Today’s TRANSFERmation Tuesday features Molly Worek, a transfer from Bloomsburg University and Rowan College of Gloucester County (RCGC). Molly is a CADP English accelerated to master’s in teaching major. She holds a CUGS (certificate of undergraduate studies) in Japanese, a minor in international studies and is also pursuing Teaching English as a Foreign/Second Language certificate […]
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#PROFspective: Honors Bio Major Drusilla Appiah-kubi Sets Her Sights on Med School
Today we feature Drusilla Appiah-kubi, a Biological Science major, Psychology minor and Honors concentration student wrapping up her junior year. Drusilla is a first-generation college student from Old Bridge, NJ (Middlesex County) who lived in the Townhouses. Academic or social clubs you are a part of: I’m the Vice President of the Rowan African Student Association What […]
Junior Communication Studies Major: How I’m Gaining Lifelong Skills at Rowan
Today we feature junior Communication Studies major and Journalism minor Christian A. Browne, who commutes to Rowan from Sicklerville, NJ (Camden County) and is originally from Philadelphia. Christian transferred to Rowan from Camden County College. Going to Rowan has been one of the best experiences of my life. Through the university newspaper The Whit, Rowan […]
Senior Reflects: Psychology Major Nicole Byrne Shares Her Favorite Rowan Moments
Today we feature senior Nicole Byrne, a psychology major and neuroscience minor from Brick, New Jersey (Ocean County) who used to walk to campus everyday from her home she called “Lil Bed.” She originally transferred from Stockton University. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of […]
Senior Reflects: Health and Exercise Science Major Ciani Eugene on Her Way to “Dream Career”
Today we feature Ciani Eugene, a Health and Exercise Science major and Psychology minor from Mount Holly, New Jersey (Burlington County) who transferred from the University of Maryland. After the transfer, she commuted to Rowan University. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your […]
Senior Reflects: History Major Catherine Dunn
Today we feature senior Catherine Dunn, a History major from Audubon, NJ (Camden County). Catherine transferred to Rowan from RCGC. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? My favorite moment with a faculty member was over the summer in my Historical Methods course with […]
Senior Reflects: First-Generation Law & Justice Major Ashley Bermudez-Villacis
Today we feature first-generation senior Ashley Bermudez-Villacis, a Law & Justice major from Lyndhurst, NJ (Bergen County). Before leaving campus due to COVID-19, Ashley lived in the 220 Rowan Blvd Apartments. Could you tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? My favorite moment […]
Senior Reflects: Early Childhood Education Major Already Making a Difference
Meet Candice Gavin, a first-generation college student, transfer student, commuter and Early Childhood Education and Literacy Studies major from Mount Ephraim, NJ (Camden County). She reflects on her time at Rowan and tells us some of her favorite experiences and where she’s headed to next! Tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite […]
Senior Reflects: Transfer Political Science Major Finds Her Fit
Meet Morgan Golightly, a first-generation college student, transfer student and commuter from Belmar, NJ (Monmouth County) who just finished her time at Rowan with a Political Science degree. She reflects on her time at Rowan and tells us some of her favorite experiences and where she’s headed to next! Do you have any favorite moments […]
Senior Reflects: Health Promotion and Wellness Management Major Eric Chen
Meet Eric Chen, a first-generation graduating senior from Cape May, NJ (Cape May County) who majored in Health Promotion and Wellness Management. Favorite Class: My favorite class experience was my Public Speaking class with Mr. Paul Viggiano, he always made class interesting and he made that class very comfortable. The best moments were when he […]
Senior Reflects: Changing Majors to Find Passion
Meet Genna Gaskill, a first-generation college student and Elementary Education and Liberal Studies Dual Major with sequences in Writing Arts and English. She is from Egg Harbor Township, NJ (Atlantic County). In her time at Rowan she spent half of her time living on campus and the other half in a house off-campus. She reflects on […]
Senior #PROFspective: Serving Others & Finding Self
Today we feature Justin Roldan, a graduating biochemistry major from Galloway, NJ (Atlantic County), who is a first generation college student. Justin lived on campus, as a resident assistant at Rowan Boulevard Apartments. On-campus Clubs: Alpha Phi Omega (APO) and Rowan University Philippine American Coalition (RUPAC) Could you share with one happy moment you had […]
Senior Reflects: Chemistry Major Mia Meola
Today we feature senior Mia Meola, a chemistry major from Hackettstown, New Jersey (Warren County) who lived on campus in Whitney Center. She plans to further her education at Rowan next spring. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? The faculty at Rowan […]
