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Rowan alumna Skyler Pino shared her career advice as a Phillies sales associate during last week's "30-Minute Mentors.” - Photo courtesy of Carly Samuels, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement

“30-Minute Mentors”: A Conversation With Rowan Alumna Skyler Pino

Christine Harkinson April 21, 2021

On April 14, the Division of University Advancement held its final “30-Minute Mentors” session, which featured 2019 Rowan graduate Skyler Pino. The focus of these events is for current students to...

Rowan alumnus Shaun Pierson shares his journey as an emerging photographer. - Photo via Pixabay.com

A Conversation With Emerging Photographer and Rowan Alumnus Shaun Pierson

Christine Harkinson April 21, 2021

On April 14, the Division of University Advancement welcomed Rowan alumnus Shaun Pierson, a photographer who received his B.A. in radio, television and film (RTF) in 2019. Pierson is currently an MFA...

Dr. Kristyn Voegele and a student prepare to plaster jacket a Triceratops frill. Voegele is a professor of geology in Rowan's School of Earth and Environment. - Photo courtesy of Dr. Kristyn Voegele

Dinos and Ice Hockey: The Paleontologist Whose Childhood Dream Came True

Kalie VanDewater April 20, 2021

Dr. Kristyn Voegele, an assistant professor of geology at Rowan University, resides in a temporary office space in engineers’ Rowan Hall. A promotional handout for the geology department is just above...

Rowan alumna Julissa Marenco (pictured), the Smithsonian Institute's assistant secretary for communications and external affairs and chief marketing officer, shared her journey and career advice for communications students. - Features Editor / Helena Perray

Communication Careers in Museums: A Conversation With Vonda Givens and Julissa Marenco

Jaimie McCormick April 20, 2021

The Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication hosted “Smithsonian and Stickley: Communication Careers in Museums” on Friday, April 9. The virtual event featured two women, Vonda Givens...

GlobeScan CEO Chris Coulter discusses sustainability in business during the virtual event, "Accelerating Progress Toward a Circular Economy." - Photo via Pixabay.com

Rowan Hosts “Accelerating Progress Toward a Circular Economy” With GlobeScan CEO Chris Coulter

Christine Harkinson April 14, 2021

In partnership with Durham University Business School, Nottingham Trent University and Conestoga College, the Rowan Center for Responsible Leadership hosted “Accelerating Progress Towards a Circular...

Rowan hosts a virtual discussion surrounding issues of diversity and gender within the media industry. - Photo via Pixabay.com

Women in Entertainment: A Discussion of Diversity in Music and Film Production

Christine Harkinson April 14, 2021

On April 7, the Women’s & Gender Studies program, the Music Department, the Radio, Television and Film (RTF) Department, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the College of Performing...

Rowan celebrates GAYpril with RAH's pride night. - Staff Writer / Jack Trabucco

Rowan Kicks off GAYpril With RAH’s Pride Night

Jack Trabucco April 13, 2021

On Friday, April 9, the Student Center hosted “GAYpril: RAH Celebrates Pride,” in celebration of Pride Month. The event, held in-person in the Student Center pit, featured a night of screen printing,...

Jack Trabucco reminisces on his years at Rowan and their impact in this week's "The Student Side." - Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

The Student Side: Being a Better Roommate

Jack Trabucco April 12, 2021

In my opinion, living on campus and away from home is a necessary part of the college experience. Your first few months of relative independence should, at least mentally, ready you for total independence....

Rich Miller, retired CEO of Virtua Health, shares his advice for students entering the workforce. - Photo via Pixabay.com

“Conversations with a CEO”: Retired Virtua Health CEO Rich Miller Talks Career Planning and his Journey

Christine Harkinson April 7, 2021

On March 30, the Rohrer Center for Professional Development hosted their new series “Conversations with a CEO.” This series features top-level executives speaking about their career paths and what...

Pulitzer Prize- and Emmy Award-winning journalist, Trymaine Lee, returns to Rowan University in discussion of race, politics and policy. - Photo courtesy of Trymaine Lee

A Conversation with Rowan Alum Trymaine Lee: Winner of Both the Pulitzer Prize and an Emmy Award

Christine Harkinson April 7, 2021

In 2003, Trymaine Lee graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. Before then, he was a staff writer at The Whit for 10 months, where he covered multiple campus events. Three...

Distinguished alumni from Rowan's College of Humanities & Social Sciences and Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts share their career highlights and advice with students during a virtual alumni panel. - Photo via chss.rowan.edu

Rowan CHSS and ECCCA Career Expo Kicks off with Virtual Alumni Panel Discussion

Natalie Arch April 6, 2021

The Rowan University College of Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS) and the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts (CCCA) held a virtual alumni panel last week, which featured distinguished...

Jack Trabucco discusses why he feels we should start asking questions and having difficult conversations, rather than judging others for their beliefs in this week's "The Student Side." - Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

The Student Side: Why you Should Stop Judging a Book by its Cover and Start Engaging in Conversation

Jack Trabucco April 5, 2021

I’d like to begin this week’s column with a story of something miraculous that happened to me recently. Over Easter weekend, I went back home to Toms River. There, I had lunch with a friend, whom...

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