Today, we feature alumnus Brad K. Leak ’94, who earned a bachelor of science degree in Business with a specialization in Accounting. He also led the men’s Track & Field team as captain from 1991-94. As a three-time all-American champion, Brad wisely balanced the many responsibilities of being a student, an athlete and a leader. Where do […]
Month: February 2021
Black #PROFspective: Junior Sports Communication and Media Major Zai Smith
Today we speak to Zai Smith, a junior Sports Communication and Media major with a concentration in Sports Journalism from Trenton, NJ (Mercer County). Zai is a transfer student from Virginia State University and lives on campus. Thank you to Tatianna Addison, senior communications studies major from Browns Mills, NJ (Burlington County), for this series idea […]
Cinema Workshop Club: Rowan University [VIDEO]
Today we feature Cinema Workshop, a student-run film production club. The club is not just for Radio/Television/Film (RTF) majors but for anyone. We speak to the club’s president Patrick McGowan and vice president Stephen Myers. They speak to us about the club and their experience. “You don’t have to be a film major, even if […]
Alumni Success: New Jersey State Police Sergeant Danyel Barnes
Danyel Barnes, a 1994 alumnus, shares his Rowan story and how it shaped his life today as a Sergeant with the New Jersey State Police. Danyel’s college journey is an amazing story in and of itself. In high school, Danyel considered joining the military and was being recruited by the Army and Air Force. A […]
Black History Facts All Students Should Know
Today we speak to Rowan students from three different colleges who share insight on key moments in Black history and suggest books and movies to learn more. “Black History Month originally began as Negro History Week, created by Carter G. Woodson in 1926. It only became Black History Month in 1976 when President Gerald Ford […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Undeclared Turned Business Major Bailey Livezey
Today, we meet #Rowan2025 student Bailey Livezey! Bailey, an incoming freshman from Mullica Hill, NJ (Gloucester County), was originally undeclared; she then decided a Business degree would be the right fit for her. She shares what clubs she wants to continue pursuing in her college career and offers some advice to other incoming freshmen. Welcome […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Inclusive Elementary Education Major Kristina D’Antonio
Today we feature Kristina D’Antonio, an incoming Inclusive Elementary Education major from Manalapan, NJ (Monmouth County). Kristina plans to live on-campus next year. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward to in college? One thing I am looking forward to in college is making new friends! What is […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Maor Hemo, Biological Science Major
Meet #Rowan2025 freshman Maor Hemo! Maor is an incoming Biological Science major from Cherry Hill, NJ (Camden County). He shares what he’s looking forward to in college and why he chose Rowan. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I’m looking forward to meeting all kinds of […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Electrical & Computer Engineering Major Henry Conde
Meet #Rowan2025 freshman Henry Conde! Henry is an incoming Electrical & Computer Engineering major from Vineland, NJ (Cumberland County). He shares what he’s most looking forward to when coming to college and offers some advice to high school seniors. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Philadelphia Native Bella Guerriero
Meet #Rowan2025 freshman Bella Guerriero! Bella is a first-generation college student and incoming College of Business student from Philadelphia, PA. She shares with us what she hopes to discover in college and where she sees herself after she gets her degree. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in […]
“Momma Bear” Cooper Nurse & Camden Native Keeps The Faith
Today, we feature Michelle Hackett, a student in Rowan Global’s master of science: nurse practitioner program. Here, she shares her story about her time at Cooper Hospital in Camden, NJ and offers insight on the reality of being a nurse. I stayed in trauma med surg at Cooper Hospital in Camden for nine years. Loved […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Amy Fortuna-Moreira
Meet #Rowan2025 student Amy Fortuna-Moreira! Amy is an incoming freshman from Camden, NJ (Camden County) deciding to pursue a degree in either Chemistry or Psychology. She shares what she’s looking forward to on campus and why she chose Rowan. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? […]
#PROFspective: Junior Biochemistry Major, Student-Athlete Caitlyn Cordell
Today we speak to Caitlyn Cordell, a junior Biochemistry major with a Psychology minor from Middletown, Delaware. Caitlyn is a first-generation college student who lives off-campus. What is a typical Rowan day for you? I typically start with breakfast, go to class anytime from 9:30-1:45, eat a snack between classes, I have soccer practice starting […]