Senior Reflects: New Grad Molly Worek Seeks to Teach Across the Globe
Today we feature senior Molly Worek, an English major from Mullica Hill, NJ (Gloucester County). Molly, who commuted to campus, transferred to Rowan from Bloomsburg University & RCGC. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? My favorite moment can’t be defined because […]
Senior Reflects: Health & Physical Education Medallion Winner Angela Lakatos
Today we speak to Health and Physical Education major Angela Lakatos, a new alumna from Pennsville, NJ (Salem County)! Angela is a transfer from Georgian Court University who lived off campus. Angela is a first-generation college graduate. What was your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? […]
Senior Reflects: Studio Art Major Carlo Martines
Today we feature Carlo Martines, a Studio Art graduating senior from Cherry Hill, NJ (Camden County). Carlo transferred to Rowan from Chestnut Hill College, and before social distancing, he commuted to campus. Could you please share your favorite social memory? My favorite social memory was becoming acquainted with all peers from Cross Country/Track and Field. […]
Senior Reflects: Kelly Auletto Gives a Shout Out to Favorite Professor
Today we feature senior Kelly Auletto, a Human Services major from Maple Shade, NJ (Burlington County). Kelly transferred to Rowan from Rowan College of Burlington County, and commuted to campus. She is a first generation college graduate. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of […]
Senior Reflects: Computer Science Major Looks Forward To Her Career in Cyber Forensics
Meet Monica Mahon, a graduating senior from Northfield, NJ (Atlantic County) who majored in computer science and plans to continue her studies at Rowan with a master’s in computer science. Monica lived on campus since sophomore year, and Glassboro has been a home to her family before as her father attended Rowan University when it was […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Elementary Education/Literacy Studies Major Samantha Shralow
Today’s TRANSFERmation Tuesday features Samantha Shralow, a junior transfer from Camden County College. Samantha is an elementary education and literacy studies major who commutes to campus from her home in Marlton, NJ (Burlington County). Could you share with us one moment that made you feel inspired or confident that you’re in the right field for […]
First Year Voices: Casey Hofacker Reflects On Her Year
Today we feature freshman (soon-to-be sophomore) Casey Hofacker, a psychology major from Lindenwold, NJ (Camden County), who lived in Holly Pointe Commons until COVID-19 shut down the campus. What did you most enjoy your freshman year at Rowan? What I enjoyed most about my freshman year was meeting my awesome friends and exploring my major. How […]
First Year Voices: Bella Hargesheimer Reflects on Freshman Year
Today we speak to Bella Hargesheimer, a freshman Spanish major from Philadelphia, PA wrapping up her first year. She lived on campus in Holly Pointe this school year. What is one moment you’ve had with a club or a group of friends that made you feel like Rowan is “home”? Second semester I applied to […]
#PROFspective: Degree in 3 Grad Now Earning MBA
Today we feature Victoria Ieradi, a third-generation Rowan student (her paternal grandfather, maternal grandmother, father, brother and cousin all attended or currently attend Rowan). From Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County), Victoria is a graduate student in the master’s in business administration (MBA) program with a management concentration, after earning a bachelor of science in marketing […]
Senior Reflects: History Major Christine Katherine Elizabeth Ellis
Today we feature senior Christine Katherine Elizabeth Ellis, a History major from Sicklerville, NJ (Camden County). Christine, who commuted to campus, transferred to Rowan from Camden County College. Could you please share your favorite social memory? Among my favorite memories are my watercolor class, History of Photography class, my Modern Latin America class, and […]
Senior Psychology Major Says Young Son Was “Motivation” For Her Degree
Today we feature Ashley D. Steever, a Psychology major from Atco, NJ (Camden County). A first-generation college student, she transferred to Rowan from Camden County College. Ashley shares her favorite Rowan moments and thanks those who encouraged her as she worked full-time and raised a family while studying at Rowan. Tell us about your favorite […]
Senior Reflects: Future Middle School Teacher Jessica Lynn Heady
Meet Jessica Lynn Heady, a first-generation college student and graduating senior who commuted from her home in Mantua, NJ (Gloucester County). Jessica, who majors in Subject Matter English Education and minors in Psychology, transferred from Rowan College at Gloucester County (now RCSJ). Here, Jessica shares her favorite moments from Rowan and thanks those who helped […]
Senior Reflects: Radio/TV/Film Major Nicolas Matteo
