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Hofstra University's primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and supports learning. At Hofstra, new ideas take shape through collaboration, engagement, and interaction. Hofstra students create their success with small classes and dedicated faculty, alongside a beautiful campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach.

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Hofstra University's primary mission is to provide a quality education to its students in an environment that encourages, nurtures, and supports learning. At Hofstra, new ideas take shape through collaboration, engagement, and interaction. Hofstra students create their success with small classes and dedicated faculty, alongside a beautiful campus, plus all the opportunities of New York City within easy reach.

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Hofstra PA Graduates Celebrate at 20th White Coat Ceremony

Hofstra University's Class of 2024 Physician Assistant (PA) Studies students celebrated the culmination of their rigorous academic journey at the annual White Coat Ceremony on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. The event, held at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse, marked their transition from PA students to healthcare professionals. The students proudly donned their white coats, symbolizing their commitment to patient care.
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Graduation - 2024 Dec 19

Hofstra University Congratulates Graduates

More than 1,700 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees in spring 2024.
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Graduation - 2024 Jun 12

Grads of Color Honored at Hofstra Graduation Celebration

A group of nearly 50 graduates from the Hofstra Class of 2024 were honored during Commencement Weekend at the Grads of Color graduation celebration event. The celebration recognized the efforts of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) students. During the event, the graduates were given their graduation cord to showcase pride in their backgrounds when walking across the stage at Commencement.
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Graduation - 2024 May 28

Hofstra Recognizes First-Gen Graduates at Graduation Celebration

Nearly 100 Hofstra first-generation graduates from the Class of 2024 were recognized during Commencement Weekend at the First-Gen Graduation Celebration. The celebration served as an opportunity to honor the unique accomplishment of overcoming barriers facing first-generation students and brought together the Hofstra community to congratulate the graduates on their achievements. The event included powerful student stories, and the room was filled with emotions as the graduates recieved their cord while their names were read.
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Graduation - 2024 May 23

Hofstra Graduate Nursing Students Celebrate at Convocation

The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies celebrated 49 graduate nursing and perfusionist students with a special convocation ceremony yesterday. With their families and friends in attendance, as well as the University's faculty and administration, the graduates processed into Adams Playhouse with pride to celebrate this momentous occasion in their academic careers.
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Graduation - 2024 May 20

Students Honored at Hofstra Umoja Scholars LLC Graduation Celebration

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.
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Graduation - 2024 May 14

Hofstra University Congratulates Graduates

More than 2100 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees in May 2023.
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Graduation - 2023 Jul 25

Hofstra University Congratulates Midyear Graduates

More than 700 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees in December 2021. Watch videos or check out photos from the midyear celebration at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2022 May 12

Hofstra University Congratulates Graduates

More than 600 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees in Fall 2023.
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Graduation - 2024 Jan 29

Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2021 Graduates

More than 1,900 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees in May 2021. Watch videos or check out photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2021 Aug 18

Hofstra University Congratulates Fall 2020 Graduates

More than 700 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees in December 2020.
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Graduation - 2021 Mar 18

Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2020 Graduates

About 2,000 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees this spring and summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual commencement ceremonies were held on August 23, 2020. Watch videos for the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2020 Sep 30

Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2019 Graduates

About 1,900 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 19-20, 2019 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or check out photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2019 Jul 22

Hofstra University Congratulates December 2018 Graduates

About 600 students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees at Hofstra University's midyear commencement ceremony on December 19, 2018 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or check out photos from the ceremony at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2019 Feb 18

Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2018 Graduates

About 2,000 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 20-21, 2018 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or check out photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2018 Aug 3

Hofstra University Congratulates December 2017 Graduates

About 600 students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees at Hofstra University's midyear commencement ceremony on December 20, 2017 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or see photos from the event at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2018 Mar 5

Hofstra Congratulates the Class of 2017

About 2,100 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 21-22, 2017 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or see photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2017 Jul 24

Hofstra Congratulates December 2016 Graduates

About 700 students earned their undergraduate, graduate or law degrees at Hofstra University's midyear commencement ceremonies on December 21, 2016 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or see photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2017 Apr 14

Hofstra University Congratulates the Class of 2016

About 2,100 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 15-16, 2016 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or see photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2016 Jul 13

Hofstra University Congratulates the Class of 2015

About 2,000 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 17-18, 2015 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or see photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2015 Jun 26

Hofstra Congratulates the Class of 2014

About 600 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate or law degrees during midyear commencement ceremonies on Dec. 21, 2014 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or check out photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2015 Feb 2

Hofstra Congratulates the Class of 2014

About 2,000 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate or law degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 18-19, 2014 at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Watch videos or check out photos from the various ceremonies at hofstra.edu/commencement.
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Graduation - 2014 Jun 12

More than 500 Hofstra Students Earn Degrees

More than 500 students earned undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees from Hofstra University in December 2013. The university celebrated commencement during a ceremony at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex that featured a keynote address by honorary degree recipient and White House advisor Phil Schliro '78/
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Graduation - 2014 Feb 7

More than 2,000 Hofstra University Students Earn Degrees

More than 2,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students earned their degrees from Hofstra University in Hempstead, this spring. The Class of 2013 celebrated their achievements at commencement ceremonies in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.
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Graduation - 2013 Jun 28
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