How A Radio, TV & Film Degree Prepares You for a Career in Media and Film 🎬 Ever imagined yourself calling the shots on a film set, capturing unforgettable moments behind a camera or producing the next viral series? Meet the Radio, Television & Film program at Rowan University—a launchpad for creative, curious, hands-on learners […]
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My Favorite Class: Essentials of Strength Training [VIDEO]
This story is a part of the “My Favorite Class” series. With 100+ majors and countless areas of faculty expertise across campus, dip into one of these classes to fulfill your Rowan University course requirements. Essentials of Strength Training (HES 00201) is one of the required classes for exercise science majors through the Virtua Health College […]
Summer Accelerator Turns Startups into Powerhouse Ventures [VIDEO]
A High-Octane Startup Accelerator At Rowan University, summer isn’t just time off—it’s launch time. Since 2018, AccelerateRU has been Rowan’s high-octane startup accelerator, empowering student innovators to transform bold ideas into thriving, real-world businesses. Whether you’re crafting a breakthrough product, building the next big tech platform, or scaling a service with serious potential, this 10-week sprint is […]
From Homesick to Home: How Rowan Swimming Became My Family
One College Student-Athlete Shares the Impact of Her Team Written by: Kaitlyn Crouthamel, public relations major On the day of my high school graduation, I cried. Unlike many of my classmates, these were not tears of joy. I wasn’t excited to escape the clutches of myparents. I didn’t want to put Cape May County in […]
Contemporary & Creative: Inside Student-Run Dance Company
Rowan University’s Dance Extensions Provides Stage for Student Voices, Movement & Meaning Both dance majors and dancers pursuing other majors express themselves creatively and keep up with their dance training through our on campus contemporary dance company, RU Dance Extensions. A student-run contemporary dance company, RU Dance Extensions promotes dance as art, with assistance from […]
My Favorite Class: Oceans [VIDEO]
This story is a part of the “My Favorite Class” series. With 100+ majors and countless areas of faculty expertise across campus, dip into one of these classes to fulfill your Rowan University course requirements. Hear from students who share their experiences from taking Oceans, a course housed within the Environmental Science department, within the School […]
How One Student Leader Revitalized a Student Organization
From No Funding to “Recreational Club of the Year” In this first person perspective piece, the president of the badminton club at Rowan University shares how she dedicated herself to succeeding in breathing new interest in the student club. My name is Medha Dabral and I am a current third-year Biological Sciences major with a […]
How a Rowan Alumna Turned Wellness Into a Career [VIDEO]
Meet Racquel Barnes, a 2002 Rowan graduate. She is here to share her story about Wellness in the Workplace, and how Rowan helped set her up for success in owning three businesses. To build an educational foundation like Racquel’s, consider a bachelor’s in wellness management or public health and wellness, or a business degree in […]
How To Cope With Social Anxiety In College
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. Written by Wellness Center intern Estrella Delgado, recent law & justice studies graduate Socializing with others can come very easily to some people, while to others it is a lot more difficult […]
Human Services Degrees & Master of Social Work Builds Brighter Futures [VIDEO]
Rowan University’s Newly Launched MSW Deepens Students’ Opportunities to Help Others Through Their Careers While it might seem like a narrow focus, helping individual people, Human Services* has a direct and wide impact on entire communities. After pursuing nursing, Dimirra Brown decided to go back to college at Rowan University. She began to realize that […]
Stress In College Students: A How To Helpful Guide
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. By: Estrella Delgado, Wellness Center intern and recent law & justice studies graduate College can be a fun and adventurous experience, especially when first starting college. But it can also […]
Physical Wellness Beyond the Gym: A Helpful Guide for College Students
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. Written by Kaitlyn Jennings, graduate student pursuing a master’s in higher education Being a full-time college student and navigating life on your own can make it challenging to balance academics, […]
Living Well, Learning Better: How Residential Comfort Affects Academic Success
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. Written by Nardin Salib, Wellness Center intern and graduate student pursuing a master’s in higher education Every year at the start of the academic year, various clubs and organizations at […]
My Favorite Class: Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism [VIDEO]
This story is a part of the “My Favorite Class” series. With 100+ majors and countless areas of faculty expertise across campus, dip into one of these classes to fulfill your Rowan University course requirements. Meet sophomore Vanessa Hutchinson, a Mechanical Engineering major. She is here to share her experience in her favorite class, Introduction to […]
