Advancing minds, transforming systems: Adler’s Amir Sepehry, Ph.D., earns Sigma Xi Honour

Dr. Sepehry’s research has shaped key developments in neuroscience and clinical psychology

Feel like you can’t get a job? You’re not alone — but here’s how to work around it

Here’s how to outsmart a system that seems to have forgotten the people part of hiring.

Building bridges: From Adler University to military mental health leadership

Everything changed for Michael Brennan, Psy.D.’12, when a military recruiter walked into Adler University in 2007. What began as a casual conversation about service and mental health turned into something deeper. 

‘Starting from minus’: Graduate speaker reflects on his journey from refugee to psychologist

At Adler, Dr. Sanaei Seisan said his understanding of psychology only deepened — not just as a science, but as a way of being

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

Adler University will welcome two visionary leaders to address its 2025 fall commencement ceremonies, celebrating more than 400 graduates advancing community well-being and systems-level change through their professions.

Adler Community Health Services awarded $1.35M federal grant for graduate psychology education, expanding mental health access

The grant supports doctoral psychology trainees for Practise in high-need community-based primary care settings.

FNHA, Adler University partner to advance mental health services in First Nations communities

The outcomes of the partnership will include the co-development and delivery of customized training programs to address the mental health and wellness needs of First Nations communities.

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

Tools for tiny hearts: The power of art and stories in dealing with big emotions

Adler Alumni authored books to help children understand and digest their emotions.

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

A dedicated member of the Adler community for nearly 20 years and full-time faculty since 2017, Dr. Henning has significantly shaped the University’s academic environment through her trauma-informed approach, student-centered mentorship, and rigorous, reflective pedagogy.  

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

Incorporating animals as a therapeutic toolbox is known to create physiological changes in clients, including increase in oxytocin for a calming effect, increase in endorphins for pleasure effect, and increase in dopamine which causes the reward Centre effect.

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

Adler University has been designated as a Special Focus: Graduate Studies institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education.