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Students walk through campus for the Rowan YDSA march. Glassboro, NJ. Thursday, April 3, 2025. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Students rally for more involvement in university decisions

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Editor's Note: The original article that was published on April 9, 2024 has been updated and corrected for accuracy. The original piece attributed the quote: “When students are silenced, when journalists...

Rowan graphic. - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

University Senate discusses the current state of the university

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

University Senate held its third meeting of the semester over Zoom on April 4. Senate President Bill Freind addressed President Ali A. Houshmand’s speech during the morning ribbon cutting, as well...

Yuval Saar will take on the new role of assistant vice president of student advocacy and community belonging - Photo via Yuval Saar

Yuval Saar steps into new role in SGA

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

At the most recent Student Government Association (SGA) Senate, a special election was held to fill the vacant position and name the new assistant vice president (AVP) of student advocacy and community...

SGA logo. - Photo via ProfLink

Vacant positions filled at latest SGA Senate

Mattie Mac Kay, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Rowan University Student Government Association (SGA) held its fourth meeting of the semester on March 24. President Zackary Brown announced the official title change of the role of assistant vice president...

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...

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