Laughter is the Best Medicine: What College Students Need to Know
Advice for College Students, From a Wellness Center Intern Written by Anmol Patel, molecular and cellular biology major This article is part of a running series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center. This collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. People always say that laughter is the best medicine. […]
The Health & Wellness Benefits of Pickleball
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. Written by Isabella Agostini, Wellness Center intern and wellness management major Physical activity is crucial for enhancing your physical, mental, and social health and well-being in many ways. It is […]
Advice for Understanding Imposter Syndrome
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. Written by Abdur Rahaman Mahmud (Aniket) Shafin, Wellness Center intern and psychological sciences major Have you ever felt like you are not where you are supposed to be? Like you’re […]
From Student to Teacher: Miss Dauter Shares All About Her First Day Student Teaching
Experiential learning takes many forms at Rowan University, including internships, student teaching, clinical and lab work, and research. Meet Jordyn Dauter of Quakertown, PA (Bucks County), a Dance and Elementary Education double major with an honors concentration. Jordyn is here to tell us all about her first day of her student teaching field experience. The […]
Alumni Success: Young Entrepreneur Megan Hilbert and Her Restaurant on Wheels [VIDEO]
Communication Studies Alumna Leverages Her Education to Propel Her Business Idea Forward Meet 2018 Rowan University graduate Megan Hilbert, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and a minor in advertising. She is here to share with us her journey of starting “Red’s Rolling Restaurant” on wheels. Knowing that the program that I […]
An Unfiltered Experience of Being an International Student
This story is one within a multi-part series highlighting the aspirations, hopes and dreams of a few of Rowan University’s international students. Read our other stories. Today’s Rowan Blog guest contributor, Daria Sapova of Moscow, Russia, reveals the unfiltered, raw thoughts and fears of her experience as an international student. Now a senior Advertising major, […]
Two Cybersecurity Graduate Students Share Their Professional Goals
This story is one within a multi-part series highlighting the aspirations, hopes and dreams of a few of Rowan University’s international students. Read the other stories. Meet Sultan from Hyderabad, India and Joseph from Sierra Leone, two graduate students pursuing masters’ degrees in Cybersecurity. What is your long-term professional goal or dream career? “To help […]
The Versatility of a Physics Degree: Beyond the Math [VIDEO]
Have you ever wondered what you can do with a physics degree? Or what path could it take you on for your future? Natalie Page, a doctoral candidate studying Materials Science & Engineering, is here to tell you more about what physics means to her. The opportunities are endless with a physics degree. Not only […]
Going Away to College Close To Home: Glassboro Resident on Living on Campus In Her Hometown
When Going Away To College & Your Hometown Are The Same ZIP Code Meet Lauren Kautz, a sophomore psychology major with a minor in Theatre. Lauren is from Glassboro, NJ, which is the town where Rowan University is located. In fact, Lauren’s home is five minutes from campus. This past year she lived on campus in one of the […]
Marching Band, Episode 3: Building A Band [VIDEO]
Rowan University’s Newly Created Marching Band Gives All Students the Opportunity for Self-Expression How did Rowan’s Marching Band “Pride of the Profs” come to be? In this video, you will hear from the Dean of the College of Performing Arts Richard Dammers, benefactor John H. Martinson and Director of Band Megan Cooney. Check it out […]
Concert Choir Student Shares Transformative Journey Through Prestigious Ensemble
Vocal Performance Major Achieves a Childhood Dream Through Rowan University’s Concert Choir Class [Editor update : since we first spoke with Moses, he has since graduated with a bachelor of music.] A senior from Trenton, NJ (Mercer County) who transferred to Rowan University from Mercer County College, Moses Possible has been a member of the […]
Fostering Creativity & Empowering Future Art Educators through Saturday Morning Art (smART) [VIDEO]
Local elementary school and middle school students create art with class taught by Rowan University art education majors Saturday Morning Art (smART) is a program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade that offers art classes. The teachers are students from Rowan who create lesson plans for each week. Every Wednesday, there is a class […]
Professional Goals of One Rowan University Biomedical Engineering Student
A Brief Glimpse Inside the Biomedical Engineering Program at Rowan University Meet Nia Bellopede, a senior Biomedical Engineering major from Sewell, NJ (Gloucester County.) When we spoke with Nia this summer as a rising senior who had recently completed her junior year, she shared that one of her most immediate goals was for this fall: […]
What Do You Do When You’re Burned Out From What You Love?