Today we feature Nicolas Matteo, a senior Radio, Television & Film major from Washington Township, NJ (Gloucester County). Nicolas transferred to Rowan from Rowan College at Gloucester County (now RCSJ), and commuted to campus prior to temporary shutdowns in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. He is a first-generation college student. Could you share […]
Senior Prepares for Last Year of 4+1 Program, Gives Advice to Future Educators
Today we speak with Jacob Emig, a senior chemistry major pursuing a master’s degree in education as part of a five-year program at Rowan. Jacob transferred to Rowan from Rowan College at Burlington County and commutes to campus from his home in Marlton, NJ (Burlington County). Why did you choose Rowan? I went to Rowan […]
Q&A: Nebraska Freshman Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management Major
Today we feature Blaire, Nebraska resident Troy Becker, a Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (DPEM) major with a Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Counterterrorism and Emergency Response Operations. Until COVID-19 closed campus, Troy lived in Mimosa Hall. How did you hear about Rowan, and what made you want to come here? I searched online for schools […]
First Year Voices: Hannah Catherine Kittrell Reflects
Today’s (FRESH)man Voices features Hannah Catherine Kittrell, a theatre arts major from Williamsburg, VA, who lived in Holly Pointe Commons until COVID-19 shut down the campus. What did you most enjoy your freshman year at Rowan? My first semester was challenging, and I often doubted my talent and strength, but this semester I can already see some growth in […]
Finding My Place at Rowan as an Adult Learner
Today we speak with Rasheed McCord, a retired veteran and adult learner from Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County), about his Rowan experience. Rasheed is wrapping up his last semester of undergraduate studies as a Psychology major at Rowan and is preparing to earn a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling. When did you start at Rowan? […]
First Year Voices: Biomedical Art & Visualization Major Doug Jones
Today’s we feature Doug Jones, a Biomedical Art & Visualization major who commuted from home in Monroeville, NJ (Gloucester County) until COVID-19 shut down the campus. How do you create the “away at school” feeling if your home is close to Rowan?I create the “away at school” feeling through planning my day around my schoolwork. […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Marketing Major Sarah Forsman
Today’s TRANSFERmation Tuesday features Sarah Forsman, a junior transfer from Rowan College of South Jersey, Gloucester Campus. Sarah is a Marketing major and commutes to Rowan from Sewell, NJ (Gloucester County) — and sometimes with her mom! How would you tell a fellow student interested in your major that they’re choosing a worthwhile field? I […]
First Year Voices: Biochemistry Major Malique Prescott
Freshman Malique Prescott, a Biochemistry major from Bridgeton, NJ (Cumberland County) who lived in Evergreen Hall until campus closed due to COVID-19, reflects on his first year as a Rowan student. What was one way you met friends this year? One way I met my college family was through the ASCEND program (PCI) and my peers […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Full Ride to Rowan
Today we feature Analiz Santana, an incoming freshman from Pennsauken, NJ (Camden County) who will live on campus. Analiz will be a biological sciences major, with a pre-med track. Why Rowan?I chose Rowan because I was offered a full ride because of my academic achievements. It is also close to home and my sister is […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Film Major Ambbar Marrero
Today we feature Ambbar Marrero, an incoming freshman from Cumberland County, NJ, who will live on campus. Ambbar will major in Radio/TV/Film (RTF.) Why Rowan?Why not Rowan. I did research and I applied to a handful of universities but this one in particular has an amazing Radio/TV/Film program, to add to that a beautiful campus, […]
Meet #Rowan2024: PA Resident To Jersey Guy
Today we feature Connor Shields, an incoming freshman from Holland, Pennsylvania, who will live on campus. Connor will major in theatre, with a concentration in music theatre, and he will add the pre-teaching concentration once the school year starts. Why Rowan?Well, it was tied with West Chester for my number one spot, so I decided […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Aspiring Athletic Trainer
Today we feature Bridget Richards, an athletic training major from Brick, NJ (Ocean County) who attended St. Rose High School in Belmar, NJ. Bridget will live on campus. How or why did you choose your major?I’m an athletic training major and I was inspired by my cousin who is an athletic trainer in Michigan. Why […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Location & Major Key for Chinmayee Narayan
