Rate My Professor Veston Rowe

Throughout his tenure at Chapman, Rowe has garnered numerous awards for his publications work and received the Faculty Excellence Award from the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts for the 2014-2015 academic year. He has made significant contributions to university milestones, including editing and proofreading the Chapman University 150th anniversary book in collaboration with the Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications, as well as writing the program for the 150th Anniversary celebration on May 6, supported by research from his Advanced Public Relations Writing class. Additionally, Rowe has taught journalism classes to at-risk high school students and spearheaded public relations campaigns for nonprofit organizations, including Stop AIDS Orange County, Lifeguard Orange County, and Being Alive. His expertise lies in nonprofit public relations, crisis public relations, and feature writing. Rowe's commitment to community service was nationally recognized in a November 2008 People Magazine feature titled "Heroes of Hard Times," which detailed his decision to shelter a friend's family after they lost their home due to injury-related financial hardship. He has also appeared in a 30-second online advertisement for Metaverse AR.