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President's Report 2008

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A Letter from President Stuart Rabinowitz

A Letter from President Stuart Rabinowitz

In the few years since we began to publish the annual President's Report, it has become commonplace for us to state that the prior year was an extraordinary time for Hofstra University. In the annals of Hofstra's almost 75-year history, however, the year 2008 was -- by any measure -- an extraordinary year for our University.


Financial Report

Financial Report 2008

Hofstra’s financial strength reflects increased fund-raising activities, strong endowment growth, strengthened operating margins, and enhanced control over expenses, particularly relating to health care and post-retirement benefits.


The Big Picture

The Big Picture

A Look at Some of the Events That Made 2008 One of the Most Memorable Years in Hofstra History


Alumni Organization

The Hofstra Alumni Organization

In 1939 the Hofstra College Alumni Association was formed, and its first meeting took place in June of that same year on the east porch of Hofstra Hall.


2008 Faculty News

2008 Faculty News

The following is a sampling of faculty accomplishments for the year 2008.


Year in Review

2008 - The Year in Review

A look back at the year 2008 at Hofstra University.


Athletics

Hofstra Athletics Year in Review: 2008

The fall season began with Hofstra announcing that the jersey numbers of 20 former student-athletes would be retired during the 2008-09 academic year, with 10 retirement ceremonies taking place in fall 2008.

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Hofstra Magazine: President's Report 2008

Hofstra - President's Report 2008