Today we feature incoming freshman Chinmayee Narayan, from Deptford, NJ (Gloucester County) who will be a biomedical engineering major and live on campus. Why Rowan?I chose Rowan because of the amazing biomedical engineering program as well as the campus environment. Rowan is its own little niche in Glassboro, a home away from home! The staff […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Tyrone Rashaun Pursues Community Health
Today we feature Tyrone Rashaun, who is a first-generation college student (first in his family to go to college) from Lawnside, NJ (Camden County). Tyrone will live on campus and will major in Community Health. What are a few things you’re looking forward to at Rowan next year?I am looking forward to meeting new people, […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Biological Sciences & Ice Hockey, George Genzel
Today we feature incoming freshman George Genzel of Clementon, NJ (Camden County), who will live on campus. George will be a biological sciences major and is interested in Rowan Ice Hockey. What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan? (Or one […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Rowan “Feels Like Home” for Music Therapy Major Maia Morales
Today we feature Maia Morales, an incoming freshman from Millville, NJ (Cumberland County). Maia will major in Music Therapy and plans to commute to campus. How or why did you choose your major? I chose my major in music therapy because not only do I love music, but I love helping others. To have the opportunity to […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Maria Mousa Has Pre-Med Aspirations
Today we feature Maria Mousa, an incoming freshman from Cherry Hill, NJ (Camden County) who will be a biology major and live on campus. How or why did you choose your major?I chose my major because I have always wanted to go into medicine and I have always been really interested in science so Biology […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Exploratory Studies Major Keeps Doors Open
Today we feature incoming freshman Renna Manno, from Blackwood, NJ (Camden County), who will commute to campus. Renna is choosing to start her Rowan career as an exploratory studies major to keep her options open, but feels she may go into a field related to psychology or sports. What are a few things you’re looking […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Ph.D. Aspirations from Brick, NJ Native, Rebecca Ingenito
Today we feature incoming freshman Rebecca Ingenito, who will double major in translational biomedical sciences and biological sciences. She is from Brick, NJ (Ocean County) and will live on campus. Why did you choose your major?I just remember being about 11 years old, and asking my mom for a microscope because of my interest in […]
Meet #Rowan2024: D&D Fan Joining Our Team
Today we feature incoming freshman Aspen Mercado, a Haddon Heights, NJ (Camden County) resident who will major in computer science and commute to campus. What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan?I really want to continue playing D&D at Rowan because I’m relatively […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Biomedical Engineering Major Ariana Torres
Today we feature incoming freshman Ariana Torres, a first generation college student and Biomedical Engineering major from Vineland, NJ (Cumberland County) who plans to commute to campus. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan? Something I look forward to doing at Rowan is joining plenty of clubs and […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Student Athlete Shane Vostenak
Today we feature Shane Vostenak, an incoming freshman from Delran, NJ (Burlington County) who will live on campus and major in mechanical engineering. What are a few things you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan?Next year I’m looking forward to meeting my new teammates on the cross country and track team and getting to […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Music Industry Major Sam Poku
Today we feature incoming music industry major freshman Sam Poku, who is from Old Bridge, NJ (Middlesex County) and will live on campus. Why Rowan?Choosing Rowan was probably the best decision for me particularly because of how great the overall Rowan environment is, staff, and education of my intended major. But, there was just a […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Mullica Hill’s Grace Harris
Today we feature incoming freshman Grace Harris, an electrical and computer engineering major from Mullica Hill, New Jersey (Gloucester County) who will commute to campus. What are a few things you’re looking forward to at Rowan next year?I’m looking forward to making friends and making all the memories that come with being a college student! […]
Meet #Rowan2024: Environmental & Sustainability Studies Major Aarushi Gupta
Today we feature incoming freshman Aarushi Gupta, an Environmental & Sustainability Studies major from Marlton, NJ (Burlington County) who plans to live on campus. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan?I’m looking forward to decorating my dorm room the most! I’m also very excited to meet new people […]