Black #PROFspective: Junior Law and Justice Studies and Africana Studies Double Major Jamar Green
Today we speak with Jamar Green, a junior double major in Law and Justice Studies and Africana Studies from Linden, NJ (Union County). Jamar, who transferred to Rowan from Union County College, is a first-generation college student. Jamar lives on-campus at 230 Victoria. Thank you to Tatianna Addison, senior communications studies major from Browns Mills, NJ […]
Ross Billig Shares Insight On Being A Geography Major
Today we feature senior Ross Billig, a Geography major with a minor in Community and Environmental Planning. Ross is from Williamstown, NJ (Gloucester County) and is a transfer from Rowan College at Burlington County. How did you become interested in this major? I have liked geography since I was in elementary school. I originally started […]
My Favorite Class: Shakespeare I
Today we speak to Taryn Guettler, a senior English major with minors in Women and Gender Studies and Writing Arts and concentrations in Honors and Shakespeare Studies from Succasunna, NJ (Morris County). Taryn is an on-campus resident at Whitney Center. What is your favorite class at Rowan? My favorite class at Rowan is Honors Shakespeare […]
Alumni Success: Teacher and Soror Kathleen Gordy-Mathis
Kathleen Gordy-Mathis, an alumna and current preschool teacher, tells us about her amazing experiences since graduating. Kathleen graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in Communications with a specialization in Public Relations in 1990. What was your experience like as an undergraduate at Glassboro State College? “As an undergrad, my experience was absolutely awesome. It […]
#PROFspective: Chemistry Major Thomas Delmonte
Today we feature senior Thomas Delmonte, a Chemistry major with a minor in Physics. Thomas is from Jackson, NJ (Ocean County) and is a first-generation college student. What do you like about your major? I like a lot of things about it. I like the department. I like a lot of the professors. I like the […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Sociology Major LaDaysha White
Today we feature LaDaysha White, a first-generation senior Sociology major from Florence, NJ (Burlington County). She also has a Certificate of Undergraduate study in Public Policy. LaDaysha is a transfer student from Ramapo College of New Jersey, and she tells us about her Rowan experience. Tell us a little bit about your favorite class at […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Environmental and Sustainability Studies JoAnna Contarino
Today we feature first-generation college student and recent December 2020 graduate JoAnna Contarino from Elk Township, NJ (Burlington County). JoAnna is a Environmental & Sustainability Studies major and transfer from Rowan College of South Jersey. She has minors in Ethics, Planning, Political Science and a Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Environmental Policy & Economics. Tell […]
Rowan Global History Graduate Student is Teaching and Learning with a “New Set of Rules”
Meet Diamonnique M., a Rowan Global student from Essex County who began her master’s degree in history pursuit in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. She’s going back to school at the same time as she navigates her first year teaching social studies and English language arts (ELA) at the elementary school level. Here, Diammonnique […]
3 Environment and Sustainability Studies Majors Share What Excites Them About Their Major
Today, we speak to three Environment and Sustainability Studies majors from Rowan’s School of Earth and Environment about what gets them excited about their major. “I want to say that I am making a difference or at least attempting to. I am an environmental and sustainability major and there are a lot of issues revolving […]
Men of Color Alliance (MOCA) at Rowan University [VIDEO]
President Michael Nash (Public Relations) and Vice President Chase Campbell (Advertising), both from Burlington County, share their accomplishments and goals surrounding the Men of Color Alliance. MOCA has had a great positive impact on both the club members’ personal lives and the community they aim to support. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Video by:Dean […]
Hillel @ Rowan University [VIDEO]
Rowan University Hillel is a club for students, by students, that shares Jewish cultural and spiritual values in a social setting. Club President Rachel Levy, a junior Inclusive Education major from Randolph, NJ (Morris County) and club Vice President Alex Herschman, a junior Business Management major from Marlboro, NJ (Monmouth County) share their experiences as […]
Alumni Success: Attorney Jennifer Webb-McRae
