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Rowan University Hosts Annual ‘Be The Match’ Event To Register Marrow Donors

Donate just 15 minutes of your time this Wednesday, and you could save a life.

2013/04/23

Rowan University Student Struck, Killed By Driver

Rowan University officials confirmed Matthew Uhl died of his injuries on Friday afternoon.

2013/04/12

Actor Danny Glover delivers a speech at Rowan University's annual MLK breakfast. (credit: Mike DeNardo)

Actor Danny Glover Brings MLK Day Message To Rowan University

Actor Danny Glover of ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Lethal Weapon’ fame brought a personal perspective to Rowan University’s annual Martin Luther King Junior breakfast on Monday.

2013/01/21

(New Jersey governor Chris Christie discusses gun control on "CBS This Morning.")

Gov. Christie Urges Comprehensive Nationwide Approach To Gun Safety

His stance hasn’t really changed, it’s just getting a lot more attention now.

2013/01/09

2012 Year in Review: Aborted Fight To Merge Rutgers-Camden into Rowan U.

Governor Chris Christie’s proposal got a warm reception at Rowan, but the opposition at Rutgers-Camden was strong.

2012/12/28

Henry Rowan stands beside a bronze statue of himself (Credit: David Madden)

Rowan University Honors Man Who Made Their Growth Possible

Twenty years ago, philanthropist Henry Rowan and his late wife donated $100-million to what was then Glassboro State College. The university said thanks on Thursday by unveiling a bronze statue in Rowan’s honor.

2012/12/14

Officials: Rowan University Student Injured During Science Experiment

Police and hazmat crews were called out to Rowan University following a reported explosion Wednesday night.

2012/12/05

Glassboro, NJ Officials Say Coming Hotel Is Next Step in Downtown Revitalization

Construction is underway on a hotel that will anchor the revitalization effort along Rowan Boulevard in Glassboro, NJ.

2012/10/10

Special Ceremony Held For Inaugural Class Of Cooper Medical School

Dr. Paul Katz, dean of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, says it’s a very special moment when a medical student puts on their white coat for the first time.

2012/09/22

(Surrounded by education and political leaders, Gov. Christie prepares to sign New Jersey's recently enacted Higher Education Reform Law. Credit: David Madden)

NJ Gov. Christie Signs Scaled-Back Higher Ed Overhaul Law

Some call it controversial, but both political leaders and many educators are calling it necessary.

2012/08/22

Rowan University’s Mascot Chosen By Yahoo As One Of Most Unique In College Football

The university’s official mascot, “The Prof,” which is short for “professor,” is represented by an owl named WhooRU.

2012/08/22

(Dignitaries cut a ribbon marking the opening of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, in Camden. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Rowan University’s New Medical School Opens In Camden, NJ

Governor Chris Christie joined legislative leaders in cutting the ribbon on the gleaming new Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

2012/07/24

Planners To Study Bus Service Between Rowan And Gloucester County College

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission will conduct a study to determine the feasibility of a shuttle service between Gloucester County’s two major educational institutions.

2012/07/02

Rutgers-Camden, Rowan University To Remain Separate Institutions

New Jersey legislators have approved a far-reaching reorganization of the state’s higher education system. But it does not include a plan to, in effect, merge the operations of Rutgers-Camden and Rowan Universities.

2012/06/28

Rutgers-Camden Students Relieved With No Merger Decision

Rutgers-Camden students who worried they would lose their campus to a merger with Rowan University, as initially proposed by the governor and some lawmakers, are relieved.

2012/06/28