Our Past, Present & Future
Our Past, Present & Future
Nationally Recognized
Rowan University has attracted the attention of national organizations that evaluate colleges and universities. U.S. News & World Report ranks Rowan at #92 among Top Public Schools. The Princeton Review, Forbes and Money each list Rowan among the nation’s top colleges.
History
Formed in 1923 as a normal school to train area teachers, Rowan has evolved into a comprehensive public research university ranked among the top 100 public schools in the nation.
The Rowan Vision
“Education is still the single most important means of changing a person's life ... it's critical that our investment supports superior education for as many students as possible.” — Henry M. Rowan
Our President
Formally inaugurated as Rowan’s seventh president on Sept. 20, 2013, Dr. Ali A. Houshmand leads during a period of unprecedented growth and opportunity.
