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"When President Houshmand first arrived at Rowan in 2006, the enrollment was about 9,000 students... This growth is only going to continue, with estimated enrollment by 2028 being 29,000 and by 2033, 38,500." - Graphic / Brendan Cohen

Campus expansion and safety lead discussion at University Assembled

Aiden Seratore April 10, 2024

On Wednesday, April 3, students, faculty, and staff made the trip to Eynon Ballroom despite the elements for University Assembled. President Dr. Ali Houshmand and his team discussed the rapid growth of...

Global security graphic. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Aaron David Miller hosts lecture on global security and Israel-Hamas war

Isaac Linsk April 10, 2024

On Tuesday, April 9, Rowan University hosted Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace for an online lecture about global security and the Israel-Hamas War....

Student Ethics Conference coordinator Dr. Ellen Miller introducing Rowan student Daniel O’Brien’s research study, “Biomedical Ethics: The Philosophy Of Medicine And Dementia.” - Staff Writer / Marchella Mazzoni

Annual Student Ethics Conference sparks conversation and reflection

Marchella Mazzoni April 10, 2024

With the opportunity to showcase ethical research projects, Rowan students came together to present their findings at the 8th Annual Student Ethics Conference. The event was hosted by the College of Humanities...

President Ali Houshmand and Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver cut the ribbon to open the Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication Suite. - Contributor / Gavin Schweiger

Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Advancement of Women in Communication Suite opens in Bozorth Hall

Gavin Schweiger April 10, 2024

The Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Advancement of Women in Communication Suite had a grand opening in Bozorth Hall last Friday, April 5. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house brought faculty and students...

Wellness Center staff prepares to walk banner out during Take Back the Night on April 2. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Take Back The Night provides unity and community for sexual abuse survivors

Abigail Twiford April 3, 2024

Despite the dreary and damp conditions outside, dozens of people made their way out for Take Back The Night on Tuesday, April 2. The Wellness Center’s annual event invites people throughout the Rowan...

Dr. Richard Jermyn will be taking over as the new dean of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. - Staff Writer / Ryan Schaller

Dr. Richard Jermyn steps into new position as the dean of Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Ryan Schaller April 3, 2024

On March 27, 2024, Rowan University announced that Dr. Richard Jermyn was named the Dean of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. Last year, Dr. Jermyn was the interim Dean of Rowan-Virtua...

Aiden Tahmazian pitches Circlez at the 2023 New Venture Expo. - Photo via Aiden Tahmazian

Student-run app Circlez launches on the app store

Sarah Shockey April 3, 2024

A new app co-founded by a Rowan student has recently launched. Circlez is a social productivity app that allows users to create and track their goals with their friends, family, and peers based on...

Saxbys sign in the Business Hall cafe. - News Editor / Madison Miller

Saxbys to open a new location with Student Center expansion

Beth Cimaglia April 3, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Saxbys, as it originally was spelled incorrectly as “Saxby’s.” This update also includes a clarification that Amanda Kaiser...

Grant graphic. - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Dr. James Grinias receives $350K in funding from the US Army for Rowan research project

Grace Reed March 27, 2024

A Rowan research project has just received over $350,000 in funding from the U.S. Army. The project is a collaboration between Dr. James Grinias, professor of analytical chemistry, and Luna Labs, a technology...

Sasi giving a speech at another location. - Photo via @leesasi

Re’im music festival massacre survivor Lee Sasi shares her story with Rowan students

Erik Gil March 27, 2024

Californian native Lee Sasi survived to tell the story of what she endured during the October 7 attacks in Israel. Sasi, who attended the Nova music festival that was attacked by Hamas, came to Rowan...

HIV graphic. - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Wellness Center hosts free HIV testing for students

Abigail Twiford March 27, 2024

While many wouldn’t suspect it, when adjusted for population size, New Jersey has the sixth highest rate of HIV in the nation, with 467.8 cases per 100,000 people in the population.  To combat this,...

Virginia Schutte and Andrew Lewis speak to students about their career similarities and differences. Contributor / Brynn Wilson

Students learn about career opportunities in environmental communications with Virginia Schutte and Andrew Lewis

Paige Britt March 27, 2024

On March 26, environmentalists Virginia Schutte and Andrew S. Lewis spoke at Rowan University about careers in science communications and environmental journalism to students.  Virginia Schutte...

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