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Sophie Ogunsanmi speaks to the Board of Trustees about her concerns with potential tuition increase. - Staff Writer / Paige Britt

Potential 5 percent tuition increase raises concerns for students at public tuition hearing

Paige Britt April 17, 2024

On April 10, Rowan University’s Board of Trustees held a public hearing for the fiscal year 2025 tuition rates, revealing that tuition for undergraduate students and medical students could potentially...

Dr. Dani Arigo plans on using the grant to explore a study on social comparisons. - Photo via Dr. Dani Arigo

Dr. Dani Arigo awarded National Institute of Health “New Innovator Award”

Anthony DeRosa October 18, 2023

In the realm of academia, where passion meets purpose, one exceptional mind at Rowan University is making significant strides in unraveling the complexities of social issues. Driven by a dedication...

President Houshmand presents Larry Salva with a document of certification for his donation at the Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 13. - Co-News Editor / Gianna Malgieri

Rowan-Virtua School of Nursing & Health Professions to be renamed Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions after Salva’s donation

Bryant Lopez September 20, 2023

Editor’s note: The previous headline and information within the article indicated that Rowan SOM was to be renamed Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions. This is incorrect....

The 93-year-old vacant Intermediate School is now going to be remodeled for Rowan's new office space which is located 2.1 miles from The Chamberlain Student Center. - Copy Editor / Bryant Lopez

Rowan buys old Glassboro Intermediate School for office space

Bryant Lopez September 13, 2023

Glassboro School District sold the Glassboro Intermediate School to Rowan University for $3.4 million at the beginning of last year. The sale was approved by the New Jersey Department of Education in...

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

Editorial: Tuition has risen, what does that mean for Rowan students?

The Whit Staff April 26, 2023

Rowan's tuition has increased once again. What does that mean for the students who are paying for it? Looking at tuition and fees alone, from 2021 to 2023, Rowan University’s tuition has increased...

Green Jobs Academy will teach students how to work in solar and wind power industries. - Graphic / Julia Quennessen

TD Bank grants RU $1M to develop Green Jobs Academy to build a wind turbine and training to students

Madison Miller March 22, 2023

This year, The Rowan University Foundation was one of the ten $1 million grant recipients across the United States and Canada for the TD Ready Challenge because of their new Green Jobs Academy initiative,...

Rowan University receives $25k donation from Cross River. - Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

Cross River donates $25K to Rowan’s emergency fund

Bryant Lopez March 1, 2023

In September, Foundation@ Cross River donated $25,000 to Rowan University’s Student Emergency Assistance Fund. The funds aim to help students who have financial struggles that may impact them from earning...

Landmark Americana's "Drag Me to Landmark" event featured performances from Crystal Envy, Jenna Tall, Fantasia Royale Gaga, Vinchelle and Astala Vista. - Staff Writer / Kariyah Bennett

Drag queens channel Beyoncé and Gaga during “Drag Me to Landmark”

Kariyah Bennett November 30, 2022

Landmark Americana’s “Drag Me to Landmark” event featured the ultimate Lady Gaga and Beyoncé showdown with drag performances competing to be the ultimate Queen. Held on both Nov. 18 and 19, “Drag...

The SHOP Coordinator Becky Foster and student intern Leilanie Hinton sit at The SHOPS' resource table during the Student Hunger on Campus Town Hall Meeting and Resource Fair. - Photo / Editor-in-Chief Berry Andres

One in three Rowan students face food insecurity, survey finds

Berry Andres November 30, 2022

According to the 2022 Student Hunger on Campus Survey (SHOC) distributed by Rowan University’s Affordability Taskforce, more than one in three Rowan students face food insecurity — roughly 38 percent. The...

Rowan will recieve $315k of bipartisan funding to help combat polliution. - Graphic Editor / Julia Quennessen

Rowan Chosen to Recieve $315K for Pollution Prevention

Bryant Lopez October 12, 2022

On Oct. 6, the grant that will provide Rowan University with $315,000 to fund the pollution prevention project was approved. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Sept. 15 that Rowan...

Photo via Rowan University Student Government Association.

SGA Accountability Policy, Chief of Staff and 2023 Budget Leads to Mistrust With Students

Victoria McGivern September 29, 2022

Editor's Note: This article is written by both Editor-in-Chief Berry Andres & staff writer Victoria Schriver-McGivern but due to an error on WordPress, both authors are not listed. Following several...

This week's editorial discusses why internships need to be paid. - Pixabay.com

Editorial: Should Internships be Paid?

The Whit Staff March 23, 2022

As college students, we juggle a lot of responsibilities. Classes, work and a personal life all while trying to mature into young adults in this ever changing world.  On top of that, students...

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