Want a way to set your day up for success? Improve your overall physical and mental health? Fit in exercise into your busy schedule? Cycling instructor Beth invites you to join her in her Rise and Ride, a 7:00 a.m. cycling class for go-getters looking to start their day off on a positive foot. Beth […]
Student Life
What Can Student Affairs Do For You?
You want to find a school – one you’ll actually like – one you can afford. You do a little research. You take the tour. You learn about its history and its campus; you visit the dorms, the cafeteria and the gym – all very important. Then, you leave. Now, a few months later, it’s […]
20 Minute Radius: Down the River We Go
Being active and energetic is an important aspect to living life, and what better way to enjoy life than going kayaking. Here at Rowan University in South Jersey you have several choices for your day excursion including: Al & Sam’s Canoe Boat & Kayak (Newfield, Gloucester County, NJ), Pinelands Adventures (Shamong, Burlington County, NJ), and […]
20 Minute Radius: Lets Go Union!
With Philadelphia just 20 minutes from Rowan University, we have easy access to amazing sports complexes. This includes being able to go see the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, Union, and some others. And I fortunately had the chance to attended a Union game, Philadelphia’s professional soccer team, with my dad and best friend. The Excitement of […]
20 Minute Radius: It’s Always Fun in Philadelphia
They say that variety is the spice of life, and although there’s plenty to do on Rowan’s campus it never hurts to get a change of scenery in. Fortunately, in addition to having the option of enjoying a vibrant local scene, Rowan students also have the luxury of being close to Philadelphia. I commute to Rowan […]
Insider’s Look at Rowan Bucks
When attending Rowan University you receive a standard student ID card called RowanCard, which you can use to get food from the Student Center Marketplace, use Rowan’s various printers, and access certain doors around campus. However, something that you might not know about your student ID is that it doubles as a pre-loaded debit card for […]
Ask the PROS: 10 Best Aspects of Rowan [VIDEO]
Find out why Rowan Peer Referral and Orientation Staff (PROS) are #RowanPROUD! Video by: Mitch Weiman Senior advertising major Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Not “Just Rowan” After All Finding Myself at Rowan What I Wish I Knew: On Campus Living [Video]
#PROFspective PROS Edition: Civil and Environmental Engineering Major Marissa Ciocco
Today, we speak with Marissa Ciocco, a junior civil and environmental engineering major from East Greenwich, NJ, who resides on campus in the Whitney Center. Marissa will give us insight on her career as being a member of Rowan PROS and will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan […]
Living at Holly Pointe Commons: A Sophomore Perspective
Benefits of Rowan University’s Holly Pointe Commons Over a Campus Apartment Holly Pointe Commons video tour here: Original story published 2017. Updated January 2024. OkayI’ll admit it, living in Holly Pointe Commons as a sophomore was not my first choice. When it came time to pick housing almost everyone I knew, including me, was trying […]
Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like to Live With You, Triad [VIDEO]
What will they say? Triad roommates Annie Busarello (junior advertising and public relations double major) and Melissa Banuelos (junior psychology major) dish on what it’s really like to live with roommates at Rowan University. By: Jen Green, senior public relations major Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Sophomores Give Advice: What It’s […]
Video Tour: Mimosa Hall
Video and original music by: Alex LaVallee, senior public relations major Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Sophomores Give Advice: What It’s Like to Live On Campus Townhouses: My 2nd Choice, Blessing in Disguise Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like to Live With You, Triad [Video]
Weightlifters Virtue: The Rec Center
Weightlifting is a lifestyle for me. I find the gym to be a sacred place; an escape from reality, a place where I can concentrate on pushing myself physically. Nothing feels better than to walk outside of the Rec Center with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment, but this feeling doesn’t come easy. I drag […]
Finding My Corner at Rowan with Avant
Once a week students meet to read page after page of writings, looking for the best pieces to publish in Rowan’s undergraduate literary magazine, Avant. The tradition started in the 60s with Avant’s founding. The magazine is made by undergraduate students from cover to cover. Every piece is a work of poetry, fiction, or creative […]
Realities of Being a Student Athlete
I was a three sport athlete all throughout high school, so I knew sports was bound to follow me into my college career. I decided to limit myself to just one sport entering my freshman year because I didn’t want to be overwhelmed with school work and practices. By choosing to stick solely to field […]
Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like to Live With You, Mullica Hall [VIDEO]
What will they say? Mullica Hall roommates Davon Dickson (freshman finance major) and James Falcone (freshman accounting major) dish on what it’s really like to live with roommates at Rowan University. By: Natalia Panfilova, senior public relations major Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: Sophomores Give Advice: What It’s Like to Live […]
Finding Myself at Rowan
I came into Rowan University 2 years ago not knowing where I fit into this large school with over 300 different organizations, but my summer orientation leader helped me out a lot with finding my place. His name is Vinny, and he helped make my first experiences at the school fun and entertaining during my overnight […]
Travels with Rowan Athletics
Getting out there and seeing the world is no easy task, especially for those running from class to practice day in and day out. However, we are lucky enough to go to a school where being on a team is the equivalent to opening the door an immense number of opportunities. I definitely did not imagine I […]
Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like To Live With You, Holly Pointe Commons [VIDEO]
What will they say? Sophomores Amanda Palma (public relations and journalism double major) and Kate Twilley (radio, TV, film major) give the scoop on what it’s really like to live with a roommate at Rowan University. By: Jen Green, senior public relations major Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Related stories: […]
Dragons in the Student Center: A Night at Rowan After Hours
You might think the Chamberlain Student Center would be empty on weekend nights, but think again! It’s packed Thursday through Saturday evenings because students are going to Rowan After Hours, known as RAH. Through the Office of Student Activities, RAH puts on events and activities in the Student Center every weekend. In the past there has been Disney themed dinners, a […]
20 Minute Radius:
A Nearby Park Adventure!
My best friend and I often enjoy going on little adventures off campus during the sunny, final days of the semester as a way to take a break from our busy schedules. We recently visited Washington Lake Park in Washington Township, Gloucester County, a municipal park only 15 minutes away that we discovered last year. For our off-campus […]
Roommates Reflect: What It’s Really Like to Live With You, Whitney Center [VIDEO]
What will they say? Whitney Center on Rowan Boulevard roommates Elizabeth Leick (sophomore writing arts and public relations double major), Hanna Dietrich (sophomore biomedical engineering major) and Olivia Grasso (sophomore history and modern languages and linguistics major) dish on what it’s really like to live with roommates at Rowan University. By: Natalia Panfilova, senior public […]
My First Apartment, Triad
You may not hear a lot about Triad Apartments, but as a student I am grateful to live there! There are some great aspects about living here that makes me happy with my choice. I ended up living in Triad since I was the last to pick housing, leaving me to choose between Holly Pointe Commons […]
Rowan Community Dishes About the Tutoring Center
In my previous post “Tutoring Center Helps Students Boost GPA” I talked about the benefits of using tutoring services. But this time, I decided to investigate deeper, and ask the Rowan community to share their thoughts about the tutoring center. Here is what they have to say: Sean Hendricks, Director of the Office of Academic […]
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship,
A Haven for Believers
For some, Easter and Christmas are the only times during the year they remember Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for our sins, but Rowan’s Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship remembers all year long and praises the caring God who gave it all. Chi Alpha is a home for students who want to build relationships with God and with other Rowan […]
Why I Love Working at the Rowan Writing Center
Morgan Douglas is a senior at Rowan University double majoring in writing arts, with a concentration in creative writing, and biology, with a concentration in pre-med. A mouthful, right? Even with all of her school work, Morgan took a job working at Rowan University Writing Center in Campbell Library as a writing tutor at the beginning of spring semester […]
Video Tour: Holly Pointe Commons
Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. Video and music by: Alex LaVallee, senior public relations major
Tutoring Center Helps Students Boost GPA
Why do we forget what we learn? Think about it. You may spend countless hours memorizing information for a test. But after the test, you won’t probably remember a thing. So what can you do about it? Understand what you study and not just simply memorize it. Tutoring is most definitely one of the most effective […]
