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Senior history major Emily Schmidt (left) presents her research to Dean Nawal Ammar (middle) and Center Director Jessica Mack. - Photo via Rowan Today

New Center for Digital Humanities Research opens its doors

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) has been working for the past two years to make the new Center for Digital Humanities Research. The center is aimed at using digital technology to better...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Senate discusses the current state of the university

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

University Senate held its third meeting of the semester over Zoom on April 4. Senate President Bill Freind addressed President Ali A. Houshmand’s speech during the morning ribbon cutting, as well...

A view of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum. The architecture was designed to mimic a camera obscura. Mantua, NJ. Thursday, March 6, 2025. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Edelman Fossil Park & Museum opens to public

Aidan Zarcaro, Contributor April 2, 2025

After much anticipation, the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum (EFM) opened its doors to the public on March 29. Visitors were transported back 66 million years in time to experience the life cycle of the...

Rowan College Democrats logo. - Photo via @rowancollegedemocrats on Instagram

Rowan College Democrats de-chartered by SGA

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor April 2, 2025

Student Government Association (SGA) and the Commission of Community Standards recently voted to de-charter the Rowan College Democrats after the latest SGA senate meeting on March 24. De-chartering means...

Provost, Anthony Lowman, speaks to faculty at the Rowan Online Forum in Eynon Ballroom. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Ashtaye-Ann Ashley

Forum answers questions about growth of Rowan Online

Kacie Scibilia, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

The Rowan University forum on online degree programs took place in the Eynon Ballroom on March 27. The CEO of Rowan Online and Chief Transformation Officer, Michael Roark, Ph.D, hosted the event, and a...

The Glassboro Municipal building. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Downtown Glassboro redevelopment plans discussed at latest council meeting

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

The Glassboro Borough Council Meeting unveiled a major redevelopment plan at their monthly meeting on March 25 detailing a $1.7 million land sale that aims to bring 92 new homes and a 175-unit luxury apartment...

Mary Okolla (left) and Sapjah Zapotitla's (right) were selected for the program for their research in the STEM field. - Photo via Rowan Today

Two students named to 2025 NJ Governor’s STEM Scholars program

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

Two Rowan University students, Sapjah Zapotitla and Mary Okolla, were chosen for the 2025 New Jersey Governor’s STEM Scholars program. The STEM Scholars program was designed as a way of introducing...

Yuval Saar will take on the new role of assistant vice president of student advocacy and community belonging - Photo via Yuval Saar

Yuval Saar steps into new role in SGA

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

At the most recent Student Government Association (SGA) Senate, a special election was held to fill the vacant position and name the new assistant vice president (AVP) of student advocacy and community...

SGA logo. - Photo via ProfLink

Vacant positions filled at latest SGA Senate

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Rowan University Student Government Association (SGA) held its fourth meeting of the semester on March 24. President Zackary Brown announced the official title change of the role of assistant vice president...

A map of new developments on the West Campus. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan unveils future infrastructure plans at senate

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

At the last University senate meeting on March 7, Vice President of Facilities, Planning & Operations Joseph Campbell gave a presentation detailing the ongoing projects and renovations at Rowan’s...

The site of the new Insomnia Cookies on Rowan Boulevard. - Photo via @42freeway on Instagram

Insomnia Cookies looks to be second cookie spot on Robo

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Insomnia Cookies  is preparing to open a location directly on Rowan Boulevard, bringing its signature late-night cookie delivery just a few steps away from the current local favorite, Cookie Munchers. Insomnia...

Dr. Garrett Broad speaks to workshop attendees. - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

New sustainability councils looks toward Rowan’s green future

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor March 26, 2025

Aimed at gathering student input on sustainability at Rowan University, the Rowan Provost’s Fellow for Sustainability, Garrett Broad, Ph.D, held a sustainability workshop on Tuesday, March 25 in Discovery...

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