Stony Brook University, New York

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Which year was the State University of New York at Stony Brook established in Oyster Bay?

  • 1962
  • 1963
  • 1957 (correct)
  • 1969

Which philanthropist and businessman from the Three Village area in western Suffolk County donated over 400 acres of land for the development of a state university?

  • Nelson Rockefeller
  • John Francis Lee
  • Ward Melville (correct)
  • Leonard K. Olson

What was the initial name of the State University of New York at Stony Brook when it was established in Oyster Bay?

  • Stony Brook University (SBU)
  • State University of New York at Stony Brook
  • State University College on Long Island (SUCOLI) (correct)
  • The State University System of New York

What was the primary task of the first president, John Francis Lee, in reshaping the university?

<p>Transform the university from a technical science and engineering college to a full-scale university featuring liberal arts programs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 'Education of Health Professions' (Muir Report) commissioned in 1963?

<p>To outline the need for expansion of the university system to prepare medical professionals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the enrollment of the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1962 when it relocated to the Stony Brook campus?

<p>782 students (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Stony Brook University move to Stony Brook from Oyster Bay?

<p>1962 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What classification does Stony Brook University fall under?

<p>R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many acres of land does Stony Brook University's campus cover?

<p>1,454 acres (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which institution manages Brookhaven National Laboratory in partnership with Stony Brook University?

<p>Battelle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many business incubators does Stony Brook University have across the region?

<p>Four business incubators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which athletic division have Stony Brook University's teams been competing since 1999?

<p>Division I of the NCAA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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