Green Dot: The Change That Starts with You
“If you see something, say something.” While this slogan was not created for the Green Dot program, it emphasizes the core idea behind it. Green Dot is a bystander intervention training program aimed to reduce power-based personal violence on Rowan campus. In 2014, a CDC funded study found a 50% reduction in sexual violence perpetration in […]
Making Friends Doesn’t Have to be Ruff
Allow me to introduce Chill N Chat, a group hosted by the Wellness Center and run by two driven juniors: Chanel Brown, a double major in Radio, TV, Film and Communication Studies from Willingboro, Burlington County, and Mahaa Ahmed, a double major in Biological Sciences and Philosophy & Religion Study, from Sicklerville, Camden County. Now, […]
An Accepting Home for LGBTQ+ Rowan Students
As society finally becomes more accepting and mindful of those who identify as LGBTQ+, Rowan is doing a fantastic job of making our campus open and welcoming to students of all different identities. Recent building plans and additions as well as more student organizations all contribute to the network of support that students can expect […]
Rare Opportunity for Student to Light Up the Stage
Inside Tohill Theater, it is nearly pitch black except for the glow of two computer screens. Behind the screens sit a team of magicians, creating a story on stage – not with acting, but with light. Onstage is the classic horror story of Carrie, made famous by the 1970’s film featuring a bloody prom, and […]
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My Tips for Rowan Commuters
As a commuter to Rowan I need to make sure I wake up early enough to arrive to class on time, whether there is any traffic or not. For me, I wake up at 7:00 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday mornings to make a 9:30 a.m. class. When I wake up I spend the first hour […]
Insanely Quick & Easy Way to Dress to Impress for $8!
Ever heard the term “broke college student”? I bet you have. In fact, I hear it almost every day from someone. The truth is, we all go to school hoping to land that dream job one day. But how can a student on a tight budget afford to dress effectively to get that job? Today, […]
Tales of Hallway Hangouts & Laundry Mishaps in Mullica Hall as Told by One Resident
A flooding laundry room, days worth of Chinese takeout and more, freshman Davon Dickson has had quite the experience dorming in Mullica Hall at Rowan University. Davon, a freshman finance major, lives in a four-person suite in Mullica Hall. Here, he shares two bedrooms with his four suitemates, one of which he attended high school […]
Esteemed Actor Joins Cast, Teaches Students
Feature photo courtesy of David Cimetta Philadelphia’s own professional actor Brian Anthony Wilson joins Rowan theatre students to perform the audacious role of Titus in Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus. The 6′ 3” thespian is most known for his work in Creed (2015), Limitless (2011), and as his character Vernon Holley in the HBO series “The Wire.” This is […]
A Non-Traditional Student Shares:
8 Things My Parents Were Right About
Spoiler Alert: They knew EVERYTHING. A few-years-of-angst ago I agreed with that as much as I did the idea that the world was flat. It took a few years and a lot of mistakes. As a late bloomer who started college at age 20, today at 23 I can now confirm that my parents (almost) always knew […]
Rowan Prof Sweethearts Share Tales of Love, Lifelong Friendships
Rowan alumni Bernard (‘94) and Julie Creache (nee Santoloci, ‘97) are the type of couple that will remind you of the various definitions of love this Valentine’s Day. Besides the usual love that is shared between swooning couples each Valentine’s season, Bernard and Julie beam with the love of friendship as well, both for their lifelong […]
The Puterbaughs, Rowan Prof Sweethearts
Amongst the millions of connections Rowan has helped students make, the heartwarming story of now-married alumni, Jessica (’03) and Jeff (’02) Puterbaugh, is one we get to share with you today. Jeff and Jessica (then Jessica Levinson) first met when her and her group of friends hung out one night at Jeff’s fraternity house. While Jessica […]
Rowan Art Galleries Offer Inspiring Study Breaks
With a tightly packed schedule and seemingly endless responsibilities as a college student, it can be easy to get caught up in the rush of academics and become consumed by stress. We sometimes become so focused on our work and our future that we neglect to take care of ourselves in the present, trading interesting […]
Mimosa Super Bowl Party
The Resident Assistants (RAs) of Mimosa Hall gathered their residents for the most anticipated game of the year: Super Bowl LI. The lounge was fully decorated with blue and red tablecloths and balloons to correspond with the two teams: Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots. As residents used their RowanCard to swipe in, they received […]
