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Rampulla poses with her safety app in New York City. - Photo via Siena Rampulla

PULLATracker officially launches March 1 for all Rowan students

Madison Miller February 28, 2024

Rowan MBA student, Siena Rampulla was a victim of a home break in the spring of 2022. For many 20-year-old women, this would have been isolating and could have the potential to put a dent in their collegiate...

The Rowan has an anonymous tip line that lets victims report incidents without revealing their identity. - Staff Writer / Beth Cimaglia

Protected by Anonymity; Rowan’s “Whistle Blower” Policy

Beth Cimaglia February 21, 2024

Early last week, a Rowan Announcer went out from President Ali A. Houshmand about the anonymous tip line. The anonymous tip line is there for students and members of the university’s community to report...

The timely warning system notifies students of crime on and around campus. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Stabbing on Mick Drive and Victoria Street elicits concerns from Rowan students

Sarah Shockey & Marchella Mazzoni February 21, 2024

Early in the morning of Friday, Feb. 16, a timely warning was sent out to members of the Rowan community detailing a violent incident that occurred a few hours prior to the message being sent out. According...

Rowan’s Office of Students Equity and Compliance (OSEC) reminded students of resources on campus for stalking victims due to National Stalking Awareness Month. - Graphic via Rowan Announcer

Rowan OSEC recognizes twentieth annual National Stalking Awareness Month

Abigail Twiford January 31, 2024

January of 2024 marked the twentieth annual National Stalking Awareness Month, which draws attention to the issue of stalking, its warning signs, and the various forms it can take.  In honor of this,...

Students learn self defense in Rape Aggression Defense course offered at Rowan. - Photo via Laura Gage

Rowan University ranks third in reported crime amongst NJ college campuses

Paige Britt January 31, 2024

A recent report from NorthJersey.com showed that Rowan University had the third highest amount of reported crimes compared to other NJ colleges between 2019 and 2020.  NorthJersey.com has a searchable...

Rowan University Security patrolling outside of Robinson hall before sunset. Security may also be found surrounding residential halls including Holly Pointe Commons and Mimosa hall. - Contributor / Marchella Mazzoni

“Party Patrol” continues during the spring semester emphasizing student safety

Marchella Mazzoni January 24, 2024

During the Fall 2023 semester, Rowan students received over twenty Rowan Alerts including incidents of robberies, stabbing, sexual assaults, police activity, and investigations surrounding on and off...

A shooting and a stabbing occurred on Halloweekend which resulted in a new initiative called Party Patrol where more police will be present on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. - Previous Multimedia Editor / Nicholas Feldman

Gloucester and Rowan law enforcement comment on Halloweekend crime

Abigail Twiford November 9, 2023

A shooting and stabbing occurred on different days and at separate locations off campus over the weekend leading up to Halloween. Both incidents are being actively investigated.  According to...

Glassboro Police Department’s efforts is deploying “Party Patrols,” which are groups of officers who patrol every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. - Graphics Editors / Julia Quennessen

Glassboro PD deploys “Party Patrol” after shooting & stabbing over Halloweekend

Sarah Shockey November 8, 2023

This past Halloween weekend, Glassboro residents and Rowan students were alerted about violent incidents that occurred near campus, with stabbings and gunshots reported.  There was a reported...

Rowan’s 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report was released this month, informing the campus community about crimes that have occured on campus  in the years 2020, 2021 and 2022. Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Rowan releases Clery Report for 2023

Abigail Twiford October 11, 2023

The Rowan University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for 2023 was issued on Oct. 1.  The data in the report is given to the Department of Education in compliance with the Clery Act and...

After students expressed wanting more details in Rowan Alerts and Timely Warning, the most recent one was more descriptive although the correlation between complaints and this email is undetermined. Graphic Editors / Julia Quennessen

Rowan issues more detailed Timely Warning after student shot with BB gun

Madison Miller April 12, 2023

A Rowan student was recently shot with a BB gun off campus just a block away from school grounds, according to the most recent Rowan Timely Warning.  The student did not report any injuries, suspects,...

A Rowan University Police Cruiser. - Photo / Nick Feldman

Off-campus homicide on University Boulevard raises concerns about the safety of Glassboro

Madison Miller January 26, 2023

On Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office issued a press release about a homicide that took place on University Boulevard. The crime did not involve any Rowan University students...

Holly Pointe Commons. Photo via Rowan University.

Racial Slur Valdalism Update: Suspects Charged

Madison Miller September 21, 2022

Just over a week ago, on Sept. 11, a freshman at Rowan residing in Holly Pointe Commons woke up to find a racial slur written across the decorations on her door. After removing the decorations, that same...

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