In this episode of Campus Conversations, Provost Charlie Riordan speaks with Dr. Colleen Fitzgerald, Hofstra’s new Senior Vice Provost for Research and Creative Activities. Dr. Fitzgerald shares her unique path from linguistics and Native American language preservation to research leadership at the National Science Foundation and major universities. She discusses Hofstra’s recent designation as an R2 institution, her vision for building research infrastructure, and how faculty and students across disciplines—from the sciences to the arts—can thrive in a growing culture of discovery, creativity, and innovation.