CENTERS AND INSTITUTES
These unique Hofstra centers and groups specialize in research and push for advancement in their fields.
The Center for Civic Engagement
Believing that informed and involved students are more likely to participate in the democratic process, Hofstra University formed the Center for Civic Engagement to encourage students to become active citizens.
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The Center for Educational Access and Success promotes academic success through engaging programs and services to effectuate student learning.
View CenterThe Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The mission of the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship is to foster a community of innovation and entrepreneurialism that encourages superior learning, teaching, and impactful research while supporting the development of business ventures.
View InstituteCenter for Innovation
In this venture, Hofstra faculty will provide technical and engineering expertise to regional businesses and research centers, supporting the region’s research-based economy and providing students with valuable real-world experience.
View CenterCenter for “Race,” Culture, and Social Justice
The center was established at Hofstra University in January 2017 under the auspices of the Provost’s Office to promote diversity and cultural awareness in faculty hiring, curriculum, and professional development.
View CenterCenter for STEM Research
The Center for STEM Research supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs in school districts, community colleges, and universities in New York State and nationally.
View CenterCenter for the Study of Labor and Democracy
The Center for the Study of Labor and Democracy is a nonprofit research institute that aims to expand public understanding and discussion of important issues facing working people.
View CenterCybersecurity Innovation and Research Center
Hofstra University’s interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Innovation and Research Center will train students to detect and defend against cybercrime while fostering partnerships between industry, government, and academia to analyze threats, strengthen network security, and mitigate the economic impact of cybercrime.
View CenterThe Digital Research Center at Hofstra University
The Digital Research Center assists Hofstra faculty in all fields — and collaborators elsewhere — in designing and completing projects that provide digital solutions to research problems. The DRC’s Forum also sponsors conferences, speakers, workshops, and our annual DRExchange to promote digital communities, scholarship, and critical thinking in the classroom and online.
View CenterHofstra Cultural Center
Founded in 1976 by the late Joseph G. Astman, professor of comparative literature and languages, the Hofstra Cultural Center has evolved into a dynamic institution fostering scholarly exchange and intellectual debate.
View CenterHofstra University Museum of Art
The Hofstra University Museum of Art advances knowledge and understanding through experiences with authentic works of art from the world’s diverse cultures. Its mission is achieved through collection acquisition and preservation, exhibitions, and interpretive resources.
View MuseumHofstra University Bioethics Center
A collaboration of Hofstra’s law and medical schools, the Hofstra University Bioethics Center aims to strengthen the humanistic delivery of health care and legal advocacy. It works to reconcile and nurture two great moral imperatives that often clash in America — individual rights and communal solidarity.
View CenterThe National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University®
Created to increase university involvement with the community, The National Center for Suburban Studies is believed to be the first of its kind in both mission and scope.
View CenterThe Institute for Forensic Linguistics, Threat Assessment, and Strategic Analysis at Hofstra University
The Institute for Forensic Linguistics, Threat Assessment, and Strategic Analysis at Hofstra University uses the scientific analysis of language to advance justice in the application of the law and to promote the study of forensic linguistics.
View InstituteThe Institute for Public Humanities and the Arts
Through creative programming and collaborations across Hofstra’s colleges, schools, and programs, the Institute for Public Humanities and the Arts will showcase the relevance of the humanities and the arts to all areas of study, including the natural and social sciences.
View InstituteJoan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center
The Center supports high-quality educational and practical experiences for Hofstra University students and provides services to Hofstra University employees and the broader community.
View CenterLong Island Studies Institute
A cooperative effort between Hofstra University and Nassau County, the Long Island Studies Institute is a major center for the study of Long Island’s local and regional history.
View InstituteThe Center for International Financial Services and Markets
The mission of the Center for International Financial Services and Markets is to promote and support faculty and student research in the field of international financial services and markets, and to communicate knowledge and information in this field.
View CenterPeter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency
Together with Hofstra’s conferences on the American presidency, the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency and the Peter S. Kalikow Chair in Presidential Studies make Hofstra one of the few institutions in the country with a distinct focus on the presidency.
View CenterHofstra Law Institutes and Centers
The School of Law’s academic environment includes several research institutes and centers, such as the Center for Children, Families, and the Law; the Center for Legal Advocacy; and the Institute for Health Law and Policy.
View Institutes and CentersScott Skodnek Business Development Center
Located on the scenic campus of Hofstra University on Long Island, New York, the mission of the Scott Skodnek Business Development Center is to support the success of businesses, public entities, and community organizations across Long Island and the metropolitan area while also enhancing the opportunities for Hofstra University and its students.
View CenterWilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies
The Wilbur F. Breslin Center for Real Estate Studies at Hofstra University is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to the study of real estate. It brings together the expertise of Hofstra’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the School of Law, and the Institute of Real Estate.
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