Rowan alumna Jennifer Webb-McRae shares how impactful her college experience was to her current career as an attorney. Jennifer admits that Rowan (Glassboro State College at the time) was not her first choice going into college. Growing up in Vineland, she didn’t think she could possibly have her ideal college experience living 30 minutes away […]
Snowy Day On Campus [VIDEO]
Enjoy some snowy campus footage. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Video by:Joshua Hedum, senior Radio/TV/Film majorChristianna Arango, senior Radio/TV/Film major Music by:Louis Testa III, senior jazz studies major
Meet #Rowan2025: Communication Studies and Dance Major Paige Nixson
Meet #Rowan2025 student Paige Nixson! Paige is an incoming freshman Communication Studies and Dance major from Bel Air, Maryland. She tells us what she’s looking forward to in college and shares some advice to high schoolers who haven’t committed to a school yet. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Nutrition Major and Future Field Hockey Player Kate O’Boyle
Meet #Rowan2025 student Kate O’Boyle! Kate is an incoming freshman Nutrition major from Manahawkin, NJ (Ocean County). Kate is excited to come to campus next semester and will be joining the Rowan field hockey team. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I am most excited […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Biological Sciences Major Mikiah Clark
Meet #Rowan2025 student Mikiah Clark! Mikiah is an incoming freshman majoring in Biological Sciences from Camden County. She shares with us why she chose Rowan and what she’s looking forward to in her college experience. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I am looking forward […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Entrepreneurship Major Richard Betz
Meet #Rowan2025 student Richard Betz! Richard is an Entrepreneurship major from Laurel Springs, NJ (Camden County) and a graduate from Camden County Technical Schools – Gloucester Township Campus. He shares what he hopes to learn during his time at Rowan and why he chose Rowan. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Law and Justice Studies Major Kiran Kaur
Meet #Rowan2025 student Kiran Kaur! Kiran is an incoming freshman Law and Justice Studies major from Westampton, NJ (Burlington County). Kiran is excited to come to Rowan and shares what she looks forward to in college. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I am trying to […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Chemical Engineering Major Emma Padros
Meet #Rowan2025 student Emma Padros! Emma is an incoming Chemical Engineering major all the way from New Milford, CT. Emma shares why she chose her major and what she’s looking forward to coming to Rowan. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I am really looking […]
#PROFspective: Biomedical Engineering Major Ashleigh Jankowski
Today we speak to Ashleigh Jankowski, a sophomore Biomedical Engineering major with a minor in Chemistry from Catonsville, Maryland. What is a typical Rowan day for you? In the morning, I go to do research in Engineering Hall. I do research for Dr. Byrne’s biomedical engineering lab. Usually, after that, throughout the day I have […]
Lifting Black Creative Voices
Today we are highlighting Black students who major in creative fields at Rowan University. Each share insight on being a Black student in a major/field where there is not strong representation and tell us where they are headed in their professional careers. “I really didn’t have an insight being a Black student coming from a […]
6 Geology Majors Share Their Long-Term Career Goals
Today, we ask six Geology majors about where they would like to see themselves long-term. “To be a paleontologist and either be a college professor or a museum curator. I want to focus on either paleoneurology or paleopathologies,” says junior Kayla Bagley, a Geology major with a concentration in Paleontology and a transfer from Ocean […]
7 Students Share Why They Like Magnolia and Chestnut
Two of Rowan’s on-campus residence halls, Magnolia and Chestnut, have a lot to offer. We spoke to a few of the residents to see what they like about living there. Leena Nesby, a freshman resident at Chestnut, says: “I like Chestnut because the lake is just outside my window, so I like my view. I […]
The Path to Finding My Major: Junior Kayla Tucker
Today’s story is by Kayla Tucker, a junior Public Relations major from Bordentown, NJ (Burlington County). She lives on campus at 220 Rowan Boulevard. Kayla writes about her experience picking a major at Rowan. When it was time for me to come to Rowan, I thought I had everything figured out as far as my […]
Faculty PROFile: Rowan Global Senior Lecturer, Nurse Practitioner Dr. Matthew Kaspar
