Dr. Susan Poser

President

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,

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Administration

University Leadership

Hofstra 100:
A Strategic Plan for Our Future

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Interdisciplinary Programs
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Community
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Student Success
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Organizational Agility

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. 

Learn About the Strategic Plan

State of the University

Hofstra President Susan Poser presented her 2024 State of the University Address on September 25, 2024.

State of the University

Presidential Medal

The Hofstra University Presidential Medal is one of the most prestigious awards given by the University.

Meet the Recipients

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
Phone Icon 516-463-6800