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4 unusual facts about Long Island University


Katuutire Kaura

During the same period, Kaura attended the universities of Long Island and Columbia.

Marjorie Merriweather Post

In 1951, the house (the original Hillwood) in which they resided in Brookville, New York, was sold to Long Island University for USD $200,000.

T.C. Mits

Lieber's husband, a fellow professor at Long Island University, Hugh Gray Lieber, provided illustrations for the book.

William Kennard

He has received many honors and awards for his accomplishments, including honorary degrees from Howard University, Gallaudet University and Long Island University and awards from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the Easter Seals Foundation, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.


Alexander Kevitz

He later earned degrees in law and pharmacy from Brooklyn College of Pharmacy.

Eli Friedman

His work has been recognized by the American College of Physicians which conferred the distinction of terming him a "Master." He received two honorary degrees (University of Madras, India and Long Island University, New York) and has been made a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom.

LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds men's basketball

The LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds men's basketball team represents Long Island University, located in Brooklyn, New York in NCAA Division I basketball competition.

Mikaelar Whippy

She attended the Church College of New Zealand, a secondary school in Temple View, Hamilton, New Zealand before pursuing a college basketball career in the U.S. at Long Island University.

Ralph Abernathy

Abernathy received many awards, including honorary degrees from Long Island University in New York, Morehouse College in Atlanta, Kalamazoo College in Michigan, and his Alma Mater, Alabama State University in Montgomery.


see also

LIU Brooklyn Blackbirds men's basketball

Beginning in the 1975–1976 season, an annual Battle of Brooklyn game was dedicated to tribute William Lai and Daniel Lynch, former athletic directors at Long Island University and St. Francis College, respectively.