Henry and Betty Rowan pledge $100 million to Glassboro State College, the largest private donation ever made to a public college or university. The Rowan's only request is that the College transforms engineering education. Later that year, the institution becomes known as Rowan College of New Jersey. Above, Mr. Rowan, center, with President James and students. Mrs. Rowan is at far left in red suit.
Although it wasn't the first gift to the college from private donors, the Rowans' gift was the largest and would inspire many more to support the institution.
