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"We are the teachers, professional staff, librarians, and coaches of the university. Without us, there is no teaching or learning at Rowan" said Joseph Basso. - Photo / Rowan University Student Affairs Blog

Letter to the Editor: Rowan fails to explain the entirety of why tuition increased

Joseph Basso May 22, 2023

As the president of the local chapter of the American Federation of Teachers union at Rowan University, I was surprised, and disappointed, at a statement that appeared in the April 26 issue...

President Ali Houshmand grabs a mark to sign the beam that will be apart of the new infrastructure. - News Intern / Connor Brown

Rowan’s Beam-Signing Ceremony engraves students’ names in the foundations of the expansion

Connor Brown April 26, 2023

The Rowan community was invited to hear about the progress on the new Chamberlain Student Center Expansion at a beam-signing ceremony near the entrance of Campbell library — the site of the $30 million...

James Golubieski speaks to all in attendance at the Faculty Research Day - General Intern / Bryant Lopez

Rowan hosts annual Faculty Research Day and honor notable students and professors

Bryant Lopez April 5, 2023

Editor's Note: This article has been edited since it's original publication. Rowan hosted its annual “Faculty Research Day” on March 29 to celebrate Rowan’s accomplishments in research and collaboration...

President Ali Houshman shares his future plans at University Assembled. - News Intern / Madison Miller

New safety measures, expansion and teaching styles presented at University Assembled

Madison Miller April 5, 2023

On Friday, March 31, students, faculty and staff gathered in the Eynon Ballroom with President Dr. Ali Houshmand and his team to discuss new university policies, news and developments. Houshmand also...

This is the fifth suicide the Rowan community has faced in four years. - Photo / Amanda Palma

EDITORIAL: A student died — and Rowan said nothing

The Whit Staff January 26, 2023

According to the University of Connecticut, nearly 1,100 suicides will occur on college campuses across the United States in a given year. Unfortunately, Rowan University is not exempt from this staggering...

Twiford addresses President Ali Houshmand's "Freedom is Fragile." Photo via Rowan Today.

Twiford: Response to President Houshmand’s “Freedom is Fragile”

Abigail Twiford October 4, 2022

On Sept. 16, 2022, 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, an Iranian woman from the Kurdistan region, died three days after being arrested and reportedly beaten by the morality police of Iran for allegedly failing...

President Ali A. Houshmand inside of Campbell Library. - Photo via Rowan University

Rowan President Dr. Ali Houshmand Reflects On 10 Years in Office

Drew Peltzman September 28, 2022

Dr. Ali A. Houshmand spoke with The Whit to detail Rowan's achievements and challenges during his decade-long tenure as the University's President. Last June marked ten years since Houshmand took...

Rowan University announces that classrooms, labs, recreation facilities and residential buildings will likely return to in-person classes and activities for the fall 2021 semester. - Photo via Multimedia Editor / Alex Rossen

Rowan University Makes Landmark Announcement About Expectations for Fall 2021

Alex Rossen March 10, 2021

On Thursday, March 4, Rowan University's administration made a splash with its landmark announcement looking ahead to the fall 2021 semester. In a message to the Rowan community, President Houshmand...

Rowan University President Ali Houshmand checks on a batch of Ali’s Nasty, one of Houshmand's Hazardous Hot Sauce flavors. The hot sauce helps raise money for Rowan student scholarships. - Photo via Rowan.edu

How Houshmand’s Hazardous Hot Sauce Helps Students in Need

Chloe Senatore March 9, 2021

Houshmand’s Hazardous Hot Sauce is not just a tongue-twister or your average condiment.  Rowan University President Ali Houshmand’s bottled hot sauce is one of his innovative projects that...

Rowan University's President Ali Houshmand has been named as one of ROI-NJ's top influencers in higher education for the third year in a row. - Photo via rowan.edu

President Houshmand Commended, Honored and Recognized for his Work at Rowan

Chloe Senatore March 3, 2021

Rowan University's President Ali Houshmand has been named as one of ROI-NJ's top influencers in higher education for the third year in a row. "The state — especially South Jersey — is fortunate...

-Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com

Rowan University’s Pride Week commences following on-campus protest

Sydney Kerelo April 9, 2019

On Thursday, April 4, demonstrators showed up on Rowan University’s campus to protest specific groups that they deemed "unworthy." The demonstrators' signs showed language that exhibited hateful rhetoric....

Rowan University women's cross country. Photo courtesy of Rowan Athletics website.

Campana: Has the sports bra controversy been handled correctly? You be the judge

Jaiden Campana March 26, 2019

Here we are again. Last week, The Chronicle of Higher Education published an in-depth article on the sports bra controversy that originated in November 2018, including previously undisclosed internal...

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