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The Reality of Going Back to School as a Single Mother

Posted on May 4, 2026May 5, 2026by Adeline McDonald

An oversized Rowan University yellow Adirondack chair with a Rowan brown torch painted on it sits on the grass on campus.

No sugarcoating here; going back to school as a single mother of a young child is hard. A transfer student to Rowan University who will earn her bachelor’s degree next year, Kaitlyn A. knows this first hand. To help others, here she shares her lived insight of what it’s like to return to school as […]

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For Mothers Ready to Take the Next Step: Education That Fits Real Life

Posted on May 1, 2026May 1, 2026by Adeline McDonald

Rowan University student and mother holds her infant on her hip in the school bookstore, while smiling at the camera. She is wearing her Army reservist uniform.

Widely regarded as the most challenging and demanding job there is, motherhood is all-consuming yet incredibly rewarding. Modern moms may find themselves caring for their children, managing a household and balancing work, making it difficult to prioritize their own educational goals.  With Mother’s Day approaching, it’s the perfect opportunity for moms to take a moment and consider […]