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. Written by Suzie Tse, graduate student pursuing a master’s in higher education Have you ever felt a sense of overwhelming mental and physical exhaustion deep in your bones? Did lack […]
Professional Goals of One Rowan University Advertising Major
A Brief Glimpse Inside the Advertising Program at Rowan University Meet Nathan Astorga, a recently graduated Advertising major and Rowan College of South Jersey transfer student from Sicklerville, NJ (Camden County.) When we spoke with Nathan last semester, he was wrapping up his last coursework to earn both a bachelor’s of art in advertising, as […]
Three International Students Students Share Their Professional Goals
Three transfer students to Rowan University share their very different goals and intended career paths as International Studies majors. As a major, international studies blends disciplines to deepen students’ understanding of the world. Six concentrations – international politics, economics, geography, languages, history and cultures – allow students to customize their path to fit their dreams […]
My Favorite Class: Ballroom Dance [VIDEO]
This story is a part of the “My Favorite Class” series. With 100+ majors and countless areas of faculty expertise across campus, dip into one of these classes to fulfill your Rowan University course requirements. Meet Gillian Finn, a transfer student junior mathematics major from Somerset County, NJ and Kieran Mills, a transfer student senior philosophy […]
25 Clubs I Love On Campus at Rowan University, From One Senior’s Perspective
Senior Jordyn Dauter reflects as she launches her fourth year. Whether it’s from her own experience, or that of her friends, roommates or classmates, these are Jordyn’s top 25 student organizations that students should check out, if they’re kicking off the new school year looking for organizations to join. Campus photos included in this story […]
My Favorite Class: Observational Astronomy [VIDEO]
This story is a part of the “My Favorite Class” series. With 100+ majors and countless areas of faculty expertise across campus, dip into one of these classes to fulfill your Rowan University course requirements. A science class so interesting to even non-STEM majors take it as an elective, Observational Astronomy (ASTR 11240). Observational Astronomy offers students […]
One University Chorus Members Sings the Praises of This Ensemble to Encourage Others to Join
Meet Hannah Potratz, a junior Theatre Arts major with a Musical Theatre Concentration from Raleigh, North Carolina, and a member of the University Chorus (UChorus). During my time in UChorus, I have learned that no matter what your background is with singing, or what your major is, there is a way to join an ensemble and […]
Four Rowan University International Students Share How Their Education Supports Their Goals
This story is one within a multi-part series highlighting the aspirations, hopes and dreams of a few of Rowan University’s international students. Read our other stories. Four international students who study four different disciplines share their professional goals, aspirations and how they are building the foundations of their careers at Rowan University. Today we hear […]
Going Away to College Close to Home: One Mullica Hill Honors Student & Residence Hall Community Assistant
Meet Mia Shute, a senior biological sciences major, psychology minor, and honors student who earns free housing through her job as a Community Assistant, formerly known as Resident Assistants in student housing. Mia is from Mullica Hill, NJ (Gloucester County), located about 15 minutes away from Rowan. She lived in Holly Pointe this past year as a Community Assistant […]
My Favorite Class: Honors Public Speaking
This story is a part of the “My Favorite Class” series. With 100+ majors and countless areas of faculty expertise across campus, dip into one of these classes to fulfill your Rowan University course requirements. Meet Jordyn Dauter, a junior Dance & Elementary Education double major and a member of the John H Martinson Honors […]
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Music Industry Major Alyssa McAvoy Shares Her Professional Goals
Meet Alyssa McAvoy, a graduating senior music industry major with a minor in entrepreneurship from Shrewsbury, NJ (Monmouth County). Alyssa is here to share her short-term and long-term professional goals. Could you describe your short-term professional goals? “I would love to get my foot in the door by doing sound for more local venues to gain […]
Unlocking Magical Career Opportunities: One Rowan University Student’s Path with the Disney College Program
Discover the Benefits of the Disney College Program: Real-World Experience, Networking, and Lifelong Memories Meet Sydney Cella, a business management major, entrepreneurship minor, and John H. Martinson Honors College student from Washington Township (Gloucester County), New Jersey. Sydney will graduate in about a year and half from now, and participated in the Disney College Program. […]
Marching Band, Episode 2: Taking the Field [VIDEO]
Interested in hearing how the newly launched Pride of the Profs marching band at Rowan University prepares for game day? On September 16th, 2023, The Pride of the Profs Marching Band made their game day debut at the home football game between Rowan University and Ursinus College. After months of preparation, the day finally came […]
