18 Facts About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a private university in Hempstead, New York.

In 1939, Hofstra University celebrated its first four-year commencement, graduating a class of 83 students.

Hofstra University Stadium served as the site of the first-ever NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship game in 1971.

Hofstra University was authorized by the Board of Regents to offer its first doctoral degrees in 1966.

In 1968, the Hofstra University Stadium became the first to install Astroturf outdoors in the East, and the New York Jets began holding their summer training camp to the North Campus, until 2008, when the Jets moved to Florham Park, New Jersey.

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Hofstra University's original logo was a seal created by Professor of Art Constant van de Wall in 1937.

Hofstra University's flag is modeled after the Netherlands' Prince's Flag, and its orange, white and blue pattern was altered to feature the school's colors of gold and navy blue.

Hofstra University pays homage to its Dutch heritage with a miniature windmill structure near the admissions building and the planting of thousands of tulips in the springtime.

Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary at Hofstra University has a collection of diverse trees and reflecting its Dutch origin, and displays an array of rare and colorful tulips in the Spring.

Hofstra University offers an MBA program as well as other classes in New York City from a center in Manhattan.

Hofstra University is accredited in 28 academic areas and 32 total areas.

Hofstra University offers 160 undergraduate and 170 graduate program options.

The School for University Studies provides a program for students whose abilities are not reflected in standardized test scores; while New Opportunities at Hofstra is designed for students whose educational progress to date has been restricted by limited educational opportunities or economic status.

Hofstra University teams were nicknamed the Flying Dutchmen from 1935 until 2001.

In 1977 Hofstra wrestler Nick Gallo won the 126 lb weight class at the NCAA National Championship and was a member of the 1976 and 1980 U S Olympic Freestyle Wrestling teams, he was given the title "Most Outstanding Wrestler" in the 1977 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.

Hofstra University Stadium was home to the New York Lizards, a professional lacrosse team in the Major League Lacrosse that played prior to the merger with Premier Lacrosse League in 2020.

Hofstra University's been such an integral part of this university on so many levels that we thought that was the highest honor we could give him.

Hofstra University Pride Wrestling team competes in the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association, as wrestling is not supported by the Colonial Athletic Association.