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Center for Well-being graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University announces new Center for Well-being

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor October 30, 2024

Beginning earlier this year, Rowan University introduced and established the Center for Well-being.  The center comes from the collaborative work of the Rowan University Thrive Community, the University...

Princeton Review graphic. - Graphic via Princeton Review

Rowan recognized by The Princeton Review for its environmental efforts for the second year in a row

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor October 30, 2024

Rowan University’s environmental efforts have been recognized for a second year in a row by The Princeton Review.  Every year since 2010, The Princeton Review, the educational services company, has...

A rendering of the finished Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. - Photo via Rowan University

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine to welcome 70 students during its first year

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine recently received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Medical Association's council, paving the way for the school to welcome its first inaugural...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Senate discusses the repercussions of Rowan’s growth at latest meeting

Sarah Shockey, Co-News Editor October 30, 2024

University Senate reconvened for their second meeting on Oct. 22 where staff, faculty, and advisors discussed conflict resolution within the workplace, the lack of staff in multiple departments, and potential...

Flu shot graphic. - Graphics Editor/ Brendan Cohen

Wellness Center holds largest vaccine clinic for students and area residents

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Rowan University’s Wellness Center has provided access to students to get their flu shot for free.  The Wellness Center has provided these vaccination clinics in September at Family Weekend. The...

Rowan Police were notified that a student had begun posting multiple pictures and videos on an Instagram account of the firearm with an extended magazine, according to court documents." - Graphic Editor/ Brendan Cohen

Firearm arrest in 230 Victoria raises questions of campus residential safety

Sarah Shockey and Abigail Twiford October 23, 2024

Authorities have arrested a Rowan University student after social media posts led them to find a handgun in his campus apartment. Rowan Police were notified that a student had begun posting multiple...

Panelists including President Houshmand speaking at the higher education conference - Photo via William Mendez

Rowan hosts conference looking at the lasting impacts of the Higher Education Restructuring Act

Abigail Twiford and Aiden Seratore October 23, 2024

Rowan University’s Steve Sweeney Center for Public Policy held its Restructuring Higher Education in New Jersey: Thirty Years of Change, Future Challenges conference in the Enyon Ballroom on Oct. 15.  The...

Bashaw stopped by Rowan on his campaign trail. - Photo via Avi Steinhardt

Republican Senate candidate Curtis Bashaw visits Rowan for RIPPAC Speaker Series

Dan Hassall, Contributor October 16, 2024

On Monday, Oct. 14, Republican Senate Candidate, Curtis Bashaw addressed Rowan students in Business Hall room 104 on his campaign trail as a guest hosted by the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship...

A headshot of Dr. Hamawy. - Photo via Proflink

Dr. Adam Hamawy speaks on his experiences performing surgeries in the heart of the Gaza Strip

Owen O'Brien, Copy Desk Chief October 16, 2024

On Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Business Hall, the Rowan Muslim Student Association (MSA) partnered with Rowan Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) to host Dr. Adam Hamawy, who gave his “Saving Gaza” presentation.  Hamawy...

Congressman Andy Kim addresses the crowd in the Eynon Ballroom. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Democratic Senate candidate Congressman Andy Kim speaks to crowd for RIPPAC speaker series

Beth Cimaglia, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 15, 2024

On Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 p.m., Rowan’s Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC), hosted U.S. New Jersey State Representative Andy Kim in the Enyon Ballroom, to speak about “a vision...

Quality of life graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Quality of life offenses see a rise on campus

Paige Britt, Features Editor October 9, 2024

As Rowan University continues to expand into the surrounding city of Glassboro, New Jersey, more students are being welcomed each year. This fall semester, Rowan welcomed their largest freshman class to...

Students pose with the American and Israeli flags. - Staff Writer / Anthony Coccaro

Memorial service for one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks held in Pfleeger Concert Hall

Anthony Coccaro, Abigail Twiford, and Erik Gil October 9, 2024

To honor the 1,200 victims slaughtered on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, Chabad Rowan and Hillel held a memorial service at Pfleeger Concert Hall.  Rabbi Hersh Loschak...

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