Becoming an adlerian

Explore stories, reflections, and features that capture what it means to become an Adlerian. Learn about the experiences, values, and voices that shape our community and its commitment to social justice.

Two women stand together at a podium labeled "Adler University," smiling, with one holding a laptop. The scene reflects community care, with people visible in the background.

A commitment to community care earns student Maiya Gillespie the Joy MacPhail Scholarship

Maiya Gillespie still remembers the long conversations across a table at a youth drop-in center in Victoria, British Columbia — sharing coffee, listening to young people’s stories, and helping meet everyday needs like food, clothing, and laundry. 

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A group of 22 people pose for a photo indoors at Adler University, with some standing and others kneeling. Office windows and flags are visible in the background, capturing the spirit of an art therapy event.

Adler University marks 10 years of art therapy in Vancouver exhibition supporting future practitioners

The Adler University Master of Counselling Psychology: Art Therapy program marked a milestone on March 5 with an exhibition celebrating a decade of creative expression in Vancouver, B.C.  

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A person with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a black top with a white grid pattern, stands smiling with empathy against a plain tiled background.

Day in the Life: 12 hours, countless lessons in empathy and humanity

Twelve hours probably sound like a punishment to most, but to student Alexandra Melo, it’s a kind of marathon of meaning.

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A young person with light brown hair wearing a light pink shirt stands in front of a brick wall, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, reflecting a calm and composed academic presence.
May 16, 2019

Sport and Health Perspective: Making the Academic Actionable

Two elderly men in suits and ties stand side by side, smiling at the camera with one man’s arm around the other's shoulder, remembering founders and their shared history in front of a wooden paneled wall.
April 24, 2019

Remembering Our Founders

A group of people in academic regalia stand and sit on stage at a graduation ceremony, with flags displayed in the background and a sign language interpreter in the foreground, celebrating the achievements of the next generation.
April 24, 2019

Introducing the Next Generation

A woman with long dark hair, wearing a dark blazer over a striped shirt, looks slightly upward with a thoughtful expression, as if reflecting on ethical fashion practices. The background is blurred.
March 27, 2019

Raising Awareness of Ethical Fashion Practices

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

Dr. Hanna is standing in front of a long hallway that is blurred in the background. He is wearing a buttoned-up shirt.
March 12, 2019

Dr. Hanna Wins 2019 Humanistic Impact Award

A woman stands smiling in front of an "Adler University" sign, surrounded by two orange chairs and a floating shelf—reflecting the self-awareness in therapy fostered by dedicated therapist preparation.
March 4, 2019

Preparing to be Self-Aware Therapists

Photo of Drs. Manal Guirguis-Younger and Jason Walker
February 26, 2019

Meet the New Vancouver Psy.D. Director: Manal Guirguis-Younger

A woman in U.S. military uniform stands in front of an American flag backdrop, holding military gear and smiling at the camera, embodying pride and dedication as she takes steps toward becoming an advocate for veterans support.
February 4, 2019

Becoming an Advocate for Fellow Veterans

A smiling Central Illinois veteran in camouflage gear and helmet stands outdoors, wearing sunglasses and holding a rifle.
December 10, 2018

Graduate Dedicated to Helping Veterans in Central Illinois

A woman with long blonde hair and a necklace smiles at the camera in an outdoor setting, celebrating as an Online Campus Graduate.
October 26, 2018

Online Campus Graduate Emphasizes the Difference a ‘Just Few’ Can Make

Dr. Quintana sits in front of a large window with buildings blurred in the background. She is wearing a blouse.
July 26, 2018

Studying How Restorative Justice Community Court Invests in Human Potential

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