Students in the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs prepare for their future as informed and responsible citizens of their local, national, and global communities through engagement with the rigorous intellectual traditions of social scientific inquiry.
The Latest
Political Science
#HofstraVotes
Launched in fall 2018, Hofstra Votes is a civic engagement campaign designed to encourage members of the campus community to register and vote.
Philosophy
Fellowship for Philosophy Majors
Students Rocco Distefano and Simon Ignat have been awarded Hofstra’s Firestone Fellowship, an award that has allowed them to continue research projects this summer.
History
History Major Awarded Fulbright
Allie Richardson ’20 has been awarded a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to conduct research on late medieval Germany at the University of Trier in 2021.
WorldChangers
Speaking the Same Language
The partnership between Hofstra and CARECEN, a Hempstead, NY-based agency that provides legal and educational services to immigrants, launched in fall 2019 with a cohort of 40 students.
Elections
Hofstra Hits the Campaign Trail
Hofstra goes to New Hampshire for a presidential primary trip.
Anthropology
Self-Discovery in Central Asia
After five weeks in Kyrgyzstan, Gurkamal Dadra ’21 returned to Hofstra with the confidence that he is more resilient, determined, and resourceful than he ever knew.
In the Classroom
Our Programs
The Kalikow School is comprised of several departments, and offers a number of interdisciplinary programs, including a BA in Public Policy and Public Service.
The American Presidency
Hofstra is one of the very few institutions in the country with a unique focus on the presidency, including hosting national debates and conferences.
About the School
Through social scientific research and service-learning opportunities, students will be trained to think critically and creatively about all aspects of the human condition, preparing them for careers in a variety of public and private industries and institutions.