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Christie Accepts Recommendation to Overhaul State’s University System

January 27, 2012 Leave a Comment

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie accepted the recommendation by the UMDNJ Task Force Committee to overhaul the state's university system, including merging Rowan University and Rutgers-Camden campus into one single university with research university designation.

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Receives Preliminary Accreditation From LCME; Begins Recruiting First Class of Students

June 9, 2011 1 Comment

Almost two years after officials announced its creation, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) has received the go-ahead to recruit students for the charter class – entering in the fall of 2012.

Final Beam Raised Into Place at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

May 9, 2011 Leave a Comment

The single largest construction project in the City of Camden this year took a significant step forward today when the final girder for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University’s (CMSRU) building was raised into place. In what is traditionally a major milestone in any construction project, the placing of the final beam was the highlight of a “topping off” ceremony.

Grant Makers Say Medical School Will Be An Asset to Camden

April 27, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Courier-Post recently published an article about a group of representatives from national philanthropic organizations that took a tour of Camden and witnessed firsthand how public-private partnerships with urban anchor institutions within the city have helped revitalize the community.

Distinguished Doctors Create Framework for Success in Medicine – Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Completes Leadership Team

March 29, 2011 1 Comment

Progress continues as Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) taps medical and education experts for its leadership team. Four newly-appointed Associate Deans are now creating the foundation to position the medical school and its students for success.

Physician’s Gift to Fund Clinical Simulation Rooms at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

March 24, 2011 1 Comment

A generous gift from a prominent South Jersey physician and his family will help aspiring doctors receive a state-of-the-art education in patient treatment at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Dr. Michael Renzi, of Haddonfield, will fund The Renzi Family Clinical Simulation Rooms at CMSRU, for an amount the family wishes not to publicly disclose.

Dr. Mitchell-Williams Among SJ Magazine’s “People To Watch”

January 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

Jocelyn A. Mitchell-Williams, MD, OBGYN at Cooper and Associate Dean for multi-cultural and community affairs at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, is featured in the January issue of SJ Magazine as one of the people to watch in 2011.

Combining Academic Institutions Could Strengthen Connection

January 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

This week, the Courier-Post published an article about a recommendation to merge higher education institutions in South Jersey. George E. Norcross, III, Chairman of Cooper University Hospital's Board of Trustees, said he loves the idea of a South Jersey merger involving Rutgers, Rowan, Cooper Medical School at Rowan and the School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Cooper Featured in South Jersey Magazine

December 20, 2010 Leave a Comment

A recent edition of South Jersey magazine highlighted the groundbreaking ceremony of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, which took place in October, with photos from the event. Cooper leadership featured in the photo include John P. Sheridan, Jr., President and CEO, and Paul Katz, MD, Founding Dean of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

Milestone Met with Groundbreaking of Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

October 27, 2010 Leave a Comment

The sounds of a choir could be heard for blocks as Cooper Medical School of Rowan University marked its official groundbreaking of the first four-year allopathic medical school in South Jersey. Honored guests including New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, US Senator Robert Menendez, US Congressman Rob Andrews, NJ State Senate President Steve Sweeney, and Camden City Mayor Dana Redd helped mark the occasion with more than 200 civic, business and community leaders from throughout the state today.