Today we feature incoming first year and first-generation college student Vaniece Washington from Woodlynne, NJ (Camden County). Vaniece will be studying Writing Arts and commuting from home. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? Meeting people with my same interests. What is one hobby, activity, sport […]
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Beyond The Classroom: Aaron Hook & Delaware Blue Coats [VIDEO]
Aaron Hook, a first-year student of Sports Communication and Media, is already gaining experience outside the classroom as a professional sports broadcaster. He, along with other classmates, is part of Blue Coats Broadcast Academy, powered by Rowan Radio. Like what you see? LEARN MORE
Advice From a Rowan RA on the Residence Hall Experience
Today we speak with Alex Brown, a senior Music Industry major and first-time resident assistant (RA) at Chestnut Hall. What advice do you have for incoming first years or transfers living in residence halls? Definitely do not be afraid to try something out. If there is something that peaks your interest even a little bit […]
First Year Dorm Survival Kit
Don’t know what to pack for your dorm? We’ve got you covered. Take a look at this list we’ve compiled to help you prepare for your first year. Storage. Whether it’s bins or under-the-bed trays, it’s always a good idea to make sure everything has its own place. Storage containers will also help to keep […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Incoming Molecular and Cellular Biology Major Alyssa Orsini
Today we welcome incoming first year student Alyssa Orsini who will commute from Westville, NJ (Gloucester County). Alyssa will begin to study Molecular and Cellular Biology in the fall and currently attends Gloucester County Institute of Technology (GCIT). Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? While […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Uche Ezeukwu of Hamilton, NJ
Today we welcome incoming first year student Uche Ezeukwu. Uche will live on campus in the fall studying Exercise Science. Uche is from Hamilton, NJ (Mercer County) and attends Nottingham High School. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I am looking forward to meeting new […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Ethan Ochital from Livingston, NJ
Today we welcome first-year student Ethan Ochital who will study Accounting and live on campus this fall. Ethan is from Livingston, NJ (Essex County) and attends Livingston High School. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I am looking forward to meeting new people and making […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Will Dennery, Law & Justice Major
Today we welcome incoming Law and Justice major Will Dennery, a first year student this upcoming fall. Will will commute from Sewell, NJ (Gloucester County) and is finishing his senior year at Washington Township High School. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I am looking […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Computer Science Major Elijah Emmanuel, Woodstown, NJ
Meet first year student Elijah Emmanuel, who is interested in Computer Science and will commute from Woodstown, NJ Salem County). He attends Abraham Lincoln High School. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? Looking forward to see the different experiences Rowan can bring to me. Also, […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Lizzie Schmidheiser, Future Teacher from Washington Twp. NJ
Today we welcome first year student Lizzie Schmidheiser who will begin studying Secondary Math Education in the fall. Lizzie will commute from Washington Township, NJ (Gloucester County) and attends Washington Township High School. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I am looking forward to meeting […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Geology Major Kayla Santiano from Massachusetts
Today we feature Kayla Santiano, an out-of-state incoming first year student joining us from Burlington, Massachusetts. Kayla will study Geology and live on campus in the fall. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? Meeting new people and being in a new environment. (Being on my […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Isaiah Hymans Strives To Improve Instrumental Skills
Meet incoming first year student Isaiah Hymans. Isaiah is a first-generation college student who will commute from Egg Harbor (Atlantic County, NJ) and currently attends Cedar Creek High School. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I am looking forward to having the ability to teach […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Noah Murray of Somers Point, NJ
Today we welcome Noah Murray ,who will study on campus in the Fall. Noah is from Somers Point, NJ (Atlantic County) and goes to Ocean City High School. Noah has a passion for sports and hopes to pursue something in Physical Therapy or Sports Performance. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Softball Player Gianna LaMorges of Wayne, NJ
Today we welcome Gianna LaMorges, who goes by Gigi, and will live on campus and study History in the fall. Gigi is from Wayne, NJ (Passaic County) and attends Wayne Valley High School. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? I’m looking forward to breaking out […]
6 Residents Share Why They Like Mimosa Hall
Mimosa Hall is a traditional residence hall for predominantly freshmen, located in the center of campus, closest to the Student Center, Recreation Center, intramural fields, the library and academic buildings. Six residents have shared why they like living here. Nickvens Delva, a freshman Psychology major from Vineland, NJ (Cumberland County) says he likes how Mimosa […]
First Year Voices: Music Education Major Arianna Granda
