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Hofstra University is a dynamic community of nearly 11,000 students dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers. Students can choose from approximately 165 undergraduate program options and 200 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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Megan Andrews Wins 2013 GEICO Achievement Award

Megan Andrews, a junior finance and accounting major, was honored with the GEICO Achievement Award for academic success, leadership and service. The annual award, open to college sophomores and juniors majoring in business, computer science, mathematics and related fields, comes with a $1,000 scholarship.

Scholarship - 2013 Oct 2

Hofstra Communication Students Mentor H.S. Filmmakers

Five students from the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University spent the summer mentoring aspiring filmmakers from Long Island and Queens high schools as part of the Documenting Diversity program. Documenting Diversity is an innovative initiative in which talented high school students pair up and examine their partner's culture through the art of documentary film-making, working under the guidance of Hofstra University student and faculty mentors.

Community Service - 2013 Sep 20

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

2013 Hofstra Field Hockey Team

The 2013 Hofstra Field Hockey team will begin its season on Friday, August 30 when it faces LaSalle at 11:30 a.m. at the Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Aug 22

Hofstra University 2013 Women's Soccer Team

The 2013 Hofstra Women's Soccer team will look to defend its CAA championship when the new campaign begins on Friday, Aug. 20 against Syracuse in the Penn State Invitational.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Aug 20

Hofstra Recognizes Peer Educators

Forty-six of Hofstra University's best students served as peer educators in the Spring 2013 semester, lecturing, tutoring, leading class discussions, and supervising student work for classes in their major department. Students must have at least a 3.5 GPA in their major and a recommendation from the faculty member to qualify for the prestigious peer teacher program.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Aug 20

Congratulations to the Honors College Class of 2017

Hofstra University's Honors College (HUHC) is delighted to welcome first year students to the HUHC community. We look forward to the many ways you will contribute to Honors life. Our mission is to enrich your college experience. See you soon!

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Aug 15

Hofstra University Introduces the 2013 Volleyball team

The 2013 Hofstra Volleyball team will begin its season on Friday, August 30 when it faces Delaware State at 7 p.m. in the Physical Education Building.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Aug 13

Hofstra Congratulates Class of 2017 Scholarship Recipients

Hofstra University is pleased to recognize the scholarship recipients from the Class of 2017.

Scholarship - 2013 Aug 6

Welcome Pride Class of 2017!

Hofstra University welcomes the Class of 2017 to the Pride family.

Achievement (Other) - 2013 Jul 29

Hofstra University Students Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

Hofstra students were inducted into the University's Phi Beta Kappa chapter, spring 2013.

Honor Society - 2013 Jul 17

Hofstra University Recognizes Spring 2013 Dean's List Students

More than 2,000 high-achieving students have been named to the Hofstra University Dean's List for Spring 2013. Students who began their studies before Fall 2012 must earn at least a 3.4 grade point average to qualify. Those who entered the university after Fall 2012 must earn a grade point average of 3.5. Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Herman A. Berliner congratulates these students on their impressive academic achievement.

Honors List - 2013 Jul 15

Hofstra University Recognizes Spring 2013 Provost's List Students

More than 200 students achieved perfect 4.0 grade point averages in the Spring 2013 semester, earning them a spot on Hofstra University's Provost's List. A student must complete at least 12 semester hours with 'A' grades to qualify. Hofstra University Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs Herman Berliner applauds these students' impressive success, and recognizes that past achievement is an excellent predictor of continued success in the future.

Honors List - 2013 Jul 11

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.

Graduation - 2013 Jun 28