Four members of the Rowan University community were recently honored for their commitment, dedication, institutional knowledge, leadership and...
The favorite hangouts of Glassboro State-Rowan University students have changed dramatically over the years. Each new generation of students...
Students, alumni and faculty from the New Jersey State Teachers College at Glassboro fought battles of all kinds during World War II. In active war...
In 1998, the institution that began as Glassboro Normal School celebrates its 75th anniversary as Rowan University. Reflecting on the...
Though Rowan University has evolved rapidly over the second half of its history, a few favorite traditions have endured. Their annual observance by...
From the beginning, a lively population of students at Glassboro Normal School ensured the campus was buzzing with activity. Early...
When it comes to Rowan University’s school colors and mascot, there have been “a lot of myths” over the years, including that...
On Feb. 1, 100 days before the semester’s end, Rowan University released Rowdle, a game commissioned in honor of the institution’s...
The memories—of classes and professors, friends and dances, activities and clubs—are etched in their minds. So when Ann Williams Henry,...
Vintage photos, nostalgic memorabilia and archival documents help tell the story of daily life during Rowan University's century of...
Banding together to form an official student body focused on governance is one of the key ways college students have been able to gain some power...
Produced to mark the institution's Centennial, a new video is celebrating the rich past—and exciting future—of Rowan University.
The early lack of student housing was among the New Jersey State Normal School at Glassboro’s biggest challenges, as Dr. Robert Bole,...
From its early days, Rowan University has been a “College that Cares,” as Dr. Robert Bole, Glassboro State College administrator and...
Today, it’s almost impossible to imagine Glassboro, New Jersey, without Rowan University. Yet the New Jersey State Normal School at Glassboro...
At the height of production in the late nineteenth century, hundreds of skilled artisans created utilitarian bottles and one-of-a-kind pieces of...
Nearly every morning around 8 o'clock since 1985, the runner striding past the Bunce Green, loosening his gait and swinging his arms skyward,...
Now, it’s time to look back and celebrate how far we’ve come. Within this site, you can explore the many stories behind Rowan’s...
Education is the foundation for every profession. At Rowan University, education—the College of Education—is the foundation of the...
Half a century ago, Dr. Robert Bole chronicled the history of then-Glassboro State College to celebrate the institution’s Golden Anniversary....
Enjoy a quick summary of Rowan University's 100-year history, starting from the authorization in 1917 to create a new state normal school...
For one weekend in June 1967, our institution was on the world stage. We did not disappoint. “The town of Glassboro—and this wonderful...
There was no fanfare on July 1, 2011. No regalia. No speeches. No gathering of dignitaries. There was work. Maybe a few congratulations, but mostly...
The legendary cultural chaos and progress of ’69 can overshadow memories of everyday life 50 years ago, even if it’s just the tip of...
Considering Rowan today, it’s easy to take for granted the University’s seemingly limitless momentum and capacity for innovation. But...
