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A group of students from the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of technology and innovation during a recent trip to Silicon Valley. Led by Associate Professor Jianchen Shan, the students engaged with some of the biggest names in the tech industry, gaining valuable insight into the latest advancements and career opportunities in computer science and cybersecurity.

Super Bowl Week is underway in New Orleans, and three reporters from WRHU-88.7 FM, Radio Hofstra University, are on the ground, participating in media activities leading up to the Sunday, February 9, rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Jessie Hirsch (Bellerose, NY) and Julia Catanzano (Deer Park, NY), students from Hofstra's School of Health Sciences (SHS), earned top honors at the Greater New York American College of Sports Medicine (GNY ACSM) Conference held at NYU Langone in New York City. The conference showcased research from undergraduate and graduate students across the region, featuring 29 accepted abstracts and six finalists in the prestigious President's Cup Student Research Competition. Additionally, SHS had three student poster presentations that included collaborative research conducted by undergraduate Exercise Physiology students including Admar Calovini (New Hyde Park, NY), Jasmine Garmon (Holbrook, NY), David Wang (Valley Stream, NY), Erin Crisley (Wakefield, MA), Paige Kyle (Aurora, CO), Tarek Harhash (East Northport, NY), Emma Brennan (Myrtle Beach, SC), Lily Yepez (N.Bellmore, NY), Stacey Wong (Middle Village, NY), Anaya Davis (Palm Bay, FL), Amelia Heywood (Roseville, CA), and Emily Kishori (Elmont, NY).

Hofstra Votes LIVE, the award-winning, multi-platform election night broadcast, produced by Hofstra University's Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, aired on election night, November 5, after weeks of intense preparation and rehearsal.

Select students participating in Hofstra's Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) were featured in a video highighting the benefits of the program.

Edward Guo, a senior computer science student from Northborough, MA, is making waves in the world of computer science by achieving what many doctoral students only dream of: Guo will publish and present his groundbreaking research at the EuroSys 2025 Conference in the Netherlands in this spring.

Juliana Feeney, a physician assistant (PA) studies student from Congers, NY, is on a mission to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Thanks to a grant from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Health Foundation, Feeney is working on a children's book titled El heroico asociado medico (The Hero Physician Associate). The book idea was designed to introduce the PA profession to Spanish-speaking, elementary-aged children in the Hempstead School District, with the aim of encouraging them to consider it as a future career.

Students from the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies reached a milestone in their academic journeys toward the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The White Coat Ceremony, attended by students' families and friends, marked the transition from classroom learning to clinical practice for the 54 students.

Four students from Hofstra University's Physician Assistant (PA) program spent their summer break giving back to those in need. They volunteered with Global Brigades in Panama, where they provided healthcare services to underserved communities.

This past spring, Hofstra announced an exciting opportunity for students - a contest to design a T-shirt that will be given to the incoming Class of 2028 during Welcome Week. The contest was open to all students, regardless of major or discipline, to showcase their creativity and represent the spirit of the University through original artwork, within the theme "What does Hofstra mean to me?" A panel of expert judges evaluated all 48 entries with the grand prize going to Pallavi Singh, an English major from South Richmond, NY, for her design titled "Fill your cup at HOFSTRA." In addition to having her design printed on the Welcome Week shirts, Singh was also provided with a $250 gift card to the campus bookstore.

The Global Studies and Geography Department has announced Genevieve McCormick '25 of Allendale, NJ, as the 2024-2025 recipient of the Dr. Masaharu G. Inaba Endowed Memorial Scholarship.

Hofstra students displayed research and independent study projects on topics ranging from antibiotic resistance to the impact of social media influencers as part of Spring Graduate Research Day.

Over 140 undergraduate students presented their research at Hofstra's annual Undergraduate Research Day, last month. The research projects were showcased in multiple formats including posters, art displays and performances and focused on varied academic disciplines, including humanities; communications; education; engineering; computer science; and the natural, health, and social sciences.

Two students in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS) have been awarded the 2024 Firestone Fellowship, an annual award that provides students with opportunities to conduct summer research in their academic discipline, with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Madison Garraffo '24, a senior music education major at Hofstra, has been honored with the Collegiate Professional Achievement Award from the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Additionally, Hofstra's undergraduate chapter of NAfME was selected as the recipient of the organization's Chapter of Excellence Award, in the category of service.

