Today we feature a first-person perspective from Isabella Shainline, a rising senior English Education major, photography minor, and John H. Martinson Honors College student from Pitman, NJ (Gloucester County). Isabella co-founded Business Hall’s Creatives 230, which is an interdisciplinary learning lab for creatives and entrepreneurial students. Creatives 230 started as a pipe dream. In my […]
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Co-Founder of Interdisciplinary Learning Lab for Creatives and Entrepreneurs Shares Her Experience
Today, we hear from Isabella Shainline, a junior English Education major, Photography minor, and John H. Martinson Honors College student from Pitman, NJ (Gloucester County). Isabella co-founded Business Hall’s Creatives 230, which is an interdisciplinary learning lab for creatives and entrepreneurial students. The business world and art world are not that different, but yet they […]
Why Psychology Major Leah Boyle Chose to Study Close to Home
Today we speak with Leah Boyle, who recently graduated with a degree in Psychology. Leah comes from Haddonfield, NJ in Camden County and is a first-generation college student. She had been an on-campus resident all four years and worked as an RA (Resident Assistant) for the LGBTQIA+ Learning Community in Holly Pointe for the last […]
Senior Reflects: Biomedical Art & Visualization Major Hannah Knight
Today, we speak to graduating senior Hannah Knight. Hannah is a Biomedical Art and Visualization major with minors in Art History and Biology from Shamong, NJ (Burlington County). She transferred from Rowan College of Burlington County and currently lives off campus. She shares more about her experience at Rowan and gives advice to incoming students. Could […]
Women of Westby [VIDEO]
Learn more about the Rowan creative collective Women of Westby. “Women of Westby looks to create community through uplifting the voices of our creative makers in the effort to bridge the gap of unequal representation for women, people of color and those in the LGBTQIA+ community,” says Noel Waldron. Those who join can “have a […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Graphic Designer Jessica Potash
Today we speak to Jessica Potash, a senior transfer student from Kean University majoring in Studio Art with a concentration in Graphic Design and a minor in Art History from Cranford, NJ (Union County). What are your professional goals? And how is Rowan helping to support you in those goals? My goal is to become a […]
Studio Art Major Seeks to Inspire Through Inclusive Art [VIDEO]
Jessica Hedum, a senior Studio Art major from Cape May, NJ (Cape May County), aims to change the world and make an impact through her social justice work. What inspired you to choose your major?I have been interested in the arts all of my life. I was active in all art and music classes offered […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Studio Art Major Christine Stewart
Today we welcome Christine Stewart, a transfer student from Cumberland County College. They are a junior majoring in Studio Art with a specialization in Graphic Design from Pennsauken, NJ (Camden County). They are also involved in Prism, Queer People of Color (QPOC), and Women of Westby. What wakes you up in the morning? Being able […]
#KeepinLocalOpen: Printmaking & Illustration Alum Supports Small Businesses Like Her Own During COVID Crisis
Today we speak with 2008 graduate Courtney Stevenson, who earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking & Illustration, with a minor in Art History. She and her husband, Justin, also a Rowan alum, started developing their successful screen printing business, Wider Awake, soon after graduation. Now they are working with other local businesses […]
Senior Reflects: Multi-Talented Artist, New Grad Leann Carlson
Meet Leann Carlson, a recent graduate, studio art major and art history minor from Vineland, New Jersey (Cumberland County) who commuted during her time as a student here at Rowan University. Rowan Blog featured Leann after her semester abroad on a prestigious art scholarship. Please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a […]
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 […]
Rowan at Home: Glimpse into Biomedical Arts & Visualization with Emily Higgins [VIDEO]
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 Emily Higgins, a junior isolating in her house in Morris County, NJ. Emily is […]
Faculty PROFile: Art Department’s Dr. Robert Whyte
Meet Dr. Robert Whyte, Assistant Professor of Web and User Experience (UX) Design and Graphic Design & Digital Media within the College of Communication & Creative Arts. What is your area of expertise? Web and User Experience (UX) Design and Graphic Design & Digital Media Share an “aha!” moment that you’ve had within your discipline […]
Prof Style: Jasmine Johnson
“My style is comfortable and simple, but with some hidden personality.” Jasmine Johnson, a senior at Glassboro High School, who takes art classes on campus. Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS Photo by:Nicole Cier, junior writing arts major
#PROFspective: Fine Arts & Public Relations Major Kaitlyn Fedor
Today we speak with Kaitlyn Fedor, a senior fine arts and public relations double major from Hamilton, Mercer County, who lives off campus in Glassboro. Kaitlyn 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: […]
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 […]
