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"Goodman-Tharp spent 45 years of her career teaching at Aura Elementary School in Elk Township, less than 10 minutes away from Rowan’s Glassboro campus." (barclayfuneralhome.net)

Rowan alumni suddenly passes away

Christopher Otto, News &Photography Editor February 25, 2026

The community of Elk Township, N.J., was left stunned upon hearing the news of the passing of beloved former teacher Eileen Goodman-Tharp on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Goodman-Tharp, born on Sept. 10,...

A slide from Dr. Baylis's prensentation about sustainable mortuary practices. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford.

Guest speaker on Green(ing) Death

Abigail Twiford April 17, 2024

No matter when or why, the blunt and hard truth of the world is that everyone will die. It’s a fact that most people don’t like talking about, or even thinking about if they can help it. It’s...

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

Rowan alumnus has died

Mackenzie Fitchett April 25, 2018

Eric Boldizar, a 2017 radio, television and film (RTF) graduate from Mantua, N.J., died on Saturday, April 21. While at Rowan, Boldizar premiered a documentary called “What’s Up Doc-umentary,” which...

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