9 Things to Know About Rowan’s International Center
Dr. Li Yang, the Director of the International Center and the Intensive English Language Program, and Katelyn Sullivan, the administrative assistant, share with us 9 things we need to know about the International Center here at Rowan. 1. Rowan hosts 170 international students The International Center assures that our international students have a smooth transition coming from abroad […]
“Be With Each Other, For Each Other” at Dining for Diversity
Dining for Diversity welcomes students to their biweekly meetings to explore diversity and multiculturalism through the discussion of current local and national events. Sit down with students in an open environment and discuss issues that will impact students, and don’t forget to snack too! So what exactly will you talk about? Political events, historic events, […]
Benefits of Improved Advising Model with Rory McElwee
Having multiple jobs and an hour commute, I knew I was doomed to spend countless, fragmented hours piecing together my class schedule. RateMyProfessors.com and course catalogs were my best friends as I earned my education at my local community college. I have to say, I was doing fine – that is, until I once overestimated […]
Rowan Students Meet Harry Connick Jr. in NYC
To meet a celebrity and be a part of a daytime talk show can be a dream come true. On Wednesday January 25, 2017, this dream was realized for me and some other excited Rowan students who attended a free field trip, sponsored by the College of Communication & Creative Arts, to New York City […]
Townhouses: My 2nd Choice, Blessing in Disguise
As the middle of my second semester of freshman year at Rowan approached, it became time to being looking into housing for the fall semester. Usually after being on campus for a semester, students have a pretty good grasp on where all of the on campus housing is, as well as an idea of where […]
Students Share Thoughts About RoBo
Living on campus is a once in a lifetime four-year experience. What students refer to as Robo, which are really the Rowan Boulevard Apartments, offers you all the best qualities with its on campus apartment-style housing. What I really love about RoBo is the luxury of having your very own room that you do not […]
Adjusting to Freshmen Housing
As a senior in high school who had always had my own room, it was hard for me to picture myself sharing a room equivalent to the size of a shoe box with not one, but two, other girls whom I did not know. In fact, the thought was horrifying. In the effort to make […]
Gender Inclusive Living: A Positive Experience at Holly Pointe
My roommate and I chose Holly Pointe Commons knowing that it was going to be the fresh and new housing on campus. Little did we know, at the time of choosing, that Holly Pointe promoted the growing concept and reality of all gender living. This gender inclusive lifestyle encompasses co-ed rooming and bathrooms, acknowledging the […]
Education Honor Society Hosts Pajama Party
Over 75 education majors in Kappa Delta Pi, the education honor society, transformed the College of Education’s James Hall into a winter wonderland to welcome dozens of excited children to their annual pajama party, held on Friday, Dec. 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. As each child walked into the “December Around the World” themed […]
Boro in Lights Draws 700 Students
Tables, tents, and twinkling lights lined Rowan Boulevard on a magical December evening as guests gathered to celebrate their joy for the season at Glassboro’s annual Tree Lighting, Boro in Lights. The Rowan After Hours event included live performances, ice sculpture demonstrations, and a Toys for Tots canned food drive. Each table along the boulevard had […]
5 Ways Your Major Can Give Back This Season
It’s that time of year again. When my phone rings with calls from what feels like 100 family members, asking what I want for Christmas. And this year, I have a very different answer. I am so appreciative of the things, material and not, that I have. A wonderful family, an awesome internship, and the […]
Dominating the Stage at 3 Feet Tall
Don’t let her size fool you; Mackenzie Trush is a force to be reckoned with. A sophomore at Rowan University originally from Franklinville, Gloucester County, Mackenzie Trush is making history on Tohill Stage as the first little person to star in a mainstage show. Standing at 36 inches tall, she was born with one of […]
Where and How RU Students Study
You know it’s time for finals when you see Rowan students spending hours in the library, waiting in long lines for coffee and filling up computer labs, making sure to use every last dime of their printing dollars. While anyone can notice this mad dash, what they might not know is that every Rowan student […]
#PROFspective: Biomedical Engineering Major Amanda Burke
Today we speak with Amanda Burke, a junior biomedical engineering major from Toms River, Ocean County, who rents a house off campus. Amanda will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: […]
