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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...

Sophie Ogunsanmi speaks to the Board of Trustees about her concerns with potential tuition increase. - Staff Writer / Paige Britt

Potential 5 percent tuition increase raises concerns for students at public tuition hearing

Paige Britt April 17, 2024

On April 10, Rowan University’s Board of Trustees held a public hearing for the fiscal year 2025 tuition rates, revealing that tuition for undergraduate students and medical students could potentially...

Dr. Barbara Chamberlain remembered and honored at Appalachian Spring

Dr. Barbara Chamberlain remembered and honored at Appalachian Spring

Maryela Gallardo November 1, 2023

The passing of Dr. Barbara Chamberlain, a member of the Board of Trustees who also served on the academic and student affairs and nominations committee, has impacted many who worked with her at Rowan....

President Houshmand presents Larry Salva with a document of certification for his donation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 13. - Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

Rowan-Virtua School of Nursing & Health Professions to be renamed Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions after Salva’s donation

Bryant Lopez September 20, 2023

Editor’s note: The previous headline and information within the article indicated that Rowan SOM was to be renamed Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions. This is incorrect....

The Board of Trustees met on Sept. 13, where they announced the Salva family donation, the Whit Centennial and new Wellness Center initiatives. - Staff writer / Braijon Williams

Board of Trustees discusses new Virtua School of Health Professions name, Wellness Center goals, and the Whit Centennial

Braijon Williams September 20, 2023

On Sept. 13th, the Board of Trustees had their inaugural Fall semester meeting where they announced student Yuval Saar as their new alternate student trustee, introduced new programs for the Wellness...

"We are the teachers, professional staff, librarians, and coaches of the university. Without us, there is no teaching or learning at Rowan" said Joseph Basso. - Photo / Rowan University Student Affairs Blog

Letter to the Editor: Rowan fails to explain the entirety of why tuition increased

Joseph Basso May 22, 2023

As the president of the local chapter of the American Federation of Teachers union at Rowan University, I was surprised, and disappointed, at a statement that appeared in the April 26 issue...

"2021 to 2023, Rowan University’s tuition has increased by 4%." - Previous Photo Editor/Amanda Palma

Editorial: Tuition has risen, what does that mean for Rowan students?

The Whit Staff April 26, 2023

Rowan's tuition has increased once again. What does that mean for the students who are paying for it? Looking at tuition and fees alone, from 2021 to 2023, Rowan University’s tuition has increased...

President Ali Houshmand contract has been extended as president of the university till at least June 30, 2029.  - Photo via Rowan University

Board Tuition Hearing glosses over tuition increases and announces President Houshmand’s contract extension

Connor Brown April 26, 2023

At the end of the spring semester Board of Trustees meeting, members briefly touched on the upcoming tuition cost increase, while also announcing a contract extension for President Ali Houshmand and the...

Only $2 million of the $42 million will go towards the The School of Veterinary Medicine of Rowan University. - Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

Rowan Board of Trustees approved $42M for veterinary school and repairs

Madison Miller February 22, 2023

On Feb. 15, the Rowan Board of Trustees met and approved a $42 million addition to various construction projects around campus, including the construction of a new veterinary school at Rowan. The money...

Ryan Thiel and Raymond Wos Jr. during the open forum held at the SGA senate meeting Monday night. - Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Op-ed: Dear SGA, Dean of Students, Higher Administrators & Board of Trustees…

Raymond Wos Jr. November 10, 2021

Editors Note: The following is an op-ed submitted by Raymond Wos, Jr., Student Government Association senator-at-large and vice-chair and member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, and does...

Photo of President Ali Houshmand, who recently announced a tuition freeze for the 2021-2022 academic year. - Staff Photographer / Miguel Martinez.

Rowan University Freezes Tuition at Board of Trustees Meeting

Corey Rothauser February 17, 2021

On February 17, the Rowan University Board of Trustees held a tuition hearing, where Rowan University President Ali Houshmand announced a tuition freeze for the 2021-2022 academic year, identical to the...

Kevin McCarthy speaking during an SGA Senate meeting with SGA President Arielle Gedeon in the background - Photo via / Alexander Heller

SGA Reveals $153 Million Operating Budget

Corey Rothauser September 23, 2020

The Student Government Association (SGA) held its second meeting of the year remotely on Monday. They announced the reinstatements of three board of trustee positions and the approval of Rowan's 2021...

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