Leadership, Passion & Purpose Through Vietnamese Student Association
A Highlight of Student Life at Rowan University Meet Cindy Nguyen, a rising senior biochemistry major, with minors in neuroscience and psychology. She is a commuter from Voorhees, New Jersey, and is here to discuss her role as president in the Vietnamese Student Association. Can you describe the goals of the Vietnamese Student Association? “With VSA, […]
Art Education Give Students Perfect Blend of Art and Education Courses [VIDEO]
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24 Things Central Jersey Students Love About Rowan University
This story is a part of Rowan’s centennial series to celebrate 100 years of Rowan University. Rowan Blog contributor Jordyn Dauter, a junior from Quakertown, PA, double majoring in elementary education and dance, collected these insights from fellow students. “I love that I was able to find my core group of friends that I know […]
International Student College Juniors Reflect on Their Journeys and Goals at Rowan University
This story is one within a multi-part series highlighting the aspirations, hopes and dreams of a few of Rowan University’s international students. Read the other stories. Meet rising seniors Aayush Kapri from Nepal, Doménica Gusqui Gavidia from Quito, Ecuador, and Abigail Jones from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. What is your long-term professional goal […]
75 Things Out-Of-State Students Love About Rowan University
This story is a part of Rowan’s centennial series to celebrate 100 years of Rowan University. Rowan Blog contributor Jordyn Dauter, a junior from Quakertown, PA, double majoring in elementary education and dance, collected these insights from fellow students. David Martinek, a graduate student in the MS Teaching: Theatre program from Glen Burnie, Maryland:“I like […]
Environmental Science, a Multi-Disciplinary Approach [VIDEO]
Environmental science majors integrate the foundations of biology, chemistry, physics and other core STEM disciplines with their understanding of environmental issues.
Discover the Inspiring Journeys of International Undergraduate Students at Rowan University
This story is one within a multi-part series highlighting the aspirations, hopes and dreams of a few of Rowan University’s international students. Read the other stories.
Transfer Nutrition & Dietetics Majors Share Their Professional Goals
What internships, clubs, networking, etc. are you involved in and how do they support your goals? “Wellness Center Intern, Vice President at Nutrition Care Club, Success Coach with Rowan Student Success Program, Apart of Cohort 7 in the Coordinated Program in Dietetics.” – Kathleen Ramos, senior transfer student from Brookdale Community College “I don’t participate much […]
Light and Dark Moments in Grief
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. This story is by Dabany Garris, senior psychology major with a concentration in child behavioral services. Grief is something you can not fully understand unless you experience it. The anger, […]
My Favorite Class: Puppetry [VIDEO]
This story is a part of the “My Favorite Class” series.
Meet Grace Fox, a senior English major and Raven Vijayakumar, a sophomore environmental & sustainability studies major. They are sharing memories from their favorite class, Puppetry.
Puppetry (ART 02300) is a studio-based class where students have time to work on creating puppets. This course is a great fit for students who like a hands-on art experience. It gets students thinking creatively about how to design artistic work.
This course is traditionally taught by Professor Patrick Ahearn. He provides his students with guidance, rather than strict instructions, giving students the opportunity to let their personal artistry flow. He educates his students on which techniques would give them the best results for the puppet they are trying to create. Rather than being an art piece that gets displayed on a wall, puppets can be used by anyone of any age, making it an interactive experience.
Senior Grace Fox spends a lot of time on the opposite end of creativity, including time spent in writing and directing. Grace does more behind the scenes work for artists. She has found it very exciting to be fabricating her own puppets with Professor Ahearn’s guidance. Grace describes her experience in Puppetry as “real exciting and broadly applicable.”
Through Puppetry, sophomore Raven Vijayakumar realized that they need art in their lives. In high school, Raven was involved in Drama Club, where they worked on creating props for various performances. Raven likes engaging in artistic activities because of how fun they can be, and it gives them an outlet of expression.
“You should take this class because it is super fun, first of all, and because you get the opportunity to do something in a way that is practical.”
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Written by: Jordyn Dauter, junior double major in dance & elementary education
Adult Learner Talks Transition from Undergrad to Graduate Student at Rowan University
Just being able to juggle going back to school, having an internship, and being able to maintain work, to me, unlocked a tenacity in me that I never knew I had. Rowan really made it readily available and accessible to be able to continue my education.
