A search committee composed of department heads and administrators is currently looking for a new dean for the Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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The Unispan reopens, Undergrad Research Day, and the Pride Pantry
The Unispan official reopened on Friday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m.
The Unispan closure, a recap of Hofstra’s Town Hall, and Student Appreciation Week
According to an email sent out by Geraldine Hart, Hofstra’s director of Public Safety, the Unispan that connects the residential and academic sides of Hofstra’s campus may not open for at least several weeks after a truck crashed into it on Thursday, Nov. 10.
A hoax that brought in the bomb squad, a celebration halted, and the midterm elections
On Saturday, Nov. 5, at 9:30 a.m., the Hofstra community was alerted of a “suspicious package” in the Axinn Library through the Campus Alert Notification Network (CANN) after an automated voicemail was sent to Public Safety.
Preparing to vote, an upcoming town hall, and celebrating Diwali
As elections quickly approach, various clubs and organizations on campus are hosting events and talks in order to prepare students.
RSRs get a raise, the upcoming elections, and registration
The Resident Safety department announced that resident safety representatives who work between the hours of midnight to 8 a.m. will now earn $13 an hour beginning Monday, Oct. 31.
Longer gym hours, a new safety app and a chance to give back
This week, the Hofstra department of campus recreation announced that they will be extending the hours of operation for the Hofstra Fitness Center beginning Monday, Oct. 17.
Hofstra's new Senate, voter registration and a new safety app
Elections for Hofstra’s Student Government Association concluded on Sept. 29 at noon.
President's State of the University address, isolation this semester, and SGA elections
Amidst Hofstra University students getting raises for on-campus jobs, there is an ongoing movement to establish a student workers' union.
Students get a raise, changes in the RSR office and new quarantine housing
After years of demands to increase wages for student employees, Hofstra is giving a majority of student employees a raise.
Still no Hofstra mask mandate amidst COVID-19 surge
Due to the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases on campus, President Poser made an email announcement on Monday, May 9, declaring masks will be required at graduation for all guests.
SGA elections and a rugby team's battle
Hofstra reversed its ruling on the men’s rugby team championship after a petition gained 2,800 signatures in a matter of days.
President Poser on picking peers
In an article with The Chronicle of Higher Education, President Susan Poser disclosed Hofstra’s criteria for creating its peer institution list, which is a critical process that universities use to assess their values and priorities.
President Poser on COVID-19 and campus workers
“There were so many engagements [Poser] had to cancel because she had COVID. But it’s not changing any policies and it’s a problem.”
A dive into Hofstra's Student Government
This week, The Clocktower is breaking down what’s new with Hofstra’s Student Government Association.
This week: keeping it short and sweet
Join The Clocktower team while they discuss accountability reporting and the police on Thursday, April 7, in Breslin Hall Room 112.
Hofstra Is Back From Spring Break. Here's What's New.
In March of 2021, Hofstra pre-medical student Nafiah Ikram was attacked in front of her home when a stranger threw acid on her face, resulting in severe burns and disfigurement. The Clocktower reported this story when it happened.
A murder trial, a revolutionary and a debunked meme.
The Clocktower honored former dean of the Hofstra Business School, Rusty Mae Moore, who passed away in late February.
Hofstra's mask policies, a Public Safety scandal and more.
The university’s mask mandate has been lifted as of today, according to an email sent by President Susan Poser.
Introducing The Countdown: Your Insider Guide to the Hofstra Pride
From policy changes, Student Government happenings, campus conflicts and administrative changes – you’ll find it here at The Countdown.