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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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Hofstra Honored for Excellence in Reporting at Folio Awards

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.
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Milestone Badge - 2024 Jul 3

Hofstra University Congratulates Graduates

More than 1,700 Hofstra University students earned their undergraduate, graduate, or law degrees in spring 2024.
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Graduation - 2024 Jun 12

Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2024 Dean's List Students

Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the spring 2024 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean's List.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jun 11

Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2024 Provost's List Students

Hofstra University is proud to release the spring 2024 Provost's List, which recognizes students who earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
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Provost's List - 2024 Jun 11

Grant Supports Experiential Learning

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.
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Milestone Badge - 2024 Jun 6

Student Structure Finds New Home at the Queens Botanical Garden

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.
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Milestone Badge - 2024 May 31

Grads of Color Honored at Hofstra Graduation Celebration

A group of nearly 50 graduates from the Hofstra Class of 2024 were honored during Commencement Weekend at the Grads of Color graduation celebration event. The celebration recognized the efforts of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) students. During the event, the graduates were given their graduation cord to showcase pride in their backgrounds when walking across the stage at Commencement.
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Graduation - 2024 May 28

Hofstra Recognizes First-Gen Graduates at Graduation Celebration

Nearly 100 Hofstra first-generation graduates from the Class of 2024 were recognized during Commencement Weekend at the First-Gen Graduation Celebration. The celebration served as an opportunity to honor the unique accomplishment of overcoming barriers facing first-generation students and brought together the Hofstra community to congratulate the graduates on their achievements. The event included powerful student stories, and the room was filled with emotions as the graduates recieved their cord while their names were read.
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Graduation - 2024 May 23

Inaba Scholarship Recipient Announced

The Global Studies and Geography Department has announced Genevieve McCormick '25 of Allendale, NJ, as the 2024-2025 recipient of the Dr. Masaharu G. Inaba Endowed Memorial Scholarship.
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Scholarship - 2024 May 29

Showcasing Graduate Research

Hofstra students displayed research and independent study projects on topics ranging from antibiotic resistance to the impact of social media influencers as part of Spring Graduate Research Day.
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Research / Grant - 2024 May 22

Exploring Innovation at Undergraduate Research Day

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 21

Hofstra Graduate Nursing Students Celebrate at Convocation

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.
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Graduation - 2024 May 20

Firestone Fellowships Awarded

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.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 17

Hofstra Student Awarded Scholarship to Attend the Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program

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.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 16

Hofstra Student Honored by NAfME

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.
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Club or Organization - 2024 May 16

Hofstra University Inducts Students Into Phi Beta Kappa

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.
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Honors Program - 2024 May 15

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

Graduate Nursing Students Celebrate Milestone

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 15

DeMatteis Senior Project Showcase Competition

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 13

Hofstra's First Class of Undergraduate Nursing Students Complete Clinicals

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.
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Business/professional - 2024 May 10

Students Honored at Hofstra Umoja Scholars LLC Graduation Celebration

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.
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Graduation - 2024 May 14

Hofstra Cheer and Dance Students Appear Live on the Today Show

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 10

Model Students Participate in Model EU

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.
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Academic Excellence - 2024 May 10

Hofstra Graduate Students Participate in Poverty Simulation

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 7

Hofstra Nursing Students Honored with Outstanding Engagement Award for Fostering Equity and Leadership

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.
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School Spirit - 2024 May 2

Hofstra Nursing Students Honored with Certificate of Recognition for Fostering Equity and Leadership

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.
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School Spirit - 2024 May 2

Hofstra Awards Honors for Student Leadership

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.
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Achievement (Other) - 2024 May 2

Students Accepted to Apprenticeship Program at the Cannes Film Festival

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.
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Business/professional - 2024 Apr 24

Hofstra Women in STEM Graduate from Yearlong AI Program

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.
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Business/professional - 2024 Apr 24

Hofstra Students Win Cash Prizes in Shark Tank-Style Challenge

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.
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Student Competition - 2024 Apr 16
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