Two Computer Science Graduate Students at Rowan
This story is one within a multi-part series highlighting the aspirations, hopes and dreams of a few of Rowan University’s international students. Read the other stories. How will this degree support your dreams and goals? This degree is giving me the knowledge on the skills that I need to be successful in this field.” – […]
Seasons of Life by Suzie Tse
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. This story is by Suzie Tse, a graduate student in the MA Higher Education: Academic Advising. Here at Rowan University in southern New Jersey, we experience a temperate climate. We […]
Mapping a Path to Success Through Geographic Information Science (GIS) [VIDEO]
Explore the benefits of incorporating GIS into your academic major, regardless of your field of interest. Discover how GIS courses can equip you with valuable skills that will complement your chosen career path.
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Computer Science Major: There’s Not An App For That? I’ll Build It
Website/App Designer at Rowan University Launches His Own Weather Machine This actually started out as a small test to learn how certain algorithms work in AI.
My Favorite Class: Teaching Concepts of Dance in Physical Education [VIDEO]
This story is a part of the “My Favorite Class” series.
Interested to see what it’s like to be part of the health & physical Education major? Check out this feature on this upper-level course “Teaching Concepts of Dance in Physical Education.”
“Teaching Concepts of Dance in Physical Education” (HPE 00316) is a course that teaches students how to integrate social dance and culture dance inside of a physical education classroom. This course occurs once a week during a 3-hour block. During the first part of the class, students learn about different dance styles and methods of instruction. During the second part of the class, students actively engage in executing the dances that they’ve learned. They review between three and four dances per class period.
As students are learning these dances, they have the opportunity to practice their teaching methods on preschool students, at the on-site Rowan University Early Childhood Demonstration Center housed within James Hall, the education building. “It’s learning how to be hands-on, which goes into depth on how to teach step-by-step so a preschooler can understand,” says junior health & physical education major Rachel Dubois of Cherry Hill, NJ (Camden County.)
This course is usually taught by Professor Merry Ellerbe-McDonald. “It is a required course for health & physical education majors because students are required to take teaching concept classes during their last two years in the program,” shares Williamstown, NJ (Gloucester County) junior Mackenzie Saber, who was a dancer for 15 years.
Senior Nicholas Seibel, of Mount Holly, NJ (Burlington County), shares: “I don’t have a background in dance. I never danced before. I’m not a great dancer to begin with, so this course gave me a lot of confidence.”
This class allows for students to be goofy with each other, while accomplishing work and having fun. Teaching Concepts of Dance in Physical Education gives student a chance to get an active education with an encouraging professor.
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Human Services, Leading & Impacting Lives [VIDEO]
Human Service professionals work with diverse populations providing a wide variety of social, personal and health services depending on need. Potential career paths include becoming a case worker, social advocate, welfare service professional, child welfare professional or law enforcement. “The sky is the limit. We need more activists. We need more listening learners. We need […]
From North Jersey, What These Students Love About South Jersey’s Rowan University
This story is a part of Rowan’s centennial series to celebrate 100 years of Rowan University. Rowan Blog contributor Jordyn Dauter, a junior from Quakertown, PA, double majoring in elementary education and dance, collected these insights from fellow students.
