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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...

The two halls reopened to house the largest freshman class in university history. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Evergreen and Mullica Apartments reopen for new school year

Kori Greenberg, Contributor September 11, 2024

Evergreen and Mullica have reopened to host the influx of the freshman class and new renovations have been made to the building, with new minifridges and microwaves given to each room. Evergreen and...

The break temporarily cut off water from five Rowan buildings. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Water main break temporarily cuts off supply to several campus buildings

Paige Britt, Features Editor September 10, 2024

On Sept. 2, a water main break was found near Rowan Hall, with temporary repairs made later that day, in time for the start of the fall semester. On Sept. 8, Rowan, Engineering, Wilson, Robinson, and James...

"With the largest freshman class in history entering the college community this semester, there are more students at increased risk than ever before." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Two timely warnings in first week of classes shed light on Rowan resources

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor September 10, 2024

As Rowan University begins the academic year with the largest freshman class in history, sexual assault, and consent violations have already been recorded.  Within the first week of college students...

SGA Senate approves 2025 fiscal budget

Beth Cimaglia April 24, 2024

On Monday, April 22, at The SGA’s senate meeting, Rowan’s clubs voted to approve the fiscal year 2025 budget.  The Student Government Association (SGA) released the 2025 budget on Saturday,...

The SHOP works with community partners to see large donations of necessary goods

Elena Laughton April 24, 2024

The SHOP, which stands for Students Helping Other Profs, is Rowan University’s on-campus food pantry and resource center available to students. It is located in the Rowan Boulevard Apartments, soon...

Lunch Box Cards takes first place at the 2024 New Venture Competition

Jayson Wingate April 24, 2024

On Friday, April 19, the 17th annual New Venture Competition and Expo took place in Business Hall Room 104. Students were encouraged to share their business ideas with other students, staff, and alumni.  The...

Student entrepreneurs show out at annual New Venture Expo

Owen O'Brien April 24, 2024

The 2024 Rohrer College of Business New Venture Competition took place on Friday, April 19. Before the competition itself– where students pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges – there...

Two engineering students receive prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

Maryela Gallardo April 24, 2024

Two Rowan engineering students, Matthew Conway and Madeline Dunsmore, were awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship for their work at the university.  The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence...

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