5 Benefits of Going to College Close to Home
There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home! While many people like Dorothy want to venture off to a place far away, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. There are a lot of benefits of staying close to home for college. I’ve learned this myself […]
Biology Alum Thanks Professors for Guiding Him Toward Medical School
Today we speak with Nick San Juan, a former transfer student and biological sciences major who graduated in 2019. Nick commuted to Rowan for his undergraduate studies from his home in Deptford, NJ (Gloucester County), and is working his way toward medical school to continue his education. You mentioned you were a transfer student and […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: History Major Peter Macrina
Today’s TRANSFERmation Tuesday features Peter Macrina, a junior transfer from Camden County College. Peter is a first-generation History major whose hometown is Philadelphia. He commutes to Rowan from Bellmawr, NJ (Camden County). Could you share with us one moment that made you feel inspired or confident that you’re in the right field for you? One […]
First Year Voices: Theatre Major Lydia Riddell
Today’s (FRESH)man Voices features Lydia Riddell, a theatre major from Swedesboro, NJ (Gloucester County) who lived in Holly Pointe Commons until COVID-19 shut down the campus. What did you most enjoy your freshman year at Rowan? What I enjoyed most about my freshman year was all of the welcome events in the beginning of the […]
Growing up in Glassboro: Why I Chose Rowan
Today’s story is from Maria Mancini, a senior public relations major self-distancing from her house in Glassboro, NJ (Gloucester County). Maria joined the Rowan Blog team to wrap up her remaining internship hours, after her internship with Nexus Properties was cut short prematurely due to COVID-19 affecting business. For many of you, Glassboro, NJ is […]
First Year Voices: Football & Friendship
“We’ve been playing football together since we were 6,” says freshman Jared Armitage, a business management major from Estell Manor, NJ (Atlantic County) of his Magnolia Hall roommate, Chris Doughty of Buena, NJ (Atlantic County). “We both played for Rowan this year,” Jared continues. It was fun living with someone he’s known since childhood, he […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Haddonfield Native Marybeth Coyne
Today we speak with Marybeth Coyne, a senior Exercise Science major from Haddonfield, NJ (Camden County) who rents off campus. She transferred from Stockton University her junior year. How did you end up at Rowan? “I attended Stockton for my first two years of college, and I wasn’t getting the college experience that I had […]
Journalism Student Reduces the Negative Stigma of the Word “Homelessness” Through Her Blog
“It’s important not to judge someone before listening to them,” says Lauren Purnell, a first-generation college senior majoring in journalism and minoring in new media from Florence, NJ (Burlington County). Lauren used her passion for storytelling and giving a voice to the voiceless to create a blog called Naming the Homeless, where her mission is […]
Pharmaceutical Sciences Grad Student Discusses Her Research
A passionate graduate student who works on computer-aided drug and molecular dynamic simulations, Holli-Joi Sullivan’s research primarily focuses on different cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. First drawn into this field after taking a course with Dr. Chun Wu, Holli-Joi has been in love with the work that she does every day since. A graduate student in […]
Pandemic Profs: Clinical Internship Teaching Spanish Remotely
Welcome to our series to give you a glimpse into Rowan University, our campus culture, and the lives of our students, while we’re practicing social distancing to protect society from the spread of COVID-19. Today’s story is from Maria Rosalba Trejo-Mendiola, a student in the master of science in teaching program. She is isolating from […]
First Year Voices: Anjeliah Chiodo
Our spotlight (FRESH)man Voices this week is Anjeliah Chiodo. I had the wonderful opportunity to write a story about her. She is an iconic Instagram influencer with 25.1k followers. This first-generation college student let us have the amazing chance to get some insight on herself, her lifestyle and her opinions on some topics. Her major […]
How Construction Management Major Jeremiah Cason Earned a Degree From Across the Country
Name: Jeremiah Ryan Cason Class of: 2019 Degree: B.A. in Construction Management Hometown and county: I live in Beaumont, CA with my wife and 3 kids. First-generation college student? Yes, I am the first student in my family to earn a bachelor’s degree. What inspired you to choose Construction Management? Honestly, it was the need to provide for […]
Living Close to Rowan
Today’s story is from Mark Baugh, a senior radio/TV/film major with a specific interest in graphics and production. Mark is from Washington Township, NJ (Gloucester County) and rents a home off-campus. Many students when looking at college might think “that’s way too close to home. I wanna go further.” I would say there is nothing too […]
