Rowan's fossil park, museum rise at former marl pit: Here's a preview of what's to come Set to open in the spring, the Edelman Fossil Park of Rowan University is among the most anticipated museum ...

Jean and Ric Edelman, both Rowan alums, donated $25 million to help make the museum a reality. They said there is nothing like this anywhere else, and the fossil park will help put Gloucester ...

Rowan purchased the fossil park in 2016 for $1.95 million. The Glassboro-based university received a $25 million donation from alumni Jean and Ric Edelman that year to expand and preserve the space.