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The Beginning
In 1917, 107 Glassboro residents raised over $7,000 to purchase 25 acres, which they offered to the state for free if the borough were selected as the site. -
Opening
Glassboro normal school opened with 236 students arriving by train to convene in the school's first building. -
Four Year School
The program was expanded to four years in 1934 -
Name Change
The college changed it name to the New Jersey State Teachers College at Glassboro. -
Adding on
Dr. Thomas Robinson, the third president of the college, expanded the curriculum increased enrollment and added several buildings to the campus -
Name change
The school's name was changed to Glassboro State College to better reflected its mission. -
Expanding
The university opened a campus in Camden to expand its educational services. -
Division III Champs
In baseball they won the Division III national Championship. -
Change of Name
Henry Rowan and his wife Betty donated $100 million to the institution, then the largest gift ever to a public college or university. Later that year, the school changed its name to Rowan College of New Jersey to recognize the benefactors' generosity. -
Another name change
The college achieved University status in 1997 and changed its name to Rowan University under Dr. James' leadership.