ACADEMIC affairs

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

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Douglas College and Adler University open graduate pathway in psychology and mental health with expedited admission and scholarship support

Douglas’s degree graduates earn a direct route into graduate education in psychology and mental health at Adler’s Vancouver campus. The pathway addresses a growing need for trained mental health and human services professionals across Canada.

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Not redundant, but reimagined: Noosha Mehdian, Ph.D.’s work with AI in Education at Oxford University

As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to reshape higher education, questions about the role of educators are becoming increasingly pressing.

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KPU and Adler University partner to expand graduate learning opportunities

A new partnership to provide a pathway for KPU graduates to access graduate education in mental health fields.

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News

Headshot photo of Tahani Abdallah
October 23, 2025

Adler University names 2025 Commencement keynote speakers: Michelle T. Boone and Bob Rennie 

A circular badge reads "Insight Into Academia Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award 2025 Graduate School" with a graduation cap graphic, celebrating Adler University's commitment to higher education.
September 16, 2025

Adler University receives Insight Into Academia 2025 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award

Photo of Dr. Halbert receiving DLA award
August 8, 2025

AI and plagiarism: Faculty recognized for work in ensuring academic honesty

Diane Carol Zelman, Ph.D. headshot.
August 7, 2025

Adler University names first Fulbright Canada Research Chair Diane Carol Zelman, Ph.D.

Janna Henning
July 29, 2025

Adler University recognizes Janna A. Henning, Psy.D., as the 2025 recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award

Photo of students discussing at ERC Farms
July 22, 2025

From pasture to Practise: Adler students tap into animal-assisted therapy

A woman stands and speaks to four seated colleagues around a conference table in a modern office with large windows, highlighting the benefits of Organisational Leadership.
July 1, 2025

Adler University expands IO Programme access with reduced credits, adding evening, weekend classes

Book cover of Weathering
June 26, 2025

‘Weathering’: 2025-26 Common Book explores how systems shape human health

Kyra Lobbins is standing in front of a brown wall blurred in the background. She is wearing a blouse and blazer.
June 24, 2025

Adler University earns special focus classification in Carnegie’s updated 2025 framework

Portrait of Sadie "Tee" Dreikurs" by Leon Garland
May 14, 2025

Adler University unveils three donated Adlerian paintings by Sadie Dreikurs, Leon Garland

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.
May 5, 2025

Adler University to offer fully online Master of Arts in Counselling: Art Therapy in Fall 2025

A middle-aged man in a suit and tie smiles at the camera with a light blue circular background, representing William J. Ehmann, provost at Adler University.
April 30, 2025

Adler University announces William J. Ehmann, Ph.D., as provost 

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