Hofstra University

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.

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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.

Achievement (Other) - 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.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 24

Congratulations to the Honors College Class of 2019

Hofstra University's Honors College aims to enrich your college experience and is looking forward to the many ways you will contribute to life on campus. Welcome to the HUHC community!

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 23

Mathematics Achievement Awards

Hofstra University's Department of Mathematics recognized student achievement at its annual awards dinner on May 8, 2015. The end-of-year gathering also saw the induction of new members into Pi Mu Epsilon, the honor society for mathematics.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 12

Students Commissioned as Army Officers in ROTC Ceremony

Ten seniors were commissioned as officers in the grade of Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the United States Army when Hofstra University's Military Science Department held its Spring Commissioning Ceremony Friday, May 15, 2015, at The Helene Fortunoff Theater in Monroe Lecture Center. Hofstra is a host university for the Senior Army ROTC Program on Long Island and for some additional area institutions.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Jun 2

Variety Magazine Recognizes Students "To Watch"

Variety magazine published a list of "110 Students to Watch" in its annual Education Impact Report, published April 28. Among those students were two from Hofstra University.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 May 29

Elisa Tang Wins National Award for Radio Programming

Elisa Tang, a student journalist at WRHU 88.7 FM Radio Hofstra University, has won the national Gracie Award for outstanding news programming from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 2

Brianna Borresen Wins National Award for Radio Programming

Brianna Borresen, a graduate student in journalism, has won the national Gracie Award from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation for her outstanding work at WRHU 88.7 FM Radio Hofstra University.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Apr 2

Hofstra forward Ashunae Durant named CAA Co-Rookie of the Week

Hofstra freshman forward Ashunae Durant named CAA Co-Rookie of the Week for the period ending Feb. 23.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 23

Hofstra Forward Anjie White Named CAA Co-Player of the Week

Hofstra sophomore forward Anjie White was named the Colonial Athletic Association Co-Player of the Week

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 23

Hofstra University Softball Team Starts 2015 Season

The Hofstra University Softball program will start the 2015 season on Feb. 13.

Achievement (Other) - 2015 Feb 11

Phi Beta Kappa Book Award

Eight Hofstra students from Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were honored at the 2014 Phi Beta Kappa Book (PBK) Awards. Each fall the Hofstra Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa selects a small number of promising sophomores, juniors, and seniors to honor at the Book Award Luncheon, which is sponsored by the Provost's office and the Hofstra University Bookstore. Honorees earn a high GPA while taking broad and rigorous coursework in the liberal arts and sciences.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Dec 9

Wills Becomes Hofstra's Second-Ever All-American

Hempstead, NY - Senior outside hitter Kelsie Wills of the Hofstra University Volleyball team put the finishing touches on her spectacular career today when she was recognized as an All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Dec 18

Hofstra Freshman Ashunae Durant Wins CAA Weekly Awards

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Dec 15

Kelly Loftus Named CAA Player of the Week

Hofstra sophomore Kelly Loftus was named the Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 8.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Dec 9

Hofstra Junior Goalkeeper Patric Pray Named To The All-CAA Academic Team

Hofstra Junior Goalkeeper Patric Pray was named to the All-CAA Academic Team.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Nov 13

The Hofstra Women's Basketball team starts the 2014-15 season.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Nov 13

LinkedIn Power Hour

Students completed the Hofstra Career Center's LinkedIn Power Hour, during which the center helped students launch or update their LinkedIn profiles.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Nov 11

Senior Brian Blanco Wins CPXi Technology Challenge Contest

Computer science majors, senior Brian Blanco and sophomore Ashish Pandhi, won first place and $50,000 to develop their business, an advanced social media management platform, in the 2014 Hofstra-CPXi Venture Tech Challenge.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 14

Sophomore Ashish Pandhi Wins CPXi Technology Challenge Contest

Computer science majors, sophomore Ashish Pandhi and senior Brian Blanco, won first place and $50,000 to develop their business, an advanced social media management platform, in the 2014 Hofstra-CPXi Venture Tech Challenge.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 23

Hofstra Senior Zoe Hoffmann Wins National PR Contest

Senior Zoe Hoffmann,a triple major in public relations, global studies and geography, won the Council of Public Relations Firms' national video contest, which called for students to create a short video about their "dream PR assignment." Hoffmann's winning entry outlined her strategy to expand the reach of the non-profit organization Kiva.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Oct 9

Kristin Desmond Named CAA Rookie of the Week

Hofstra freshman defender Kristin Desmond was named the CAA's Rookie of the Week.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Sep 23

Two Hofstra Soccer Players Named Candidates For Senior CLASS Award

Hofstra forwards Maid Memic and Sam Scolarici were named as candidates for the 2014 Senior CLASS Award

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Sep 15

Hofstra University Field Hockey Team Starts 2014 Season

The Hofstra Field Hockey team will begin the 2014 season on Friday, August 29 at the University at Albany. Game time is 1 p.m.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Aug 29

Hofstra University Men's Soccer Team Starts 2014 Season

The Hofstra Men's Soccer team will start the 2014 season on Aug. 29 against Northern Illinois.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Aug 14

Hofstra University Women's Soccer Team Starts 2014 Season

The 2014 Hofstra Women's Soccer team will begin its season on Friday, Aug. 22 when it faces UConn at 7 p.m.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Aug 14

Hofstra University Introduces the 2014 Pride Volleyball team

The 2014 Hofstra Volleyball team will begin its season on Friday, August 29 when it faces St. Francis Brooklyn at 11:30 a.m. in the Mack Physical Education Center.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Aug 13

Lister Chemistry Fellows Dive Into Summer Research Projects

Through the newly-established Lister Summer Fellowships, three Hofstra University Honors College students were given the opportunity to stay on campus to work on individual research projects June-August under the mentorship of a Hofstra chemistry professor. The inaugural Lister Fellows are: Faith Fowler of Issaquah, WA; Amanda Stashin of Massapequa, NY and Edward Zhou of Poughkeepsie, NY.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Aug 8

Chemistry Award Winners

Hofstra University's Chemistry Department, chaired by Dr. Sabrina Sobel, held its 2014 Alumni & Awards Banquet on May 8 at the University Club. This annual dinner brings together students, faculty and graduates of the program. Students were recognized by the department for academic excellence, and new board members for CSI Hofstra and the student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jun 16

Hofstra Seniors Present Original Undergraduate Research

Students from the Hofstra University Class of 2014 presented their original senior research projects in subjects ranging from biology and drama to geology, film and business during the annual Undergraduate Research Day.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 May 15