A Century of Milestones
Long Island University celebrates 100 years of academic excellence, innovation, and impact. Founded in 1926 with a mission to expand access to quality education, LIU has grown into a nationally recognized institution—ranked in the top 7% of universities in the nation for research.
“As we enter our centennial, we honor our progress. More importantly, we look ahead. This moment begins our next chapter of transformation.”
- President Kimberly R. Cline
| 1926 | LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY FOUNDED |
| 1929 | BROOKLYN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY JOINS LIU |
| 1931 | BROOKLYN CAMPUS MOVES TO FORMER BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT EXECUTIVE OFFICES |
| 1951 | HILLWOOD ESTATE ACQUIRED FROM MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST |
| 1960 | BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT THEATRE ACQUIRED BY LIU |
| 1963 | HONORS COLLEGE INAUGURATED AT THE POST CAMPUS, ONE OF THE FIRST IN THE NATION |
| 1970 | TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDED |
| 1974 | LIU OPENS THE NATION'S FIRST SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY |
| 1987 | LIU WINS FIRST NORTHEAST CONFERENCE COMMISSIONER'S CUP |
| 2013 | DR. KIMBERLY CLINE BECOMES 10TH PRESIDENT AND FIRST WOMAN TO LEAD THE INSTITUTION |
| 2019 | ATHLETICS UNIFIES AS A DIVISION I PROGRAM |
| 2020 | DESIGNATED AS A TOP 7% HIGH-RESEARCH UNIVERSITY BY CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION |
| 2021 | NAMED CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR LIFE SCIENCES BY DASSAULT SYSTÈMES |
| 2021 | THE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL BECOMES HOME TO THE SOCIETY OF PRESIDENTIAL DESCENDANTS |
| 2025 | ENDOWMENT REACHES RECORD $500 MILLION |
| 2026 | CENTENNIAL YEAR CELEBRATION BEGINS |
Top Moments That Closed Our First Century
A Century of Excellence, A Future Without Limits
For 100 years, Long Island University has been where ambition meets opportunity. With 150+ academic programs, top-ranked research, NCAA Division I athletics, and two iconic campuses, LIU empowers students to lead, innovate, and thrive in a diverse, dynamic community. A century of excellence—and a future without limits.
ABOUT THE CENTENNIAL
