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Ryan Hagerty at Borgata Atlantic City. - Photo courtesy of Hagerty

Pro poker status keeps journalism alum Ryan Hagerty in Garden State

Sarah Hockel April 19, 2017

Poker and money aren’t the combination that made Ryan Hagerty fall in love with the game. “It’s a misconception that people think I’m playing poker for money,” said 24-year-old Hagerty. “I...

MEDLIFE volunteers improve communities in other countries

Sarah Hockel February 19, 2017

A club at Rowan University is dedicated to traveling to other countries to help communities in need. MEDLIFE is a nationwide organization that delivers medicine, education and community development...

Escalation of relationship violence addressed at That’s Not Love workshop

Sarah Hockel February 8, 2017

A victim of relationship violence is often blind to the abuse that they’re experiencing. They don’t know it’s actually happening to them until it’s too late. On Monday night, Leadership Rowan...

Rowan students help children through their parent’s cancer

Sarah Hockel November 3, 2016

The contagious smiles of children having fun at summer camp are what the members of Rowan's chapter of Camp Kesem work hard for all year. Camp Kesem is a nationwide, non-profit organization run by students...

Kitten without eyes is rescued by Rowan alum, goes viral online

Sarah Hockel September 28, 2016

Braille is like any other kitten: she purrs, she meows, and she plays with her furry sisters in her family's living room. The only thing that's different about her, is her absence of eyes. However, Braille...

Dr. Jennifer Caudle, a Rowan family physician, was the 1999 Miss Iowa. -  Photo courtesy of Rowan Today

Rowan family physician serves as judge for Miss America pageant

Sarah Hockel September 6, 2016

When beauty and brains mix, the result can be spectacular. Jennifer Caudle, M.D. is a primary care physician at the Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM) and a former Miss America contestant....

Greek Life students sleep out to raise awareness for homelessness

Sarah Hockel April 27, 2016

Rowan University Greek Life students put themselves in the shoes of the homeless and slept outside for one night. On Thursday, April 21, students gathered for a candlelight vigil in the Student Center...

Rowan students give back to Glassboro community

Sarah Hockel April 20, 2016

Over 1,300 volunteers signed up to spend a few hours on Sunday afternoon to help Glassboro residents with their springtime cleaning as part of "Back to the Boro." The annual Rowan University event allows...

Members of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) club pose with their cars.  SAE is an engineering club that offers students hands-on experience with designing and building race vehicles. -Photo courtesy of Shannon Kagan

Society of Automotive Engineers Rowan Motorsports

Sarah Hockel March 24, 2016

Rowan Motorsports, Rowan University's chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), offers hands-on engineering which challenges students to learn how to design, build, and race vehicles. The vehicles...

Dance marathon raises $36 K for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Sarah Hockel March 2, 2016

Rowan University’s Inter-Greek Council (IGC) hosted the school's first ever dance marathon, raising nearly $36,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). On Saturday, Feb. 27, almost...

Italian Affair’s chocolate mousse cake. -Photo courtesy of Italian Affair

Italian Affair, Valentine’s Day edition

Sarah Hockel February 17, 2016

As we made our way down Delsea Drive, my date and I could not miss the restaurant welcoming us with bright outside lights. It was time for our Valentine’s Day dinner at Italian Affair. From the outside,...

Rowan students encourage aspiring young female engineers through projects

Sarah Hockel February 3, 2016

Mechanical engineering students at Rowan University are working together to inspire future female engineers through their "Think Like a Girl: Engineering Kits" project. Gaby Rochino, senior, founder and...

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