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From left to right: Jack Markell and Dr. Benjamin Dworkin. Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Michael Bautista / Staff Writer)

Former U.S. ambassador Jack Markell spends evening at Rowan for RIPPAC Speaker Series

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer October 1, 2025

Jack Markell, former Delaware governor, addressed a full auditorium at Rowan University this week, sharing insights on leadership, public service, and the role that individuals have in shaping their communities. The...

The partnership now requires all attendees at Rowan Athletics events to purchase tickets online. (Rowan Athletics)

Rowan Athletics partners with HomeTown Ticketing

Marchella Mazzoni, Features Editor October 1, 2025

Rowan Athletics has partnered with the digital platform HomeTown Ticketing to be its official ticket provider at all of its home games. All of their ticket sales will now be cashless. Game tickets went...

Political and public figures posing for a picture at the Chabad groundbreaking ceremony. Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Kacie Scibilia / Staff Writer)

Rowan Chabad holds groundbreaking ceremony for Jewish student center

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer October 1, 2025

Students and staff watched history in the making with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Rowan University Chabad Center, Rowan’s first Jewish Life Center on campus. On Monday, Sept. 29, Rabbi...

Neil Hartman welcomes the Sports CaM class of 2029 to the major at his Intro to Sports CaM class. (@rowansportscam on Instagram)

Sports CaM welcomes its largest freshman class in program history

Mattie Mac Kay, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 1, 2025

For the second year in a row, Rowan University has accepted its largest freshman class ever. Of the 3,400 freshmen who were admitted in the 2025-26 school year, came 120 new students in the Sports Communication...

SGA logo. (Photo via ProfLink)

SGA Senate elects new AVP of PR and Special Events

Mattie Mac Kay, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 1, 2025

Rowan University’s Student Government Association (SGA) held its second Senate meeting of the semester on Monday, Sept. 29.  The Senate started with an overnight travel request presentation from...

Rowan graphic. - (Former Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen)

University Senate strategizes amidst ongoing battles for library and parking

Lily Miller, Opinion Editor October 1, 2025

With an introduction to Rowan’s new chancellor and provost, Tony Loman and Vojislava Pophristic, respectively, updates from Vice Chancellor and CEO of Rowan Online Michael Roark, and a laundry list of...

Charles Barkley (left) speaks with Neil Hartman (right) on stage at Pfleeger Concert Hall. Glassboro, N.J. Tuesday, Sept 23. 2025. (@rowansportscam on Instagram)

Charles Barkley makes his return to Rowan

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor September 24, 2025

Hundreds of students lined up outside Pfleeger Concert Hall Tuesday evening for the chance to hear hall-of-fame basketball player and Emmy award-winning analyst Charles Barkley speak. Barkley, who's...

The drop in computer science enrollment at Rowan has been attributed to a few different reasons, including a decrease in international students this semester. (Photo via pixabay.com)

Rowan computer science enrollment sees decrease for 2025-2026 school year

Jayden Parente, Contributor September 24, 2025

For the first time in 20 years, Rowan University’s enrollment number of computer science majors has dropped 12.61%, according to data from the University’s Banner program.  This historic drop has...

The Glassboro Municipal building. (Former Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger)

Glassboro Council responds to crime concerns

Lucien Santoro, Contributor September 24, 2025

There were many discussions during September’s Glassboro Council meeting, but none as pressing as the uptick in crime related to parties in the Glassboro area. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Glassboro...

The Chamberlain Student Center during the "Forging Forward" campaign launch event. Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Michael Bautista / Staff Writer)

Rowan launches public phase of “Forging Forward” campaign

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

With an eye towards the future, Rowan University kick-started the public phase of “Forging Forward: A Campaign for Rowan University." On Friday, Sept. 19, the Chamberlain Student Center Expansion...

Plants being watered at the regenerative farm on Rowan's West Campus. (Rowan Today)

Regenerative farm at Rowan’s West Campus cultivates new opportunities for students

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

At Rowan University’s West Campus, students and faculty are working together to monitor soil, grow crops, and test regenerative agriculture techniques designed to transform South Jersey food systems. The...

A Glassboro police vehicle sits in Town Square. (Photo via Glassboro Police Department website)

Off-campus shooting under investigation

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 21, 2025

Rowan University police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured just steps away from the Rowan University sign early Sunday morning, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia and CBS News. According...

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