The Long Island Studies Institute, a cooperative endeavor of Hofstra University and Nassau County, is a major center for the study of Long Island local and regional history. The Institute collections include the Nassau County Museum collection which had been at Eisenhower Park and Hofstra University's James N. MacLean Nassau County American Legion Memorial collection. The combined resources constitue a rich repository for local history research. The reference collection includes books, photographs, newspapers, maps, census records, genealogies, government documents, manuscripts, and audiovisual materials.

The Long Island Studies Institute collections are available to scholars, teachers, students, and the general public. For information, please contact, Prof. Geri Solomon, at (516) 463-6407.

Hofstra University Remembers

On November 28, 2001 a Memorial Service was held for victims of the September 11th attack who were members of the Hofstra University family.