Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, New York.
Former names | Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University (1935–1937) Hofstra College (1937–1963) |
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| Motto | Je maintiendrai (French) (Motto of the House of Orange Nassau) |
Motto in English | "I will uphold" |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | September 23, 1935 |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
| Endowment | $712.5 million (2020) |
| President | Susan Poser |
| Provost | Charles Riordan |
Academic staff | 2,429 |
| Students | 10,444 (2020) |
| Undergraduates | 6,120 |
| Postgraduates | 4,324 |
| Location | Hempstead and Uniondale , New York , United States 40°42′52.58″N 73°36′1.65″W |
| Campus | Large Suburb, 244 acres (99 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Hofstra Chronicle |
| Colors | Blue, white, and gold |
| Nickname | The Pride (formerly Flying Dutchmen) |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Kate & Willie Pride |
| Website | www |
Hofstra originated in 1935 as an extension of New York University under the name Nassau College – Hofstra Memorial of New York University. It became independent Hofstra College in 1939 and gained university status in 1963. 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.
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