Rowan University women's basketball coach Demetrius Poles dies at 50
Coach Demetrius Poles died Saturday from heart failure at the age of 50.
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Rowan University women's basketball coach Demetrius Poles passes away
Poles died of heart failure Saturday at 50 years old.
Rowan University opened its door for fallen Deptford officer Bobby Shisler funeral
Brandon Goldner reports.
Funeral to be held for fallen Deptford Officer Bobby Shisler
The Funeral will be held at Rowan University and the service begins at noon.
Rowan University held commencement ceremony for class of 2023
There were nearly 6,000 students in the class of 2023, making it the largest graduating class in Rowan's history.
Rowan University breaks ground on New Jersey's first-ever veterinary school
Rowan University broke ground Friday on New Jersey's first-ever veterinary school, called the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine.
Rowan University breaks ground on NJ's 1st ever veterinary school
Brandon Goldner reports.
How Rowan University helps people with disabilities Get FIT
For 15 years, Rowan students have been leading the Get FIT program, serving as fitness coaches to clients with disabilities.
Rowan University program helps students with disabilities improve physical health
Ross DiMattei reports.
Camden 8th graders build bridges
The students can continue their engineering education in partnership with Rowan University this Fall.
Rowan University celebrates trailblazer in space
Andrew Kozak reports.
Rowan University increases security after shots fired near campus
Rowan officials say if any of the party's hosts are students, they will face punishment from the school.
Glassboro police searching for person who fired gunshots into air near Rowan University's campus
Brandon Goldner reports.
Police investigating after someone fired gunshots into air near Rowan University's campus
Besides the gunshots being fired, video circulating on social media, and confirmed by university administrators, showed large crowds and fighting at the Boulevard shopping center.
Rowan University Set To Open First Veterinary School In New Jersey
Currently, there are just 33 veterinary schools in the nation and only five on the east coast.
Rowan University Cautions Students After Spike In Flu Cases
The peak of flu season is usually December through February but within the last few weeks, Rowan University has seen a sharp increase lately.
Dr. Deborah Birx Visits Rowan University To Talk About Keeping College Students Healthy
Rowan University students have been back at campus since September and are apparently setting an example for other universities and communities across the country, says Dr. Deborah Birx.
Rowan University Saluting Graduates With Smaller Commencement Ceremonies This Week
In honor of commencement week, Rowan Boulevard will be closed down to allow restaurants to open for outdoor dining.
Coronavirus Latest: Rowan University Sharing Designs To Make Own Face Masks On 3D Printer
The masks are made with 3D printers and they come in three different sizes.
Rowan University Community, Health Care Workers Come Together To Address Mental Health Crisis
At least three confirmed suicides and several more student deaths have taken place this semester alone, according to the university.
Rowan University Students Say Not Enough Counselors On Campus After Recent String Of Suicides
Students say there are not enough counselors on campus.
Rowan University Students Demand Better Mental Health Services On Campus After Recent Deaths Of Three Classmates
After the recent deaths of three classmates, Rowan students say there are not enough counselors on campus.
Rowan Police Searching For Vandals Who Destroyed Property In University Parking Garage
Surveillance cameras captured the suspects throwing things down the stairwell.
Police: Rowan University Student Caught In Parking Garage With Pair Of Binoculars Looking Through Dorm Windows
Police say they found Mitchell Merkowsky on the fourth floor of a parking garage on Nov. 6.
Police: Car Crashes Into Creek On Rowan University Campus
Police say the car went off Rowan Boulevard into an embankment around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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