“There’s a lot of different activities to participate in Rowan. You can always keep yourself busy and meet new people. There are a lot of different ways South Jersey is different from the North. One of the more obvious ways is the sports teams each side represents. In North Jersey, it’s all Giants, Knicks and Devils. In South Jersey, it’s Philly-based sports like the Eagles, Phillies and Flyers. Another way they are different is the population. There are more densely populated towns and cities in North Jersey than South. More people are out and about in places like Hoboken and Newark.” – Nick Carney, senior biomedical engineering major from Flemington, NJ (Hunterdon County)
“The commitment shown by teachers toward students. Any student that wants to learn could easily thrive at Rowan University. I enjoy the daily life pace of South Jersey. North Jersey is a lot more on-the-go, and South Jersey is a lot more relaxed.” – Brian Osterlof, senior public relations major from Oakland, NJ (Bergen County)
“I love the university and the diversity of things around the campus. One of the two favorite things about campus are the classes and the student-to-teacher ratio. Great opportunity for us students to interact in class and gain connections with our professors. The Student Center is my other favorite place on campus. We get to meet a lot of different people there and it’s a great place to socialize and make friends.” – Aaliyah Owens, junior law & justice major from East Orange, NJ (Essex County)
“Some things I love about Rowan are living in a dorm, being close to my friends, taking interesting classes in my major, small class sizes, and the professors in my major really care about teaching.” – Alianna Bronstein, senior environmental science major from Franklin, New Jersey (Sussex County)
“Some of my favorite spots on campus include my freshman dorm Willow Hall. Also, the scholarship I have is the parent plus loan and the PEL grant. My favorite club I’m a part of is rugby, and I love my teammates. My favorite spot is Discovery Hall green and the woods trails behind Engineering Hall!” – Hunter Kupersmith, senior health & exercise Science major from Cresskill, NJ (Bergen County)
“I love the opportunities and friendships I’ve been able to obtain through Rowan. There is a chillness and quietness to South Jersey that I love.” – Natalia Peralta, a master’s student in the strategic communication program from Belleville, NJ (Essex County)
“I am forever indebted to Rowan University for the amazing people I’ve met and befriended in my time here. In addition, I’ve been able to work with incredibly intelligent professors that I will soon be able to call colleagues.” – Taylor Bailey, senior vocal music education major from Roxbury, NJ (Morris County)
“Rowan has brought me complete independence and the ability to make my own choices and learn to live with them. I love its proximity to Philadelphia.” – Daniel Myers, senior finance major from Phillipsburg, NJ (Warren County)
“I love how the faculty is invested in the future of each of their students and makes themselves available for each student’s individual needs. I also love meeting up with my friends from my program after class at Mexican Mariachi or Chickie’s and Pete’s.” – Rachel Rumsby, a master’s student in the strategic communication program from River Edge, NJ (Bergen County)
“I love the feeling of being on campus. The rush of meeting new people daily and having thousands of stories pass you as you walk through halls. I love the relationships Rowan has brought me.” – Juliana Elliffe, senior radio television & film major from Ridgefield Park, NJ (Bergen County)
“My favorite parts about Rowan are the Outdoors Club and the cheesesteaks around campus.” – Richard Russo, senior civil engineering major from Fredon, NJ (Sussex County)
“I love being part of Social Justice, Inclusion & Conflict Resolution (SJICR) as a front desk worker and as a Harley E. Flack Mentor. South Jersey is a little more suburban than North Jersey where there are way more buildings and not much greenery.” – Monica Torres, senior computer science major from Jersey City, NJ (Hudson County)
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A Path to Public Health: Health & Science Communication Major’s Journey and Professional Goals [VIDEO]
Exploring Health & Science Communication: Insights and Achievements from Sedrick Golden Meet Sedrick Golden, a senior health & science communication major and transfer student from Mays Landing, NJ (Atlantic County.) How will this degree support your dreams and goals? This degree will help support my dreams and goals because between my coursework, lived experiences, and […]
Exploring Global Horizons: One Rwandan’s Journey in International Studies & Globalization at Rowan University
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Living the Dream: Impact of TheDream.US Scholarship on One Rowan University Student [VIDEO]
“TheDream.US Scholarship impacted me as I’m the first one being in college in my family. I thought I couldn’t make it, but I am here now.”
