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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...

SGA graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

New AVP of DEI elected at most recent SGA meeting

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) held its third senate meeting of the semester on Nov. 4 in the Eynon Ballroom.  Executive Vice President Ezekiel Abrams conducted the meeting in place of President...

Hoffman holds up an image to the audience. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Israeli-American journalist Gil Hoffman speaks about media bias

Gavin Schweiger, Photography Editor November 6, 2024

Gil Hoffman, a journalist for the Jerusalem Post and executive director and executive editor for HonestReporting, spoke in the Chamberlain Student Center about media bias surrounding Oct. 7, 2023, and...

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...

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