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Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Board of Trustees holds last meeting of the semester

Owen Miller, Staff Photographer December 11, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated for accuracy. The previous article stated that Fred Keating, president of the Rowan College of South Jersey, was speaking at the Board of Trustees meeting....

Kornacki speaks to audience in the Eynon Ballroom. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Steve Kornacki breaks down election results during his visit to Rowan

Sarah Shockey and Abigail Twiford December 11, 2024

MSNBC and NBC National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki visited campus for his installment of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC) Speaker Series on Dec. 5. In his...

Environmental grant graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Rowan researchers provided with grant from Environmental Protection Agency

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor December 11, 2024

A new $350,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided researchers at Rowan University an opportunity to assist companies in decreasing their carbon footprint and to help local...

Lowman poses at 2024 Edison Patent Awards on Nov. 21. - Photo via Rowan in the News

Provost Tony Lowman wins Edison Patent Award

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

Dr. Anthony Lowman, the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Rowan University, has been awarded the Educator of the Year Award for his work at Rowan University at the 2024 Edison Patent...

Sustainability graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Gourmet Dining takes step in sustainability with new alternative products

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor December 4, 2024

In the most recent step of Gourmet Dining's journey to become more sustainable, it has gotten rid of most single-use plastics in Rowan's dining halls. The transition started at the end of the spring...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Issues impacting Rowan discussed at University Senate meeting

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor December 4, 2024

For the third time in the fall 2024 semester, the University Senate reconvened on Nov. 22 to discuss the issues that have been most impacting the campus community in the month since their last meeting...

The new opening date for the student center expansion is set for January 2025. This is the third time the opening date has been pushed back this school year. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Chamberlain Student Center expansion nears completion

Paige Britt and Gavin Schweiger December 3, 2024

On an ever-expanding college campus with over 16,000 undergraduate students, Rowan University is almost never at a loss for conversation. With constant events, breaking news, and complaints about full...

Budget decrease graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Campus Activities sees decrease in their budget for 2025 fiscal year

Abby Thomas, Contributor November 20, 2024

Earlier this year, Rowan’s Student Government Association (SGA) saw a 3% decrease in its budget. This cut was reflected in a general budget decrease for campus activities at Rowan for the 2025 fiscal...

University Assembled graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Assembled addresses Rowan’s growth to become an R1 research university

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Rowan University President Ali A. Houshmand hosted University Assembled to speak on upcoming projects and other news regarding the university on Nov. 13. Faculty and Staff gathered inside Tohill Theatre...

Participants and attendees of the prison re-entry event gather in the Eynon Ballroom to understand the experience of someone being released from prison. - Staff Writer / Erik Gil

Rowan hosts prison re-entry simulation to help students understand the experiences of the formerly incarcerated

Erik Gil, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

On Oct. 17, Rowan students had the experience of what it was like to adapt to society after being released from prison in a prison reentry simulation event.  For many throughout the United States who...

The Rowan Boulevard apartments covered in the smoke's haze. - Co-Sports Editor / Tyler Delpercio

Statewide drought and wildfires cause haze of smoke over Rowan’s campus

Anthony Coccaro and Abigail Twiford November 13, 2024

The consequence of 42 consecutive days without measurable rainfall in South Jersey was showcased on Nov. 9 in Glassboro.  Rowan students awoke Sunday to the smell of smoke and a haze in the atmosphere...

Hiring graphic. - Graphic Editor / Brendan Cohen

Rowan searching for first ever chief marketing officer

Erik Gil, Staff Writer November 13, 2024

Rowan is currently looking for a candidate to be their first-ever chief marketing officer. The goal is to have the position filled by December or early spring. This is an inaugural role for Rowan. This...

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