SUSAN POSER
Get to know the leader of Hofstra University.
University Leadership

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, a Carnegie Research One university.
Read the President’s BioHofstra 100: A Strategic Plan for the Future
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
Read messages to the Hofstra community from President Susan Poser.
View MessagesPresidential Symposium
The fifth annual presidential symposium will take place September 16–18, 2025.
About the SymposiumPresidential Medal
The Hofstra University Presidential Medal is one of the university’s most prestigious awards.
Meet the Recipients