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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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Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon Welcomes New Students

A group of 12 Hofstra University students were inducted into the Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the international honor society for geography students.
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Honor Society - 2024 May 15

Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon Welcomes New Students

A group of 13 Hofstra University students were inducted into the Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the international honor society for geography students.
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Honor Society - 2023 May 26

Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards

Four students were named recipients of the Phi Beta Kappa Book (PBK) Award, sponsored by the Provost's office and the Hofstra University Bookstore. Hofstra's Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, one of less than 300 in the nation, honors a small number of promising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have attained a 4.0 GPA while taking a broad and rigorous coursework in the liberal arts and sciences.
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Honor Society - 2022 May 19

Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon Welcomes New Students

A group of 19 Hofstra University students were inducted into the Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the international honor society for geography students.
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Honor Society - 2022 May 12

Hofstra TriBeta Chapter Inducts High Achieving Biology Majors

For the first time in more than a year, Hofstra biology majors gathered in person - albeit socially distant - to celebrate the induction of 24 students into Alpha Lamba, the university's chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), the Biology Honor Society. The spring ceremony also included a virtual component for those students who have been studying remotely this academic year.
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Honor Society - 2021 Aug 17

Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon Welcomes New Students

A group of 11 Hofstra University students were inducted into the Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the international honor society for geography students.
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Honor Society - 2021 May 17

Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards

Ten students were named recipients of the Fall 2019 Phi Beta Kappa Book (PBK) Award, sponsored by the Provost's office and the Hofstra University Bookstore. Every fall, Hofstra's Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, one of only 286 in the nation, honors a small number of promising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have attained a 4.0 GPA while taking a broad and rigorous coursework in the liberal arts and sciences.
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Honor Society - 2020 Jan 10

Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards

Eleven students were named recipients of the 2019 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 286 in the nation, honors a small number of promising sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have attained a 4.0 GPA while taking a broad and rigorous coursework in the liberal arts and sciences.
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Honor Society - 2019 Apr 15

Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon Welcomes New Students

A group of 20 Hofstra University students were inducted into the Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the international honor society for geography students.
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Honor Society - 2020 Jun 22

Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon Welcomes New Students

A group of 23 Hofstra University students were inducted into the Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the international honor society for geography students.
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Honor Society - 2018 Jun 11

Phi Sigma Tau

The Philosophy Department inducted 19 students into Phi Sigma Tau, the philosophy student honor society and held its annual Philosophy Student Conference. Philosophy students at all levels of study made presentations.
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Honor Society - 2018 Jun 4

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts New Students

Hofstra University's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa inducted 40 students on April 25, 2017. Phi Beta Kappa is considered an emblem of high achievement and strong potential. The society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America's leading colleges and universities.
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Honor Society - 2017 Jun 14

Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon Welcomes New Students

Twenty Hofstra University students were inducted into the Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) during a ceremony this spring. GTU is the international honor society for students studying geography.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 16

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts New Students

Hofstra University's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa inducted 43 students on May 4, 2016. Phi Beta Kappa is considered an emblem of high achievement and strong potential. The society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America's leading colleges and universities.
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Honor Society - 2016 May 16

Hofstra Students Inducted Into Japanese National Honor Society

Five Hofstra University students have been inducted into the Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS) which "recognizes and encourages achievement and excellence in the study of the Japanese language."
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Honor Society - 2015 May 28

Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon Welcomes New Students

Eleven Hofstra University students were inducted into the Mu Kappa Chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) during a ceremony on April 29, 2015. GTU is the international honor society for students studying geography.
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Honor Society - 2015 May 28

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts New Students

Hofstra University's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa inducted 53 students on April 23, 2015. Phi Beta Kappa is considered an emblem of high achievement and strong potential. The society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America's leading colleges and universities.
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Honor Society - 2015 May 26

Senior Naomi Gunkel Inducted Into Japanese National Honor Society

Naomi Gunkel, a senior at Hofstra University from Doylestown, PA, has been inducted into the Japanese National Honor Society (JNHS), which "recognizes and encourages achievement and excellence in the study of the Japanese language."
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Honor Society - 2014 Dec 16

Students Honored by Sociology Dept. for Academic Achievement

In May 2014 Hofstra University's Sociology Department honored high achieving students at its annual end of year awards ceremony.
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Honor Society - 2014 Aug 8

Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards

Nine Hofstra students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were honored on October 30, 2013, at the Fall 2013 Phi Beta Kappa Book (PBK) Awards. The students - three sophomores, three juniors and three seniors - were selected by the Hofstra faculty PBK officers for maintaining a GPA of 3.9-4.0 and for high achievement in their major in the humanities, natural sciences or social sciences.
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Honor Society - 2013 Dec 3

Phi Beta Kappa 2014

On April 30, 2014, 59 Hofstra University students were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Beta Kappa is considered an emblem of high achievement and strong potential. The society celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.
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Honor Society - 2014 May 8

Hofstra University Students Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Hofstra students were inducted into the University's Phi Beta Kappa chapter, spring 2013.
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Honor Society - 2013 Jul 17
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