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

A woman smiles at a young child wearing a brown patterned sweater as they sit together indoors, strengthening relationships through nurturing moments.
May 6, 2020

Nurturing and Strengthening Relationships Under Challenging Conditions

Woman lying on the wooden floor with her legs extended up against a white wall, hands under her hips in a bright room, enjoying a calming wellness activity surrounded by soft curtains and natural light.
April 21, 2020

Promoting Activity and Wellness During Shelter-in-Place

Woman wearing a headset sits in front of a laptop, gesturing with her hands while participating in a video call in a home office setting, adapting during a crisis with confidence and effective communication.
April 15, 2020

Adapting, Learning, and Leading During a Crisis

A woman with long braided hair rests her chin on her hands and smiles at the camera, showcasing the diversity of guests while seated at a table in a restaurant.
March 2, 2020

The SJP Experience: Making Diversity More Accessible

Dr. Rubin is sitting in front of a large window with a building blurred in the background. He is wearing a buttoned-up shirt.
March 1, 2020

Dr. Rubin Receives National Service Leadership Award

Dr. Troiani is standing in front of two large windows with a classroom blurred in the background. He is wearing a suit and tie.
February 18, 2020

Dr. Troiani Recognized for Contributions to Military Psychology Field

Two people at a protest embody climate activism, holding signs—one reading "SAVE AMAZÔNIA," another with a painted Earth inside a heart—spreading hope and inspiring action among a crowd on a city street.
November 19, 2019

Climate Activism: Turning Pain into Action and Hope

A healthcare worker checks another person’s blood pressure while two others observe in a room with red flooring and white walls, highlighting the importance of increasing access to mental health care.
November 12, 2019

By Land or by Sea, Increasing Access to Mental Health Care

Dr. Barrie sits in front of a large window with several floors of another building blurred in the background. She is wearing a multicolored blouse.
November 12, 2019

Change Agent: Rabiatu Barrie

A Vancouver Graduate in cap and gown with a "Valedictorian" sash receives a cord from a faculty member in academic regalia, marking the privilege of achievement during the ceremony.
November 5, 2019

Vancouver Graduate Encourages Peers to Use Their Privilege to ‘Make Space’ for Others

A diverse and inclusive Chicago graduate in graduation attire stands at a wooden podium, speaking into a microphone against a black background.
October 31, 2019

Chicago Graduate Calls on Class of 2019 to ‘Create a More Diverse and Inclusive Reality’

Donald MacPherson, a leader in Canadian Drug Policy, smiles in academic regalia while holding a diploma folder at the graduation ceremony, where he receives an Honourary Doctorate.
October 28, 2019

Canadian Drug Policy Expert Donald MacPherson Awarded Honourary Doctorate

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