Junior Major Moments: Alex Marzocca Gains Confidence for a Career in Finance and Accounting

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Today we feature double major in Finance and Accounting, Alex Marzocca from Cherry Hill, NJ (Camden County).   Can you share your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes?  My favorite experience with a faculty member is with my finance professor, Joseph Henry. His method of teaching is […]

Junior Major Moments: Law and Justice Major Nicolette Salzano

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Today we feature Law and Justice major and Psychology minor Nicolette Salzano. Nicolette is a transfer student living off-campus this fall.  Can you please share a favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? As a Law and Justice major, I have had numerous classes with Professor Houser. […]

20 Minute Radius: Fun Off-Campus Things New Transfers and Freshmen Should Check Out

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Today’s story is from Melanie Sbaraglio, a recent Public Relations and Advertising graduate from Nutley, NJ (Essex County). Melanie joined the Rowan Blog team to wrap up her remaining internship hours, after her internship with Ace Screen Printing in Glassboro was cut short due to COVID-19 affecting business.  If you are an incoming freshman or […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Shahadah Samuels, Setting a Career Path for Change

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Meet Law and Justice major Shahadah Samuels from Camden, NJ (Camden County). She is excited to get involved on campus during her first semester as a commuter.  What is something you’re looking forward to at Rowan? I’m looking forward to trying new things and meeting new people. I also cannot wait to get involved in […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Growing as a Writer, Padmini Rao

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Meet Writing Arts major Padmini Rao. She is a first-generation college student and is excited to explore new writing opportunities at Rowan.  What is something you’re looking forward to at Rowan?  I’m looking forward to all the new experiences Rowan holds for me. I look forward to creating new bonds, extending my knowledge and growing […]

Junior Major Moments: Theatre Major Julia Rivenburg Stays Active on the Rowan Arts Scene

Today we feature Theatre major Julia Rivenburg from Waldorf, Maryland (Charles County). Julia also has a concentration in Pre-Teaching and is currently pursing her Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) in Theatre Education while commuting to campus.  Could you share your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? […]

Junior Major Moments: Construction Management Major Kemet Rose

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Today we feature online student Kemet Rose, a Construction Management major from Ridgefield Park, NJ (Bergen County). Kemet is a second-generation college student who transferred from Eastern Gateway Community College and William Paterson University.  Could you share your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? I don’t […]

Meet #Rowan2024: From First Open House, Rowan Felt Like Home For Music Education Major Morgan Blake

Meet Music Education major Morgan Blake from Riverside, NJ (Burlington County). Morgan is excited for new experiences and to be living on campus this coming fall. What is something you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan?  I’m looking forward to meeting new friends and trying out new clubs! I would love to step away from […]

Junior Major Moments: Bio Major Michael Camacho on His Favorite Class and Rowan Clubs

Rowan Biological Sciences major Michael Camacho (seen at right) with friends

Today we feature Michael Camacho, a Biological Sciences major with a minor in Psychology. He is a first-generation college student who commutes from his home in Pine Hill, NJ (Camden County). What is your favorite moment with a faculty member or favorite experience in one of your classes? My favorite part was going to my […]

#PROFspective: Feeling Like a Member of the Student Body Through the Online Learning Experience

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Meet Liberal Studies major Krystal Mannering from Atlantic County, NJ. Krystal, a first-generation college student, works full-time while running a business, providing for her household and taking care of a toddler. Read her perspective on how Rowan has made her feel “accepted and welcomed” as an online student.  Being an online student for most of my educational […]

From Teacher to Student: Career Change Brings Nutrition and Exercise Science Major Kerry Perez to Rowan

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Today we feature adult learner Kerry Perez, a Nutrition and Exercise Science major from Haddonfield, NJ (Camden County). She transferred to Rowan from Camden County College. Kerry shares how she’s made a successful transition from full-time teacher to “nontraditional” student here at Rowan.  Before you pursued your degree here at Rowan, you were an educator. Could you share […]

Junior Major Moments: Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Major Connor Crafton-Tempel

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Today we feature Disaster Preparedness and Management major Connor Crafton-Tempel from Freehold, NJ (Monmouth County). Connor is a transfer student and commutes to campus.  Could you share your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes?  Professor Carty, who taught my Disaster Planning, Mitigation, and Recovery course at […]

#MeetRowan2024: Multi-talented Marketing Major Megan Steckler

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Today we feature future freshman and Marketing major Megan Steckler from Mullica Hill, NJ (Gloucester County). Megan is excited to be commuting to Rowan in the fall.  What is something you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan? Although this may sound cliche, I am looking forward to taking classes, meeting new people and experiencing […]

Junior Major Moments: Modern Languages and Linguistics Major Charisse N. Watts

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Today we feature Modern Languages and Linguistics major Charisse N. Watts from Plainfield, NJ (Union County). Charisse is a transfer student and lived on-campus in 220 Rowan Blvd. before COVID-19 shut down campus.  Could you share your favorite moment with a faculty member of a favorite experience in one of your classes? One of my […]

Senior Reflects: Biological Sciences Major Brenden Finley on the Outdoors Club, Fossils and His Future

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Today we feature Brenden Finley from Glassboro, NJ (Gloucester County) who recently graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences. Here, Brenden shares his favorite Rowan memories and his plans for the future.  Could you please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? A favorite moment of mine happened […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Biological Sciences Major AnneMarie Dominique

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Today we feature incoming freshman and Biological Sciences major AnneMarie Dominique. She is from Newport, NJ (Cumberland County) and will be commuting to campus in the fall.  What is something you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan? I really look forward to learning at Rowan University and starting college! What is one activity, club, […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Law and Justice Studies Major Brianna Carr

