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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 27, 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...

President Ali Houshmand contract has been extended as president of the university till at least June 30, 2029.  - Photo via Rowan University

Board Tuition Hearing glosses over tuition increases and announces President Houshmand’s contract extension

Connor Brown April 26, 2023

At the end of the spring semester Board of Trustees meeting, members briefly touched on the upcoming tuition cost increase, while also announcing a contract extension for President Ali Houshmand and the...

THC Go Co-Founders Jonathan Tecum-Chavez (left) and Kevin Asare (right) presenting their business at the NJ Cannabis Insider Business Conference. - Photo via @__Koriography on Instagram

Rowan students dive into cannabis delivery industry with “THC Go”

Nigel Pala April 19, 2023

It's been a year since cannabis was legalized for recreational use in New Jersey, and entrepreneurs statewide are intent on capitalizing on the new industry. Among the sharks in the newly built tank are...

Rowan University has limited college graduation tickets from eight to four. - Arts & Entertainment Editor / Chelsea Valcourt

EDITORIAL: $150K for four graduation tickets

The Whit Staff February 15, 2023

Roughly 40 classes, 900 hours and an estimated $147,312 to $152,676 have all led to this very moment. It’s the moment many of us have dreamed of since we were high school seniors, perhaps even younger....

Students and others can donate to The SHOP, whether that be in the form of money or food and supplies. -Photo via sites.rowan.edu/theshop/

How Rowan University helps Students in Financial Crises

Mya Calderon April 19, 2022

“I am very likely to end the semester having to drop out of college, lose my university housing, and be homeless with no real ability to [pull] myself out from [my current situation],” Simon Thurston...

Monday morning, the SGA Executive Board published an email announcing that they would be extending the portion of Senate reserved for student concerns to allow more students to voice their thoughts and feelings to the board and to Rowan administration. -Photo via Pixabay.com

Open Forum Between Students and Administration Held During Senate Meeting to Address Mental Health

Alex Rossen November 10, 2021

Editor's note: This article has been updated to accurately reflect the academic standing of the students involved in the story. On Monday, Nov. 1, Rowan students and staff were struck by the news that...

Senior Hydia Bearfield discusses how important the multicultural organizations on Rowan's campus are. - Photo / Hydia Bearfield

Senior Spotlight: Hydia Bearfield, Class of 2022

Jennifer McGraw November 3, 2021

She’s a model, the president of two multicultural organizations at Rowan, and she’s a mother. If there’s one phrase to describe senior Hydia Bearfield, it would be “girl boss.” Hydia Bearfield...

Multimedia editor, Alex Rossen, highlights Gregory Aquilino, a third-year senior balancing three majors, three CUGS, three internships, seven classes a semester and a part-time job. - Photo / Alex Rossen

Senior Spotlight: One Student’s Story of Balancing Three Majors, Seven Classes, and a Part-Time Job

Alex Rossen October 13, 2021

Could this be one of Rowan's greatest balancing acts? Gregory Aquilino is a third-year senior majoring in international studies, political science, and history, with a concentration in global and comparative...

New and returning Rowan students share their excitement and hope for a fully in-person fall 2021 semester. - Photo via Rowan.edu

Rowan Students Eying Return to Campus in Fall 2021

Matthew Green April 28, 2021

For well over a year, many Rowan students have been craving a return to the beautiful Glassboro campus, along with the return of the activities, memories and events that make on-campus life so fulfilling....

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...

Noah Garcia, Sophia Wagner and Zach Myrtetus don their masks around campus. With COVID-19, these new Rowan students take the necessary precautions to stay safe while getting the most out of their college experience. - Editor-in-Chief / Kalie VanDewater; third photo courtesy of Zach Myrtetus

How COVID-19 has Impacted First-Time Rowan Students’ College Experiences

Kalie VanDewater September 9, 2020

Many of us can recall our first semester at Rowan with great joy. We made new friends, experienced the flexibility of a college schedule and learned through the hardships that came with our new-found...

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