Meet Salem! Breed: Black shorthair Age: 11 months Owner: Justin Borelli, Advertising major, College of Communication and Creative Arts Lives in: Pitman, NJ (Gloucester County) He’s very energetic and playful and loves napping in the sun. Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Story by: Justin Borelli, advertising senior
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Alumni Success: Julia Lechner, From NJ to LA
Julia Lechner is a Journalism graduate of the 2009 class from Pitman, NJ (Gloucester County). She reported for the Courier Post while she was still an undergraduate along with DJing for Rowan Radio and being the school mascot, Whoo RU. She worked for E! News after she graduated and is currently a senior writer with […]
Beyond the Classroom: Jesse Panico, an Act for Theatre Arts
Meet Jesse Panico, a junior Music Performance major with a specialization in Voice from Magnolia, NJ (Camden County). He is also the senior student technician for Rowan’s Theatre Arts Management. Rowan offers many flexible job opportunities for its students. After meeting his (now) supervisors at Theatre Arts Management through other networking, Jesse asked them for […]
Alumni Success Story: Lauren O’Donnell from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Today we are speaking with Lauren O’Donnell, a Psychology alumna from the 2000 class. Originally from Chatham (Morris County), O’Donnell now lives in South Jersey and works as a Reward and Recognition Program Lead for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “What really caught me when I first visited Rowan was how beautiful and comfortable the […]
Vegetarian Eating at Rowan
My daughter and I decided to eat a vegetarian diet about four years ago. It’s not always easy finding a variety of options when go out to eat, so we wondered what she would eat her freshman year at Rowan. I interviewed her for this blog, and her number one tip is customization! Hopefully, these […]
First Year Voices: Kyleigh Bell
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard,” says Kyleigh Bell (pictured at right), a freshman Athletic Training major and Pre-College Institute (PCI) student from Waretown, NJ (Ocean County). Kyleigh will live in Holly Pointe Commons her freshman year and is a first generation college student. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Casey Pregartner
Today we speak with Casey Pregartner, a junior Construction Management major at Rowan Global. She is a transfer student from Rowan College of South Jersey. Name: Casey PregartnerYear: JuniorMajor: Construction Management (Rowan Global)Hometown: Franklinville, NJ (Gloucester County)Transfer student? YesWhere do you live? Off-campus What gets you out of the bed in the morning? “As an adult I […]
First Year Voices: Natalie Rojas
“I’ve always loved school and learning new things. Teachers always gave me hope throughout school.” — Natalie Rojas, an Early Childhood Education major from Perth Amboy, NJ (Middlesex County) Like what you see, come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Story by:Justin Borelli, senior advertising major
Faculty PROFile: Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Erik Hoy
Meet Dr. Erik Hoy, Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry within the College of Science & Mathematics and the School of Health Professions. Share an “aha!” moment that you’ve had within your discipline that made you feel passionate about your field. As a theoretical scientist, one of the most exciting moments for me is when […]
First Year Voices: Sye’arra Dewey
“I’m so excited to meet new people here at Rowan!” —Sye’arra Dewey, Communications Studies major, Hammonton, NJ (Atlantic County). Like what you see? Come visit us!VISIT CAMPUS Story and photography by: Justin Borelli, senior advertising major
First Year Voices: Esteban Nieto
“I’m really looking forward to growing as a person and excited to succeed!” —Esteban Nieto, Biology major, Mine Hill, NJ (Morris County). Like what you see? Come visit us!VISIT CAMPUS Story and photography by: Justin Borelli, senior advertising major
20 Minute Radius: Laurel Market
In the town over from Rowan University resides the small town of Pitman. Pitman has wonderful restaurants, shops and even a theatre, and now every Saturday from 8 a.m – 12 p.m. is Laurel Farmers Market. Enjoy all of what Laurel Market has to offer from flowers to fresh vegetables, crafts and live music. Last […]
Eight Budgeting & Saving Tips to Teach Your Student
Heading into a new academic year brings new goals — including new ways to improve financial habits and invest in a better economic future. For most students, paying down debt and saving more money topped the list of resolutions. Americans collectively were on pace to accrue about $4 trillion in consumer debt by the end […]
Achieving Goals: Getting Produced
