Partnerships + engagement

Learn about Adler’s partnerships and community engagement efforts, showcasing how we work together to advance social justice and create lasting impact.

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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Conference invitation with cherry blossoms in the background; text announces “Time to Blossom” International Adlerian Psychology Asia Conference, March 20-22, 2026, organized by JSAP, KAPA, TSAP, and sponsored by IAIP and Adler University.

Adler University to take global stage at the International Adlerian Psychology Asia Conference 2026

The conference, “Time to Blossom: Roots and Growth of Individual Psychology in Asia,” will convene scholars, practitioners, and students March 20-22 in Osaka, Japan.

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Photo of ASM student in a culinary class

Adler Community Health Services receives Insight Into Academia Magazine’s 2026 Civic Engagement and Community Service Award

National recognition of institutions that are making a meaningful impact through service, civic involvement, and community partnerships.

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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

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

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

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

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

Four women stand closely together, smiling at the camera, with a hand-drawn poster featuring houses and people on the wall behind them—united in their mission to help women crossing cultural divides.
April 24, 2019

Crossing Cultural Divides to Help Women After Violence

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 group of young men play basketball in a gym during a community tournament; one player jumps to make a shot as others look on near the basket, showcasing the spirit of youth sports.
April 24, 2019

Connecting Youth Across Neighborhoods Through Sports Tournament

Two women stand on a bridge with a river and the Chicago skyline in the background on a cloudy day, highlighting opportunities for Vancouver students seeking internships in the city.
April 17, 2019

Two Vancouver Students Bridge Campuses with Internships in Chicago

Two adults and a child walk hand-in-hand on a gravel path outdoors, photographed from behind. This warm moment highlights the family bonds often explored in Couple and Family Therapy Ph.D. programs with national accreditation.
December 10, 2018

Ph.D. in Couple and Family Therapy Program Achieves National Accreditation

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 9, 2018

Dr. Barrie Receives Forward Promise Fellowship for Leaders Award

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