ACADEMIC affairs

Discover updates and stories from the Academic Affairs division—highlighting the work that supports our mission and drives academic excellence.

Four men appear in a grid labeled "Mind Games," each with added fantasy elements: devil horns, wizard hat, a bubbling cauldron, and a sword—hinting at how therapeutic gaming can be used to support mental health.

Rolling the dice: How gaming can be a powerful tool in therapy

At this year’s Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a panel of mental health professionals is inviting attendees to take a closer look at what happens when gaming moves beyond entertainment and into clinical Practise. The discussion brings together practitioners who are actively integrating video games and tabletop role-playing games into their work with clients. 

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A man with a short beard and mustache, wearing a light Grey blazer and blue shirt, sits in front of a bookshelf and white wall—possibly preparing for an ICCP 2026 event or representing Adler University in Nigeria.

“We just have to be willing to see it”: Dr. Olanrewaju’s United Nations Psychology Day Presentation

On any given morning across the globe, headlines paint a vivid picture. Boarders crossed, families fractured, lives interrupted, displaced, and rewritten. For the average reader, these stories are fleeting. For Moshood Olanrewaju, Ph.D., they are anything but.

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A man with short black hair and glasses, wearing a black shirt, stands against a plain Grey background, reflecting on the future of Counselling shaped by advances from Adler University’s innovative AI and technology course.

Exploring the future of Counselling: Inside Adler University’s new AI and technology course

At Adler University, Chia-Chiang Wang, Ph.D., is challenging students to engage with the evolving landscape through his new course, “AI and Technology in Counselling.” This course is the first in the Counselling field to address the influence and intersection of AI and mental health. 

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News

Illustration of a large group of diverse people standing together in the shape of a right-pointing arrow, symbolizing progress toward social justice, with a few individuals scattered to the left.
June 21, 2018

Bringing Social Justice to the Workplace

Josefina Alvarez, Ph.D., a true Change Agent, smiles warmly with her short dark hair as she stands in front of a vibrant mosaic wall.
June 21, 2018

Change Agent: Josefina Alvarez, Ph.D.

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May 17, 2018

Adler CMHC Graduate Earns Prestigious National Fellowship to Further Work With Underserved Populations

A group of faculty, officials, and 2018 graduates in academic regalia stand on stage at an Adler University graduation ceremony.
May 1, 2018

Former Politician to Address 2018 Graduates in Vancouver; Award-Winning Journalist To Speak in Chicago

A woman with curly dark hair wearing a blue top and a green floral scarf, representing the spirit of inclusion rider, stands indoors in front of large windows.
March 10, 2018

Become an ‘Inclusion Rider’ for People With Disabilities

Joy MacPhail is sitting in front of a large window with a building blurred in the background. She is wearing a blouse.
February 26, 2018

Joy MacPhail Elected Board Chair at Adler University

A close-up of a paintbrush and palette knife resting on a textured, colorful painting, with a paint palette in the background—reflecting creative expression often explored in an Art Therapy Programme such as Adler’s renowned Ph.D. offerings.
December 11, 2017

Adler Offers New Art Therapy Ph.D. Programme

A man wearing earphones works on a computer at his desk in the Adler University Online Campus office, with other people in the background.
July 6, 2015

Adler University Launches Online Campus

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