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Rowan announces gender-inclusive housing option policy

Matt Kass • January 27, 2016

Rowan is introducing a new housing policy in time for the Fall 2016 semester, which calls for the removal of gender-based restrictions in certain residence halls and apartments around campus. According...

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...

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...

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....

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....

‘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...

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...

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...

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...