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Jennifer Walker. - Photo via rowan.edu.

Rowan professor’s climate documentary premieres at Climate Week NYC

Dakim Marcel Randolph, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

The film “Antarctica - The Great Awakens” was set to launch on Sept. 22  at Climate Week NYC, one of the largest events to raise awareness for climate change. The film was screened at the World Trade...

"Climate change has taken a toll on the world, and we are seeing the effects of it right here on campus." - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

Sierra: The effects of climate change are visible at Rowan

Julissa Sierra, Staff Writer October 14, 2024

Are you confused lately about what to wear every morning? I know I am. I typically look outside my window and try to figure out what the theme of the day is; sweatpants, shorts, leggings, etc. But the...

Virginia Schutte and Andrew Lewis speak to students about their career similarities and differences. Contributor / Brynn Wilson

Students learn about career opportunities in environmental communications with Virginia Schutte and Andrew Lewis

Paige Britt March 27, 2024

On March 26, environmentalists Virginia Schutte and Andrew S. Lewis spoke at Rowan University about careers in science communications and environmental journalism to students.  Virginia Schutte...

Dr. Andra Garner is conducting research on natural hazards and their relation to climate change. - Photo via Andra Garner

Dr. Andra Garner studies an increase in hurricanes and its impact on local communities

Maryela Gallardo February 28, 2024

The future of climate change is setting a new image for what the planet will look like in the next coming years. Earth will be bracing for a warmer atmosphere, a warmer, more acidic ocean, higher sea...

Rowan's Political parties' logos. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Campus Ideologies: Three student parties take on healthcare

Rowan Political Groups February 7, 2024

Rowan Progressives As the U.S. war machine once again beats its drum and funnels its tax dollars directly into the hands of a far-right genocidal regime while simultaneously raining down missiles...

Rowan's Political parties' logos. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Al Harmon.

Campus Ideologies: Three student parties take on climate change

Rowan Political Groups January 24, 2024

Rowan Progressives The current state of the climate can be described as nothing less than a crisis. 2023 has not been the first year to be documented as the hottest year on record, nor will it...

"We can learn about climate change right from the campus some of us call home, from the comfort of dorm rooms and apartments." - Contributor / Marchella Mazzoni

Britt: Snowfall on campus begs for care about climate change

Paige Britt January 24, 2024

As a kid, there was no better feeling than waking up on a school day, looking out the window, and seeing mountains of fresh white snow, waiting to be made into snowmen and lovingly imprinted with boot...

Fellows meet with Dean Jennifer Maden and Lead Mentor Greg Payton in the Rowan Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. - Photo via Christina Veach

Rowan’s MBA fellowship shapes “change agents” with hands-on field experience

Madison Miller October 25, 2023

Rowan Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and Masters in Finance (MS) students have been presented with a unique opportunity to make a social impact and strengthen their hands-on field experience...

The Rowan University Department of Art presents environmental artwork at the expo before "Nature's Best Hope" event. Contributor / Emily Carabasi

Doug Tallamy presents “Nature’s Best Hope” as a part of Centennial Lecture Series

Emily Carabasi October 11, 2023

As a part of The College of Science & Mathematics Lecture Series, New York Times best-selling author Doug Tallamy led a hopeful and empowering discussion on the ways people can protect biodiversity...

Fry Street Quartet & Dr. Robert Davies take the stage for the Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project - Photo via Rowan Preforming Arts Instagram

The Crossroads Project promotes environmental action in Pfleeger Hall

Matthew Hall September 27, 2023

On Sept. 22 in Pfleeger Hall, The Crossroads Project took center stage to put on their concerto-infused science presentation for the students of Rowan. As audience members, both students and teachers...

Green Jobs Academy will teach students how to work in solar and wind power industries. - Graphic / Julia Quennessen

TD Bank grants RU $1M to develop Green Jobs Academy to build a wind turbine and training to students

Madison Miller March 22, 2023

This year, The Rowan University Foundation was one of the ten $1 million grant recipients across the United States and Canada for the TD Ready Challenge because of their new Green Jobs Academy initiative,...

AI generated art of  "toxic landfill leakage polluting environment" using Craiyon, an AI generated art model. - Photo / Connor Brown via Craiyon

Rowan granted $260K for AI analysis of hazardous landfills impacted by climate change

Connor Brown March 22, 2023

Rowan University was recently awarded a $260K grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The grant permits the building of a virtual reality that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate the...

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