Hempstead, NY - The Hofstra University Department of Athletics mourns the passing of longtime supporter, fan, and former Hofstra Athletics Pride Club President Bob Bernstein. 

Bernstein was born and raised in Hempstead, New York, and graduated from Hofstra in 1955 with a BA in history. During his time as a student at Hofstra, Bob was the sports editor of the Hofstra Chronicle and manager of the track team.

Since then, Bob remained very active with Hofstra. He was president of the Hofstra Athletics Pride Club, vice president of the Alumni Organization, vice president of the Hofstra Veterans Association, and a member of Kappa Delta Pi (Honorary Education Society) and Pi Delta Epsilon (Honorary Journalism Society). 

A longtime teacher on Long Island, Bernstein received numerous honors and awards, including Wheatley Teacher of the Year, Hofstra Veteran of the Year, Volunteer of the Year on behalf of the Hofstra Alumni Organization, Hofstra Lifetime Achievement Award, Joseph Margiotta Distinguished Service Award, the Hofstra George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award, and the Nassau County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award.

After being involved with Hofstra Athletics for many years, including supporting the basketball program, Bob served as president of the Pride Club from 2008 to 2010.