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"With over 300 participating schools and about 1,900 entries, it is a huge accomplishment and achievement for these Rowan University students and faculty to get recognized for their hard work and dedication to their craft." - Photo via Rowan RTF Instagram.

Rowan shines at BEA Festival: Students & Faculty recognized for media projects

Sophia Fandino March 20, 2024

On Feb. 26th, the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) announced that eight Rowan University students and one faculty member have been recognized for their media projects. Across all five projects, the...

"Some advice that Correia-Fisher has for future students who want to get into TV production is to make connections, be kind to everyone, try new things, and don’t be afraid to go outside your comfort zone." - Photo via Correia-Fisher's Instagram.

Balancing Act: Senior RTF major Holden Correia-Fisher’s passion for TV production

Dylan Francis February 7, 2024

Holden Correia-Fisher is a senior radio, television, and film (RTF) major at Rowan University. He got his start in the RTF field in high school which sprouted his desire for the TV industry. “I...

The recording booth is now open on the second floor of the Campbell Library, for students to create audio and visual projects. - Staff Writer / Maryela Gallardo

Lights, camera, library: recording booth opens at Campbell Library for student use

Maryela Gallardo January 31, 2024

Live at the Campbell Library is the newest recording booth open to all students, faculty, and staff at Rowan University. The booth opened on Jan. 23 and is located on the second floor of the university’s...

"In 2021, Brand produced an audio-only documentary about Kuromiya, and now he has decided he wants to create something with a visual component. This will be Brand's first feature-length film." - Contributor / Timothy Hawk

Rowan professor Keith Brand secures $300,000 grant for documentary on civil rights advocate Kiyoshi Kuromiya

Grace Reed November 15, 2023

Keith Brand, a professor in the radio, television, and film department at Rowan is working on a documentary that was just awarded a $300,000 grant from the Pew Center of Arts and Heritage. A Philadelphia...

Scott Franzke talks with Rowan students following his discussion. - Photo / @RowanSportsCAM on Twitter.

Scott Franzke talks path to Phillies World Series run during “Pizza With The Pros”

Seth Fisher November 16, 2022

The Philadelphia Phillies World Series run provided Philadelphians and baseball fans alike with an exciting stretch of heart-pounding games and surreal moments. Scott Franzke, the radio play-by-play voice...

Karina Colon hosts Pop Flavor for Rowan Radio Thursdays at 6 p.m. - Photo / Nick Iadonisi

“It’s About Time”: Rowan Radio Wins 2022 Pinnacle Award “Four-Year Radio Station of the Year”

Madison Miller November 9, 2022

Nestled just next to the King Auditorium in Bozorth Hall, 89.7 WGLS-FM, otherwise known as Rowan Radio, is bustling daily with music, podcasting, and news shows by Rowan students. This year, the station...

Students view the many clubs lined up along Meditation Walk near Business Hall. - Writer / Nick Butler

Rowan’s Club Fair Invites Students to Find Friends and New Interests

Nick Butler September 12, 2022

It was a gorgeous day on Meditation Walk outside of the Rowan Business Center on Thursday, Sept. 8, for the Fall Club Fair. Clubs, sports teams, and all walks of Greek life came out to not only promote...

From left to right: Tyler Baldi, AJ Bucci and Niko Ioannou. / Photo via Paige Previte

RTF Media Fest Acknowledges Filmmakers’ Work

Chelsea Valcourt April 13, 2022

Filmmakers, screenwriters and content creators alike gathered in King Auditorium this past weekend to celebrate the 8th Annual RTF Media Fest. The festival was held in two parts with the Rowan-specific...

Philadelphia radio sports personality Joe DaCamara spoke with students about the competitiveness of the sports industry during "Pizza With the Pros" on Monday, March 28. - Photo via @RowanSportsCAM on Twitter.com

Joe DeCamara Discusses Competitiveness in Sports Industry During “Pizza With the Pros”

Drew Peltzman March 30, 2022

Philly Sports Radio host Joe DeCamara emphasized the importance of competitiveness and balance during his discussion at this week's “Pizza With the Pros.”  Co-host of the midday show on Sports...

This is the first year that WGLS won in the On-Air Personality category in the competition’s history. -Photo via Pixabay.com.

Rowan Radio Wins Three Broadcasting Education Awards

Jennifer McGraw March 8, 2022

Rowan Radio (89.7 WGLS-FM) won three awards in the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts competition on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. These awards mark milestones for the student-run...

From left to right: Kelly Green, Alyssa Compa, Derek Jones and Geneva Gerwitz at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in June 2016. The student radio station won its seventh Gracie Award for election coverage. - Photo provided by Derek Jones

Rowan Radio wins Gracie Award for election coverage

Eric Conklin April 1, 2017

Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM’s trophy case is continuing to fill up. Station members Alyssa Compa, Kelly Green, and Geneva Gerwitz won a Gracie Award for their election-coverage radio show, Decision 2016, which...

RTF Professor Bianculli, a man of Hawaiian shirts, TV knowledge, and dedication to students

Assane Drame February 24, 2017

He hands out dollar bills to students who give clever answers in class. Many consider him the “O.G.” of the radio, television, and film department. He has been called "the bomb dot com.” One student...

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