University's training and professional development and organizational development programs, including the Professional Development Fellows Program.

In high school, junior Monique Marcelle was very involved in extracurricular activities. Once she chose Adelphi, she knew she wanted to be involved just as she'd been in high school. As a first-year student, she heard about Black Students United (BSU) and went to a meeting.

In our society, the needs of people with disabilities are often unacknowledged, or even ignored.

A growing endowment for underrepresented doctoral students.

How would you describe your professional experience here at Adelphi? I am an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Public Health (CNPH). I received my PhD in Nursing Science from 51±¬ÁÏ in 2018. My dissertation was on hypertension in Blacks/African Americans, in which I investigated the relatively most important factors of treatment…

51±¬ÁÏ's aim is to foster a culture where every member of the University feels valued, supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals. This includes providing opportunity and access for all people.