Hofstra University inducted 36 students into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa this spring. Phi Beta Kappa is considered an emblem of high achievement and strong potential. The society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America's leading colleges and universities.

A group of 12 Hofstra University students were inducted into the Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the international honor society for geography students.

Over 30 graduate students in the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies' Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program celebrated a milestone in their nursing journey as they commemorated the transition from classwork to clinical practice at a recent White Coat Ceremony.

Seventeen teams of seniors from the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science presented their capstone projects to a panel of judges at the Senior Project Showcase, closing out their final semester. The competition included projects ranging from earpiece design enhancement to a mobile app for textbook exchange to a rock, paper, scissors robot. Nineteen industry judges scored projects on a rubric, which included problem relevance, solution methodology, originality, and quality of presentation. Projects were grouped into two categories, computer science and engineering.

In October 2023, 34 students from the inaugural class of undergraduate nurses from the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies began their clinical journey. As they wrap up their experience and prepare for their final year of undergraduate studies while making Hofstra history, they shared their reflections.

Over a dozen students graduating in May 2024 attended the Umoja Scholars LLC Graduation Celebration on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Students from Black Leaders Advocating for Change (BLAC) were also honored at the event for their academic achievements. Hofstra President Susan Poser and Provost Charlie Riordan were among the many Hofstra administrator attendees.

Fourteen cheer and dance students from Hofstra got to celebrate "decision day" live on NBC's Today Show. In a special segment on May 1, Hauppauge High School senior Jenny Dove revealed to her family, friends, and the national audience that she chose Hofstra University as her future alma mater. To celebrate, the Hofstra cheer squad exploded onto the NBC plaza to welcome Jenny to the Hofstra Pride.

Seven Hofstra students participated in the Model European Union (EU), sponsored by State University of New York's (SUNY) Institute for European Studies. Founded in 1988 by SUNY, the Model EU simulates policymaking at the ministerial and head of government levels within the European Union. The event, held at SUNY Buffalo State University, April 12-14, allowed the students to learn about and develop skills in diplomacy and governance. Fifteen universities participated in the event, including universities from Canada, across New York State, and as far as Tennessee.

Hofstra's School of Health Professions and Human Services conducted a poverty simulation event in which students were assigned roles and scenarios - gender, age, family roles, employment, and housing status - and were required to manage their finances and make ends meet for a fictional four-week period. Nearly 70 students particpated from graduate programs including Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Health Administration, and Health Informatics.

Hofstra University student organizations, student leaders, and professional staff partners were honored with 2024 Student Leadership Awards for their efforts to positively impact the campus community. The awards were held on April 25 at the Multipurpose Room in the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center.

Students in Hofstra University's Lawrence Herbert School of Communication have been accepted into the AmPav Worldwide Student Program at the 77th Annual Cannes International Film Festival, May 12-26, 2024.

For the past academic year, students in Hofstra's Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science have been exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) both in and out of the classroom with Break Through Tech, an organization dedicated to achieving gender equality in technology. A graduation ceremony was recently held at the New York Botanical Garden.

The Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge Series is an annual entrepreneurship competition administered by the Hofstra University Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship with total prizes valued at $75,500. It is made possible through the donation of Hofstra alumnus Mike Seiman, chairman and CEO of Digital Remedy, a member of Hofstra's Board of Trustees, and chair of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. The Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge Series is an annual entrepreneurship competition formed to inspire students to launch their own startups by leading them through the business model canvas and customer discovery process and assisting them with public speaking and presentation skills.

In a fizzy triumph of innovation and entrepreneurship, SirrPops Drop Pop, the brainchild of international business major Patrick Dagher and finance major Gregory Franzetti, clinched the top spot at the Hofstra University Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship's (IIE) annual Digital Remedy Venture Challenge. The Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge Series is an annual entrepreneurship competition formed to inspire students to launch their own startups by leading them through the business model canvas and customer discovery process and assisting them with public speaking and presentation skills.

Students from the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science took home first and third place finishes at the 2024 LICTF capture the flag competition. The annual event, hosted by the Long Island chapter of the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), features a series of challenges designed to test skills and knowledge of cybersecurity, including cryptology.