Hofstra University

Doctoral students in the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies (SONPA) celebrated a pivotal moment at the annual White Coat Ceremony on August 27 at Hofstra University's John Cranford Adams Playhouse.

During National Student Employment Week, Hofstra University is celebrating the impact and experiences of student workers across campus and in the surrounding community. Through the student employment program - whether through Federal Work-Study or other opportunities - students are receiving more than just a paycheck. They're building transferable skills, gaining practical experience, forming meaningful professional relationships, and in many cases, engaging with the wider community.

In a poignant ceremony marking the next chapter in their professional journeys, 37 students from the Class of 2026 at the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies celebrated the start of their clinical training. The traditional pinning ceremony, held amidst family, friends, and faculty, symbolizes the transformation from student to clinician - a significant milestone in a nurse's 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.

Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies hosted a momentous celebration, honoring the inaugural class of graduates from the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program. The 2024 CRNA graduating class is the first in the nation to complete their education not only as CRNAs but also with a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).

Hofstra University was a big winner at the Press Club of Long Island (PCLI) Media Awards Banquet and 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking home 18 first place, nine second place, and three third place awards. The honors recognized students, faculty, and staff.

The Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS) has awarded 10 students a Transformative Learning Grant (TLG). HCLAS Dean Eva Badowska explained that the TLGs are presented to students who have committed to an experiential learning program during a semester or an intercession. Students selected for the grant must have at least one major in HCLAS and a demonstrated financial need. The grants are made possible by the generosity of Hofstra donors.

In fall 2022, Hofstra engineering students from the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, along with volunteers from Grimshaw Architects and sbp (schlaich bergermann partner), constructed a 24-foot-wide kaleidoscope structure of acrylic, stone, and plywood behind Bernon Hall on South Campus. The structure, titled [re] fractal, has been revived and is now in its second installation at the Queens Botanical Garden. The urban oasis was a perfect fit for the second installation of [re] fractal, and itsrainbow-like colors, as it coincides with the location's Pride Month celebrations. With the assistance of 10 Hofstra engineering and honors college students, Dr. Segal installed [re] fractal at the Garden.

Hofstra University was honored for excellence in audio, print and digital news reporting at the annual Folio Awards, recently presented by the Fair Media Council (FMC) at the Garden City Hotel. Hofstra won a total of five awards, four of which were in student-produced categories.