Long Island University was started in 1926 when a well-to-do Brooklynite named Ralph Jonas, who had already expressed his civic loyalty by founding his borough's Chamber of Commerce, put up $500,000 as the original endowment. With this, and a few minor contributions, the University bought an old six-story factory from Yale & Towne Manufacturing Co. (locks), rebuilt the interior into classrooms. This used up most of the endowment. L. I. U. now supports itself on tuition paid by 950 coeducational students, 75% male. Its faculty of 60 is remarkable for versatility. Professor...
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