Whether you’re coming from up the road, Central Jersey, or out-of-state, find a way to make the most of your visit to the place we call home. Rowan University is in Glassboro (Gloucester County) and is conveniently located just 30 minutes from Philadelphia, 45 minutes from Jersey beaches, and a train ride from New York […]
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20 Minute Radius: Washington Lake Park

Whether it’s to exercise, get some fresh air or be in nature, parks are a great place to visit during the school year for some self-care. Washington Lake Park is a great local spot to unwind and return to form when dealing with a busy semester. Washington Lake Park is a local park only six […]
Volunteering with the Glassboro Food Bank

Just a stone’s throw away from Rowan University sits the Samaritan Center, a shining pillar of light in the community. Rowan Blog contributor Bianca Gray shares: “As a Rowan student, many of us are volunteering in many different places around the state, but maybe we should take the time to learn more about how we […]
A Day in the Life of Communication Studies Major, Admissions Ambassador Coordinator Tiana Howard

Today we speak to Tiana Howard, a senior Communication Studies major with concentrations in Rhetorical Criticism and Honors. A first-generation college student from Trenton, NJ (Mercer County), Tiana is president of her sorority, Mu Sigma Upsilon, and a member of Rowan’s EOF program. Tiana works as an Ambassador Coordinator for Rowan Admissions, and she also […]
Disc Golf Club [VIDEO]

The mission of Rowan’s Disc Golf Club is to bring together a community of disc golf lovers to learn, practice and compete together. “Anyone can do it,” says Dylan Sica, a junior Mechanical Engineering major. “If you can hold a disc, you can play.” Like what you see? LEARN MORE Produced by: Adam Clark ’20, […]
20 Minute Radius: Fall Activities

Fall is here! Get in the spirit with these seasonal activities under 20 minutes from Rowan University. Duffield’s Duffields Farm Market and Bakery is filled with seasonal produce and baked goods. Step outside into Duffield’s Pumpkinland, and you’ll find hayrides, pumpkins and a corn maze! Open Monday-Saturday. Pitman Pitman’s Broadway is home to storefronts and […]
20 Minute Radius: The Music Barn [VIDEO]

Find a concert-like experience without the concert price at The Music Barn! This venue, just 15 minutes from campus in Mullica Hill, brings artists, comedians and performers from all over the nation. It’s a great place to relax and spend time with friends while being outdoors and enjoying some professional live music. The Music Barn […]
20 Minute Radius: 7 Delicious Coffee Stops

Looking for a coffee on campus? We are positively percolating with 7 destinations to get your cup of joe. Stops on Rowan Boulevard: Stops on Campus: Like what you see? LEARN MORE Photos by:Madison Neumann, Rowan Blog contributor