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From left to right: Nathan Lowe, Andrew J. McNally, Asim Z. Haque, Bob Brabston, and Mark Magyar speak as a part of the first panel of experts. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Photography Editor / Christopher Otto)

Sweeney Center holds conference addressing energy workforce

Christopher Otto, News & Photography Editor September 17, 2025

With the energy landscape in New Jersey constantly changing and evolving, much like the rest of the world, experts have been looking for new strategies to fill current needs and demand for energy, as well...

SGA logo. (ProfLink)

SGA Senate holds first meeting of the Fall 2025 semester

Mattie Mac Kay, Arts & Entertainment Editor September 17, 2025

Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) held its first meeting of the semester on Sept. 15, 2025. The meeting began with an open session from Rowan Public Safety Director Steven Ronaldo, where he...

The space where The Pierogie Place was previously located.  Monday, September 15, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. (Hayden Fugee / Copy Editor)

The Pierogie Place on Rowan Boulevard closes down permanently

Hayden Fugee, Copy Editor September 17, 2025

In 2022, The Pierogie Place opened up on Rowan Boulevard, serving Ukrainian-style pierogis to students and Glassboro residents. However, after three years, Elizabeth Kulchykyi and her husband, Bohdan,...

Lindsey Masciangelo takes on her new role after serving as an assistant teaching professor. (Center for Sports Communication & Social Impact)

Lindsey Masciangelo promoted to assistant director of Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact

Antonette Dietz, Contributor September 17, 2025

The Center for Sports Communication and Social Impact announced that starting this academic year, Lindsey Masciangelo will be taking on her new position as assistant director. Masciangelo began working...

Rowan Athletics announced Monday that Brad Burgess would take on the role. (Rowan Athletics)

Brad Burgess announced as deputy athletic director for strategic initiatives and external engagement

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor September 15, 2025

Rowan Athletics announced on Monday that Brad Burgess has been named the deputy athletic director for strategic initiatives and external engagement.  “My family and I are excited to be part of 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...

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

Glassboro Council addresses stray cat concerns

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Though briefer than usual, townspeople gathered at the Glassboro Municipal Building for the borough’s first council meeting of the month this past Tuesday night. With no new or unfinished business...

Students posed with the stethoscopes that they were gifted at the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine's Stethoscope Ceremony (Rowan Today)

Rowan vet school welcomes first class

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Rowan University marked a historic milestone on Thursday, Aug. 28, hosting the inaugural stethoscope ceremony for the new Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. The new school is the first of its kind...

The Saxbys cafe on the first floor of the Chamberlain Student Center still under construction. Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Glassboro, NJ. - Staff Writer / Michael Bautista

Construction for Student Center Saxbys nearly complete

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

The long-awaited second Saxbys cafe at Rowan University is nearing its grand debut. Rowan University’s Chamberlain Student Center will welcome a new Saxbys cafe on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Much like the Saxbys...

The playground of the recently closed Early Childhood Demonstration Center. Glassboro, NJ. Tuesday, September 9, 2025. - Photography Editor / Christopher Otto

Rowan preschool shuts down permanently

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer September 10, 2025

Despite public outcry, Rowan University’s Early Childhood Demonstration Center (ECDC) has closed its doors for good.  As of Aug. 31, 2025, the university made the decision to end the preschool program,...

Shawn Tucker addresses the crowd at his introductory press conference. Glassboro, N.J. Tuesday, May 19, 2025. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan’s new director of athletics Shawn Tucker speaks for first time as a Prof

Sarah Shockey, Sports Editor May 21, 2025

Rowan’s newly appointed director of athletics, Shawn Tucker, spoke at his introductory press conference in the Chamberlain Student Center Expansion on May 20, where he discussed his future goals for...

A Rowan University Police Cruiser. - Photo via Nick Feldman

Rowan Boulevard overtaken by “flash mob”

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

This past week, a crowd of “rowdy” teenagers made their way onto campus, taking up a majority of Rowan Boulevard both Thursday and Friday night, as first reported by ABC News. Authorities say that...

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