Rowan College at Burlington County history

1967: The college's Board of Trustees appoint Doctor N. Dean Evans as the founding president.

In 1969, the University opened a campus in Camden to expand its educational services.

The Pemberton Campus opened a few years later in 1971.

1972: Two reasons to celebrate: The college graduates its first students and receives accreditation by the Commission on Higher Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

1974: The college opens its first daytime off-campus facility in Willingboro to accommodate growing enrollment.

1975: First production of Foundation Theatre, Burlington County's only non-profit professional theatre company, housed on the college's Pemberton campus.

1979: The college welcomes new president, Doctor Harmon Pierce, who opens second off-campus center in Cinnaminson.

1987: Doctor Robert Messina, Jr. becomes the college's third president and expands community outreach sites.

1990: The college establishes the Learning Institute for Elders (LIFE), offering academic, cultural and social opportunities for county residents over 55 years old.

In July 1992, industrialist Henry Rowan and his wife Betty donated $100 million to the institution, then the largest gift ever to a public college or university.

1994: The first classes are offered in the new Academic Center, Pemberton campus.

1995: Opening of the Technology & Engineering Center, Mt.

1996: The William K. McDaniel Integrated Learning Resource Center/Library opens on the Pemberton campus and WBZC is named National College Radio Station of the Year.

The college achieved University status in 1997 and changed its name to Rowan University under Doctor James’ leadership.

1998: The college 's innovative High Technology Small Business Incubator opens on the Mt.

2002: The college opened The Enterprise Center at BCC, the Science Building, Academic Replacement Center and Central Power Plant on its Mt.

2003: The college renamed the Academic Replacement Center to Laurel Hall and dedicated the Pavillion connecting the Science Building and the Enterprise Center at BCC honoring The Vottas who owned the farm on which the Mount Laurel campus currently resides.

2004: The newest site, The Mount Holly Center, opened its doors in October 2004.

2005: The college opened the Student Gallery and Art Store, a student run facility in the Mount Holly center to showcase and sell original artwork and supplies.

2006: The college entered into a partnership with Drexel University, to bring Drexel faculty to the Mount Laurel campus to offer bachelor's degree programs.

2007: Two ribbon cuttings were celebrated: the P.E. Center was re-opened after months of renovations and the Science Incubator debuted on the Mount Laurel campus.

2008: Two new academic partnerships were signed: Peirce College and Holy Family University.

2011: The college celebrated the grand opening of the Culinary Arts Center in Mt.

2012: The college 's Board of Trustees proudly announces the college's 4th president, David C. Hespe.

On July 1, 2013, Rowan again changed dramatically when the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act went into effect.

Among the most recent—and vital to higher education in New Jersey—was its June 2015 partnership with Burlington County College (now Rowan College at Burlington County) to improve access to affordable four-year undergraduate degrees.

In 2016, RCBC became the first community college in New Jersey authorized to offer junior-year courses in its “3+1” option to Rowan University.