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Classroom graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Large incoming student body leads to lack of classroom space

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor October 2, 2024

With Rowan’s exponential growth over the past year, more class sections for general education classes have been added for students, increasing the number of course offerings and adding new sections for...

University Senate met to discuss many university provisions, including Rowan Global. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

University Senate meeting raises concerns about Rowan Global programs

Paige Britt, Features Editor October 2, 2024

Last Friday, Sept. 27, the first University Senate meeting took place in King Auditorium where faculty, staff, and advisors spoke about academic and personnel policies such as tech resources and AI issues....

Rowan made the top 100 in the newest U.S. News & World Report. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan ranked 92nd best university in the nation in latest U.S. News and World Report

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer October 2, 2024

Rowan University is one of the fastest-growing public universities in the country. That growth is getting recognized by the national media, particularly U.S. News. The U.S. News article has ranked Rowan...

The annual report is released every year by the university. - Graphic via Julia Quennessen

Rowan releases Clery Report for 2024-25 academic year

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor October 1, 2024

The Clery Act 2024- 2025 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report was released in the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 30 by the university.  The report is put together by the Rowan Police Department...

RowanSafe is now available to download on the App Store. – Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Rowan Police Department launches new safety app RowanSafe

Marchella Mazzoni, Copy Editor September 24, 2024

Supplying students with a net of safety resources via one platform, the RowanSafe app launched on Sept. 13, through the administration of the Rowan University Police Department.  This Rowan University...

It's On Us aims to bring awareness to sexual violence across college campuses. - Photo via Nijel Perry

It’s On Us becomes a chartered university organization

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor September 24, 2024

Students across campus have created multiple organizations for many years, and these innovations have fostered a well-rounded environment at Rowan University. From clubs involving culture, religion, identity,...

One incident occurred in the resident parking lot of the Edgewood Apartments. - Co-News Editor / Sarah Shockey

Multiple car burglaries occur in Rowan resident parking lots

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 18, 2024

Since the beginning of the semester a mere two weeks ago, Rowan University students have received three separate Rowan Alerts making them aware of four separate incidents involving thefts of cars or burglaries...

The next Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for December 11. - Features Editor / Paige Britt

Board of Trustees holds first meeting of the school year

Paige Britt, Features Editor September 17, 2024

Rowan’s Board of Trustees approved all 19 items on their consent agenda at their most recent meeting.  This includes the approval of increased funding to the city of Glassboro for three firefighters...

When opened, the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine will be the first vet school in New Jersey. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine construction breaks ground

Michael Bautista, Contributor September 17, 2024

The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine construction out by the Tech Park has broken ground. The new Vet School will be the first of its kind in New Jersey and the second in the country to offer...

The construction has been ongoing since May 2022. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Student Center expansion expected to finish on October 15

Ryan Schaller, Staff Writer September 17, 2024

The Chamberlain Student Center expansion was scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2024, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening and completion of the expansion will be happening on Oct. 15....

The exterior of Holly Pointe Commons. - Photo via Rowan University

Early morning Holly Pointe fire alarms welcome students to campus

Luke Brown, Contributor September 11, 2024

During welcome week at Rowan University in late August to early September, there were plenty of activities for Rowan’s largest freshman class to participate in. This spanned anywhere from pep rallies,...

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Dean Giuseppe Palmese(Left), IBEW Local 98 President Jim Foy(Middle), and Provost Tony Lowman(Right) sign the agreement. - Photo via Rowan Today

Rowan and IBEW Local 98 announce partnership

Paige Britt, Features Editor September 11, 2024

Local electrician apprentices in union IBEW 98 will be able to pursue four-year degrees through a partnership with Rowan University’s Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. Courses will be offered fully...

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