The Henry M. Rowan Family Foundation committed $3 million to Rowan University to establish the John H. Mortimer Endowed Chair in Engineering. The chair honors John Mortimer, the former President and CEO of Inductotherm Group and an early supporter of Rowan’s engineering school.
Mortimer previously served on the engineering school’s advisory board, helping recruit founding faculty members and develop curriculum aligned with industry practices.
The gift is part of a broader group of philanthropic commitments highlighted through Forging Forward: The Campaign for Rowan University.
The university also highlighted a $5 million commitment from venture capitalist John H. Martinson to expand its honors curriculum.
Edelman Financial Engines committed $10 million to establish a School of Financial Planning within the Rohrer College of Business.
HPE, working with SHI International, donated a high-performance computing system valued at more than $6.4 million to expand access to research-grade computing resources.
Rowan also highlighted its long-term healthcare partnership with Virtua Health, which included $85 million in support from Virtua and a $140 million commitment from the university.
Another major commitment was Gerald B. Shreiber’s $30 million gift to establish the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine.
The campaign reflects Rowan’s broader effort to expand academic programs, research, student support, and healthcare education through philanthropy.
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“My dad believed that education is the most critical factor for individuals to achieve their potential. He valued people who worked hard, had high standards and didn’t settle for ‘good enough.’ Our family is immensely pleased to establish this endowed chair and to name it for John Mortimer.”
Virginia Rowan Smith, Chair of Inductotherm Group and Rowan University Trustee
“This gesture means more to me than I can adequately express. This chair represents an investment in students, faculty and innovation, and will help to ensure future engineers are well-prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.”
John H. Mortimer, Former President and CEO of Inductotherm Group
