Centers + institutes

Stay informed with the latest news and media from Adler University’s Centers and Institutes division—where innovation, research, and community engagement reflect our mission in action.

A person sits on an orange chair by a window, typing on a blue laptop placed on their lap, researching Devant opportunities through the career resource center.

Adler University launches career resource center powered by Devant

The Adler Career Resource Center is a centralized, online hub that provides students with on-demand career tools, guided resources, and practical support to help them move confidently from graduate study into professional practice.

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A person in a suit holds a fake orange mustache on a stick to their face, with a speech bubble that reads, "If people only knew how serious I am when I make jokes." It’s humour in human connection on display—perfect for the Adlerian Summit.

The Courage to Laugh: 2026 Adlerian Summit to explore humour in human connection and healing

The annual day-long event is organized by the Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship; will be held April 10 at Adler University in Vancouver

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A man in a dark pinstripe suit and striped tie stands in front of a white background with a partial view of the Chicago city flag, representing Joseph Mapp's commitment to education and the Chicago reentry strategy.

Why education was the turning point for Joseph Mapp — and Chicago’s reentry strategy

Now leading the city’s Office of Reentry, Mapp draws on lessons from programs, including Adler University’s Institute on Public Safety and Justice, to build a more compassionate and connected system of support

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News

A person with curly gray hair, wearing a colorful scarf and black top, holds a microphone and note cards while speaking at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
October 13, 2021

Dr. Marina Bluvshtein Delivers Lecture at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as Recipient of Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs Visiting Scholar Fellowship

Dr. Osten-Garner sits in front of a large window with two floors of another building blurred in the background. He is wearing a suit and tie.
September 30, 2021

Adler University’s Adler Community Health Services (ACHS) Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Renamed the Division of Teen Wellness and Opportunity (TWO)

Dr. Osten-Garner sits in front of a large window with two floors of another building blurred in the background. He is wearing a suit and tie.
August 17, 2021

Dr. Osten-Garner Appointed to Join Health Resources and Services Administration Committee

A round wall sign with geometric shapes in green, red, yellow, and gray, outlined in white, mounted on a brown background.
May 18, 2021

Adler University Receives Grant to Administer Illinois Coalition for Higher Education in Prison

A man with curly dark hair smiles at the camera, wearing a white shirt, blue polka dot bow tie, and blue suspenders. His style adds an artful touch as he stands against a blurred outdoor background, ready to break down barriers with the SJP Experience.
April 6, 2021

The SJP Experience: Exploring Art as a Tool to Break Down Barriers

A person with short curly hair and hoop earrings smiles while resting their chin on their hand, wearing a rust-colored sweater, seated in front of a wooden window, embodying the warmth of community mental health.
February 23, 2021

Promoting Community and Mental Health Through ‘Tea and Therapy’

Two Adler students wearing face masks and work badges stand apart in a hallway, smiling through their eyes as they discuss how best to counsel youth during the pandemic.
August 24, 2020

Adler Students Counsel Youth During Pandemic

Aerial view of a modern city with tall buildings, illuminated streets, and a harbor with mountains in the background during dusk, home to initiatives like Vancouver Foundation’s Emergency Community Support Funds.
July 30, 2020

Adler University Vancouver Foundation Receives Emergency Community Support Funds

An older woman with short gray hair smiles at the camera, standing in front of a red and white geometric background, representing her role as Elder-in-Residence at the Vancouver Campus.
June 9, 2020

Vancouver Campus Welcomes First Elder-in-Residence

A person with a watch and a gold ribbon on their wrist writes on yellow paper at a desk, reflecting on understanding marginalized communities, with documents and a nametag nearby.
April 24, 2019

Using Poverty Simulation to Better Understand Marginalized Communities

Two people holding hands, with one person’s hands gently cupping the other’s, suggesting support or comfort, perhaps as they discuss mental health care and healing after being formerly incarcerated.
April 24, 2019

Providing Mental Health Care for the Formerly Incarcerated

Dr. Bernard Shulman, an elderly man in glasses, a brown tweed jacket, yellow shirt, and patterned tie, stands indoors looking at the camera.
November 27, 2018

In Memoriam: Dr. Bernard Shulman

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