Hofstra University is an internationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. Hofstra is a dynamic community of nealry 11,000 students dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 165 undergraduate program options and 175 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
(see more)Hofstra University is an internationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. Hofstra is a dynamic community of nealry 11,000 students dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 165 undergraduate program options and 175 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
Students Participate in Advanced Summer Research
The Advanced Summer Program in Research (ASPiRe) at Hofstra University offers undergraduate engineering and computer science students the opportunity to work for ten weeks over the summer with faculty mentors on research related to their major.
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2019 Jan 11
Welcome to Hofstra University's Rabinowitz Honors College!
Welcome to Rabinowitz Honors College, which enriches the education of exceptional students inside the classroom and beyond.
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2022 Jun 10
Student Selected for Washington Center Seminar
Seven Hofstra University students have been selected to participate in the "Inside Washington" Seminar hosted by The Washington Center, January 2-10, 2022. The "Inside Washington" Seminar gives students the opportunity to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes in the nation's capital from political insiders, scholars and journalists. Last year's speakers included White House Communications Director Jen Psaski, former White House advisor Ron Christie, and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele.
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2021 Dec 1
Students Design Cyberdefense Platform for Nat'l Competition
Two Hofstra students were commissioned by Facebook to design a cyberdefense computer platform that was used for a national competition to test the skills of high school and middle school students interested in cybersecurity.
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2018 Jun 11
Phi Beta Kappa Book Award
Ten Hofstra students were honored with a Phi Beta Kappa Book (PBK) Awards, sponsored by the Provost's office and the Hofstra University Bookstore. Every fall, Hofstra's Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, one of only 283 in the nation, honors a small number of promising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have attained a 4.0 GPA while taking broad and rigorous coursework in the liberal arts and sciences.
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2018 Apr 18
Engineering Students Help Win Sustainable Design Competition
Eleven Hofstra engineering students helped build a pavilion on Governor's Island that took first place in the 7th Annual City of Dreams Pavilion competition. The annual competition, sponsored by FIGMENT, a free arts event, the AIANY Emerging New York Architects Committee, and the Structural Engineers Association of New York (SEAoNY), encourages sustainable design by challenging architects, designers, and engineers to envision and create architecture out of materials that will have as little impact on the environment as possible.
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2017 Oct 19
Five Students Attend Prestigious Washington Seminar
Five students with outstanding academic records and an interest in political science participated in a seminar at The Washington Center examining the impact of the 2016 presidential election on political discourse.
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2017 Jan 6
Hofstra University Students Volunteer at the 2016 Presidential Debate
Almost 400 students worked as volunteers in areas ranging from media and production to credentialing and ticket distribution during the first presidential debate between candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, held at Hofstra University on Sept. 26, 2016. Along with a month-long series of panels discussions, lectures and performances on important election issues, the volunteer opportunity provided a once-in-a-lifetime educational experience that inspired students to engage in the democratic process and embrace their responsibility as citizens and voters. Hofstra University is the only institution in the nation to host three consecutive presidential debates, and its 2016 debate was the most widely watched in American history.
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2016 Oct 24
Hofstra University Field Hockey Team Starts 2016 Season
The Hofstra Field Hockey Team will start its 2016 NCAA Division I season on Friday, August 26 against the ninth-ranked University at Albany at Tom and Mary Casey Field in upstate New York. The Pride return 18 student-athletes, including eight starters, from their 2015 squad that finished the season with a 14-6 record, the second-most wins in school history.
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2016 Aug 26
Hofstra Softball Starts 2016 Season
The Hofstra Softball team is ready to start the 2016 season
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2016 Jan 26
Alumna Honored for Graduating with Perfect GPA
Hofstra 2015 graduate Abigail Singley of North Bethesda, MD, is a recipient of the Albert I. DaSilva Memorial Endowed Scholarship for achieving a 4.0 G.P.A. while she earned a degree in accounting. The scholarship may be used toward her graduate studies or other academic pursuits.
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2015 Dec 14
Research by SEAS Students Sees Publication
Two senior Hofstra University bioengineering students, Nickolas Boroda from Massapequa, NY, and Pierre Llanos, from Oceanside, NY, have co-authored a paper published in the latest issue of Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering. To publish a study in a peer-reviewed journal as an undergraduate student is a rare and prestigious achievement.
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2015 Dec 14
Hofstra's Ashunae Durant Wins CAA Player of the Week Award
Hofstra Women's Basketball sophomore forward Ashunae Durant won her second CAA Player of the Week award this season.
