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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...

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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...

The Henry Rowan statue greets campus visitors.-File Photo / Amanda Palma

Editorial: The good and bad at Rowan, 2017-18

The Whit Staff April 26, 2018

As the 2017-18 school year comes to a close at Rowan, now is the perfect time to reflect on the good and bad happenings on and around campus. Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. The Bad Unfortunately,...

Rowan President Ali Houshmand poses with Derick "Ringo" Adamson, the winner of the hot sauce cooking competition held on Monday January 22, 2018. -Photo Editor/Nicole Mingo

WATCH: Landmark Americana hosts hot sauce cooking competition

Sharelle Boyer January 23, 2018

Monday evening at Landmark Americana, Rowan University hosted Houshmand’s Hazardous Hot Sauce cook-off, where fifteen contestants were given the opportunity to show off their cooking skills. The contestants...

The Give Something Back program awards $1.5 million to Rowan University and Rowan College at Gloucester County on Friday, Nov. 10 -Staff Photo/Grace Clevenger

Give Something Back program awards $1.5 million to Rowan University and Rowan College at Gloucester County

Grace Clevenger November 15, 2017

On Friday, Nov. 10, members of the Rowan University, Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) and neighboring communities came together to listen to speeches from Dr. Ali Houshmand and RCGC President...

President Houshmand  presents student trustee, Melissa Shore with a certificate of accomplishment during the Board of Trustees meeting. -Staff Photo/Andrew Turco

Houshmand announces tuition increases for Rowan University undergrads

Matt Kass April 6, 2017

At Wednesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, Rowan University President Ali Houshmand vowed not to raise tuition beyond the rate of inflation. A Rowan Announcer Extra Edition was sent out on Monday, April...

Rowan President Ali Houshmand offers thoughts after attending Trump’s address to Congress

Justin Decker March 1, 2017

In his first joint address to both houses of Congress, President Donald Trump retuned his rhetorical style Tuesday evening, calling for a “renewal of the American spirit” while echoing familiar policies...

PROFlympics: Banner competition brings out homecoming teams’ artistic sides

Rhiannon Bulaga October 6, 2016

Rowan University’s PROFlympics Homecoming 2016 kicked off Monday night with a banner competition. The theme of Homecoming week pays homage to the 2016 Summer Olympics. Thirty-five clubs and organizations...

Newly-renovated intramural field opens at Rowan

Brian McHugh October 5, 2016

Monday evening's ceremony to open the newly-renovated intramural field by the REC Center had the congeniality of a neighborhood block party. Student Government Association (SGA) members went out for...

Holly Pointe Commons officially opens at Rowan University

Holly Pointe Commons officially opens at Rowan University

Justin Decker September 7, 2016

The Holly Pointe Commons officially opened Wednesday after a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Rowan representatives and community members alike. Several speakers, including Rowan President Ali Houshmand,...

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