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From left, Administrators Dr. Anthony Lowman, Gokhan Alkanat, Dr. Kha’ Sadler, Melissa Wheatcroft, Dominique Pierson, Terri Drye, Dr. Kevin Koett, and Rory McElwee, sit on a panel addressing recent DEI policy shifts, along with questions and concerns from members of the Rowan University’s community in Boyd Recital Hall. Glassboro, NJ. Friday, March 7, 2025. - Staff Writer / Essence Holman

University open forum discusses DEI changes amongst Trump’s challenges

Essence Holman and Michael Bautista March 12, 2025

Student leaders, faculty and members of the Rowan community filled Boyd Recital Hall on March 7 for a university wide open forum. Beginning at 3:30 p.m., the town hall “Working Toward Continued Excellence:...

Bunce Hall, home of the President's Office. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan makes changes to DEI in response to Trump’s policy changes

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

Rowan University announced a major reorganization of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs on Feb. 27 in relation to a federal directive by President Donald Trump’s administration to end...

SGA logo. - Photo via ProfLink

SGA discusses DEI during latest senate

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Rowan University Student Government Association (SGA) held its third meeting of the semester on March 3.  The meeting started with an address from Drew Tinnin, Ph.D, about the opening of the new Chamberlain...

Bunce Hall. - Photo via Rowan Today

University creates website to keep staff updated on DOE changes

Michael Bautista, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

In a letter sent to academic institutions that receive federal funding, The United States Department of Education’s (DOE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued new guidance on Feb. 14 enforcing civil...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Senate discusses political impacts on higher education

Paige Britt and Mattie Mac Kay February 11, 2025

The University Senate held their first meeting of the spring semester on Feb. 7 in King Auditorium. The audience of faculty, staff, and advisors shared concerns over how President Donald Trump’s initiatives...

SGA logo. - Photo via ProfLink

New AVP of DEI elected at most recent SGA meeting

Anthony Coccaro, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

The Student Government Association (SGA) held its third senate meeting of the semester on Nov. 4 in the Eynon Ballroom.  Executive Vice President Ezekiel Abrams conducted the meeting in place of President...

"These events included speaking engagements in different classes and halls, and the tribe’s dance group also came to the campus for a performance as a show of the continuing culture of the Nation." - Photo via Brianna Dagostino

Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day at Rowan

Abigail Twiford, Co-News Editor October 23, 2024

Indigenous People’s Day took place on Oct. 14, bringing attention to the lives and struggles of indigenous groups around the world, though more specifically centered within the United States. Rowan...

Students, faculty, and staff at Rowan meet and greet at an event hosted by Black@Rowan. - Web Editor / Maryela Gallardo

Black@Rowan holds meet and greet to build connections between students and staff

Maryela Gallardo, Web Editor October 23, 2024

At any university, the connection between students and faculty is vital for young adults' developmental skills and career plans. Faculty often serve as mentors, guides, and a person with experience to...

Dr. McPherson-Myers has become the official leader of the DEI division. With a new leader, and other vacancies waiting to be filled, the DEI faces a big transition. - Photo via Rowan University

Dr. Penny McPherson-Myers takes over DEI leadership role

Maryela Gallardo November 29, 2023

This past summer, The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) experienced some vacancies, one of those being the departure of the Senior Vice President of DEI, Dr. Monika Williams Shealey. During...

SGA members host a conversation to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion issues on Rowan's campus. - Intern / Maryela Gallardo

BIPOC organizations come together to discuss DEI-related topics at SGA “Day of Conversation”

Maryela Gallardo November 8, 2023

The Student Government Association (SGA) of Rowan University hosted the Second Annual “Day of Conversation” where students expressed their thoughts on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues...

Keynote speaker Dr. Brittney Cooper is a professor, commentator and an author. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan’s DEI hosts third annual Summit on equality and equity

Abigail Twiford April 19, 2023

Rowan University’s third annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Summit was held on Monday, April 10, with the theme of “Equity Through Action: What’s Your ETA?” The summit and its theme...

Judy Heumann and others pose in front of the Rowan seal before she spoke at the 2019 Rowan Commencement. - Photo via @judithheumann on Twitter

Letter to the Editor: A Tribute to Judy Heumann

Letter to the Editor March 22, 2023

Judith E. Heumann was born on Dec. 18, 1947, and contracted polio at 18 months which required her to become a wheelchair user for the rest of her life. Over time, she became known as an American pioneer...

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