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2015 Dec 7
Hofstra University Announces 2015-16 Wrestling Team
Hofstra Head Wrestling Coach Dennis Papadatos announces his 2015-16 Pride team.
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2015 Dec 4
Phi Beta Kappa Book Award
Ten Hofstra students were honored at the 2015 Phi Beta Kappa Book (PBK) Awards, sponsored by the Provost's office and the Hofstra University Bookstore. Every fall, Hofstra's Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, one of only 283 in the nation, honors a small number of promising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have attained a 4.0 GPA while taking broad and rigorous coursework in the liberal arts and sciences.
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2015 Dec 4
Hofstra Junior Claudia Marin Samper Named CAA Field Hockey Player of the Week
Hofstra University junior Claudia Marin Samper has been named the Colonial Athletic Association Field Hockey Player of the Week for the period ending October 4.
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2015 Oct 7
Simca Schoen Named CAA Field Hockey Player of the Week
Hofstra sophomore Simca Schoen has been named the Colonial Athletic Association Field Hockey Player of the Week for the period ending September 27.
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2015 Oct 7
Stella Schoen Named CAA FH Player of the Week
Hofstra junior Stella Schoen was named the Colonial Athletic Association Field Hockey Player of the Week for the period ending September 20.
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2015 Oct 7
Becky Celorio Named CAA Cross Country Runner of the Week
Hofstra senior cross country runner Becky Celorio has been named the Colonial Athletic Association Women's Cross Country Runner of the Week for the period ending September 6, the CAA announced.
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2015 Sep 9
Students Win Essay Contest And Lunch with Pulitzer-Winning Playwright
A group of high achieving first year students at Hofstra University had the opportunity to meet Suzan-Lori Parks, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Topdog/Underdog on August 31.
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2015 Sep 29
Hofstra University Announces 2015 Women's Cross Country Team Members
Hofstra University Head Men's and Women's Cross Country Coach Vince Giambanco announced the members of the Pride's 2015 women's cross country team.
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2015 Sep 4
Hofstra University Announces 2015 Men's Cross Country Team
Hofstra University Men's and Women's Head Cross Country Vince Giambanco today announced his 2015 men's cross country squad.
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2015 Sep 4
Marin Samper Named CAA FH Player of the Week
Hofstra junior forward Claudia Marin Samper has been named Colonial Athletic Association Field Hockey Player of the Week for the period ending August 30. Marin Samper recorded four goals and three assists in two Hofstra victories last weekend. She tallied a career-high three goals in the Pride's 4-2 victory over Vermont on opening day. The 2014 All-CAA first team selection then posted a goal and a career-high three assists in Hofstra's 7-2 rout of Colgate on Sunday. Hofstra returns to action this weekend with games against Maine on Friday, September 4, and 20th-ranked Boston University on Saturday, September 5 at the University of Maine.
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2015 Sep 3
Hofstra Volleyball Team Begins Preparations For 2015 Season
The Hofstra Volleyball team has begun its preparations for the upcoming 2015 campaign as the 16 student-athletes on the team have returned to campus and begun fall camp practice.
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2015 Aug 13
Hofstra Names Field Hockey Captains
The Hofstra Field Hockey team announced that senior Charlotte Loehr and junior Colby Hussong have been named captains for the 2015 team.
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2015 Aug 31
Hofstra University Field Hockey Team Starts 2015 Season
The Hofstra Field Hockey Team will start its 2015 NCAA Division I season on Friday, August 28 against the University of Vermont at the Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium. The Pride return 19 student-athletes, including nine starters, from their 2014 squad that finished the season with a 12-7 record.
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2015 Aug 14
Hofstra University Men's Soccer Team Starts 2015 Season
The Hofstra University Men's Soccer team will start the 2015 season on Aug. 28.
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2015 Aug 12
Hofstra University Women's Soccer Team Starts 2015 Season
The Hofstra Women's Soccer program will start the 2015 season on Aug. 21. The Pride return 16 players from last season's team that advanced to the Colonial Athletic Association championship game.
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2015 Aug 12
Hofstra Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
The Hofstra Volleyball team earned the AVCA Team Academic Award after compiling a 3.50 grade point average during the 2014-15 academic year.
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2015 Jul 30
2015 Lister Summer Fellowship
Three students have been awarded the Dr. Bruce and Doris Lister Endowed Fellowship in Chemistry Research to spend the summer conducting research under the mentorship of a Hofstra professor.
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2015 Jun 24