Exploratory Studies Student: Allison Cespedes

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Meet Allison Cespedes, who started off her Rowan experience as an exploratory studies major and discovered her interest in pre-med. “Hello! I’m Allison Cespedes, a first-generation college student who is a senior psychology major on a pre-med track with an honors concentration. I am from Bridgewater, NJ (Somerset County) and have lived on campus all […]

Roommates Reflect: Margot, Maddie & Kira in Whitney Center [VIDEO]

roommates on the bed playing uno cards in friends dorm bedroom in Whitney Center

Roommates Margot Clarke, Maddie Brock and Kira Rose talk about living together in the Whitney Center Apartments. Check out their room and hear what it’s like living with your best friends.  Kira is a civil engineering major from Princeton Junction, NJ (Mercer County), Maddie is a psychology major from Delran, NJ, (Burlington County) and Margot […]

#PROFspective: Political Science Major Brianna Donahue

A Rowan University student wearing a #RowanProud shirt stands outside James Hall

Today, we speak with Brianna Donahue, a senior Political Science major from Mullica Hill, NJ (Gloucester County) who lives off campus. Brianna will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she gets the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Brianna […]

Paige Ward’s Home Away From Home, Rowan Chi Alpha [VIDEO]

Rowan’s Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship focuses on helping people connect to God and each other. The meetings are where Paige Ward, a junior Spanish major, vocal music and international studies minor from Marlton, NJ (Burlington County) feels most at home. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS​​ Video by: Edris, junior […]

Roommates Reflect: Seth, Kerry & Nicole in 230 Victoria [VIDEO]

Kerry Seth and Nicole sitting in 230 Victoria st.

Classmates, roommates and now best friends … Get a glimpse of what it’s like living in 230 Victoria St. with Seth Jackson, Kerry Jules and Nicole Cummings. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS​​ Video by: Vanessa Vause, senior public relations and advertising major &Dean Powers, freshmen radio/TV/film majorMusic by: Joseph Murphy, junior […]

TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Matt Isaacs

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Meet transfer student Matt Isaacs, a junior advertising major from East Brunswick, NJ (Middlesex County) who transferred from Georgian Court University. “When I decided to transfer I knew where I wanted to go was Rowan University because all of the great things I have heard about its communication programs and lacrosse team. I knew it […]

Teaching Your Transfer to Cook

A leafy green salad is on a plate. It is topped with cranberries, grilled chicken, carrots, cheese and a light dressing.

An admissions ambassador within the Office of Admissions, sophomore Grace Coulthurst – a dual major in public relations and advertising – serves as a campus tour guide for incoming freshmen and transfers, as well as their parents. Today she shares insight and advice for parents on teaching your incoming transfer student to cook, before they go […]

Jasmin Brown’s Home Away From Home: Rowan’s Rec Center [VIDEO]

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Jasmin Brown, a senior radio, television, and film major feels most at home on campus at her student worker job with Rowan’s Rec Center. The Roselle Park, NJ (Union County) native rents an apartment just off campus, making her school and work “commute” an easy one. Jasmin assists Rec Center patrons by making sure everyone’s […]

#PROFspective: Translational Biomedical Science Major Zachary Padron

Today, we speak with Zachary Padron, a junior translational biomedical science major from Hamilton, NJ (Mercer County) who lives on campus as a resident assistant in Rowan’s townhouse complex. Zachary will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he gets the most out of his […]

Political Science Alumnus Highlights Internships as Path to Public Service Career

Rowan University alumnus Bill Moen taking a selfie with supporters at a political event.

Bill Moen, class of 2009, has always had a desire to serve his community. As the son of a Vietnam veteran and the grandson of two World War II veterans, he originally came to Rowan to pursue a career as a state trooper. But the Runnemede, NJ native (Camden County) quickly realized his passion was […]

Enzo Ronchi Discusses Organ Donor Day

young male student leaning over a railing with a contemplating look on his face

Are you an organ donor? According to data from OPTN (Organ Donor and Transplantation Network) there are more than 113,000 people waiting to receive an organ donation. Rowan students are educating the public about organ donation and how your choice to be an organ donor can help save a life. Ezno Ronchi, a junior public […]

First Year Voices: Zenon Yanez

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“Living in Holly Pointe is really nice because it’s like living in a suite your first year. Everyone is so close in the buildings there’s always chances to meet new friends.” Zenon Yanez, freshman electrical and computer engineering major from South Amboy, NJ (Middlesex County) who lives in Holly Pointe Commons.  Like what you see? […]

#PROFspective: International Student Gatha Adhikari

Today, we speak with Gatha Adhikari, a sophomore biomedical engineering major from Begnas Tal, Pokhara (Nepal), who lives at Holly Pointe Commons as a Resident Assistant. Gatha will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be an international Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience […]

How to Help Your Homesick Student

A Peer Referral & Orientation Staff (PROS) leader, sophomore Camryn Hadley – a dual major in both advertising and public relations – works with incoming freshmen and transfer students, as well as their parents. Today she shares insight and advice for parents about how to help your student with homesickness.  We’ve all been there; missing […]