Hofstra Breaks Ground On New Science And Innovation Center

HEMPSTEAD, NY — Hofstra University broke ground on its new Science and Innovation Center on Thursday, which will be the future home of the school's engineering and nursing programs.

The new building, which will be located on Hofstra's East Campus in Hempstead, will be 75,000-square-feet, and will have classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices and student spaces. The expanded facility will allow Hofstra to win accreditation for its nursing program.

"Thanks to New York State's partnership, Hofstra's Science and Innovation Center will bring scholarship together with simulation and practical applications in engineering, applied science, and nursing practice," said Hofstra President Stuart Rabinowitz. "This building is designed with students, faculty and the professions in mind, to allow them access to facilities and equipment that takes learning to the next level and will prepare future professionals in advanced science and health professions to meet the challenges of the next century."

Construction of the building is planned to be completed in 2023. When it is done, it will house the DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and most of the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

"Hofstra's new Science and Innovation Center places Nassau County on the forefront of solving some of the world's most complex and critical challenges in the fields of applied science, engineering and healthcare," said Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. "I thank [Empire State Development} and Hofstra for this major investment in Nassau's future, which will spur further research and investments in our communities by attracting, preparing and retaining the next generation of talented students, teachers and thinkers."