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From left to right: Charles Stile, Brent Johnson, Aliya Schneider. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Michael Bautista / Staff Writer)

Reporter’s Roundtable: Breaking down the NJ governor’s race

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer October 15, 2025

New Jersey’s 2025 governor’s race is heating up, and for political reporters, it’s shaping up to be one of the tightest races yet. At Rowan University’s “Covering The N.J. Governor’s Race:...

From left to right: Dr. Benjamin Dworkin, Jeff Chiesa, George Helmy. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. Glassboro, N.J. (Michael Bautista / Staff Writer)

RIPPAC Speaker Series welcomes former U.S. senators Jeff Chiesa and George Helmy

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer October 8, 2025

Two former U.S. senators, one Republican and one Democrat, stood side by side at Rowan University, urging students to go beyond party politics and embrace the value of public service.  Jeff Chiesa,...

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...

Michael Acevedo, Rowan University Class of 2009 alumni, speaking to students at the RIPPAC Fall 2025 Open House at the Chamberlain Student Center. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Photography Editor / Christopher Otto)

RIPPAC welcomes alumni Michael Acevedo at Open House

Christopher Otto, News Editor September 10, 2025

The Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC) welcomed students to their Fall 2025 Open House and Information Session this past Tuesday. Professor Benjamin Dworkin, the founding director...

NJ gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea speaks at Rowan University. Glassboro, NJ. Monday, April 7, 2025. - Staff Writer / Michael Bautista

GOP candidate for governor Bill Spadea addresses university crowd

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Republican candidate for governor Bill Spadea spoke to a crowd on April 7 as he pitched a reform agenda that centered on school choice, cutting government spending, and reining in housing mandates.  The...

Sean Spiller answers questions from RIPPAC Director Ben Dworkin. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

NJEA president turned politician Sean Spiller speaks at Rowan

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC) hosted Sean M. Spiller, the current New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) president who is also running for Governor in this year’s election...

Kornacki speaks to audience in the Eynon Ballroom. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Steve Kornacki breaks down election results during his visit to Rowan

Sarah Shockey and Abigail Twiford December 11, 2024

MSNBC and NBC National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki visited campus for his installment of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC) Speaker Series on Dec. 5. In his...

Bashaw stopped by Rowan on his campaign trail. - Photo via Avi Steinhardt

Republican Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw visits Rowan for RIPPAC Speaker Series

Dan Hassall, Contributor October 16, 2024

On Monday, Oct. 14, Republican Senate Candidate, Curtis Bashaw addressed Rowan students in Business Hall room 104 on his campaign trail as a guest hosted by the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship...

Congressman Andy Kim addresses the crowd in the Eynon Ballroom. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Democratic Senate candidate Congressman Andy Kim speaks to crowd for RIPPAC speaker series

Beth Cimaglia, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 15, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 p.m., Rowan’s Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC), hosted U.S. New Jersey State Representative Andy Kim in the Enyon Ballroom, to speak about “a vision...

Amanda Haines, executive director of ELEC, addresses the crowd on campaign finance at RIPPAC event. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Amanda Haines talks campaign finance and election fairness at RIPPAC event

Dan Hassall, Contributor October 2, 2024

As the peak of election season draws nearer, all eyes are turning to candidates and their campaigns as they vie to win political office. But, in a political climate where concerns over campaign misconduct...

Ras Baraka speaks about his ideas for improving different policies in the state at RIPPAC Speaker Series. - Productions Editor / Sarah Shockey

NJ Governor candidate Ras Baraka discusses how to build a better state for all at RIPPAC conference

Sarah Shockey February 21, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 20, the Mayor of the city of Newark, New Jersey, Ras Baraka (D) spoke to a crowd in Room 104 of the Business Hall about key policy issues facing the state and his overall future vision...

Patrick Harker speaks to Rowan students about economics and career at RIPPAC Speaker Series Event. - Productions Editor / Sarah Shockey

RIPPAC hosts a discussion about economics with Patrick Harker

Sarah Shockey February 14, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Patrick Harker spoke to members of the Rowan community in the Eynon Ballroom in the Chamberlain Student Center to discuss his...

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