The Hofstra community is excited for the start of the 2025-26 academic year. As we welcome students and faculty's return, we invite our community partners to join us on campus for this year’s Presidential Symposium, held September 16-19. With the theme “The Beauty of...”, faculty will host discussions that explore and share the beauty they have found in the work they do, what drew them in, and what inspires their work.

 

All sessions will be held in the Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald Axinn Library, South Campus, unless otherwise noted. All events are free and open to the public. RSVP is required. For more information about this year’s Presidential Symposium, click here.

 

Thank you for your continued partnership, we look forward to seeing you this fall.

 

Sincerely,

 

Chanda Washington

Associate to the President for Government and Community Affairs

A longtime resident of Hempstead, Jamel Shabazz is celebrating his first solo show on Long Island with Love Is The Message, in partnership with the Hofstra Museum of Art. The exhibition features a curated selection of photographs, vintage cameras, and personal memorabilia from the artist’s extensive archives. The exhibition reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Emily Lowe Gallery. Read more here. 

Hofstra recently named Susan Cassidy-Lyke, a highly accomplished coach, athletics administrator, and former standout student-athlete, as the new head softball coach. Cassidy-Lyke comes to Hofstra after serving as the head softball coach and director of athletics at Molloy since 2006. Read more here. 

Anthony Rondello ‘19 grew up in Massapequa after moving from Brooklyn and chose Hofstra in part because of its then-mandatory ROTC program. Rondello, who first set foot on Hofstra’s campus in 1963, never imagined his journey to a degree would span five decades. After completing eight semesters of military science, and just nine credits shy of his diploma, Rondello was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1967. He soon found himself on active duty with the U.S. Army. He retired after 30 years, and despite an accomplished career, one goal remained unfinished: a college degree. Read more here. 

More than 40 high school students from across the nation immersed themselves in business education this July through the Frank G. Zarb School Of Business Summer Business Experience at Hofstra University. This year, the program introduced a residential component, giving students the opportunity to experience college life while participating in business workshops and career readiness activities. Read more here. 

Women's Field Hockey 

vs Villanova University 

September 14, 2025, at 3:00 pm

Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium

 

vs UC Davis 

September 21, 2025, at 12:00 pm

Hofstra Field Hockey Stadium

 

Women's Soccer

vs Dartmouth

September 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.

Captains Field

 

vs Elon

September 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Captains Field

 

Women's Volleyball

vs Temple

September 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

David S. Mack Physical Education Center

 

vs UNWC

September 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

David S. Mack Physical Education Center

 

Men's Soccer

vs Stony Brook

September 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Captains Field

 

vs Monmouth

September 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Captains Field

 

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For a list of upcoming sports events, please visit gohofstra.com.

 

Events:

Lifelong Learning Lecture Series 

September 15, 2025 

10:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-2:30 p.m. 

Oak Street Center – Room 122 

 

For more information, please call 516-463-5301, or email SOHS@hofstra.edu. 

 

Love Is the Message- Photography by Jamel Shabazz 

September 2, – December 16, 2025 

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Emily Lowe Gallery, Behind Emily Lowe Hall,

South Campus 

 

This is a free event. For more information, please call 516-463-5672, email museum@hofstra.edu or visit: hofstra.edu/museum/love-is-the-message.html 

Hofstra University 2025 Presidential

 

Symposium “The Beauty Of...” 

Keynote Address: Radical Softness: The Responsive Art of Janet Echelman 

September 16, 2025 

11:20 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. 

Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus 

 

This event is FREE and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. We are pleased to welcome the community, including family members, local school children alumni and friends to cultural events on campus. RSVP here. 

 

The Beauty of Trade 

Presented by The Frank G. Zarb School of Business 

September 17, 2025 

9:40-11:05 a.m. 

Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus 

 

This event is FREE and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. We are pleased to welcome the community, including family members, local school children alumni and friends to cultural events on campus. RSVP here. 

 

The Beauty of Truth: The Aesthetic and Moral Satisfaction in Truth Telling 

Presented by The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication 

September 18, 2025 

9:40-11:05 a.m. 

Leo A. Guthart Cultural Center, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, South Campus 

 

This event is FREE and open to the public. Advanced registration is required. We are pleased to welcome the community, including family members, local school children alumni and friends to cultural events on campus. RSVP here.  

 

For a full schedule of 2025 Presidential Symposium events, visit hofstra.edu/ps25