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"Adjei-Brenyah made the reading entertaining as he even had audience participation while reading excerpts from two chapters of the novel." - Staff Writer / Ryan Schaller.

Rowan welcomes NYT best-selling author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah to speak about his debut novel

Ryan Schaller March 18, 2024

On Feb. 29, Rowan University’s Writing Arts Department welcomed New York Times best-selling author Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah who read excerpts from his debut novel "Chain-Gang All-Stars." He also had...

Rowan SJP logo. - Photo via @rowansjp

Rowan SJP’s long journey to becoming a chartered SGA organization

Victoria McGivern February 28, 2024

On Feb. 10, an upcoming club called, Rowan Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), made an Instagram post announcing their disappointment in being rejected by the Rowan Student Government Association’s...

Dr. McPherson-Myers has become the official leader of the DEI division. With a new leader, and other vacancies waiting to be filled, the DEI faces a big transition. - Photo via Rowan University

Dr. Penny McPherson-Myers takes over DEI leadership role

Maryela Gallardo November 29, 2023

This past summer, The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) experienced some vacancies, one of those being the departure of the Senior Vice President of DEI, Dr. Monika Williams Shealey. During...

Rowan Progressives Vice President Durwood Pinkett gives his speech at the event. Arts & Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Rowan Progressives hosts “The Revolution Will Be Amplified”: uniting arts, culture and activism for change

Al Harmon April 19, 2023

On April 14, Robinson Green and Wilson Hall Oval came alive with the sounds of music, the power of spoken word, and the vibrant colors of art, as Rowan Progressives, a political college group, hosted...

Students attended the virtual panel discussion about Native American rights on reservation. This panel discussion event was hosted by the RCHGHR on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. - Photo / Jaimie McCormick

RCHGHR Hosts “Rights on Reservation” Virtual Panel Discussion

Jaimie McCormick February 28, 2022

Rowan’s Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Student Association (RCHGHR) held “Rights on the Reservation” on Wednesday, Feb. 23, to discuss the current government’s...

Social justice activist Feminista Jones discusses the spectrum of intersectionality and opening our minds to change. - Contributor / Jack Trabucco

Feminista Jones Headlines Fourth Annual Feminist Activist Symposium

Jack Trabucco March 9, 2021

On Monday, March 8, the Rowan University Office of Social Justice, Inclusion and Conflict Resolution (SJICR) hosted its fourth annual Feminist Activist Symposium, in celebration of International...

Rowan University's Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted "COVID-19, Africa and the Diaspora." - Graphics Editor / Jana Jackstis

The University of the Future According to the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Corey Rothauser March 3, 2021

This article is part of a multiple-part series detailing The University of the Future Roadmap released by Rowan University. The University of the Future Roadmap contains several recommendations the...

The Office of Social Justice, Inclusion, and Conflict Resolution hosted an event discussing  inclusivity in everyday language. They emphasized the importance of taking responsibility for mistakes like using the wrong pronouns. - Editor-in-Chief / Kalie VanDewater

Re-Imagining Social Justice Series – Language Matters: The Power of Words

Christine Harkinson October 28, 2020

Language, as a form of communication, is often overlooked or taken for granted. Have we ever stopped to think about how much power our words hold? We may fail to realize that the way we speak with one...

RU-MAN meets to discuss patriarchy and sexual violence

Joseph Gramigna March 26, 2017

Rowan University Men’s Action Network (RU-MAN) met this past week to discuss the patriarchy and physical and sexual violence toward women in anticipation of the upcoming Sexual Violence Prevention Week. The...

Rowan’s Women’s Center offers space for women to relax

Morgan Jenkins November 27, 2016

The Women’s Resource Center in Robinson Hall room 214 might be one of Rowan University’s best-kept secrets, despite attempts to promote the space for both lactation and general use. Located in the...

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