Today we are talking with Enzo Ronchi, a senior Public Relations major who transferred from Atlantic Cape Community College. Enzo is a part of the band Transfer Post. Transfer Post was featured on a completion album produced by Rowan Music Group. Enzo was always inspired by music and is a self-taught musician from an early […]
Rowan Art Gallery: Sister Chapel
An Essential Feminist Collaboration One of the extravagant exhibits featured at the Rowan Art Gallery is the Sister Chapel. The Sister Chapel premiered in January 1978 at P.S.1, an experimental exhibition space in Long Island City, New York by Ilise Greenstein. She envisioned a tribute or as she puts it a “Hall of Fame” for the achievements of […]
Music Industry Students put on “Summer Kick Off” show at the Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia
At the end of the spring semester, Rowan Music Industry students created their very own touring and booking company and put on one of the last shows at the legendary Trocadero Theatre in Philadelphia. The students of Rowan’s Music Industry program must take a “Touring and Concert Promotion” class. In this class, students have the […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Christian Pineda
Today we speak with Christian Pineda, a junior English and education dual major. He transferred to Rowan University last fall semester after two semesters at Rowan College at Gloucester County. Name: Christian PinedaYear: SeniorMajor: English & EducationHometown: Franklinville, NJ (Gloucester County)Transfer student? YesWhere do you live? Off-campus “What gets me out of bed in the morning […]
10 Myths about Financial Aid & The FAFSA
We make too much money, so we won’t get anything. MYTH! There is no income cut off, so eligible students will qualify for something, including low-interest loans that do not require a credit check or co-signer. Prof tip: Don’t make assumptions on what you may receive. Fill out the FAFSA and decide if you want […]
20 Minute Radius: Rowan Art Gallery
One of the hidden gems around Glassboro is the Rowan Art Gallery at 301 High Street, on the edge of campus. Full of amazing classic and modern art pieces, the beautiful gallery currently features an exhibit titled “Women Defining Themselves,” curated by Andrew D. Hottle, a Rowan professor in the art department, within the College […]
Mother of Two Offers Advice to New Rowan Parents
Learning to let go is no easy task. Today’s advice features Cindy Bitzer, mother of rising Rowan senior Josh (computer science) and recent Rowan graduate Lauren (marketing). Lauren interviewed her mother for this story. The time has finally come, your student is transitioning from a high school senior to a freshman in college. They are […]
#PROFspective: Journalism Major Chad Wittmann
Today we speak with Chad Wittman, a rising senior journalism major from Alloway, NJ (Salem County), who rents a house off-campus in Glassboro. This is Chad’s story and his #PROFspective on his experience as a Rowan student. Name: Chad WittmanMajor: Journalism in the College of Communication and Creative ArtsMinors/concentrations: Media and Strategic CommunicationYear: SeniorHometown and County: Alloway, […]
Scholarships 101: Why Your Freshman Should Apply for Continuing Scholarships at Rowan
Once the celebratory clapping has drifted away at the high school senior awards ceremony, you might be thinking, “How am I going to make up the difference once this freshman-year only scholarship from our community disappears?” Once your son or daughter is a Rowan University student, they are eligible to apply for Rowan University Foundation […]
Tips for Successfully Finding Off-Campus Housing
Getting housing on campus can be stressful enough — ditching the dorms and finding a place on your own off campus can feel intimidating and impossible at times. Finding a house itself can be difficult, while maintaining and affording it can be another challenge all together. Here are my tips on how to be successful […]
Stop Amazon Priming, Start Planning
It’s so easy to Amazon Prime your way into debt, especially as a new adult who may be living away from home for the first time, managing a credit card for the first time or spending to self-medicate to feel better about homesickness or a breakup. Stop Priming, start planning. Make sure your freshman chooses […]
Passing the Torch: Studio Art Grad Gives Advice
“The best way I made friends was through my photography course,” says Kelsey Ross, a studio art major within the College of Communication & Creative Arts. Kelsey came to Rowan as a freshman, from Hillsborough, NJ (Somerset County.) “Advice I would give my high school senior self would be to do your work, and do […]
Passing the Torch: Public Relations and Advertising Grad Gives Advice
‘”Faculty are very helpful with connecting you to internships and job opportunities.” says Alexander Belli, a dual major public relations and advertising graduate, who was a commuter from Voorhees, NJ (Camden County). “The best advice I could give for new students on time management would be to look at your schedule every night and to […]
