Leader in Supporting Students With Autism, Rowan University Offers Free Program Many Universities Do Not Have [Editor review and edit November 15, 2024.] We amplify all student voices, all year-round. To be featured, please contact rowanblog [at] rowan.edu. Today we feature Julie G. (she/her), a rising junior computer science major from Morris County, NJ. Julie […]
Month: June 2023
Travel-Loving Night Owl Thrives in Summer Classes
Today, we feature Sophia L. (she/her), a junior commuter student from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sophia is a Music Industry major with a Business Concentration, a Modern Languages & Linguistics major with Spanish and Italian Concentrations, Entrepreneurship & International Studies minor, and a CUGS in Entrepreneurial and Independent Media. She is here today to describe her experience with summer classes […]
Meet Incoming Transfer Students Joining Rowan University
Today we’re excited to feature more incoming transfer Rowan Profs. Ella H. will transfer from Rowan College at Burlington County; Tanisha S. will transfer in from Stockton University; and Leah D. is joining us from Camden County College. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward to at Rowan […]
Student-Athlete Shares Advice on Balance and Planning
Marquise Young, a rising senior advertising major from Camden, NJ (Camden County) shares tips about being a student athlete. For about 90% of my life I’ve been in school in some kind of way and playing some kind of sports, whether it’s for my school or for a club team. I’ve also been told since […]
How I Parent My College Student: SGA Mom Shares
Today we hear from Lori B., a Rowan mom from Gloucester County, NJ. Lori’s daughter Paige will enter her senior year this fall as a supply chain and logistics major through the Rohrer College of Business, and holds the distinction of being a past president of Student Government Association (SGA). As an experienced Rowan parent, […]
Veterinary Breakthrough Helps the Goat
An interdisciplinary, collaborative space, Studio 231 within the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship helps to bring the best ideas to life – including, this time, giving a new lease on life to a baby goat who was unable to walk. The story of Fortunato the goat highlights the ingenuity – not to mention the impact […]
Community Garden Grows Food and Fosters Inclusion
When you see a garden bursting with beautiful flowers and fresh produce, many stand to admire and indulge in the product. However, while eating these foods, commonly you don’t see the face that nourished these plants before they came into your possession. Mariana C. is one of the faces behind the seeds. A master’s student […]
Explore Rowan’s New Master in Public Policy Program
Rowan University recently launched a new Master in Public Policy program. Professor Elaine Zundl is one of the professors involved in creating the program and shares with us what students can expect. How did you become involved with the creation of this program? My colleagues, including Dr. Lawrence Markowitz, Dr. Katharine Javian, and Dr. Danielle […]
Undergrad Life: Raymond W. Jr Builds Community
Rising senior Raymond W. Jr. (he/him/his) from Gloucester County, NJ, is a subject-matter history major and double minor in both international studies and political science, and he’s also heavily involved with the inner workings of campus as a leader of change. Today he will share with us his personal journey and contributions to the University […]
Welcoming Two Raritan Valley Community College Transfers
Meet our newest transfer Profs Shannon R. and Angelina Z. Both Shannon and Angelina recently graduated from Raritan Valley Community College and will begin at Rowan University this fall. Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward to at Rowan University? Shannon R: I am looking forward to being on my own […]
Studio Art Grad Paige B. Thrives as Tattoo Artist [VIDEO]
Today we feature Paige B., a 2019 graduate from Pennsville, NJ (Salem County) who earned her degree in Studio Art. Here, Paige tells us about her journey to becoming a tattoo artist, how her passion for art stemmed, and how Rowan prepared her for her profession. Browse Paige’s work on Instagram or visit her at […]
Mumbai Roots Inspire Environ Science Passion
Today, on World Environment Day, we hear from Kriish H., a rising senior environmental science major (School of Earth & Environment) and a transfer international student from Mumbai, India. Kriish is here to tell us about his experience within the major. Can you describe the environmental science program? “There are both environmental studies and environmental […]
Rowan Helped Kit L. Embrace Their Identity
Today, we hear from Kit L (they/them), a rising senior psychology major with minors in Africana studies and women & gender studies. They are from Millville, NJ (Cumberland County) and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Can you describe your involvement on campus? “I am the president and founder of a new club on campus […]
Next Stop: Becoming a People Person Post-COVID
Connor B., a rising senior communication studies major from Piscataway, NJ (Middlesex County) shares this first-person perspective on how being an admissions ambassador helped him step out of his comfort zone after COVID-19. In March 2020, and for the seemingly blurry amount of time after, the world was in a constant state of suspense, fear, […]