Meet Dr. Matthew Kaspar, who has earned many titles to his name: RN, DNP, MED, MSN, APN and FNP-C. His students know him as senior lecturer and coordinator of Rowan Global’s nurse practitioner programs. His patients know him for his homebound geriatric healthcare practice, which he has run with a physician partner since 2011. Learn […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Marketing Major Harmanjot Kahlon
Today we feature first-generation college senior Harmanjot Kahlon, a Marketing major from Florence, NJ (Burlington County). Harmanjot is a transfer student from Rowan College at Burlington County. She tells us about her time here at Rowan. Tell us a little bit about your favorite class at Rowan so far. My favorite class at Rowan was […]
TRANSFERmation Tuesday: Jordan Jiosi
Today we feature first-generation college student Jordan Jiosi from Medford Lakes, NJ (Burlington County). Jordan is a double major in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) and Mathematics (Statistics) and is in a Combined Advanced Degree Program for an MS in Computer Science. Jordan is a transfer from Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) and tells us […]
First Year Voices [VIDEO]
Today we chat with Nathalie Hernandez, a violin performance major from Feasterville-Trevose, PA, and Marc Rivera, a music industry major from Ewing, NJ. These two freshmen share their experience so far this year and what they’re most looking forward to during their time at Rowan. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Video by:Max Morgan, senior […]
#PROFspective: Accounting Major David Nicolas
Today we feature first-generation college senior David Nicolas, an Accounting major from Trenton, NJ (Mercer County). David is a part of the Accounting Society and NABA – National Association of Black Acountants. What are your career aspirations? One of my aspirations is to get my Series 6 license. I am in the process of doing that […]
Madison Hayes Shares Insight On Being A GIS And ESS Major
Today we feature senior Madison Hayes, a Geographical Information Systems and Environmental and Sustainability Studies major with a minor in planning. Madison is a first-generation college student from Hopewell, New Jersey (Mercer County) who transferred from Lebanon Valley College. How did you become interested in this major? After transferring home to be a commuter I […]
20 Minute Radius: Pitman Edition [VIDEO]
Today we visit the town next door, Pitman, to check out Words Matter Bookstore and Crave Bakery. Our 20 Minute Radius series highlights things to do within a 20-minute drive of campus. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Video by: Max Morgan, senior Radio/TV/Film major Music by: Don Dewitt, junior music industry major
Valentine’s Day Birthdays
Valentine’s Day is not reserved for strictly couples. Here are some Rowan students who feel some extra love on their birthday. Mackenzie Campbell, a sophomore Law and Justice major from Great Falls, Virginia, was meant to be born on the holiday. “My mom actually had a scheduled labor for Valentine’s Day, but her water broke […]
Understanding the 5 Love Languages
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we thought it’d be a good idea to highlight the five love languages that can make any relationship a little sweeter! Everyone feels love in different ways. To some, nothing says I love you like a “good morning” text message. Some might want a hug to feel the love. […]
My Favorite Class: Bre’Anna Kidd-Smith, Plant Diversity
Today we speak to senior Biological Studies major and Africana Studies minor Bre’Anna Kidd-Smith. Bre’Anna is from Gloucester County, NJ. Here, she shares details on her favorite class at Rowan. What was the name of your favorite class at Rowan? My favorite class at Rowan is Plant Diversity. What department was the class in? Plant […]
Muslim Student Association: Rowan University [VIDEO]
Muslim Students Association (MSA) is an organization devoted to strengthening the Muslim community through service and activism, educating both Muslims and people of other faiths about the religion of Islam, and facilitating a better environment for students on campus. Like what you see? LEARN MORE Video by:Joshua Hedum, senior radio/TV/film major Music by:Don DeWitt, senior […]
My Favorite Class: Cheyenne Smith, Introduction to American Studies
Today we speak to Cheyenne Smith, a senior Early Childhood Education major with a dual minor in American Studies & Africana Studies from Somerdale, NJ (Camden County). Cheyenne is a transfer student from Camden County College and commutes to campus. What was the name of your favorite class at Rowan? Introduction to American Studies is […]
#PROFspective: Senior Theatre/Marketing Double Major Says “Try New Things … You’re Only Young Once”
Today we speak with Erik Kattermann, a senior theatre and marketing double major with concentrations in Acting and Honors from Montville, NJ (Morris County). Erik is a Resident Assistant and lives on-campus at 114 Victoria Street. He serves as the vice president of the Fishing Club. What inspired you to be passionate about your major? […]
