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From left, Administrators Dr. Anthony Lowman, Gokhan Alkanat, Dr. Kha’ Sadler, Melissa Wheatcroft, Dominique Pierson, Terri Drye, Dr. Kevin Koett, and Rory McElwee, sit on a panel addressing recent DEI policy shifts, along with questions and concerns from members of the Rowan University’s community in Boyd Recital Hall. Glassboro, NJ. Friday, March 7, 2025. - Staff Writer / Essence Holman

University open forum discusses DEI changes amongst Trump’s challenges

Essence Holman and Michael Bautista March 12, 2025

Student leaders, faculty and members of the Rowan community filled Boyd Recital Hall on March 7 for a university wide open forum. Beginning at 3:30 p.m., the town hall “Working Toward Continued Excellence:...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Senate discusses upcoming construction projects

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

The University Senate held its second meeting of the semester over Zoom. Faculty continued to express concerns over President Trump’s targeting of higher education, the university passed a new department,...

Bunce Hall, home of the President's Office. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan makes changes to DEI in response to Trump’s policy changes

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

Rowan University announced a major reorganization of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on Feb. 27 in relation to a federal directive by President Donald Trump’s administration to end...

The podcast aims to discuss political news in New Jersey's Third Legislative District. - Photo via @ld3nj on YouTube

NJ state politicians announce South Jersey news podcast

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

At the end of January, New Jersey’s Third Legislative District launched “State House Minute," a brand new podcast highlighting the most pressing issues within South Jersey. “State House Minute”...

SGA logo. - Photo via ProfLink

SGA discusses DEI during latest senate

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Rowan University Student Government Association (SGA) held its third meeting of the semester on March 3.  The meeting started with an address from Drew Tinnin, Ph.D, about the opening of the new Chamberlain...

Panelists discuss at the conference. - Photo via William Mendez

Sweeney Center holds conference discussing clean energy solutions

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer March 4, 2025

While New Jersey’s energy demands continue to increase, leading policymakers and industry leaders congregated in the Eynon Ballroom on Feb. 27 to discuss the state’s clean energy future. Hosted by...

Victoria Hall, located at 230 Victoria Street, is the home of the Department of Writing Arts. - Photo via Nexus

Writing Arts department discusses unrest over potential ICE encounters on college campuses

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

Earlier this month Rowan University faculty members in the Writing Arts Department were voicing concerns over the lack of clear guidance on the handling of potential encounters with Immigration and Customs...

Bunce Hall. - Photo via Rowan Today

University creates website to keep staff updated on DOE changes

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

In a letter sent to academic institutions that receive federal funding, The United States Department of Education’s (DOE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued new guidance on Feb. 14 enforcing civil...

SGA logo. - Photo via ProfLink

SGA Senate calls attention to SJP’s suspension

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer February 18, 2025

Rowan University’s Student Government Association (SGA) held its second meeting of the semester on Feb. 17. While the last meeting on Feb. 3 was more of a constituent-style meeting, this one went back...

Sean Spiller answers questions from RIPPAC Director Ben Dworkin. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

NJEA president turned politician Sean Spiller speaks at Rowan

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC) hosted Sean M. Spiller, the current New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) president who is also running for Governor in this year’s election...

Rowan recently launched resources to help the university amidst . - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan creates federal funding updates site amidst recent presidential executive orders

Lily Miller, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

In response to federally induced tumult, the Rowan Division of University Research created a webpage dedicated to cataloging changes to federal policies that could impact funding, titled “Federal Funding...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Senate discusses political impacts on higher education

Paige Britt and Mattie Mac Kay February 11, 2025

The University Senate held their first meeting of the spring semester on Feb. 7 in King Auditorium. The audience of faculty, staff, and advisors shared concerns over how President Donald Trump’s initiatives...

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