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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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Representation of the achievement named 'Fall Semester Service Days'.

Fall Semester Service Days

Hofstra Students Start the Fall Semester in Service Hofstra students from different majors, hometowns, and backgrounds started the fall semester in service to the local community. Several volunteer service days - from helping the food insecure to cleaning up area beaches - were offered to students as a chance to give back, get to know each other, and connect with their neighbors. Nearly 100 students have participated so far, with opportunities ongoing.
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Community Service - 2024 Sep 19

Hofstra PA Students Volunteer in Panama, Making a Lasting Impact

Four students from Hofstra University's Physician Assistant (PA) program spent their summer break giving back to those in need. They volunteered with Global Brigades in Panama, where they provided healthcare services to underserved communities.
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Community Service - 2024 Sep 5

Hofstra PA Student inspires Hispanic Youth With New Children's Book

Juliana Feeney, a physician assistant (PA) studies student from Congers, NY, is on a mission to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals. Thanks to a grant from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Health Foundation, Feeney is working on a children's book titled El heroico asociado medico (The Hero Physician Associate). The book idea was designed to introduce the PA profession to Spanish-speaking, elementary-aged children in the Hempstead School District, with the aim of encouraging them to consider it as a future career.
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Research / Grant - 2024 Sep 5
Representation of the achievement named 'Ceremony Marks Milestone Toward Graduate Degree for Nursing Students'.

Ceremony Marks Milestone Toward Graduate Degree for Nursing Students

Students from the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies reached a milestone in their academic journeys toward the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The White Coat Ceremony, attended by students' families and friends, marked the transition from classroom learning to clinical practice for the 54 students.
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Milestone Badge - 2024 Aug 29
Representation of the achievement named 'Welcome Week T-Shirt Contest Winner '.

Welcome Week T-Shirt Contest Winner

This past spring, Hofstra announced an exciting opportunity for students - a contest to design a T-shirt that will be given to the incoming Class of 2028 during Welcome Week. The contest was open to all students, regardless of major or discipline, to showcase their creativity and represent the spirit of the University through original artwork, within the theme "What does Hofstra mean to me?" A panel of expert judges evaluated all 48 entries with the grand prize going to Pallavi Singh, an English major from South Richmond, NY, for her design titled "Fill your cup at HOFSTRA." In addition to having her design printed on the Welcome Week shirts, Singh was also provided with a $250 gift card to the campus bookstore.
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Student Competition - 2024 Aug 27
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra's 2024 CRNA Graduating Class'.

Hofstra's 2024 CRNA Graduating Class

Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies hosted a momentous celebration, honoring the inaugural class of graduates from the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) program. The 2024 CRNA graduating class is the first in the nation to complete their education not only as CRNAs but also with a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP).
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Milestone Badge - 2024 Aug 26

A Hofstra Nursing Student's Summer Journey of Learning and Giving in Kenya

Victoria Bowman, a nursing student at the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, from Massapequa Park, NY, embarked on a transformative journey for her summer break - volunteering with Kenya Connect, an organization dedicated to educational empowerment and community development. For Bowman, this summer trip was more than just a volunteer opportunity; it was a culmination of lifelong values instilled by her family and enriched by her academic journey at Hofstra.
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Community Service - 2024 Jul 17

Hofstra University Students Take Home PCLI Awards for Journalism

Hofstra University was a big winner at the Press Club of Long Island (PCLI) Media Awards Banquet and 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking home 18 first place, nine second place, and three third place awards. The honors recognized students, faculty, and staff.
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Milestone Badge - 2024 Jul 9
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra Engineering Student Spends Summer Building Pedestrian Bridge in Africa '.

Hofstra Engineering Student Spends Summer Building Pedestrian Bridge in Africa

Annastasia Moore, a Hofstra Civil Engineering student from Morris, Alabama, spent seven weeks of her summer break with Engineers in Action (EIA), constructing a vital pedestrian bridge for a local community in Eswatini, a small country east of South Africa. This bridge will provide community members with safe access to clean water and food.
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Enrollment - 2024 Aug 9
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra Honored for Excellence in Reporting at Folio Awards'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra University Congratulates Graduates '.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2024 Dean's List Students'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2024 Provost's List Students  '.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Inaba Scholarship Recipient Announced'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Grads of Color Honored at Hofstra Graduation Celebration'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra Recognizes First-Gen Graduates at Graduation Celebration'.

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

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Showcasing Graduate Research'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Firestone Fellowships Awarded'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra Student Awarded Scholarship to Attend the Ralph Bunche Summer Institute Program'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra Student Honored by NAfME'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra University Inducts Students Into Phi Beta Kappa'.

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
Representation of the achievement named 'Students Honored at Hofstra Umoja Scholars LLC Graduation Celebration'.

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
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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
Representation of the achievement named 'Hofstra's First Class of Undergraduate Nursing Students Complete Clinicals '.

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
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