Adler University

07/02/2026

Will AI replace educators?

Dr. Noosha Mehdian doesn't think so. Instead, she believes AI is giving educators an opportunity to rethink how learning happens.

As an adjunct faculty member at Adler University and collaborator with AI in Education at Oxford University, Dr. Mehdian is helping lead global conversations about ethical AI, critical thinking, and the future of higher education.

Her research asks an important question: If AI can generate assignments, complete them, and even grade them, where does real learning happen?

Read how Dr. Mehdian is helping reimagine education in the age of AI: https://bit.ly/4wf6Bcu

06/18/2026

Pressure changes everything. Preparation changes what happens next.

Why do some athletes thrive in high-stakes moments while others fold?

In a new article, Adler University’s Teressa Behrend Fletcher, Ph.D., explores the psychology behind performance under pressure — from penalty shots and final seconds to the mental skills that help athletes stay focused when it matters most.

The article breaks down three key factors that can help athletes move through pressure with confidence: physical competence, mental skills, and practicing under competitive conditions.

Read the full article here:
https://bit.ly/4xDpVBF

06/15/2026

Thinking about studying at Adler University?

Join us on Friday, July 10, for the Adler Community Meet & Greet at our Vancouver campus.
This free event is a chance to explore campus, meet faculty and students, connect with admissions representatives, and get your questions answered in a welcoming, informal setting.

You will also have the opportunity to learn more about student life, connect with student associations, and begin building community before the fall term begins.

Friday, July 10, 2026
9–11:30 a.m.
520 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC V6B 3J5

Complete the form to let us know you are interested in attending. Once submitted, someone from our office will follow up with more details: https://bit.ly/4gn0nSY

06/09/2026

Adler University was proud to attend the 2026 Canadian Psychological Association Convention, Canada’s largest gathering of psychology professionals and scholars.

With nearly 2,000 attendees, the convention offered an incredible opportunity to connect with practitioners, researchers, students, and leaders from across the country. We were pleased to engage in meaningful conversations, showcase our programs, and support the outstanding presentations delivered by Adler students and faculty.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with us. We are grateful to be part of an inspiring event that continues to advance the field of psychology and foster collaboration across Canada.

06/02/2026

Heading to Canadian Psychological Association’s 2026 convention?

Meet Adler University in the 8th floor exhibition space from June 4 to 6.

Stop by to connect with our admissions team, ask questions, and learn how Adler prepares students to turn purpose into practice.
We’ll see you there.

05/28/2026

When Tamara Hubbard’s three-year-old son was diagnosed with a peanut allergy, she found plenty of medical guidance. What she couldn’t find was support for the anxiety, grief, and overwhelm her family was facing.

The answers she needed didn’t exist. So she created them.

Today, the Adler alum’s book, May Contain Anxiety, and the Academy of Food Allergy Counseling are helping families and clinicians across the country better understand the emotional realities of living with food allergies.

Read her full story: https://bit.ly/4feuX0M

05/26/2026

Adler University alumni are publishing work that reaches across communities, disciplines, and lived experiences.

Their books explore healing, leadership, emotional well-being, resilience, and the systems that shape how people relate, recover, and grow.

Together, these alumni authors offer a powerful look at how Adler’s approach to education continues beyond the classroom — taking shape in books that support families, survivors, children, leaders, and communities.

05/21/2026

Mental health is not only studied. It is experienced, interpreted, and shared — often through the stories we tell and the media we engage with.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked Adler students and staff to share the books and shows that have stayed with them, and why these stories matter to mental health awareness.

Together, these recommendations remind us that mental health is not one story. It is many — shaped by culture, relationships, systems, and lived experience.

05/13/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, Aaron Williams, MA ’24, reminds us that support often begins with something simple but powerful: showing up.

As mental health director at CHAMPS Male Mentoring in Chicago, Williams helps young men navigate trauma, build resilience, and imagine new possibilities for their lives. His work sits at the intersection of mentorship and therapy, grounded in the belief that healing happens in relationships.

A Chicago police officer turned therapist and mentor, Williams says Adler helped him move from identifying problems to designing solutions, strengthening his systems-level understanding of trauma, care, and community change.

