RCBC Faculty and Alum Dr. Meral Muyesser Reflects on Her Journey from Newcomer to Proud Citizen
For community leader and professor Dr. Meral Muyesser, following her goals meant taking the biggest risk of her life. She achieved her dream occupation through bravery and perseverance and found a community at Rowan College at Burlington County.
High school dropout returns to RCBC and lands manager position
Kristen Abriola dropped out of high school at 17 during the COVID-19 pandemic to help her family during tough times. Four years later, she returned to school, enrolling in Rowan College at Burlington County’s Adult Basic Education program to earn her high school equivalency degree.
RCBC international student works toward a nursing degree with the hope of inspiring others
Ekene Okechukwu, a determined man from Nigeria, has always been passionate about healthcare and photography. He is a nursing student at Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC), consistently striving to expand his knowledge. His dedication to his studies and hobbies reflects his desire to make a difference in the world through his work in healthcare and art.
RCBC Student Codi Korhammer Pursues Psychology Degree to Improve Lives of Nursing Home Residents
Since high school, Codi Korhammer has focused solely on musical theater. He played the leading roles in multiple plays and set his sights on Broadway. Only after leaving his first college as a theater major and joining Rowan College at Burlington County did he realize his true life’s passion.
From retired underwriter to social media intern, RCBC student shines as a finalist in regional video contest
Mount Laurel, NJ—After 36 years as an Underwriting Manager, Laura Jaskot retired and set her sights on a new learning opportunity that had nothing to do with how she had spent most of her career.
She had begun editing videos through her church to publish services on YouTube. Despite having no editing history, she liked it and wanted to learn more.
See for yourself: See and vote for Laura Jaskot’s public service announcement by clicking here
Chemistry students to debut official college fragrances at RCBC’s Student Research Celebration on May 1
MOUNT LAUREL – A student research team will debut the official college fragrances as part of RCBC’s Student Research Celebration at noon on Wednesday, May 1.
The team spent the semester studying the chemical structures of different fragrances to develop new combinations for a cologne and perfume named the Baron and Baroness in honor of RCBC’s mascot. The team consisted of students Ariane Dos Santos, Juliana Jusino, Iman Khan and Brianna West, with guidance from Chemistry faculty members Terrence Sherlock and Dr. Laura Stewart.
