University Relations - News - Hofstra University

About Hofstra

Hofstra University is a dynamic private college on Long Island, NY, where students can choose from more than 140 undergraduate and 155 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, communication, education and allied human services, and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. | more |

Apply Make a gift

Events

| more events |

Press Releases Campus Alerts HofstraLive Multimedia Archive About Hofstra Hofstra at a Glance Hofstra Newsletters Print Ads

Featured Links

Emergency Response Plan University Relations Hofstra Experts Hofstra Magazine

Hofstra professor’s research may lead to new treatments of cardiovascular disease, stroke
01-Feb-10 | University Relations
A team of scientists, including Hofstra bio-engineering professor Sina Rabbany, have devised a new method of turning embryonic stem cells into durable blood-vessel-forming cells, a breakthrough with potential to dramatically improve the treatment of diseases ranging from stroke to cardiovascular disease. | more |

Hofstra University Celebrates Black History Month
27-Jan-10 | University Relations
Hofstra University will celebrate Black History Month in February with various activities, including an "Africans at Work Film Series" that will feature films such as Traces of Trade, Miles of Smiles, Years of Troubles. Students will also participate in a "City Plunge Service Learning Project" in which they will learn about poverty issues impacting the lives of New Yorkers. Discussions throughout the month include True Life: I Live in Africa and I Wanna Sex You Up: The Sexualization of African American Women. | more |

Jessica Eads, vice president for enrollment management, named one of Long Island Business News’ “40 under 40”
27-Jan-10 | University Relations
Vice President for Enrollment Management Jessica Eads has been named one of Long Island's "40 under 40" for 2010, an annual award given by Long Island Business News that recognizes outstanding young business and community leaders. | more |

Hofstra University Museum Presents "Children’s Pleasures: American Celebrations of Childhood"
26-Jan-10 | University Relations
This original exhibit, “Children’s Pleasures: American Celebrations of Childhood,” consists of 51 works by renowned American artists. The exhibit is divided into eight thematic sections and portrays children experiencing pleasures of family and friends, the world of make-believe, holiday celebrations, games and toys, outdoor play, music and dance, and childhood mischief. Children’s Pleasures is on view from February 2 through April 18, 2010 in the Hofstra University Museum’s Emily Lowe Gallery, south campus and is guest curated by Hofstra Professor of Foundations, Leadership and Policy Studies Donna Barnes, Ed.D. A curator’s talk and reception will take place on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 1 p.m. | more |

History Professor Stanislao Pugliese’s Book, "Bitter Spring: A Life of Ignazio Silone," Nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award
25-Jan-10 | University Relations
Bitter Spring: A Life of Ignazio Silone by Hofstra University Professor of History Stanislao Pugliese has been nominated for a National Book Critics Circle Award for the 2009 publishing year in the biography category. | more |

Hofstra launches pilot on-site recycling program
25-Jan-10 | University Relations
Hofstra University is launching several new environmental initiatives for the Spring 2010 semester, including on-site recycling stations at Netherlands Hall. | more |

Hofstra University Offering Pre-College Program for High School Students
22-Jan-10 | University Relations
Hofstra University is offering a pre-college program for high school juniors and seniors, July 6-30, 2010. | more |

Hofstra Cheerleaders Win UCA National Competition
21-Jan-10 | University Relations
Hofstra University’s Small Co-Ed Cheerleading Team has taken top honors at the 2010 Universal Dance Association (UDA)/Universal Cheer Association (UCA) National Competition at Disney World, Orlando, FL. For more than a decade, the Pride Cheerleaders have been ranked among the nation's top 10 teams. Previously, they won the Small Co-ed Championship title in 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2009. The Cheer Team also placed second in the All Girl Partner Stunts division. | more |

Hofstra University Museum Painting Used In Major Publication
21-Jan-10 | University Relations
A Hofstra University Museum painting by German artist George Grosz, A Mighty One on a Little Outing Surprised by Two Poets, is being featured in a unique new book, George Grosz: The Years in America, 1933-1958, examining the time Grosz spent working in America and the effect this had on his work. | more |

Zarb School of Business to Host an M.B.A./M.S. Information Session
20-Jan-10 | University Relations
The Frank G. Zarb School of Business is hosting a Graduate Business Information Session on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 6-7:30 p.m. in C.V. Starr Hall, Room 309, California Avenue, South Campus. | more |

Expert Round-Up
Feb-10 | University Relations
Vice President for the Hofstra Business Development Center Richard Guardino shares his expert opinion about Nassau County Excecutive Edward Mangano's recent firings.
Law Professor Eric Freedman comments about a recent Supreme Court ruling on Guantánamo detainees
Katie Sell, an exercise physiologist at Hofstra, shares her expert opinion about exercising outside during the winter months.
Guardino quoted in Newsday
Freedman quoted in the New York Times
Sell quoted in the Long Beach/LI Herald