Adelphi Wins National Excellence Award for Student Mental Health Initiatives

Adelphi University has been named a recipient of the Insight Into Academia 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award.

This annual, prestigious award is a measure of an institution's individual programs and initiatives that significantly advance core values of student and employee mental health and well-being through programs, initiatives and other campus priorities deserving of this national recognition.

Adelphi will be featured, along with 37 other selected colleges, in the September 2026 issue of Insight Into Academia magazine.

"The culture of care we have built at Adelphi goes far beyond academic and professional development-it requires fostering a community that recognizes the mental health challenges students face and actively supports them at every level," said Adelphi University President Michael Balboni '81, JD. "This proud honor from Insight Into Academia reflects the ongoing work and dedication of our care teams to provide accessible mental health resources and wellness initiatives, which will continue to be a focus on our campus."

Expanding Campus Mental Health and Student Wellness Services

Insight Into Academia magazine selected Adelphi because of its leadership in providing outlets for rest, well-being and self-care, including the University's Mindfulness Center. Opened in 2022, the center not only provides a quiet refuge on campus for all community members, it also offers programming such as guided meditation, yoga classes and annual wellness retreats. The center also serves as a training ground for the Keys to Well-Being Certificate for employees.

Adelphi offers comprehensive counseling services for students navigating psychological, behavioral or learning challenges at all campus locations. Support is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with both scheduled appointments and walk-in crisis counseling. Offerings include individual and group therapy, substance education, wellness workshops and resource referrals.

The Achan Family Interfaith Center supports spiritual life at Adelphi by creating spaces for worship, fellowship and open dialogue across different traditions. The center fosters an inclusive campus community where students can explore their values, share their religious practices and connect with peers.

"We know that institutions are not always recognized for their dedication to and prioritizing mental health and well-being services and support for their students and employees," says Lenore Pearlstein, owner and publisher of Insight Into Academia magazine. "We are proud to honor the colleges and universities who are standouts as the need for these resources continues to grow substantially."

For more information about the 2026 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award, visit insightintoacademia.com.

About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. U.S. News & World Report named Adelphi a 2026 Best National University, Best College for Veterans and Top Performer in Social Mobility. In addition, Forbes has ranked Adelphi the top private university on Long Island for three past three years.

Adelphi serves more than 7,300 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York-just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities-and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.

More than 125,000 alumni Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.