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President Ali A. Houshmand inside of Campbell Library. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan President Dr. Ali Houshmand Reflects On 10 Years in Office

Drew Peltzman September 28, 2022

Dr. Ali A. Houshmand spoke with The Whit to detail Rowan's achievements and challenges during his decade-long tenure as the University's President. Last June marked ten years since Houshmand took...

Rowan Sports Communications Director Neil Hartman  listening to NHL VP of Game Presentation John Bachiaro. Photo via @RowanSportsCAM on Twitter.com

John Bochiaro Details His Winding Career During “Pizza With The Pros”

Seth Fisher September 27, 2022

John Bochiaro, Vice President of Game Presentation for the NHL and Rowan alumnus, chronicled his career path during “Pizza With the Pros” on Monday. Bochiaro, who graduated from Rowan in 1998 as a...

Gina Lemanowicz Pusloski leading a downward dog pose. Photo / Elena Laughton

Students Look Inward At Rowan Alumni’s “Poses With Profs” Yoga Event

Elena Laughton September 27, 2022

This past Saturday morning, a handful of Rowan alumni and students came together for The Office of Alumni Engagement’s 6th annual “Poses with Profs” event.  Gina Lemanowicz Pusloski, a 2003...

Bhatt's new office is located at the Wellness Center on  201 Mullica Hill Rd in Glassboro. - Writer / Rashad Uhuru

Rowan SGA Introduces Student Mental Health Advocate: Riya Bhatt

Rashad Uhuru September 13, 2022

Riya Bhatt will helm initiatives to serve students in their communication with the Wellness Center - Photo via Rowan University In regards to what many consider to be a mental health crisis at Rowan...

RAH hosted their first event of the year, an Ice Cream Social, on Thursday in the Chamberlain Student Center. - Graphic / Drew Peltzman

Rowan After Hours Hosts Free Ice Cream Social As Kickoff Event

Sam Prince September 13, 2022

On Thursday, Sept. 8, just two days after Fall classes began, Rowan After Hours (RAH) hosted an Ice Cream Social for students. Signs around campus pointed students to the Chamberlain Student Center...

Although more research is needed to understand how long COVID-19 affects people, it does not spare any organ, according to the AMA article. -Photo via Pixabay.com.

‘Long COVID-19’ and Its Effects

Mya Calderon April 20, 2022

People who suffer from “long COVID-19,” often called long haulers, typically have experienced COVID-19 symptoms more than four weeks after their COVID-19 diagnosis, according to the Mayo Clinic.  In...

Rowan received $23 million in the second round of HEERF funds and $40 million in the third round for the 2022 spring semester. -Photo via Pixabay.com.

New Jersey and Rowan’s COVID-19 Relief Funding

Mya Calderon April 13, 2022

From stimulus checks to vaccines, the United States federal government has spent $3.6 trillion in response to COVID-19, according to USA Spending.  Over $80 billion of funds from the American Rescue...

“Current CDC and state COVID-19 guidelines, along with our downward trend of positive cases University-wide, allow us to revise indoor masking and daily screening mandates starting March 7,” the announcer read. -Photo via Pixabay.com.

Rowan University Drops Mask Mandate

Mya Calderon March 8, 2022

Rowan University announced that wearing a mask indoors will be optional starting March 7, according to the Rowan Announcer that was sent out via email on March 2. “Current CDC and state COVID-19...

Woodside is calling the ending of testing in Hollybush a “milestone,” and that it’s just one of the many steps that will be taken to roll back the protocols that have been put in place. -Photo via / Nicholas Feldman.

COVID-19 Protocols are being Changed Across Campus

Natalie Arch February 23, 2022

According to a statement made by the Rowan Announcer on Feb 20., changes have been made regarding the COVID-19 testing policies on campus.  The Hollybush Mansion on Summit Lane will no longer...

Joe Rogan's exclusive deal with Spotify is reportedly worth over $200 million. / Photo via foxnews.com

Spotify Keeps Joe Rogan on the Platform Amid Misinformation and Racial Slur Controversy

Arianna Adan February 21, 2022

Joe Rogan, the American podcaster, UFC color commentator, comedian and actor is facing serious backlash over the spread of COVID-19 misinformation and racial-slur commentary.  Spotify, which exclusively...

 The next vaccination clinic will be held on Feb 28, 2022 in the Chamberlain Student Center. - Photo via Pixabay.com.

Vaccines for Valentine’s Day

Victoria McGivern February 15, 2022

This Valentine’s Day, the Rowan Wellness Center hosted a vaccination clinic in partnership with the Gloucester County Department of Health.  From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 14, in the...

The lifted mask mandate will apply to preschool through 12th grade, having no direct impact on colleges throughout the state. - Photo via Pixabay.com.

Will the Rowan Community be Required to Wear Masks Following NJ Governor’s Lifted Mask Mandate Announcement?

Jennifer McGraw February 9, 2022

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Feb. 7 that the state-wide mask mandate in schools would be lifted as the state and country works to move towards “normalcy.” Murphy stated that the...

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