President's Message

Greetings,

Last week, I delivered the annual State of the University address and shared Hofstra's progress, accomplishments, and key strategies for shaping its future through innovation in academics and student support.

During the State of the University, I unveiled Hofstra 100, the new strategic plan that will take the University through the next decade to its centennial in 2035. A core component of that strategic plan is to deepen Hofstra’s connection with Long Island and beyond by fostering meaningful partnerships that serve both the community and the University’s educational mission. The plan encourages faculty, staff, and students to engage in local and global projects that drive positive social impact. We look forward to working with you on a shared goal of service to and with the community.

Thank you for your continued support of Hofstra University.

Sincerely,

Susan Poser

The Latest from Hofstra

Students preparing meals at the Mary Brennan Inn

Hofstra Students Start the Fall Semester in Service

Hofstra students continued their tradition of supporting the local community by cleaning area beaches, volunteering at a food pantry, and working at a local farm. “I think that it’s important to help out as students,” said Tiana Howell, a junior radio, television, film major from Queens Village, NY. “People think that giving back means you have to give money or buy expensive stuff… but giving back can simply mean giving your time without expecting anything in return.” Read more here.

Energy Panel Explores Long Island’s Clean Energy Future

Hofstra welcomed energy leaders to campus for a conversation titled Energizing the Future that explored the challenges and innovations shaping the clean energy transition. Hosted by the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the event featured a panel of experts including Acting CEO of the Long Island Power Authority John Rhodes, President and CEO of the New York Power Authority Justin Driscoll, Director of Stakeholder Relations at Brookhaven National Laboratory David Manning, and Senior Director of Stakeholder Relations at Hydro-Québec Peter Rose. The panel was moderated by Chair of the Zarb Executive in Residence Program and Former CEO of KeySpan, Robert Catell. Read more here.

School of Health Sciences Hosts Dementia Risk Reduction Event Series

Hofstra’s School of Health Sciences, in collaboration with the Nassau County Department of Health, the National Alzheimer’s Association’s Public Health Center of Excellence, and the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter, hosted a two-part series on identifying and mitigating the major dementia risk factors across the lifespan. This initiative brought together key stakeholders, including educators, medical professionals, social service providers, and local health administrators. Read more here.

DeMatteis Engineering School Receives Grant to Expand AI Training for Young Women

The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science has been awarded a $273,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to build on the school’s participation in the Break Through Tech program with Cornell Tech, a nationwide initiative aimed at increasing gender diversity in tech by providing young women with hands-on AI training and experience. Read more here.

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Hispanic Heritage Month Discussion

In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Professor Ana Cabana Iglesias will lead a talk in Spanish examining the role of women in Galician oral traditions, characterized by rural life and the use of the Galician language. The event is titled Memoria, tradición oral y pandereta. Folklore popular y sociedad rural en Galicia (España) con perspectiva de género (Memory, Oral Tradition, and Pandereta: Popular Folklore and Rural Society in Galicia (Spain) with a Gender Perspective). It will be held October 1 from 2:40 to 4:05 pm in the Hofstra Axinn Library, Room 246. Cost is free.

Hofstra Law Partners with NYC Council to Host Estate Planning Clinic

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law is partnering with New York City Councilwoman Adrienne Adams to offer free estate planning services to qualified participants on Tuesday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at YWCA of Queens, 42-07 Parsons Blvd. “Hofstra law is pleased to join forces in this offering to the community to help individuals to preserve the wealth to the next generation, given that generational wealth building usually takes a generation or two. We do so also in the spirit of celebrating those who are in a position to do so, after working hard for themselves and their families,” said Akilah N. Folami, Professor of Law, Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. Interested participants must fill out the questionnaire by October 1.