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"When President Houshmand first arrived at Rowan in 2006, the enrollment was about 9,000 students... This growth is only going to continue, with estimated enrollment by 2028 being 29,000 and by 2033, 38,500." - Graphic / Brendan Cohen

Campus expansion and safety lead discussion at University Assembled

Aiden Seratore April 10, 2024

On Wednesday, April 3, students, faculty, and staff made the trip to Eynon Ballroom despite the elements for University Assembled. President Dr. Ali Houshmand and his team discussed the rapid growth of...

Mike and Barbara Simmermon at the annual Organ Donor Day event. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Students encouraged to become organ donors at annual PRSSA event

Abigail Twiford April 10, 2024

The sun was finally out after several days of pouring rain. It was a brisk but comfortable April 4 and the Anthony J. Fulginiti Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) at Rowan...

From left to right, Ophelia Bawdy, Mack Reilly, Ari Little, and Joy Acheampong at the Prism Table for SJICR Pride Fest 2024 - Staff Writer / Beth Cimaglia

Students enjoy Pride Fest despite rain

Beth Cimaglia April 10, 2024

A location change allowed students of Rowan University to enjoy the annual SJICR Pride Fest on Thursday, April 4. The event was originally planned to be held on the University Green outside of Bunce...

Student Ethics Conference coordinator Dr. Ellen Miller introducing Rowan student Daniel O’Brien’s research study, “Biomedical Ethics: The Philosophy Of Medicine And Dementia.” - Staff Writer / Marchella Mazzoni

Annual Student Ethics Conference sparks conversation and reflection

Marchella Mazzoni April 10, 2024

With the opportunity to showcase ethical research projects, Rowan students came together to present their findings at the 8th Annual Student Ethics Conference. The event was hosted by the College of Humanities...

President Ali Houshmand and Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver cut the ribbon to open the Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication Suite. - Contributor / Gavin Schweiger

Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Advancement of Women in Communication Suite opens in Bozorth Hall

Gavin Schweiger April 10, 2024

The Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Advancement of Women in Communication Suite had a grand opening in Bozorth Hall last Friday, April 5. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house brought faculty and students...

Kwaku Nkrumah competes in the hurdle. The sophomore placed first in the 110m hurdles at the Danny Curran Invitational. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Numerous members of Rowan men’s track and field post standout numbers at the Danny Curran Invitational

Robert Warsen April 3, 2024

Rowan men’s track and field showed out at the Danny Curran Invitational at Widener University on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, securing multiple top five and top ten marks nationwide across...

Karson Harcourt hustling down the line. The junior clubbed a huge two-run double in game two of the Profs' doubleheader on Saturday, March 30. - Photo via Rowan Athletics

Rowan baseball opens conference play with a doubleheader split against Kean

Joshua Ayers April 3, 2024

A New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) doubleheader commenced on Saturday, March 30 between No. 6 ranked Rowan Profs and the 12-7 Kean Cougars. Game one featured a pitcher duel between Rowan's Mike...

Wellness Center staff prepares to walk banner out during Take Back the Night on April 2. - Managing Editor / Abigail Twiford

Take Back The Night provides unity and community for sexual abuse survivors

Abigail Twiford April 3, 2024

Despite the dreary and damp conditions outside, dozens of people made their way out for Take Back The Night on Tuesday, April 2. The Wellness Center’s annual event invites people throughout the Rowan...

Dr. Richard Jermyn will be taking over as the new dean of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. - Staff Writer / Ryan Schaller

Dr. Richard Jermyn steps into new position as the dean of Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Ryan Schaller April 3, 2024

On March 27, 2024, Rowan University announced that Dr. Richard Jermyn was named the Dean of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. Last year, Dr. Jermyn was the interim Dean of Rowan-Virtua...

Aiden Tahmazian pitches Circlez at the 2023 New Venture Expo. - Photo via Aiden Tahmazian

Student-run app Circlez launches on the app store

Sarah Shockey April 3, 2024

A new app co-founded by a Rowan student has recently launched. Circlez is a social productivity app that allows users to create and track their goals with their friends, family, and peers based on...

Saxbys sign in the Business Hall cafe. - News Editor / Madison Miller

Saxbys to open a new location with Student Center expansion

Beth Cimaglia April 3, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of Saxbys, as it originally was spelled incorrectly as “Saxby’s.” This update also includes a clarification that Amanda Kaiser...

Grant graphic. - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Dr. James Grinias receives $350K in funding from the US Army for Rowan research project

Grace Reed March 27, 2024

A Rowan research project has just received over $350,000 in funding from the U.S. Army. The project is a collaboration between Dr. James Grinias, professor of analytical chemistry, and Luna Labs, a technology...

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