Hofstra University

Hofstra University
Former names
Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University (1935–1937)
Hofstra College (1937–1963)
MottoJe maintiendrai[1] (French)
(Motto of the House of Orange Nassau)
Motto in English
"I will uphold"
TypePrivate university
EstablishedSeptember 23, 1935; 89 years ago (September 23, 1935)
AccreditationMSCHE
Endowment$712.5 million (2020)[2]
PresidentSusan Poser
ProvostCharles Riordan
Academic staff
2,429
Students10,444 (2020)[3]
Undergraduates6,120
Postgraduates4,324
Location
Hempstead and Uniondale
,
New York
,
United States

40°42′52.58″N 73°36′1.65″W / 40.7146056°N 73.6004583°W / 40.7146056; -73.6004583
CampusLarge Suburb, 244 acres (99 ha)
NewspaperThe Hofstra Chronicle
ColorsBlue, white, and gold[4]
     
NicknameThe Pride (formerly Flying Dutchmen)[5]
Sporting affiliations
MascotKate & Willie Pride
Websitehofstra.edu

Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, New York, United States. It originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University and became an independent college in 1939.[6][7] Comprising ten schools, including the Zucker School of Medicine and the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, Hofstra has hosted a series of prominent presidential conferences and several United States presidential debates.[8]

  1. ^ "The Gonfalons and Flag of Hofstra University – Office of the Provost – Hofstra University, New York". Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  2. ^ As of June 30, 2020. PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "Hofstra at a Glance". Hofstra University. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  4. ^ Hofstra Licensing Standards Guide (PDF). July 1, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  5. ^ The Flying Dutchmen, GoDutchmen.com, Lebanon Valley College Athletics. Accessed June 26, 2011.
  6. ^ "The Official Online Home of Hofstra University Pride Athletics". Retrieved September 16, 2015.
  7. ^ "Hofstra University – Capital Campaign – Dynamic Growth". hofstra.edu. Archived from the original on December 23, 2008.
  8. ^ "Hofstra University to Host Presidential Debate Sept. 26 - News - Hofstra University, New York". July 20, 2016. Retrieved August 3, 2016.