Louisiana State University is suing one of its law students over his use of the domain name LSULAW.COM The lawsuit states "LSU is one of only 25 universities in the nation to hold the status of both a land-grant and sea-grant institution." I understand a land-grant institution is a college or university entitled to support from the federal govenment. But what is a sea-grant institution? David L. Boyd
Somehow, the "Sea Grant Act" conjures up images of floating universities. How many years until the "Air Grant Act" is passed by Congress?
During the heyday of the passenger ship, there were indeed floating universities (or at least proposed floating universities). There is some discussion of this in Bears' Guide (which unfortunately I don't have with me). For some background, see History of Shipboard Education.
This was American Floating University. According to BG 7, a Master of World Affairs degree was offered. Established in the 1930s, but the "degrees" were more likely souvenirs rather than serious graduate degrees.