Today, whether he is mentoring young men, supporting families, or modeling emotional self-care as a father of three, his work reflects a powerful truth: mental health care is not only about treatment. It is about presence, trust, and safe spaces where healing can begin.

Read more about Aaron’s story below.
https://bit.ly/4nBLnCr

05/11/2026

Play can open doors.

For Adler University Professor Ryan Hansen, gaming offers a powerful way to think differently about therapy, connection, and how people work through challenges together.

At this year’s Midwest Gaming Classic in Milwaukee, Hansen joined mental health professionals exploring how video games and tabletop role-playing games are being used in clinical practice.

In therapeutic settings, games can create space for reflection, identity exploration, perspective-taking, communication, and emotional growth. They can also offer something deeply Adlerian: a way to build belonging, practice collaboration, and meet people where they are.

Because sometimes, healing does not happen through conversation alone.
Sometimes, it happens through shared stories, imagined worlds, and the courage to try something new.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4ts2x6I

11/02/2025

Today we celebrate the Class of 2025.

Years of hard work, resilience, and dedication have brought you to this moment. Your journey doesn’t end here — it begins.

Don’t miss a moment. Watch the ceremony live on our YouTube channel at 11 a.m. CST!

Welcome to the official YouTube channel for Adler University’s Chicago and Online Commencement Ceremony. Join us on Sunday, Nov. 2, as we celebrate the achie...

07/23/2025

Celebrating Connection & Creativity in Vancouver!

Last week, our Vancouver Campus hosted two meaningful events that reflected the heart of our community.

✨ Our Alumni Gathering brought together graduates for an evening of connection, reflection, and shared purpose. We’re always inspired by the impact our alum continue to make in their communities.

🎨 The Student Art Showcase featured powerful works from our student body—each piece a bold expression of identity, healing, and hope.

These events remind us that learning doesn’t stop in the classroom—and that art and community are at the core of social change.

11/18/2024

We are proud to share that Adler University has launched its own National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Affiliate Team, dedicated to leading workshops that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. This initiative underscores our commitment to fostering an inclusive campus environment and beyond.

https://www.adler.edu/2024/11/13/adler-university-launches-ncbi-team-to-lead-inclusive-training-workshops/

11/06/2024

“This is just the beginning. The future holds great promise.” – President Lisa Coleman Ph.D.

Congratulations to the more than 145 graduates from the Class of 2024 in Vancouver. These graduates earned master’s degrees in counselling psychology, art therapy, industrial/organizational psychology, applied psychology, and public policy, as well as doctoral degrees in clinical psychology.

11/05/2024

The big day has arrived! 🎓 Today, we celebrate the culmination of all the hard work and dedication from our Vancouver students. Don’t miss a single moment — tune into the livestream and join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!

Welcome to the official YouTube channel for Adler University’s Vancouver Commencement Ceremony, which will be held in November. Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 5, a...

10/31/2024

From Delhi to Vancouver, Anushka Jindal’s path has been marked by resilience, new beginnings, and a passion for community. On Nov. 5, Anushka will step up as the Adler University Vancouver Commencement graduate speaker at The Orpheum and share some words of wisdom with her peers.

For Anushka, her journey to Adler University has helped build meaningful connections. She helped launch the Adler International Association, and currently volunteers as a community well-being facilitator at A Better Life Foundation, which empowers those facing food insecurities.

Anushka’s advice to her fellow graduates? Embrace both the big and small victories, and remember: don’t put limits on your own potential.

One of the pieces of advice Jindal wants to share is simple: Do not put limits on your own potential. Their degrees are about to, if it hasn’t, open doors.

12/08/2023

From U.S. ambassadors to Canadian senators, this year's Global Forum for Climate Justice Conference convened on our Vancouver Campus to address climate risks through the lens of environmental justice.

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11/19/2023

Today is the big day! 🎓 🌟 If you can't join us in person for the Vancouver ceremony, no worries. You can catch all the excitement by tuning into our commencement livestream through the link below. Our livestream starts at 3:50pm pacific standard time.

Adler University Vancouver Commencement 2023November 19, 2023

11/15/2023

“We have quite a number of incredible therapists in the community, but no local psychologist within 700 kilometers,” said Alison McCleary, Psy.D.

“I genuinely think my cohort and everyone graduating this year will change the world,” Dr. McCleary said. “That change could even start in a rural or remote community.”