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Today we feature Law and Justice Studies major Brianna Carr from Marlton, NJ (Burlington County). Brianna is a first-generation college student and will be living on Rowan’s campus this fall.  What is something you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan? I can’t wait to meet new people at Rowan, and I’m excited to study […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Lindenwold’s Maiyah, Law and Justice Major, Ready to Explore College Life

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Today we feature incoming freshman Maiyah from Lindenwold, NJ (Camden County). Maiyah will be entering Rowan University as a Law and Justice Studies major.  What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan? In high school, I played softball and I hope […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Computer Science Major, Musician Hunter Gareau

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Today we feature Computer Science major Hunter Gareau. Hunter, from Shamong, NJ (Burlington County), is the first of his siblings to attend college.  What is something you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan? I’m looking forward to the college experience: staying in a dormitory, making new friends, and participating in different activities. What is […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Exploratory Studies Major Amanda McNally Furthers Her Athletic Career at Rowan

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Today we feature Exploratory Studies major Amanda McNally from Tabernacle, NJ (Burlington County). Amanda is excited to be living on campus this fall and competing on two of Rowan’s athletic teams. What is something you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan?  I’m looking forward to being on campus and all of the student events. […]

#PROFspective: Pre-Med Junior Andrea Owens on the Biological Sciences Major, Making Change in Healthcare

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Today we feature Andrea Owens, a junior Biological Sciences major with a Chemistry minor and concentration in pre-medicine. Andrea is a transfer and a first-generation college student. She commuted from home before COVID-19 shut down campus. Andrea will share with us her #PROFspective on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Civil and Environmental Engineering Major Bridget McDevitt

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Today we feature Civil and Environmental Engineering major Bridget McDevitt. She is from Logan Township, NJ (Gloucester County) and will be commuting to Rowan in the fall.    What is something you’re looking forward to next year at Rowan? Something that I’m looking forward to next year at Rowan is finally beginning to trek forward […]

Senior Reflects: From Military to Music Industry, Travis Keiser Thanks Faculty, Family, Friends

Travis on stage playing in a band.

Today we feature Travis Keiser, a Music Industry: Technology major from Washington, NJ (Warren County). He transferred and was commuting to Rowan before COVID-19 shut down campus.  Could you please tell us about your favorite moment with a faculty member or a favorite experience in one of your classes? One of my favorite moments was when my […]

Meet #Rowan 2024: Computer Science Major Dean Julien Joins Freshmen Class From Haiti

Dean and friends.

Today we feature Dean Julien, a Computer Science major from Montrouis Le Maire, Haiti and a first-generation college student. What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan? I am looking forward to meeting a lot of people, seeing old friends, and being the proudest basketball player on the Rowan […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Biochemistry Major from Nigeria, Damilola Bukola Babalola

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Today we feature Damilola Bukola Babalola, a Biochemistry major from Nigeria, Africa.  What are a few things you are looking forward to next year at Rowan? I look forward to greatness, more knowledge, achieving my goals, socializing, and much more. How or why did you choose your major? I chose my major because my goal […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Psychology Major, Maryland Native Bri Broadwater Headed to Glassboro

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Today we feature future freshman Bri Broadwater from Bel Air, Maryland. Bri is a Psychology major and the first in her family to attend college.  What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan? In high school I was involved in a […]

Junior Major Moments: Law and Justice Major, Student-Athlete Johnathan Nguyen

Johnathan hurdle jumping for Rowan Track and Field.

Today we feature Johnathan Nguyen, a Law & Justice major from Galloway, NJ (Atlantic County) and a member of Rowan’s Track and Field team. He is a first-generation college student who transferred to Rowan and commuted until COVID-19 shut down campus.  What is one of your favorite moments with a faculty/staff member or a favorite […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Wisconsin’s Emerson Harman Majors in Biomedical Art & Visualization

Emerson in front of the Prof statue visiting Rowan.

Today we feature incoming freshman Emerson Harman from Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Emerson is a Biomedical Art and Visualization major with minors in Biology and Technical/Professional Writing.  What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan?  I am really looking forward to joining Rowan’s […]

Meet #Rowan2024: Biological Sciences Major Serena Amuzu on the Pre-Med Track, Staying Close to Home

Selfie of Serena sitting on steps.

Today we feature Serena Amuzu, an incoming Biological Sciences major who will commute from Wenonah, NJ (Gloucester County) when she begins at Rowan this fall.  What is one activity, club, sport or hobby that you did in high school that you’d like to continue with at Rowan?In high school I participated in various clubs and activities. […]

Junior Major Moments: Professional Development Opportunities on Campus

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Today we feature Chase Campbell, an advertising major with minors in communication studies and strategic communication. Chase is a transfer student from Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County). Before COVID-19 shut down campus he lived in Magnolia Hall, where he was also a resident assistant. What is your favorite moment with a faculty member or a […]

Senior Reflects: Professional Skills Through Greek Life

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Today’s story is from Melanie Sbaraglio, a senior public relations and advertising double major social-distancing from her house in Nutley, NJ (Essex County). Melanie joined the Rowan Blog team to wrap up her remaining internship hours, after her internship with Ace Screen Printing in Glassboro was cut short due to COVID-19 affecting business.  Many people […]

Pandemic Profs: Yoga at Home

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Today’s story is from Melanie Sbaraglio, a senior public relations and advertising major social-distancing from her house in Nutley, NJ (Essex County). Melanie joined the Rowan Blog team to wrap up her remaining internship hours, after her internship with Ace Screen Printing in Glassboro was cut short due to COVID-19 affecting business.  Stuck inside, gyms […]