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Rowan unveils new degree to lessen student debt

Catherine DeMuro January 27, 2016

Future college students concerned about being burdened with student loan debt for the next 20 years may find some relief in Rowan University’s new degree program. Rowan announced a four-year bachelor’s...

Rowan bans hover boards after reports of safety hazards

Ashleigh Albert January 27, 2016

As of January 14, Hover Boards have been both prohibited from possession and use on the Rowan University campus. According to an email all students received from Travis Douglas, Assistant Vice President...

Students and faculty gathered at Pfleeger Concert Hall, last Thursday January 21st, to share a few words and some of their talents in memory of Henry Rowan. - Assistant Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Remembering Mr. Rowan: The university assembles to celebrate life of benefactor

Leon Purvis January 27, 2016

On Thursday, January 21, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public gathered in Pfleeger Hall of Rowan University to celebrate the life and legacy of Henry Rowan. Rowan was a husband, father, humanitarian,...

“Preferred name” option to be available to students

Zach Baer January 27, 2016

This past month, the Divisions of Student Life, Academic Affairs, and Information Resources & Technology at Rowan implemented changes offering students a preferred name option for documents that do...

Chestnut Hall, location of the new Freshman Dorms - Former Editor-in-Chief/ Kyle Sullender

More Swastika graffiti spurs administration involvement

Ethan Stoetzer December 15, 2015

Two additional occurrences of Swastikas and other anti-Semitic graffiti were reported in Chestnut Hall, this past weekend, according to Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students Richard Jones....

Henry Rowan and his wife Betty Rowan gifted $100 million to then Glassboro State College in 1992. Rowan passed away on Dec. 9, 2015. Photo Courtesy from Rowan University Publications

Benefactor Henry Rowan, 92, passes away

Ethan Stoetzer December 10, 2015

By: Kyle Sullender and Ethan Stoetzer Rowan University benefactor Henry Rowan passed away at the age of 92, yesterday evening, according to Lauren Trimble, Inductotherm manager of corporate communications....

A young family gathers around Cailyn Lowry at her book signing this past Saturday at Barnes and Nobles. They stop to pose for a picture and an autograph with Cailyn's book: Bubble Gum is Love. -Amanda Palma/Assistant Photo Editor

‘Teen Mom’ star visits Barnes and Noble for book signing

CJ Fairfield December 9, 2015

MTV star Kailyn Lowry visited the Rowan University Barnes and Noble bookstore Saturday to sign copies of her children’s book, "Love Is Bubblegum." Lowry made her television debut on MTV’s 16 and...

SGA amends constitution, approves club petition

Devon Marshall December 9, 2015

As the semester draws to a close, a resolution was passed on Monday night’s Student Government Association (SGA) senate meeting in the Chamberlain Student Center’s Enyon Ballroom, amending the SGA’s...

-Justin Fata/Photo Editor

Psychology department receives grant to fund research

Ashleigh Albert December 9, 2015

The department of psychology at Rowan University was recently awarded a two-year grant totaling $398,050. This grant, which was awarded to Dr. Mary Lou Kerwin, Department Head of Psychology, was given...

Rabbi Hersh Loschak led the lighting by reciting Hebrew blessings. -Anthony Medina/Staff Photographer

Campus celebrates Hanukkah with menorah lighting

Justin Decker December 9, 2015

A large menorah was lit outside on the Chamberlain Student Center patio on Tuesday to commemorate the third night of Hanukkah. Richard Jones, Dean of Students, was on hand to commence the celebration...

Photo courtesy of Brandon Anderson via Flickr

Swastikas found on doors at Chestnut Hall, police investigating

Gianna Hill December 8, 2015

Swastikas and other anti-Semitic markings were carved into several doors of Chestnut Hall during the weekend, the University announced in an email on Sunday. Vice President of University Relations, Joe...

Rowan Opens New Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies

Zach Baer December 5, 2015

Seventy years ago, Holocaust survivors Charles Middleberg and Helene Bouton were in Nazi-controlled Europe. On November 18, 2015, Middleberg and Bouton, now New Jersey residents, joined together with the...

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