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

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

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

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

Hofstra University student Beena Biju '15 spent the summer conducting scientific research at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a 2013 Amgen scholar. The national Amgen Scholars Program allows undergraduates to participate in important research projects and conduct hands-on laboratory work, under the mentorship of scientists at 13 leading institutions in the U.S. and Europe. Biju was one of 255 U.S. students selected among 3,640 applicants nationwide.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Hofstra Announces The 2013 Men's Cross Country Team

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.