Research + publications

Discover research and publications emerging from Adler University. These works reflect the scholarship, innovation, and commitment to social interest.

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Not redundant, but reimagined: Noosha Mehdian, Ph.D.’s work with AI in Education at Oxford University

As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies continue to reshape higher education, questions about the role of educators are becoming increasingly pressing.

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A person wearing roller skates helps another person up from the ground on an outdoor sports court, capturing the spirit of starting a hobby and supporting each other through beginnerhood.

Why starting a hobby as an adult can feel so hard — and why you should embrace beginnerhood

Many adults struggle to carve out space for hobbies because of lack of time, money and resources. Unlike childhood, adulthood comes with time pressures and responsibilities.

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Two people sit across a desk; one, likely from HR, holds a resume and gestures, while the other—possibly among early-career workers—sits with hands clasped, suggesting a job interview setting.

Is HR really there to help employees? What early‑career workers should know about it

It’s common for early career professionals to assume that HR functions like a neutral mediator designed to resolve workplace disputes, but it’s important to understand this isn’t the case.

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May 12, 2020

Adler University Faculty Published in Scholarly Journals

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 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

Side-by-side images show a modern city skyline with tall skyscrapers on the left and an abandoned, boarded-up brick building on the right, capturing the stark contrasts found in many Chicago neighborhoods highlighted by the War on Neighborhoods.
June 21, 2018

Bringing Chicago’s “War on Neighborhoods” to Light

Illustration of a large group of diverse people standing together in the shape of a right-pointing arrow, symbolizing progress toward social justice, with a few individuals scattered to the left.
June 21, 2018

Bringing Social Justice to the Workplace

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March 22, 2018

Adler Student and Childhood Sex Trafficking Survivor Weighs Impact, Longevity of #MeToo

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