Thanksgiving “Adopt A Family”
If you think donating just one can of food to Rowan’s Thanksgiving “Adopt a Family Service” didn’t go a long way, well, we’ve got news for you. This year, the Rowan community donated enough food to help assist 156 families, breaking last year’s record of 120 families! Giving back must be our middle name. Every […]
Academic Advising: One Student’s Perspective
Graduating from Rowan on time can be as simple as meeting with your academic advisor once a semester. Think about that. It only takes eight meetings with an advisor throughout your time at Rowan to help you graduate within the time you want and with the classes you need, setting the perfect foundation for your […]
6 Reasons to Study Abroad
Senior Vivian Wang talk to us about her study abroad experience Many Rowan students contemplate studying abroad for a semester, but are often too nervous to actually go through with it. Learning a new language, immersing yourself in a different culture and making new friends can seem intimidating. But as intimidating as it sounds, the experience […]
The “College Experience” as a Commuter
Getting the Rowan “college experience” as a commuter isn’t as difficult as stereotypes from years ago suggest. There is no need to worry, our commuters are just as much a part of this campus as anyone else! Just because you don’t live in Chestnut, Holly Pointe or Townhouses, doesn’t mean you can’t show up, have […]
Theorizing at Rowan: “America: The Miscegenation Nation” by J. T. Mills
Theorizing at Rowan is a series of lectures covering a broad range of topics about philosophy, religion studies and other related disciplines. All the events are free and open to the public aiming to promote academic exchange within the Rowan University community and scholars throughout the region. You can find the full list of Theorizing […]
Advice for Parents: Help Guide Your Student to the Right Major
No one knows your children better than you do. You know their interests, strengths and weaknesses. And when it is time to decide what career path they should take, you need to step up and guide them in the right direction. Almost 50% of students entering college are undecided about their majors. In addition, two […]
Theatre Life:
Coffins, Gravestones, and Vampires, Oh My!
Get with the spooky spirit of Halloween with “Dracula” the play! With help from directors Elisabeth Hostetter and Tom Fusco, Rowan students take on “Dracula” a theatre production telling the tale of the dramatic vampire adventure. This fast-paced adaptation is one of the most extensive and dynamic performances tackled by students on campus. The stage […]
Job Hunting 101: Career and Graduate School Fair
Get your shirt ironed, shoes polished, hair groomed and put on your best perfume… No, this isn’t for a date. Instead, it is to make a memorable first impression on your prospective employer. On October 5, 2016, more than 1,000 students visited the Student Recreation Center to meet with over 160 of the region’s top employers […]
Perfect Pitch:
Agencies Share Success Stories
Four guest speakers, over 60 students, free food and admission — what else do you need to spend a quality evening outside your classroom? On October 24, 2016, the Philly Ad Club together with the Rowan Ad Club hosted their 3rd annual Perfect Pitch at Rowan University’s Shpeen Hall for students to prepare for careers in […]
Sophomores Give Advice:
What It’s Like to Live On Campus
Before you learn anything in your college classroom, you will first learn what it’s like to live on campus, if you’re a resident. You might have to deal with a roommate who snores so loud the entire building can hear, get trapped in your dorm during a snowstorm, stay up all night eating pizza with […]
Block Party Draws Big Crowd with Multicultural Munchies
Homecoming weekend couldn’t officially start without the annual Homecoming Block Party. Friday, Oct. 7, Hollybush Mansion’s front lawn was transformed into a massive celebration of school and national pride with the 2016 theme, PROFlympics. Complete with food trucks, inflatables, and giveaways, this year’s homecoming catered to students and families alike. Upon entering, students were met […]
This RA’s Favorite Part of the Job is Pretty Inspiring
RAs, or resident assistants, are the face of university housing for students living on campus. These upperclassmen live and work in dorms, and are there to help students adjust to the university, stay safe, and succeed. Senior Mackenzie Brown, an RA at Holly Pointe Commons, gives us an inside look at what it’s like to […]
5 Reasons You Will Love Rowan University
As an upperclassmen in high school, I had the “big college dream” that I’m sure you’re familiar with. I was going away to live in a majestic castle of a dorm with roommates who would be my best friends, to take classes like “How to Find the Perfect Job” and its pre-req, “What I’m Supposed […]
