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Today, we recognize and celebrate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 that the last enslaved community in Texas learned that they were free.

Freedom Day is a time to reflect and celebrate. Happy #Juneteenth!

Hofstra University is closed today in observance. 🦁

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The Hofstra community is saddened to learn of the passing of Eugene “Gene” Thomas Maccarrone, professor of legal studies in business and accounting, who died on May 1, 2026, at the age of 71.

Maccarrone dedicated 42 years of service to the University.

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After years of watching @Jeopardy and multiple attempts to earn a spot behind the podium, Sarah McCleskey, Hofstra University Library vice dean for administrative and user services, will be a contestant in an episode airing this Tuesday, June 16th!

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Tonight is Game 3 of the #NBAFinals, meet more of the Hofstra alumni behind the hype. 🏀

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Amazing cloud formations are framing the beautiful @HofstraU campus today! #hofstra #serenesunday

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These @HerbertSchoolHU alumni are going to the #NBAFinals!

Public Relations experts by day, @nyknicks Gamenight PR by night, Kenny Conrade ‘20 and Kayla McKechnie ‘23 will be on-site at @thegarden when the #Knicks take on the #Spurs at home in New York in games 3 and 4.

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The Omega of New York Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Hofstra University welcomed 49 new members from the Classes of 2026, 2027. 👏

Phi Beta Kappa is among the nation’s most prestigious honor societies. Learn more here: https://t.co/WiwY7m39Jd

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Eight Hofstra students developed skills in diplomacy and governance while participating in the 39th Model European Union, sponsored by State University of New York’s Institute for European Studies.

Learn more here: https://t.co/6gRYNDuXS4

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Hofstra University is committed to fostering a community of belongingness for all. 💙💛

This #PrideMonth, explore life at Hofstra through LGBTQIA+-focused resources, clubs/organizations, and other ways to get involved for all students: https://t.co/5Y26zF8KuN 🦁🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Three Hofstra graduates, one proud family: Hofstra Associate Director of Operations for Student Health Nikki Hancock-Nicholson, her son Nicholas, and daughter Aniya each walked across the commencement stage on May 17th. 🎓

Read their story here: https://t.co/npx7ecLClo

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The secret's out! Allison Reid '26 spoke to the @nypost about how she successfully kept her role as Kate Pride a secret throughout her time at Hofstra, only revealing the surprise just before graduation in a social viral video.🦁

Check out her piece here: https://t.co/cQi3HEwn1e

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Allison Reid lived secret double life at Hofstra as runner - and mascot https://t.co/L74fGVqET6

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Gladys Adusei, a doctoral student in the School-Community PsyD program, is the first at Hofstra University to be awarded the prestigious Fulbright-Fogarty Fellowship in Public Health. 💙

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Eid Mubarak! Wishing the Hofstra community observing Eid al-Adha a blessed holiday! 🦁

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Today and every day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service for our country. 🦁🇺🇸

#HofstraU #MemorialDay

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Hofstra University students were recently inducted into Sigma Delta Pi, the national collegiate Hispanic honor society for their achievements in the study of Spanish language, literature, and culture. 👏

Read more here: https://t.co/FjDM5wQC4r

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Hofstra University’s Center for Civic Engagement held its fifth annual banquet earlier this semester, recognizing a year of civic service by students and faculty and honoring musician, educator, and public advocate Shoshana Hershkowitz. 👏

Read more here: https://t.co/1pbgqOxoZe

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This spring, Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences awarded Transformative Learning Grants to a select group of students, supporting internships and study abroad experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom. 🦁

Learn more here: https://t.co/eXFUfz07pS

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Hofstra’s Motorsport Engineering Club held its biannual car show, Horsepower at Hofstra, earlier this month. 🏎️

According to club president Jack McMillan ’27, attendance has steadily climbed – from about 250 cars last spring to nearly 400 in the fall.

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The Department of Global Studies and Geography recently inducted eight students into Mu Kappa, Hofstra University’s chapter of Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU), the international honor society in geography. 🗺️

Learn more: https://t.co/4bu7fCYsVX