In 2010, the University acquired the status of national research institute and was given its present name.
The university has also acquired some former military barracks built in the 19th century.
The arboretum's history began in 1948 when the University acquired its site.
In 2007-08, the university acquired more than $150 million in research income.
In 1937 the university acquired the golf course through a generous donation.
The university acquired a patent in their names and that of the university.
The recently renovated barn is just down the street from pasture land that the university has acquired over the years.
The university acquired an unofficial radio station in the Spring of 2009, which was funded, designed and run entirely by the students themselves.
The marsh was drained in 1910 after the university acquired the land and began farming experiments there.
The university had acquired land around the area.