5 Public Relations Majors Share Their Professional Aspirations
Meet five public relations majors as they each share their professional aspirations once they earn their bachelor’s degree in public relations or master’s degree in strategic communication. To earn a bachelor’s degree at Rowan University, students take 30 credits (10 classes) of core public relations classes in their majro, plus 9 credits (3 classes) of […]
From Florida to New Jersey, One Floridian Rowan University Student on Experiencing Four Seasons
Having a first snowball fight, getting used to not pumping gas and enjoying sweater weather How is New Jersey different from Florida? “One of the biggest things that took me a second to get used to was someone else pumping gas into my car. When I brought my car up to New Jersey for the […]
Rowan University Anthropology Majors Share Their Professional Goals
Anthropology is the scientific and humanistic approach understanding human origins, and biological and cultural diversity. Potential career paths can include becoming an anthropologist, archeologist, forensic science technician, curator, medical scientist, museum technician and conservator or geographer. What internships, clubs, networking, etc. are you involved in and how do they support your goals? “I am currently […]
Bangladeshi Student Thrives in Computer Science at Rowan University
This story is one within a multi-part series highlighting the aspirations, hopes and dreams of a few of Rowan University’s international students. Read the other stories. Meet Tilpa Mahajabin Parisha, a graduate student and international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, studying for her master’s degree in computer science. How will this degree support your dreams and […]
Dance Majors Share Their Professional Goals
What is your long-term professional dream goal? “Long term I see myself working with a big theater corporation like Lincoln Center, administratively. I want to continue working in DEI work to some capacity. And hopefully working in the dance world as a teacher later down the line.” – Gabrielle Langevine, senior dance major and women […]
Nicholas Kurth’s Journey to CERN in Switzerland
A Dive Into the Physics Major at Rowan University With a Graduating Senior Tell us more about your CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) experience. “I knew about this opportunity at CERN for over a year before I applied because when I was applying to LSU to go do research work for them, I saw […]
Indian Graduate Reflects on His Rowan University Journey
This story is one within a multi-part series highlighting the aspirations, hopes and dreams of a few of Rowan University’s international students. Read the other stories. What is your long-term professional goal or dream career? “My long-term professional goal is to become an expert in cloud architecture and full stack development. I aspire to architect […]
Rowan University Entrepreneurship Majors Share Their Professional Goals
What internships, clubs, networking, etc. are you involved in and how do they support your goals? “I currently sell cars at a local Ford dealership, which helps with developing a stronger understanding of how the business industry works.” – Brendan Liebenow “Networking with other students and professors at Rowan has helped me realize how much […]
Meet the Professor Who Built Rowan’s Marching Band
Once she got to Rowan, she didn’t know that we were known to be a teaching school at that time. Her professors within the College of Performing Arts really looked out for her; they would sign her up for conducting symposiums and competitions outside of the department. “One of them was my percussion teacher who […]
One Rowan University Pharmaceutical Science Graduate Student’s Professional Goals & Career Aspirations
This story is one within a multi-part series highlighting the aspirations, hopes and dreams of a few of Rowan University’s international students. Read the other stories. What Rowan professors or Rowan classes have been most helpful and enlightening to you, and how? “To begin with, the majority of the professors at Rowan University exhibit a […]
Empowering Dreams: Sreypich Heng’s UX/UI Design Journey
This story is the first in a multi-part series highlighting the aspirations, hopes and dreams of a few of Rowan University’s international students. Read the other stories. What is your long-term professional goal or dream career? “My long-term professional goal, or dream career, is to become a skilled UX/UI designer. I wouldn’t have thought that […]
Radio, TV, Film Major on Choosing Rowan from Istanbul, Turkey & Tips for International Students
Academic and Networking Opportunities and Rowan’s Cost Makes It a Strong Fit for This International Student Like what you see? Story by: Jordyn Dauter, junior dance & elementary education double major Photos by: Joseph Conte
Running The Funny Farm Rescue is Serious Business for this Rowan Grad [VIDEO]
“Life happens when you’re busy making other plans,” says art alumna Laurie Zaleski, who never intended to run a farm. Meet Laurie Zaleski, the owner and founder of the Funny Farm Rescue and Sanctuary in Mays Landing, NJ (Atlantic County). Laurie also owns Artsy Graphics, which is a graphic design and photography company. She graduated […]
100 Things That Make Me Happy at Rowan
Rowan Becomes Home Hot Spots on Campus Accessibility For Students Good Eats All The Fun
Life Experience as a Valuable Asset: Kellie Stout’s MBA Story
One Graduate’s Pursuit of an Online Master of Business Administration Degree “Just For Herself” After Life Change What is a typical work schedule like for you at Cooper, like a shift or a weekly shift for you, because I’m guessing the remote option is not applicable. Our director level recently voted on and put into […]
Career Options for Public Relations Majors
Rowan PR chair, student and alumni shed light on ‘what can you do with a public relations degree?’ Rowan Blog contributor and senior public relations major, Natalie DePersia, shares a first-person perspective on potential career opportunities within the public relations industry. After interviewing several individuals, from peers to professors to professionals, she delves into the […]