Interning Remotely as a Business Management Major
Welcome to our series to give you a glimpse into Rowan University, our campus culture, and the lives of our students, while we’re practicing social distancing to protect society from the spread of COVID-19. Today’s story is from senior Alyssa Marroccoli, who transferred to Rowan after beginning her college career at the University of Rhode […]
Studio Art Major Helps Heal with Sensory Paintings
Jessica Hedum, a senior studio art major from Cape May, NJ (Cape May County), has always been fascinated with art. In high school, Jessica spent most of her time in the art studio, learning the fundamentals of painting and developing her love for it. Her teacher was a mentor, opening her eyes to many careers […]
Pandemic Profs: Isolating On Campus
Welcome to our series to give you a glimpse into Rowan University, our campus culture, and the lives of our students, while we’re practicing social distancing to protect society from the spread of COVID-19. Today’s story is from international student Marko Minic, a senior sports communication and media major isolating while living on campus. Photos […]
Degree in Three: Taylor Jachts, Law and Justice Major
Today, we speak to senior Taylor Jachts, a senior Law and Justice major from Manalapan, NJ (Monmouth County). Taylor will graduate from the Degree in Three program at Rowan University with a bachelor’s degree in law & justice, completed in three years. She’s going to tell us a little more about why she chose the […]
First Year Voices: Dance Major Sabrina Vargas
Meet Sabrina Vargas, a freshman dance major from Atlantic County who lives on campus in Evergreen Hall. Sabrina joined Rowan through the Pre-College Institute Program and is involved with many clubs on campus. Name: Sabrina VargasYear: FreshmanMajor: DanceMinor: SociologyHometown: Mays Landing, NJ (Atlantic County)Where do you live? On campus, Evergreen HallFirst-generation college student? Yes Academic and […]
Jeff, President of Chestnut Hall Council, Shares What He Loves About Chestnut Hall
Meet Jeff Wheeler, a freshman double major in Radio, Television and Film within the Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts, and Computing and Informatics within the College of Science & Mathematics – School of Health Professions. He has minors in Computer Science, Math, and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Jeff is a first-generation college […]
Rowan at Home: Glassboro Native Builds Sports Career in Her “Own Backyard”
Welcome to Rowan at Home, our new series to give you a glimpse into Rowan University, our campus culture, and the lives of our students, while we’re practicing social distancing to protect society from the spread of COVID-19. Today’s story features sophomore Kayla Santiago, and was captured by senior Nicole Cier, writing arts, before quarantine. […]
Recovering Philanthropy at Rowan University
Meet Samantha Bollendorf, sophomore biomedical engineering major from Sewell, NJ (Gloucester County.) She shares her passion for volunteering with the Food Recovery Network and encourages students to deepen their volunteer experiences on-campus. “What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?” – George Eliot There are few […]
Learn How This Transfer Student Graduated Debt Free
Meet Natalia Panfilova, a 2017 graduate from the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts. Natalia earned her bachelor’s in Public Relations without paying a single dollar for her degree. According to Marketplace, roughly 70% of American students end up taking out loans to go to college. It was estimated that the average student […]
#PROFspective: Radio/TV/Film Major Adam Clark
Adam Clark, a senior from Bridgeton, NJ (Cumberland County), is a Radio/TV/Film (RTF) major. Today, we will talk with Adam about his experience with filmmaking and how Rowan has prepared him for his future goals. Year: SeniorMajor: Radio/TV/Film (production focus)Town/County: Bridgeton, NJCommuter: YesJob on campus: No, jobs elsewhereClubs/Activities: Cinema Workshop What inspired you to choose […]
A First-Gen Radio/TV/Film Major Starts Up Company, Joins Town Government
Meet Jamal McPherson from Swedesboro, NJ (Gloucester County), a junior majoring in Radio/TV/ Film (RTF) at the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts. Jamal is a first-generation college student who loves to get involved in the community and try new things. Last year, he was appointed to the town board committee in Swedesboro. Today, […]
5 Financial Tips for Transfer Students
Today, we speak with five transfer students who have some financial tips to share with future incoming Rowan students. “I took summer classes and that cut-down my work load by a lot during the semester. I was also able to manage my time by taking online courses, so I was able to have time for […]
It’s OK to be Scared
