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Rowan women’s volleyball stands united before game. - Photo / Rowan Athletics

Freedom of Speech in Rowan Athletics

Connor Brown November 30, 2022

College student-athletes represent more than just themselves during their time at school and, at times, can be limited to what they say if it doesn’t align with the policies set forth by the respective...

Rowan football helmet. File Photo / Miguel Martinez.

Rowan Athletics Donates 100% of Weekend Ticket Sales to Disaster Relief Fund

Brianna Mac Kay September 5, 2021

After the devastation that Hurricane Ida brought to Gloucester County this past week, Rowan Athletics has made the decision to donate all ticket-sale proceeds from their home events this weekend to the...

Rowan baseball team helmets and gloves sit on a bench. - File Photo / Miguel Martinez.

Athletic Director Dr. John Giannini Announces the Return of Rowan Sports

Brianna Mac Kay February 24, 2021

It is official. After almost a year of no sporting competitions, Rowan University will finally have their athletes back in action for the spring sports season. The announcement was made this Tuesday...

Rowan football helmet. File Photo / Miguel Martinez.

Rowan Athletic Director Dr. John Giannini Officially Cancels Postponed Fall and Winter Sports

Brianna Mac Kay February 3, 2021

The athletic faculties at Rowan University will have to wait a little bit longer before seeing any game day action this year.  On Jan. 6, Rowan’s Athletic Director Dr. John Giannini announced...

Coach Richard Wackar Stadium at Rowan University. - File Photo / Jaryd Leady

Athletic Director Dr. John Giannini Shares New Training Guidelines for Rowan Athletic Teams

Lloyd Wilson September 30, 2020

COVID-19 has put a pause on everything that we would regularly enjoy in life, including sports — something that helps some escape from their daily routine. However, slowly but surely, sports are coming...

Kristiina Castagnola on the sidelines during a game. Castagnola was named one of the captains for the 2020 season. - Photo / Miguel Martinez

Field Hockey’s Kristiina Castagnola’s Journey to Team Captain

Kayla Rundstrom September 30, 2020

She transferred to a new school. Then she racked up huge points for her new team. Then she picked up some high honors for herself as an athlete and as a student. Then she was named captain. And she...

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Giannini named interim athletic director, Gilmore retires

Vince Scian June 6, 2019

Dr. John Giannini has been named Rowan’s interim athletic director effective immediately following the retirement of Dan Gilmore who had been with the school for 43 years, according to a release from...

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