Dowling College
Dowling College was a private college on Long Island, New York. It was established in 1968 and had its main campus located in Oakdale, New York on the site of William K. Vanderbilt's mansion Idle Hour. Dowling also included a campus in Shirley, which contained the college's aviation program and athletic complexes, and small campuses in Melville and Manhattan.
Seal of Dowling College | |
Former name | Adelphi Suffolk |
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| Motto | Learning, Wisdom, Compassion |
| Type | Private college |
| Active | September 27, 1968–August 31, 2016 |
| Location | Oakdale , New York , United States 40.742°N 73.148°W |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | The Golden Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II - East Coast Conference |
| Mascot | Rory |
Dowling was composed of four schools: the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Education, the Townsend School of Business, and the School of Aviation. Largely enrolling local Long Island students, the college offered a variety of bachelor's degree programs in the arts, sciences, and business, master's degree programs in education and business, and a doctorate in education.
After years of financial difficulties, frequently changing leadership, declining enrollment, and a failed search to find an academic partner, Dowling's accreditation was revoked by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the college ceased operations on August 31, 2016.