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 practice. 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 gray 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 gray background, reflecting on the future of counseling shaped by advances from Adler University’s innovative AI and technology course.

Exploring the future of counseling: 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 Counseling.” This course is the first in the counseling field to address the influence and intersection of AI and mental health. 

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News

Six people stand posing for a group photo indoors, with an Adler University banner and a Lookout Housing and Health Society sign in the background, highlighting their shared commitment to mental health services and addressing homelessness.
September 28, 2019

Adler University and Lookout Society Launch Mental Health Services to Help People Experiencing Homelessness

An older man in a suit speaks at a podium with a computer, in front of an Adler University Chicago Campus sign.
September 9, 2019

Rep. Danny K. Davis Visits Adler University’s Chicago Campus

A woman stands and speaks to four seated colleagues around a conference table in a modern office with large windows, highlighting the benefits of Organizational Leadership.
August 28, 2019

Why Study Organizational Leadership?

Two 2019 graduates wearing caps and gowns stand side by side, smiling during a Vancouver graduation ceremony. One wears a hijab and holds a diploma, reflecting the city’s diversity and spirit of social justice.
August 26, 2019

Social Justice Trailblazers to Address 2019 Graduates in Vancouver and Chicago

A woman stands next to a display about autism spectrum awareness and program information for teenagers and adults, with colorful artwork on the table in front of her.
July 18, 2019

The SJP Experience: Starting an Art Class for Teenagers and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Photo of Drs. Manal Guirguis-Younger and Jason Walker
July 16, 2019

Working with Community Partners to Promote Health, Inclusion, and Social Justice

A young woman with long light brown hair, wearing a white plaid shirt, smiles at the camera in a brightly lit room with shelves in the background, reflecting the spirit of diversity and inclusion.
June 13, 2019

Showcasing Diversity, Inclusion, and Intersectionality in Community Art Installation

A modern building facade with large glass windows, some tinted orange or red; green and orange chairs are visible inside through the windows.
May 20, 2019

To Hear the Truth: Raising Awareness of the Residential School System in Canada

Aerial view of a baseball stadium filled with spectators, including students and sport enthusiasts, showing the field, bases, and surrounding stands during a game.
May 16, 2019

Students Advocate for Social Justice in Sport Field

Silhouetted soldiers carrying backpacks and gear walk along a shoreline, water and boats in the background—a powerful reminder of the importance of veteran's mental health and ongoing mental health support for those who serve.
April 24, 2019

Training Practitioners to Help Support Veteran’s Mental Health

Four people stand side by side, smiling at the camera against a plain background. One person, Nataka Moore—a true Change Agent—wears a yellow "The Black Love Now" shirt.
April 24, 2019

Change Agent: Nataka Moore

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair and glasses, wearing a beige blazer and peach top, sits indoors with plants in the background, reflecting a commitment to inclusion and workforce diversity.
March 25, 2019

Taking Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Beyond Compliance

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