Hofstra University
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Motto | Je maintiendrai (French) |
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Motto in English | I shall maintain |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1935 |
Endowment | $675 million (2021) |
President | Susan Poser |
Provost | Charles Riordan |
Students | 10,804 |
Undergraduates | 6,701 |
Postgraduates | 4,103 |
Location | , , |
Campus | Suburban, 244 acres |
Colors | Gold and White |
Nickname | Hofstra Pride |
Affiliations | NAICU, NCAA Division I, Colonial Athletic Association |
Mascot | Kate and Willie Pride |
Website | hofstra |
Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, New York. It was founded in 1935 as an extension of New York University (NYU) and became an independent institution in 1939. The university is known for its liberal arts and sciences programs, as well as its law school and medical school.
History[edit | edit source]
Hofstra University was established in 1935 on the estate of wealthy lumber magnate William S. Hofstra and his wife, Kate Mason Hofstra. Initially, it served as an extension of New York University and was known as "Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University at Hempstead, Long Island." In 1939, it became an independent institution and was renamed Hofstra College. It achieved university status in 1963.
Academics[edit | edit source]
Hofstra University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs through its various schools and colleges, including:
- Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Frank G. Zarb School of Business
- Maurice A. Deane School of Law
- Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine
- School of Education
- School of Engineering and Applied Science
- School of Health Professions and Human Services
- Lawrence Herbert School of Communication
- Hofstra University Honors College
Campus[edit | edit source]
The university's campus spans 244 acres and features a mix of historic and modern buildings. Notable facilities include the Hofstra University Museum of Art, the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, and the Hofstra University Arboretum. The campus is also home to the Hofstra University Library and several residence halls.
Athletics[edit | edit source]
Hofstra University competes in NCAA Division I and is a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. The university's athletic teams are known as the Hofstra Pride, and their mascot is Kate and Willie Pride. The university offers a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and wrestling.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
Hofstra University has produced many notable alumni, including:
- Francis Ford Coppola, filmmaker
- James Caan, actor
- Alan Colmes, political commentator
- Christopher Walken, actor
- Lainie Kazan, actress and singer
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- New York University
- Colonial Athletic Association
- NCAA Division I
- Hempstead, New York
- Private university
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of universities in New York
- Higher education in the United States
- List of Colonial Athletic Association champions
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