Meet your faculty at Hofstra University
Your faculty at Hofstra include some of New York's best and brightest. Our professors bring experience from diverse fields into the classroom, including communications, broadcasting and engineering. This is why they are the perfect leaders to help guide you to career success. Learn from industry leaders such as Mark Lukasiewicz, the Dean of The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication.
Being a student at Hofstra means you will have the opportunity to work alongside faculty on exciting research projects. No matter the path you choose, our staff and professors are here to help give you an invaluable experience. This will include:
- networking opportunities on campus
- a career-focused approach to teaching subjects
- small classes of no more than 20 students for English language teaching
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Dr. Pillaipakkamnatt - Professor of Computer Science
Dr. Pillaipakkamnatt, Professor of Computer Science
“Computer science at Hofstra has so many benefits. We have research programs, internships and project courses. That’s what makes you a strong employee, not just the coursework but what you do beyond the classroom.”
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Dr. Outlaw - Associate Professor of Finance
Dr. Outlaw, Associate Professor of Finance
“I love being a part of students’ academic, professional, and personal development throughout their years at Hofstra. Each semester, I get to work with a diverse set of students from different backgrounds with a shared common interest. I do my best to incorporate research, current events, and relevant life examples to bring finance to life for them. Many students leave my classroom inspired by their newfound appreciation of what once was a seemingly intimidating subject.”
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Carla Hamilton - Co-op Director, Frank G. Zarb School of Business
Carla Hamilton, Co-op Director, Frank G. Zarb School of Business
"Everything Hofstra does is career-focused. Ultimately at the end of the day, finding a job is the goal. We focus heavily on internships and co-ops, any type of experiential learning that will help build a student’s résumé and make them more marketable.”
;Dr. Pillaipakkamnatt, Professor of Computer Science
“Computer science at Hofstra has so many benefits. We have research programs, internships and project courses. That’s what makes you a strong employee, not just the coursework but what you do beyond the classroom.”
Dr. Outlaw, Associate Professor of Finance
“I love being a part of students’ academic, professional, and personal development throughout their years at Hofstra. Each semester, I get to work with a diverse set of students from different backgrounds with a shared common interest. I do my best to incorporate research, current events, and relevant life examples to bring finance to life for them. Many students leave my classroom inspired by their newfound appreciation of what once was a seemingly intimidating subject.”
Carla Hamilton, Co-op Director, Frank G. Zarb School of Business
"Everything Hofstra does is career-focused. Ultimately at the end of the day, finding a job is the goal. We focus heavily on internships and co-ops, any type of experiential learning that will help build a student’s résumé and make them more marketable.”
Who should I go to for help?
Available free to all students, our on-campus tutorial services connect you with tutors who can help you with classwork throughout your degree. They will be your go-to resource for navigating academics. You can go to them with help understanding a math problem, practice speaking in English and getting guidance on how to study for a test. Our tutors will help you succeed in your studies by providing:
- GMAT preparation sessions for MBA students, including class instruction
- pronunciation sessions to improve proficiency, listening and speaking skills
- hours outside of class to meet for academic help
- one-on-one and group tutoring sessions
You'll also benefit from support with:
- exam preparation
- understanding homework assignments and projects
- time management and balancing your workload
- library and technology sessions
- project-based learning workshops
