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Over 140 undergraduate students presented their research at Hofstra's annual Undergraduate Research Day, last month. The research projects were showcased in multiple formats including posters, art displays and performances and focused on varied academic disciplines, including humanities; communications; education; engineering; computer science; and the natural, health, and social sciences.

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.

Two students in Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (HCLAS) have been awarded the 2024 Firestone Fellowship, an annual award that provides students with opportunities to conduct summer research in their academic discipline, with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Laika Jerome, a political science major from North Baldwin, NY, has been awarded the prestigious and selective American Political Science Association's 2024 Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program Scholarship. She is the third Hofstra recipient of the scholarship.

Madison Garraffo '24, a senior music education major at Hofstra, has been honored with the Collegiate Professional Achievement Award from the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Additionally, Hofstra's undergraduate chapter of NAfME was selected as the recipient of the organization's Chapter of Excellence Award, in the category of service.

Hofstra University inducted 36 students into its chapter of Phi Beta Kappa this spring. 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.

Over 30 graduate students in the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies' Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program celebrated a milestone in their nursing journey as they commemorated the transition from classwork to clinical practice at a recent White Coat Ceremony.

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.

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.

Seventeen teams of seniors from the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science presented their capstone projects to a panel of judges at the Senior Project Showcase, closing out their final semester. The competition included projects ranging from earpiece design enhancement to a mobile app for textbook exchange to a rock, paper, scissors robot. Nineteen industry judges scored projects on a rubric, which included problem relevance, solution methodology, originality, and quality of presentation. Projects were grouped into two categories, computer science and engineering.

In October 2023, 34 students from the inaugural class of undergraduate nurses from the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies began their clinical journey. As they wrap up their experience and prepare for their final year of undergraduate studies while making Hofstra history, they shared their reflections.

Fourteen cheer and dance students from Hofstra got to celebrate "decision day" live on NBC's Today Show. In a special segment on May 1, Hauppauge High School senior Jenny Dove revealed to her family, friends, and the national audience that she chose Hofstra University as her future alma mater. To celebrate, the Hofstra cheer squad exploded onto the NBC plaza to welcome Jenny to the Hofstra Pride.

Seven Hofstra students participated in the Model European Union (EU), sponsored by State University of New York's (SUNY) Institute for European Studies. Founded in 1988 by SUNY, the Model EU simulates policymaking at the ministerial and head of government levels within the European Union. The event, held at SUNY Buffalo State University, April 12-14, allowed the students to learn about and develop skills in diplomacy and governance. Fifteen universities participated in the event, including universities from Canada, across New York State, and as far as Tennessee.

Hofstra's School of Health Professions and Human Services conducted a poverty simulation event in which students were assigned roles and scenarios - gender, age, family roles, employment, and housing status - and were required to manage their finances and make ends meet for a fictional four-week period. Nearly 70 students particpated from graduate programs including Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Health Administration, and Health Informatics.

The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing presented the IDEALS Awards at a ceremony today that included student, administration, faculty, and community partner award recipients. IDEALS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Leadership, Access, and Success) is a program funded by a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant that addresses the social determinants of education to increase the diversity of the nursing workforce. It consists of several initiatives, including a mentorship program, pipeline program, poverty simulation, student success programs, and faculty development. Student receipients of the Outstanding Engagement Award have gone above and beyond in their engagement and assistance with the IDEALS program.

The Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing presented the IDEALS Awards at a ceremony today that included student, administration, faculty, and community partner award recipients. IDEALS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Leadership, Access, and Success) is a program funded by a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant that addresses the social determinants of education to increase the diversity of the nursing workforce. It consists of several initiatives, including a mentorship program, pipeline program, poverty simulation, student success programs, and faculty development. Student receipients were recognized for their efforts in helping uphold the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, Leadership, and Success in the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing.

Hofstra University student organizations, student leaders, and professional staff partners were honored with 2024 Student Leadership Awards for their efforts to positively impact the campus community. The awards were held on April 25 at the Multipurpose Room in the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center.

Students in Hofstra University's Lawrence Herbert School of Communication have been accepted into the AmPav Worldwide Student Program at the 77th Annual Cannes International Film Festival, May 12-26, 2024.

For the past academic year, students in Hofstra's Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science have been exploring the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) both in and out of the classroom with Break Through Tech, an organization dedicated to achieving gender equality in technology. A graduation ceremony was recently held at the New York Botanical Garden.

In a fizzy triumph of innovation and entrepreneurship, SirrPops Drop Pop, the brainchild of international business major Patrick Dagher and finance major Gregory Franzetti, clinched the top spot at the Hofstra University Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship's (IIE) annual Digital Remedy Venture Challenge. The Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge Series is an annual entrepreneurship competition formed to inspire students to launch their own startups by leading them through the business model canvas and customer discovery process and assisting them with public speaking and presentation skills.

The Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge Series is an annual entrepreneurship competition administered by the Hofstra University Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship with total prizes valued at $75,500. It is made possible through the donation of Hofstra alumnus Mike Seiman, chairman and CEO of Digital Remedy, a member of Hofstra's Board of Trustees, and chair of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. The Hofstra-Digital Remedy Venture Challenge Series is an annual entrepreneurship competition formed to inspire students to launch their own startups by leading them through the business model canvas and customer discovery process and assisting them with public speaking and presentation skills.

Students from the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science took home first and third place finishes at the 2024 LICTF capture the flag competition. The annual event, hosted by the Long Island chapter of the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), features a series of challenges designed to test skills and knowledge of cybersecurity, including cryptology.

Matthew Adarichev '26 was honored with a President's Volunteer Service Award by the Long Island Volunteer Center (LIVC) for his community service, which exceeded 250 hours in 2023. He worked with several organizations, including the Mary Brennan INN in Hempstead, Friends of the Hempstead Plains, the North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, and the Book Fairies, Inc.

Hofstra's School of Health Professions and Human Services held its 10th annual student film competition as part of National Public Health Week. Teams of students competed for best short video, addressing topics related to public health. Topics for the films included mental health, health literacy, community safety, reckless driving, and food insecurity.

Three Hofstra students Jwere part of a coalition of 60 students from around the country to participate in the Rachel Carson Council's (RCC) annual advocacy day in Washington, D.C., held in March to advocate for critical environmental legislation.

In January 2024, an interdisciplinary team of students traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to explore the political, social, and financial influences on the social determinants of health on the island, networking with a diverse group of professionals to expand their knowledge beyond their studies in the classroom. This week, students who attended the trip abroad presented posters to share their experiences and their learnings as part of National Public Health Week activities hosted by Hofstra's School of Health Professions and Human Services.

Hofstra students from different majors, hometowns, and backgrounds, all spent part of their spring break giving back to the Long Island community. Three volunteer service days with distinct opportunities were offered to students who stayed in the area during their week off from classes.

The Alliance for Women in Media announced the 2024 winners of its 49th annual Gracie Awards, and seven students at Hofstra University's Lawrence Herbert School of Communication were among the honorees.

Hofstra University graduate students in the Physician Assistant Studies program (PA) visited Alverta B. Gray Schultz (ABGS) Middle School in Hempstead, NY to speak to over 40 seventh graders about the negative effects of vaping and cigarettes. Several students visit schools in the Hempstead School District each semester to present health-related workshops to young people. Hofstra and Hempstead have been partnering on this program for nearly a decade, in which time approximately 20,000 Hempstead students have taken part in the program.

A Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies student has been awarded the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Scholarship by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association, Inc. (NSNA).