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Rabinowitz notified the Hofstra University Board of Trustees that he will be stepping down at the end of his term on Aug. 31, 2021, a decision the Board accepted.
“By the date of my retirement, I will have had the honor and privilege of serving our wonderful University for 50 years: 19 years as a member of the law school faculty, 11 years as its Dean and 20 years as its President,” Rabinowitz said. “My tenure as President has been especially meaningful to me as I have done all I could to help the University achieve deserved international recognition as an educational institution of the highest quality in all respects.”
Donald Schaeffer, the Chair of the Board of Trustees, said that Rabinowitz will assist the Board to “ensure the smoothest of transitions.” The Board is scheduled to develop a plan as they begin the search for a new president, seeking input from the community and Hofstra students.
“What President Rabinowitz has done for Hofstra in all of his roles culminating with the Presidency is extraordinary and has significantly contributed to the preeminence that Hofstra has achieved, in particular over the past 20 years during his presidency,” Schaeffer said. “President Rabinowitz has built an incredibly strong foundation from which the University will continue to grow and excel.”
Rabinowitz was named Hofstra’s eighth president in 2000 following his tenure as the dean of the law school. He joined the faculty at the University in 1972 at the age of 26.
“In every position I have held, I have devoted all of my professional energies towards helping the University and its students reach their full potential,” Rabinowitz added. “I believe that my administration, with the generosity and unwavering support of the Board of Trustees, has made significant progress towards that goal even during very difficult times for all of private higher education.
“While I will be very sad to leave the University, I am confident that we have developed, and will continue to develop, the new programs, facilities and financial strength needed to allow Hofstra to flourish in the future.”
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran took to Twitter to show her support for Rabinowitz and express her appreciation for his years of service.
"Stu Rabinowitz’s leadership took @HofstraU to the next level, & his advocacy on behalf of LI has made a difference for so many. I’m grateful for the important partnership we’ve forged moving toward big economic development projects like the HUB. Thank you Stu, we’ll miss you!
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