Hofstra School of Health Sciences

A new journey awaits as we propel our school into the next chapter of excellence as the School of Health Sciences 🌟🚀📚

Earlier this month, SHS students attended the “Give the Kids a Smile” event at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. 💙 This event provided dental examinations, fluoride varnish applications, oral hygiene instructions, and nutritional counseling to as many as 1,222 children. 🦷

🎓Commencement Profile: For Emily Kalika, the most meaningful moments of her Hofstra experience came from saying yes: to new opportunities, new people, and new ways of understanding the world. news.hofstra.edu/2025/12/10/com…

🎉 Ianthe E. Dunn-Murad, adjunct assistant professor of speech-language-hearing sciences, was recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for Outstanding Contributions in International Achievement. news.hofstra.edu/2025/12/09/hof…

🎓 Commencement Profile: Throughout his time at Hofstra University, Rana Raza discovered the power of education, community, and leadership. 🤝 A health science major, he reflects on his journey as one shaped by connection and purpose. news.hofstra.edu/2025/12/09/com…

🦁 As we look back on the Fall 2025 semester, we reflect on moments that helped shape our community. 💙 Hofstra University welcomed more than 200 caregivers, health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and community partners at the Caregiver Summit. news.hofstra.edu/2025/12/05/ann…

🎥 Dr. Katie Sell, Professor of Allied Health and Kinesiology, spoke with CBS News about how nearly 250 million Americans are now moving through sports, exercise, and recreational activities. Check it out here: news.hofstra.edu/2025/12/03/stu…

🦁 When Michael Blisko, MHA, ’00, stepped onto the platform at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the opening bell for OptimumBank’s 25th anniversary on October 27, the moment felt both electric and surreal. Check out the full story: news.hofstra.edu/2025/11/07/hof…

🌟 Dr. James Hackney, Dr. Anna Y. Len, and Dr. Rosa Elena Torres-Panchamé represented The Pride at the Educational Leadership Conference, hightlighting Hofstra’s commitment to connection, innovation, and excellence in DPT education!

🎉 Join us in congratulating Dr. Ibraheem Karaye, associate professor of Population Health, for being recognized among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists in the 2025 Stanford University-Elsevier global rankings! 🦁 news.hofstra.edu/2025/10/03/dr-…

🦁The School of Health Sciences has launched Health Works, an innovative cooperative education program that allows undergraduate students to gain full-time, paid experience at health-focused organizations while earning academic credit. news.hofstra.edu/2025/09/12/hof…

🎉 Hofstra has been officially recognized as an Age-Friendly University by the global Age-Friendly University Network. 💙 Hofstra is now one of only four institutions in New York state, and the first on Long Island, to earn this designation. news.hofstra.edu/2025/09/09/hof…

During National Public Health Week, students took action! 💪Students learned how to respond to life-threatening emergencies with CPR, AED, and choking response training. Because knowing what to do can save a life! 💙💛

Posters, projects, and proud moments ✨ DPT and Exercise Physiology students shared their research at Spring 2025 Poster Day. Exciting things ahead for these future leaders in health and science! #GradResearch #PosterDay2025 #HealthScience

Huge thanks to Hofstra’s PT and OT student volunteers for helping deliver health screenings to over 650 athletes at the 2025 Special Olympics FUNFitness event at Plainedge High School. We’re proud to partner in promoting health and inclusion across New York!💖💛

Aging is a part of us all - let’s make it healthier for everyone💛 #HOFNPHW2025 #HealthyAging #CommunityWellness

🚨New Episode Alert! In the latest episode of Health Line: host Dr. Andrea Ault-Brutus welcomes NYS Senator Siela Bynoe for a powerful conversation on health, equity, and environmental justice. 🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube. ow.ly/khwO50VEf6x

Celebrating stories that inspire change!🌟 Our annual Student Film Competition honors National Public Health Week by spotlighting voices that advocate for healthier communities and a brighter future.✨ #HofNPHW25 #StudentVoicesForHealth #PublicHealthMatters

As National Athletic Training Month comes to a close, we’re shining the spotlight on Stacey, who’s passionate about keeping athletes strong, safe, and at their best! 💪✨ #AthleticTraining #NationalAthleticTrainingMonth #HofstraAthleticTraining

Dr. Malcolm's OT Practice course was honored to welcome Captain Jenny Jung, Hofstra alumna and member of the United States Air Force, as a guest lecturer for OT second-year students! Captain Jung shared insights on the unique role of occupational therapy in the military! 🎖️💙

We teamed up with COPE to shine a light on concussion awareness & prevention for student-athletes! Big thanks to Dr. John Leddy for sharing invaluable knowledge on keeping student-athletes safe.⚕️💙 #ConcussionAwareness #ConcussionPrevention #StudentAthletes #COPE