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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...

Finalists from left, Allen Zhao, Ellie Wisniewski, Lena Sterling, Affan Rahman, Sarah Little, Nyasia Jenkins, Nicholas Fienemann, and Medha Dabral wait for the competition to begin in the Lilian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for Alumni Engagement. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 24, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Rowan communication studies department holds second annual public speaking competition

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor April 30, 2025

On Thursday, April 24, Rowan's Communications Studies Department held its second annual public speaking competition in Shpeen Hall where five students won a total of $3200. Eight student finalists competed...

Clean up crew at Back 2 Boro – Staff Writer / Kacie Scibilia

Back 2 the Boro returns to Rowan

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

There were garden tools o’ plenty this past Sunday when the Rowan Student Government Association (SGA) teamed up with the Office of Volunteerism to present students with an uncommon opportunity: the...

Insomnia Cookies opened its doors to the public on April 15. - Photo via 42 Freeway

Insomnia cookies becomes second cookie spot on Robo

Christopher Otto and Max Matheusch April 30, 2025

After months of anticipation, Insomnia Cookies finally opened its location on Rowan Boulevard. They celebrated their grand opening in Glassboro on April 26, though they actually had a soft opening a few...

The eight Rowan students who had their visas revoked have been reinstated. - Photo via Adobe Stock

Revoked international Rowan student visas now restored

Paige Britt, Features Editor April 30, 2025

Editor's note: Due to the sensitivity of this topic, certain sources have been kept anonymous to protect their identity and the identities of other international students.  It was announced on April...

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