Moving away from home is scary. I’m not going to sit here and lie and say that the transition from high school to college was easy for me. I’m sure other people had smooth transitions and would love to share their stories, but for the people who are scared to move away, I want to […]
Body Positivity: A Beginner’s Guide
This article is part of a running series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center. This collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @RowanUWellness on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. Meet My’yonna Boyd, freshmen Biology major from Camden, NJ. My’yonna hopes, “Students will become aware you can make positive changes in your life […]
Iridian Shares 3 Ways She’s Gotten Involved as a Transfer
After completing two years at Atlantic Cape Community College, I decided to transfer over to Rowan University to get my bachelor’s in Journalism. Transferring over to a new school can be both exciting and intimidating. You’ll get to create new memories, meet new people and experience new opportunities. At community college I was involved in […]
Ed.D. Program Paves the Path to Success for Educational Leader
Ketan Gandhi, from Asbury Park (Monmouth County), is well-versed in higher education, so his standards were high when considering the universities he could potentially earn his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree. After completing his undergraduate studies at Bombay University in India, and earning an MBA in general administration at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he […]
First Year Voices: Chemical Engineering Major Dylan Snyder
Today, we talk to Dylan Snyder, a freshman Chemical Engineering major from Wilmington, Delaware. How has your freshman year at Rowan been so far? “Freshman year has been great! It is so much more interesting than high school. I’ve gotten so many new phone numbers and made so many new friends. If you get yourself […]
Journalism Student Paves the Way as First Female to Commentate a Rowan Football Game on Radio
When Katie Francis, a junior Sports Communication & Media and Journalism double major from Swedesboro, NJ (Gloucester County), discovered the campus radio station her sophomore year, she “knew it was a good path to take.” An email in her student inbox with the subject line, “Are you Rowan’s new voice in Radio?” inspired her to […]
#PROFspective: Graduate Education Student Donn Matthew Garby
Name: Donn Matthew GarbyMajor: Ph.D. in EducationConcentrations: Higher EducationYear: Second year Ph.D. studentHometown and County: Naples, FL Resident or commuter: ResidentAcademic clubs: Founder and Council Member of Education Student Association (ESA), Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA)Do you work on campus?: Yes, I am a Graduate Coordinator for the Interfaith and Spiritual Exploration Center & Adjunct for […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Communication Studies Major Ashley Davis
Today, we hear from Ashley Davis, a junior Communication Studies major from Gloucester County, NJ. Ashley transferred to Rowan her sophomore year and shares the importance of involving yourself on campus. My spring semester of my freshman year of college, I found myself scrolling through Twitter, like most students, waiting for class to start. I […]
First Year Voices: An Entrepreneurship Major Prepares to Launch a Lip Gloss Line
Meet Anjeliah Williams, a freshman majoring in Entrepreneurship, who also attended the Pre-College Institute (PCI) this summer. Anjeliah is from Sicklerville, NJ (Camden County), and she’s about to launch her own lip gloss line called “Anjel Allure.” Anjeliah decided to major in entrepreneurship because growing up she did not know what she wanted to do […]
How One Rowan Professor’s Digital Office Hours Help the Online Learning Community
Dr. Anna Sun, assistant professor of Educational Services and Leadership, saw the problem in both her teaching and research: how can faculty meet with students outside of class when the course is online? Her solution — offering e-office hours for her classes — earned her accolades this fall at Rowan Global Learning & Partnerships’ inaugural […]
#PROFspective: International Student Nam Phuong Nguyen Hoang
Today, we speak with Nam Phuong Nguyen Hoang, a junior Nutrition major from Đà Nẵng, Việt Nam who commutes from Cape May. Nam Phuong 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. Your […]
Full-Circle Moment: Communications Alumna Finds New Role at Rowan as Parent Advocate
Two generations of #RowanPROUD alumni live in the Wilner household. Lisa, from West Deptford (Gloucester County), earned her degree from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in Communications — with a minor in Advertising and concentration in Marketing — in 1986. Her son, Ben, graduated with a Music degree in 2018 and is currently pursuing […]
Higher Education Master’s Program Sounds Like Sweet Success For Rowan Music Alum Ben Wilner
Future college students will be fortunate to have Ben Wilner as their academic advisor. The Gloucester County native and aspiring academic counselor, who will complete his master’s degree in the College of Education’s Higher Education track this spring, didn’t initially set his sights on the program until his own interaction with an advisor. “He’s been […]
