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Money graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Tuition sees almost 7% increase at Board of Trustees hearing

Dan Hassall, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

At the Board of Trustees’ annual tuition hearing on March 11, the board confirmed a rise in tuition and fees for the 2025-2026 school year.  “Tuition for undergraduate students will increase by...

"While this meeting is public, it is clear that it is not designed to be friendly to the public." - Opinion Editor / Sophia Fandino

Miller: Board of Trustees meeting time highlights deeper issue

Lily Miller, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

On Wednesday, March 12, by the time this newspaper will be released, the Board of Trustees will have had their regularly scheduled meeting. The public session, which begins at 4:00 p.m. and will take place...

Board of Trustees members from left, Jean Edelman, Joseph Cosgrove, Dean of Students Kevin Koett, Michael Carbone, Chad Bruner, SGA President Zackary Brown, Rowan President Ali Houshmand, Nikitas Moustakas, Ali Ishage, Nick Petroni, Yuval Saar and Director of Chamberlain Student Center. - Photography Editor / Gavin Schweiger

Student Center expansion finally opens to public

Paige Britt, Features Editor March 12, 2025

Nearly three years and 31.4 million dollars later, the Chamberlain Student Center expansion finally opened to the public on March 12.  The Board of Trustees members, including University President...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Board of Trustees holds last meeting of the semester

Owen Miller, Staff Photographer December 11, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been updated for accuracy. The previous article stated that Fred Keating, president of the Rowan College of South Jersey, was speaking at the Board of Trustees meeting....

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 27, 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...

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