Dowling College was a private college on Long Island, New York.
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11 Facts About Dowling College
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In 1955 Adelphi Dowling College began offering extension classes in Port Jefferson, Riverhead, and Sayville, New York.
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Adelphi spun the campus off in 1968 as Dowling College, named after city planner and philanthropist Robert W Dowling, who provided an endowment of over $3 million.
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Dowling College was approximately $54 million in debt with an endowment of under $2 million, its credit rating was "Ca", and it was in default on bond payments.
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Dowling College was accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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In November 2015, Middle States required Dowling to show cause as to why the school's accreditation should not be revoked due to the college's finances, a final warning before such action would be taken.
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In March 2016 Dowling announced that they had secured a partnership with Global University Systems, allowing the college to continue operating.
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On May 23, five days before the Class of 2016's graduation ceremony, the agreement with Global University Systems stalled and Dowling College needed an emergency infusion of cash to survive until graduation.
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However, since Dowling College remained open, the teach-out plan was canceled and students were left on their own.
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Dowling College Manhattan was located in the Standard Oil Building in the Financial District.
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Dowling College competed in 15 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports included baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer and tennis; while women's sports included basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.
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