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's Lawrence Herbert School of Communication Names Its Students of the Year

Eleven students from the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University have been named Students of the Year, with each one representing a different major within the school. The recipients were chosen by professors on the basis of academic standing as well as demonstrated drive, leadership, and commitment through internships, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 May 14

Chloe Fitzgerald and Taylor Pirone earn CAA Weekly Awards

Hofstra sophomore outfielder Chloe Fitzgerald and junior pitcher Taylor Pirone earned weekly awards from the Colonial Athletic Association on April 14.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Apr 15

Hofstra Softball Freshman Lacey Clark Named CAA Rookie Of The Week

Hofstra Softball freshman Lacey Clark was named CAA Rookie Of The Week for April 8.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Apr 14

Hollins University Lex Allen Literary Festival Finalists

Two Hofstra students, Laina Briedis and Julia McGuire, are finalists for awards in creative writing by the Hollins University Lex Allen Literary Festival in Roanoke, VA. The festival, an annual event since 1960, takes place this year on April 5. Both Laina and Julia are dual majors in elementary education and English, with a concentration in creative writing.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Apr 10

Local High School and Middle School Students Compete in Long Island Regional History Day

More than 540 students from high schools and middle schools in Queens and Long Island competed in the 34th Annual Long Island Regional History Day contest at Hofstra University on March 9, 2014. History Day is a national, year-long educational program that encourages students to explore local, state and national history through documentaries, exhibits, papers and performances.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Mar 17

2014 Hofstra University Baseball Team

The 2014 Hofstra Baseball team began its season February 21 in Arizona. The Pride are scheduled to open their home campaign Wednesday, March 19 versus Fordham.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Mar 7

Kim Smith Named CAA Player of the Week

Hofstra sophomore third baseman Kim Smith was named the Colonial Athletic Association's Player of the Week on March 4.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Mar 7

Hofstra Cheer Team Takes Second Place in 2014 National Championships

Hofstra University's Cheer team took second place in the small coed Division I competition at the Universal Cheer Association's National Championship in Orlando, Florida.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Mar 7

More than 200 H.S. Students Serve as Delegates in 2014 Hofstra Model United Nations Conference

More than 200 students from 15 schools around Long Island and New York City participated the highly selective 2014 Hofstra University Model United Nations Conference.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Mar 6

Dance Team Takes Second Place in National Championships

Hofstra University's Dance team took second place in the 2014 Universal Dance Association (UDA) National Championship in Orlando, Florida.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Feb 28

Students Participate in New York Student Aid Alliance Advocacy Day

Seven students spent a day in the state Capitol in Albany, meeting with lawmakers and state officials to discuss the value of student aid programs and learn about the workings of state government as part of New York Student Aid Alliance Advocacy Day.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Feb 12

Hofstra University 2014 Women's Lacrosse Team

The 2014 Hofstra Women's Lacrosse team will start its season on Saturday, February 15 when it travels to New Hampshire. The Pride is coming off an 11-win season in 2013 and Hofstra advanced to the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title game.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Feb 3

Hofstra University 2014 Softball Team

The 2014 Hofstra Softball team will be looking to lead the Pride to its third consecutive Colonial Athletic Association championship.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jan 30

Claudia Balthazar Selected for Prestigious National Journalism Fellowship

Hofstra University senior Claudia Balthazar has been selected to participate in the national News21 program, a prestigious investigative journalism fellowship from the Carnegie-Knight Initiative on the Future of Journalism Education. She and other top student journalists from across the country will report on gun legislation and rights this year.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jan 24

Student Crew on Pride Productions Broadcasts

Hofstra University's new Pride Productions unit produces live online broadcasts of Hofstra events, including NCAA Division I athletics. The team is made up primarily of Hofstra University students who act as directors, technical directors, camera crew and graphics and replay operators, getting hands-on experience with state-of-the-art professional broadcast systems.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jan 24

Marketing Class Wins Honorable Mention in International Case Competition

A team of Hofstra students earned an honorable mention in the 2013-14 American Marketing Association's International Collegiate Case Competition. The AMA Case Competition is a yearlong event that brings together top marketing students to work on a marketing challenge submitted by a sponsoring organization. This year, students were asked to develop a marketing strategy for Hershey Company's Take 5 candy bar.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 Jan 24

Shannan Ferry Wins Scholarship from Radio Television Digital News Association

Shannan Ferry, a senior broadcast journalism major, has won a $1,000 Presidents Scholarship from the Radio Television Digital News Association.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Dec 17

Five Students Chosen for Prestigious Washington Seminar

Five political science students will participate in a seminar in January 2014 on bi-partisan cooperation between Congress and the White House at The Washington Center.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Dec 16

Business Students Shine in Campus Enterpreneurship Contest

Four teams of students from the Frank G. Zarb School of Business competed for seed money to fund their business proposals as part of the Capital One Bank Campus Entrepreneurship Challenge.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Dec 12

Business Students Win First Place in Capital One Bank Entrepreneurship Challenge

A team of two juniors from the Frank G. Zarb School of Business won first place in an annual entrepreneurship competition sponsored by Capital One Bank.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Dec 12

Fall 2014 Dance Concert Performance

November 21-24, 2014, dance students performed in the Fall Faculty Dance Concert at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Dec 3

"Gypsy" cast

Performed in the Department of Drama and Dance's elaborate production of "Gypsy" at Hofstra University, October 18-27, 2013.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Oct 22

Hofstra Women's Basketball 2013-14 Season

The Hofstra Women's Basketball team has started the 2013-14 seasons with two wins in November.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Nov 27

Amber Stobbs named GoHofstra.com Student-Athlete of the Week

Senior forward Amber Stobbs was named the GoHofstra.com Student-Athlete of the week for the period ending Nov. 3.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Nov 6

Frank G. Zarb School of Business Names Dean's Business Scholars

More than 35 high-achieving first-year students have been named Dean's Business Scholars by the Frank G. Zarb School of Business. The program is designed to provide students with special opportunities to engage with faculty and industry executives to help them build their leadership skills.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Sep 13

2013 Hofstra Women's Cross Country Team

The Hofstra women's cross country team returns to action for its third meet of the 2013 season on Saturday, September 21 when the Pride travel to the Towson Invitational at Oregon Ridge Park in Hunt Valley, MD

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Sep 12

2013-14 Hofstra University Women's Tennis Team

The 2013-14 Hofstra University Women's Tennis team will begin the season September 21 when they host Rider University at the Hofstra Outdoor Tennis Center at 2 p.m.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Sep 12

Hofstra University 2013 Men's Soccer Team

The 2013 Hofstra Men's Soccer team is off to 1-1-1 start and is looking to build on a CAA championship game appearance from last season.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Sep 11

Hofstra Men's Cross Country Team

Hofstra Announces The 2013 Men's Cross Country Team

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Sep 10

Stefanie Kitsos Named Standout Student

Stefanie Kitsos '14, a speech pathology major, has been named the first Standout Student of the Fall 2013 semester at Hofstra University. Stefanie, who is hearing impaired, has decided to pursue a career helping others who have the same challenge. Standout Students are students whose achievements and accomplishments - academically, at an internship, or in extracurricular activities - set them apart.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Sep 9