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Bumpy Road Continues Even After Stony Brook Takes Over Southampton College

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A bird's eye view of Stony Brook University Southampton.

A bird's eye view of Stony Brook University Southampton.

A bird's eye view of Stony Brook University Southampton.

A bird's eye view of Stony Brook University Southampton.

A bird's eye view of Stony Brook University Southampton.

A bird's eye view of Stony Brook University Southampton.

Condemned residence halls on the Southampton campus. DANA SHAW

Condemned residence halls on the Southampton campus. DANA SHAW

Condemned residence halls on the Southampton campus. DANA SHAW

Condemned residence halls on the Southampton campus. DANA SHAW

Condemned residence halls on the Southampton campus. DANA SHAW

Condemned residence halls on the Southampton campus. DANA SHAW

Condemned residence halls on the Southampton campus. DANA SHAW

Condemned residence halls on the Southampton campus. DANA SHAW

The condemned Business Center on the Southampton campus. DANA SHAW

The condemned Business Center on the Southampton campus. DANA SHAW

The condemned Southampton Hall. DANA SHAW

The condemned Southampton Hall. DANA SHAW

The condemned Southampton Hall. DANA SHAW

The condemned Southampton Hall. DANA SHAW

Five ospreys were found dead in the condemned Munford Studio in August on the Southampton campus in August. A result of their nest, which was built on a tarp covering the roof, collapsing into the building. DANA SHAW

Five ospreys were found dead in the condemned Munford Studio in August on the Southampton campus in August. A result of their nest, which was built on a tarp covering the roof, collapsing into the building. DANA SHAW

Five ospreys were found dead in the condemned Munford Studio in August on the Southampton campus in August. A result of their nest, which was built on a tarp covering the roof, collapsing into the building. DANA SHAW

Five ospreys were found dead in the condemned Munford Studio in August on the Southampton campus in August. A result of their nest, which was built on a tarp covering the roof, collapsing into the building. DANA SHAW

Five ospreys were found dead in the condemned Munford Studio in August on the Southampton campus in August. A result of their nest, which was built on a tarp covering the roof, collapsing into the building. DANA SHAW

Five ospreys were found dead in the condemned Munford Studio in August on the Southampton campus in August. A result of their nest, which was built on a tarp covering the roof, collapsing into the building. DANA SHAW

Five ospreys were found dead in the condemned Munford Studio in August on the Southampton campus in August. A result of their nest, which was built on a tarp covering the roof, collapsing into the building. DANA SHAW

Five ospreys were found dead in the condemned Munford Studio in August on the Southampton campus in August. A result of their nest, which was built on a tarp covering the roof, collapsing into the building. DANA SHAW

The beloved windmill on the Southampton campus has been condemned. DANA SHAW

The beloved windmill on the Southampton campus has been condemned. DANA SHAW

The Stony Brook Southampton campus in January of 2024. DANA SHAW

The Stony Brook Southampton campus in January of 2024. DANA SHAW

The condemned Southampton Hall. DANA SHAW

The condemned Southampton Hall. DANA SHAW

Stony Brook Marine Science Center Manager Chris Paparo and Professor Christopher Gobler, Ph.D., at the marine center. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Stony Brook Marine Science Center Manager Chris Paparo and Professor Christopher Gobler, Ph.D., at the marine center. MICHAEL WRIGHT

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Stony Brook Marine Science Center Manager Chris Paparo and Professor Christopher Gobler, Ph.D., at the marine center. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Stony Brook Marine Science Center Manager Chris Paparo and Professor Christopher Gobler, Ph.D., at the marine center. MICHAEL WRIGHT

authorStephen J. Kotz on Jan 10, 2024
This three-part series will examine the history of the Shinnecock Hills campus, its current status as the Southampton campus of Stony Brook University, and its future. Part II this week... more

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