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Students pose with Michael DuBois and Viktoria Grimmy of the Great DuBois - Masters of Variety show in the Chamberlain Student Center on Jan. 27, 2017. -Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

The Great DuBois Variety Show thrills at RAH’s 10 year celebration

Leon Purvis January 31, 2018

During the 10 Year Weekend Celebration of Rowan After Hours, Rowan students were treated to an awe-inspiring performance by The Great DuBois: Masters of Variety starring acclaimed showmen Michael DuBois...

Rowan University College Republicans canvas for Washington Township GOP candidates

Leon Purvis November 1, 2016

As Election Day draws near, political clubs on campus are increasingly volunteering to support their preferred candidates. On Saturday, members of the Rowan University College Republicans volunteered...

Cop-comedy “Rowan 911!” returns to RTN

Leon Purvis October 20, 2016

The beloved student-comedy "Rowan 911!" will return to Rowan Television Network (RTN) on Channel 5 this fall, after three years off the air. "Rowan 911!" is a parody of police-themed Comedy Central series...

Rowan Democrats canvas for congressional candidate Dave Cole

Leon Purvis October 17, 2016

The sounds of doorbells and Rowan students informing residents why they should "vote Dave Cole for Congress" were heard all over Glassboro on Saturday morning. The Rowan University Democratic Club was...

Rowan University graduates receive national-award nomination for Vietnam veteran documentary

Leon Purvis October 5, 2016

The war in Vietnam may not have been the best environment to encourage compassion and human understanding, but four recent graduates have showcased a story that proves otherwise. The alums have been...

Rowan cookie delivery service sweetens late-night snacks

Leon Purvis September 14, 2016

Finally: a solution for those nights when you have the munchies but don’t feel like leaving your apartment. Starting Thursday, two Rowan University alumni are launching “Cookie Munchers,” a new late-night...

Rowan College of Engineering receives $300,000 grant

Leon Purvis September 13, 2016

At the beginning of the new semester, Congressman Donald Norcross announced a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to be given to the Rowan College of Engineering. The College of...

Dr. Sanford Tweedie to become interim dean for the College of Communication and Creative Arts

Leon Purvis April 27, 2016

Dr. Sanford Tweedie, the current department chair of Writing Arts for Rowan University, will become the next interim dean for the College of Communication and Creative Arts on July 1. Tweedie has taught...

Members of Rowan University's Women's Physique Club participating in kickboxing classes. -Photo courtesy of Joanne Bullard.

The Women’s Physique Club

Leon Purvis February 3, 2016

Every other Monday and Wednesday, the Women’s Physique club meets to promote healthy female body image and the importance of fitness both within the group and throughout the Rowan University community. The...

Students and faculty gathered at Pfleeger Concert Hall, last Thursday January 21st, to share a few words and some of their talents in memory of Henry Rowan. - Assistant Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Remembering Mr. Rowan: The university assembles to celebrate life of benefactor

Leon Purvis January 27, 2016

On Thursday, January 21, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public gathered in Pfleeger Hall of Rowan University to celebrate the life and legacy of Henry Rowan. Rowan was a husband, father, humanitarian,...

Students bike against cancer

Leon Purvis January 26, 2016

Four Rowan University students will raise money for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults by participating in 4k For Cancer, a 4,000-mile bike ride from Baltimore to their choice of Portland, San Diego,...

From left: COUP President Samantha Della Fave,  junior accounting major Erica Fredericksdorf and junior health promotion and fitness management major Catherine Luick at the Tuesday, Dec. 8 COUP meeting. -Leon Purvis for The Whit

Coalition of Otherwise Unmanageable Partiers

Leon Purvis December 9, 2015

Every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. in Robinson Hall, a group called Coalition of Otherwise Unmanageable Parties (COUP) meets. Their mission is to provide a weekly confidential space for students to talk...

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