Ways To Improve Your Mental Health
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. Written by Wellness Center intern Alexia Jovanovic-Foka, psychology major What Causes Stress In College Students College life is fun and exciting but it can also be stressful for many students. […]
The “Birds of Prey” Concrete Canoe [VIDEO]
A glimpse into hands-on learning within the civil engineering program
Adam Amaefuna Taking On 3 Engineering Entrepreneurship Courses
Ever since he was young, Adam has been fascinated with building things and how they work, which led him into the engineering field. The entrepreneurship side was modeled for him within his family. Adam enjoys communicating and business as a whole, so he felt like it was perfect to pursue this degree. This summer session, […]
Taking Summer Classes from Home in Argentina
Being an international student, I am spending a portion of my summer break back at home with my family in Argentina. However, I knew that I wanted to stay on-top of my coursework, since I am double majoring at Rowan. This summer, I am taking Business Logistics (Course: MKT 09375) and Retailing (Course: MKT 09372) […]
Quick Q&A on Summer Classes, With One Senior
What summer class(es) are you taking? Dinosaurs and Their World (GEOL 01110) What are the benefits of taking summer classes? They’re definitely a good way to get any electives or required courses out of the way fast. What kind of flexibility does taking summer classes offer? The flexibility offered is that they’re completely online with […]
What Lies Ahead? When Graduation Seems Stressful
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. Written Wellness Center intern Alexa Delgado, law & justice studies major For many college students, graduation means uncertainty. Students leave a place of structure and clear-cut responsibilities to enter the […]
Chemical Engineering Major and Future Ph.D. Candidate, Dylan Snyder
Who was your favorite professor and what class did you take with them? Oh, I can’t call favorites. Everyone in chemical engineering is a character but especially the professors. Everyone is diverse yet has so much to teach both in the style of thinking and technical expertise. The department is my second family, and I […]
Future Nonprofit Leader: Insights and Advice from an International Student MBA Candidate
“I started with getting my undergraduate degree in Public Administration & Management back in my home country. I transitioned from a fellowship program that I had here in the United States, and I was trying to figure out how I wanted to reshape my career path. When I decided to go back to school, my […]
Sleep Hygiene Tips for Better Rest and More Energy
Part of a series with Rowan University’s Wellness Center, this collaboration aims to educate students about personal well-being options. For further updates, follow @rowanuwellness on social. Written by Wellness Center intern Jean C., an MA in School Psychology program graduate student Being on a college campus, it is common to see classmates and friends struggling to […]
Dance Major Progress Through Summer Study
Rowan Blog Contributor, Jordyn D, a junior double majoring in dance & elementary education with a CUGS in writing studies for educators and a John H. Martinson Honors College Concentration from Quakertown, Pennsylvania (Bucks County) shares her experience with taking summer classes through Rowan University. When I started at Rowan University in fall 2021, I […]
Making the Most of Campus Leadership at Rowan
What is your favorite part of the program? My favorite part of the program is the connections that I have made with people. I have made some of my best friends, but also so many connections with the professional staff at Rowan. I know so many people on this campus, and a lot of it […]
How Autism PATH Program & College Compass Supported Julie
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spotlight: Welcome Incoming Transfer Paige B.
Today, we meet transfer Prof Paige B. from National Park, NJ (Gloucester County) Paige will commute to Rowan University this fall, transferring from Rowan College of South Jersey. When Paige sets foot on campus, she is eager to get involved in the clubs and organizations that Rowan has to offer, specifically any opportunities within theatre […]
Bridging the Gap Between the Art and Business Worlds
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 […]
Expo Pitch Transformed Into Shears Hair Studio
Julian D., a first-generation college student and 2022 alumnus from Bridgeton, NJ (Cumberland County), graduated with an entrepreneurship degree from the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship within the Rohrer College of Business. As a student, Julian pitched his business idea at the New Venture Expo, ultimately launching his business Shears Hair Studio from the experience. […]
First-Year Student on Finding Her Path at Rowan
Meet Kayla M, an exploratory studies (undeclared) major, and member of the Women’s Rugby Team. Kayla just completed her first year and is from Galloway, NJ (Atlantic County.) What is Exploratory Studies? “Exploratory studies means that you do not have a set major; you’re exploring what you want to do. You have the opportunity to […]
First-Gen Transfer Charmaine’s Journey at Rowan University
Charmaine H. is a first generation college transfer student from Salem, New Jersey, having previously attended Salem Community College. At Rowan University, Charmaine has plans on commuting from home to study Sociology, as it works to explore the diversity of every culture and broadens the mindset of each individual in the field. At Salem Community […]
#PROFspective: Devon C on living with a hidden disability
Today, we hear from Devon C, senior biological sciences major from Williamstown, NJ (Gloucester County). Devon is sharing her story of living with an invisible disability. Would you mind sharing your experience with your disability? “I have a rare invisible disability called Idiopathic Hypersomnia. The best way I can describe it to someone is that it’s […]