Destiny’s Home Away From Home: Equestrian Club [VIDEO]
Destiny Sheard, a senior Marketing major from Jackson, NJ (Ocean County) and a first-generation college student, feels most at home at the barn with the Equestrian Club. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. LEARN MORE Video by: Dean Powers, sophomore radio/TV/film major Music by: Jayce Williams, senior music industry major
First Year Voices: Music Industry Student’s Journey from Delaware to New Jersey
“If you’re into music, this school is awesome!” says Devin Saienni, a freshman Music Industry major with a concentration in Music Technology from Wilmington, Delaware (New Castle County). He currently lives in Mimosa Hall and is a first-generation college student. Devin says he came to Rowan specifically for the music program, and he heavily credits […]
Ed.D. Graduate, Community College President on His Game-Changing Rowan Experience
As public relations and marketing spokesperson for New York Transit, communicating news for the bus division that transported seven million passengers a day, Stephen Nacco saw his long-term career prospects heading on a different path — toward higher education. Nacco traded media for academia, where he rose to top administrative positions at two New Jersey-based […]
#PROFspective: International Engineering Student Thai Nghiem
Name: Thai Nghiem Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering Minor: Computer Science Year: Senior Are you a first-generation college student? No Hometown and county: Hanoi, Vietnam Commuter: Yes. I’m commuting from Franklinville, NJ (Gloucester County) Academic clubs you are a part of: Bantivoglio Honors Concentration, Tau Beta Pi – Engineering Honor Society Social clubs you are […]
First Year Voices: Mattie Ballard-Millet
Name: Mattie Ballard-MilletYear: Freshman Major: Theatre, Musical Theatre Concentration within the College of Performing ArtsHometown: Biloxi, MississippiWhere do you live? On-campus, Holly Pointe Commons What first surprised you about Rowan?“I think how nice everyone is, because they say that northerners aren’t always the nicest. It’s a stereotype, but that’s not true. Everyone, especially within the Theatre […]
Alumni Success: Health Promotion and Wellness Management Major Cory Bennett
Cory Bennett, from Jamesburg, NJ (Middlesex County), graduated in 2015 with a degree in Health Promotion and Fitness Management. Today, we will talk with Cory about how Rowan prepared him to become the assistant director of fitness programs at the University of Florida. “Rowan was actually my transfer institution. I went to another school for […]
Volunteerism at Rowan: Food Bank of South Jersey [VIDEO]
Students work together with the Food Bank of South Jersey sorting and organizing food to provide for the food-insecure. Through the summer First-Year Connection: Volunteerism program, incoming students — both freshmen and transfer — embrace togetherness and philanthropy to build community and provide service. Once the school year starts, the volunteerism continues. The Office of […]
First Year Voices: Public Relations Major Rachel Rumsby
Ten toes in. This is the motto of First-Year Connection: Leadership, and how I tried to live during my transition into college. For me, this meant getting as involved as possible to meet a lot of people and get acclimated to campus. The first home I found on campus was First Year Connection: Leadership (FCL). […]
#PROFspective: International Student & Marketing Major Marko Minic
Today, we speak with Marko Minic, a senior Marketing major and Sports Communication and Media minor from Belgrade, Serbia who lives on-campus. Marko will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Marko […]
10 Things Freshmen Love about Rowan
“I love that Rowan’s campus is dog friendly!” – Tamia Tsapouris, Business major, Cliffside Park, NJ “I love the sushi in the student center. Try the Rowan Roll!” – Carter Dernier, Radio TV Film major, Florham Park, NJ “I love the size of Rowan’s campus. Not too big, not too small.” – Missy Pavorsky, Radio […]
Psychology Major “Breaks Labels” with Academic Success Center
Spend just five minutes with Matt Corsi, and it’s impossible not to smile — this Psychology major’s positivity and enthusiasm are infectious. The transfer student from Deptford, NJ (Gloucester County) arrived on campus one week early this semester as part of College Compass, a program that provides students with disabilities with a transition into college […]
Hybrid Doctoral Studies Program Offers Flexibility for Aspiring Educational Administrator
First-generation college student Manuela Jiménez has always had plenty of ambition and little free time. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University, the Perth Amboy, NJ (Middlesex County) teacher knew that she wanted to continue her education. She earned her master’s in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University while teaching secondary students, and attained […]
