Commencement 2015 - Featured Graduates

As Rowan University prepares to confer more than 3,500 degrees during Commencement week, May 12-15, meet a few graduates who have distinguished themselves in the classroom, in research labs, on the playing fields, and in community service. Congratulations to all members of Rowan University’s Class of 2015!

A life in public service beckons

His resume brimming with honors, political science major Cameron Hudson is gearing up for a career in public service. read more

Following a different path...together

Fraternal twins Kim and April Barnum, both students at RowanSOM, are preparing to take different paths for the first time as they begin residencies in family medicine. read more

Patience, persistence and curiosity

Innately curious, Minshi Wang finds a most excellent adventure en route to her doctorate from RowanGSBS. read more

In the business of education

Richard Heggan walked away from a business career to pursue his true calling: teaching. read more

Bound for Dow Chemical in NOLA, but proud of her Missouri—and hard-earned Jersey—roots

As she prepares to accept her bachelor’s degree from the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering on Tuesday, May 12, Tarynn Huitt, a native of a small town in Missouri, heads off to a high-profile job with the Dow Chemical Company’s Louisiana Operations. read more

A strategic plan for the future

Legally blind, Sena Pottackal runs around campus on four-inch heels--and is graduating with her bachelor's degree in public relations, with highest honors. read more

Gifted scholar-athlete’s next goal: ‘I want to save the life of somebody’s sister’

Graduating summa cum laude with two degrees, Bole Humanitarian Award recipient Karlee Henderson is bound for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University as she pursues her dream of becoming a pediatric specialist. Her sister's remarkable recovery from a rare form of cancer provided her with intimate knowledge of the type of physician she wants to become. read more