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Rowan's clinical psychology program has received full accreditation by the American Psychological Association. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

APA gives full accreditation to Rowan’s Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program

Maryela Gallardo January 31, 2024

The Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at Rowan University has achieved full accreditation by the American Psychological Association (APA), after a meeting in late October 2023.  The program’s initial...

Dr. Emily Blanck speaks at Words Matter book store. - Contributor / Beth Cimaglia

Jazz, Juneteenth, and understanding our past

Beth Cimaglia January 31, 2024

Not far from Rowan’s campus, on Jan. 30, the Words Matter bookstore in downtown Pitman was filled with lively music and conversation. The bookstore held another "Jazz at Words" evening, which included...

"If you’re going through this I can assure you, you’re not alone and you can overcome self harm no matter how long it takes." - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Michaels: Celebrating a year without self-harm and understanding why this is a triumph

Sylent Lee Michaels January 31, 2024

Trigger warning: This article discuss self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Last week I celebrated being one year clean from self-harm. Since the conversation about mental health has become more prominent...

Rowan hosts an open house with hopes of getting the feedback and input of community members from Rowan and Glassboro. - Multimedia Editor / Drew Peltzman

Rowan hosts a Master Plan open house to gather feedback on its expansion

Isaac Linsk and Drew Peltzman January 31, 2024

With Rowan’s centennial school year halfway over, the development of the campus for the next generation of students is on the horizon. Visually speaking, Route 322 already cuts the campus in half with...

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...

Shockey(left) and her high school friends Erin Doyle (middle) and Desiree Bauer(right) taking a photo in front of Bunce Hall at Accepted Students Day. - Photo via Sarah Shockey

Shockey: Local students need to stop taking Rowan for granted

Sarah Shockey January 31, 2024

For a senior in high school living so close to Glassboro, 15 minutes away to be exact, Rowan was seen by many as the last resort. When the time came to start filling out college applications, Rowan was...

New students, beginning in summer 2024 will have Microsoft emails instead of Google. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Rowan moves new student email accounts from Google to Microsoft beginning this summer

Braijon Williams January 25, 2024

Editor's Note: This article has been changed since its initial publication. It was originally reported that new students would not have access to Google Drive. It has been corrected to clarify that students...

Campbell Library will undergo renovations bringing new study spaces and technology to campus. - Staff Writer / Aiden Seratore

Campbell Library plans for “Library of the Future” with upcoming renovations

Aiden Seratore January 24, 2024

The Chamberlain Student Center isn’t the only big facility on campus receiving some renovations, as the Campbell Library has some changes in the works. These upcoming renovations come after a long...

Online learning platforms allow for some classes to continue during inclement weather. - Graphics Editor / Julia Quennessen

Virtual learning challenges “snow day” protocol during first week of classes

Erik Gil January 24, 2024

On Jan. 16, the spring semester commenced at Rowan University with icy roads and inclement weather. Some classes remained in person but other professors opted to use virtual meetings like Zoom to still...

"The Whit staff believes Graduate students should be allowed to join clubs." - Graphic / Yaz Shaughnessy

Editorial: Graduate students should be allowed to join clubs

The Whit Staff January 24, 2024

Rowan University has over 200 student clubs and organizations. The number and the variety of clubs ensure that all students have a way to get involved and meet people, no matter their major, background,...

"We can learn about climate change right from the campus some of us call home, from the comfort of dorm rooms and apartments." - Contributor / Marchella Mazzoni

Britt: Snowfall on campus begs for care about climate change

Paige Britt January 24, 2024

As a kid, there was no better feeling than waking up on a school day, looking out the window, and seeing mountains of fresh white snow, waiting to be made into snowmen and lovingly imprinted with boot...

Chelsea Valcourt poses for a photo in the town meeting hall. - Photo via Mike Hickman Photography

Recent graduate makes history as Monroe Township’s youngest council president

Braijon Williams January 24, 2024

Have you ever felt like you presented an issue to someone and after some time, that issue never got resolved? Well, Rowan alumni, Chelsea Valcourt felt that same way when she consistently sent emails...

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