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About the President
Susan Poser was chosen by the Hofstra University Board of Trustees to serve as the ninth president of the University on December 9, 2020 and assumed office on August 1, 2021. Prior to her appointment, she served as the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), a Carnegie Research One university,
Hofstra 100:
A Strategic Plan for Our Future
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As Hofstra University approaches its centennial year in 2035, we are ready for the future. With a vision that leverages the breadth of academic programs, and a dedicated community of teachers and scholars, we will innovate across academic programs and in the community to guide students toward any future they can imagine.
Presidential Messages
Messages to the Hofstra community from President Susan PoserPresidential Medal
The Hofstra University Presidential Medal is one of the most prestigious awards given by the University.
Presidential Symposium
Higher Education in an Election Year
The fourth annual Presidential Symposium, Higher Education in an Election Year, took place in September 2024, during the fourth week of classes.
Presidential Inauguration
Look Back at the Inauguration
Hofstra University hosted a variety of events to celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Susan Poser, including the symposia "Building and Bridging Our Future Together: Hofstra University and Our Communities."
Contact the President
Office of the President
144 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549-1440
516-463-6800