Today we speak to Arianna Granda, a first-year Music Education major with a Vocal Concentration. Arianna is from Rockaway, NJ (Morris County) and lives on campus. How is your first year at Rowan so far?It’s definitely been a weird transition, especially going into online school. But I think overall Rowan has handled it really well, especially […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Athletic Training Major Bobby Wietecha
Meet #Rowan2025 student Bobby Wietecha! Bobby is an incoming freshman Athletic Training major from Aberdeen, NJ (Monmouth County). He shares what sports he wants to continue in college and why he chose Rowan. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward to in college? Meeting new people and learning […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Communication Studies and RTF Major Jared Mattio
Meet #Rowan2025 student Jared Mattio! Jared is an incoming freshman Communication Studies and Radio/TV/Film major from Laurel Springs, NJ (Camden County). He shares what he’s looking forward to coming to college and why he chose Rowan. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward in college? Meeting new people […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Shawn Lorenzo Sanders Seeks to Stay Active on Campus
Meet #Rowan2025 student Shawn Lorenzo Sanders! Shawn is an incoming freshman, first-generation college student from Voorhees, NJ (Camden County). He shares what he’s thinking of pursuing and what he’s looking forward to at Rowan. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward to in college? Getting a great education! What is […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Incoming Biological Science Major and Field Hockey Player Isabel Weiner
Today we feature Isabel Weiner, an incoming Biological Science major from Metuchen, NJ (Middlesex County). Isabel plans to live on-campus and will be a part of the field hockey team next year. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward to in college? I am enthusiastic about becoming a […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Political Science Major and Future Congressman Vincent Giasullo
Meet #Rowan2025 incoming freshman Vincent Giasullo! Vincent is an incoming freshman and first-generation college student, Political Science major from Old Bridge, NJ (Middlesex County). He shares why he chose Rowan and where he wants his degree to take him after he graduates. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking […]
Meet #Rowan2025: Incoming Chemical Engineering Major Zachary Kazelskis
Today we speak to Zachary Kazelskis, an incoming Chemical Engineering major from Mickleton, NJ (Gloucester County). Zachary plans on commuting from home next semester. Welcome to Rowan! Could you share with us one thing you are looking forward to in college? I am looking forward to meeting new people and enjoying campus life proper in […]
One Semester Down: 6 First Years Share
Six students share their thoughts on their experiences so far at Rowan and what advice they would share with future freshmen. “I am most looking forward to meeting new people and making friendships for life at Rowan. But also the opportunities that Rowan gives to further my career. In the future I would like to […]
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: 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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First Year Voices: Education Major Jayshalie Jennings
Today we speak with freshman Jayshalie Jennings a Secondary Math Education major from Williamstown, NJ (Gloucester County). Jayshalie is a part of PROFFAMILY, a newly formed freshmen group focused on inclusion and fun. What has your freshman experience been like so far? It’s been very different just because we haven’t had the chance to come on campus […]
First Year Voices: Tara Long Discusses BLM, Mental Health
Today we feature Human Services major Tara Long from Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County). She tells us about why she chose her major, involvement with Black Lives Matter and how her freshman year is going. Tara is a part of PROFFAMILY, a newly formed freshmen group focused on inclusion and fun. Why did you choose […]
7 Dance Majors Share How Their Degree Supports Their Dreams and Goals
Shoot for the stars. Seven Dance majors share how they’re dreaming big and how their degree is going to get them there. “Being in a B.A. dance program gives me the opportunity to expand and customize my dance major. While I am taking dance classes weekly, I also have the opportunity to grow in my […]
First Year Voices: Hip-Hop Artist Pharaoh Freer
Today we feature Pharaoh Freer, a freshman Music Industry major. Pharaoh is from Jamesburg, NJ (Middlesex County) and lives on campus. When you wake up in the morning, what are you most looking forward to in that day? I think about what I am going to get accomplished that day. What did I not do […]
Thriving In My Faith As A College Student
Today we hear from Rowan students and how they are involved in their faith on campus. They are involved in clubs such as Catholic Campus Ministry, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, and Hillel. Amanda McNally is a freshman Athletic Training major from Tabernacle, NJ (Burlington County). Amanda is involved with Catholic Campus Ministry. She says that […]
What Profs Are Listening to: First Year, Sophomore Edition
Today we hear from Rowan freshmen and sophomores about what music they have been listening to. Nyds Rivera is a first-year student with a Writing Arts major and psychology minor at Rowan from Mount Laurel, NJ (Burlington County). They said, “My Chemical Romance is probably my top favorite but I have been listening to a […]
First Year Voices: Commuter, PROFFAMILY Member Jada Jenkins
Today we speak with freshman Jada Jenkins, a Psychology major and commuter from Blackwood, NJ (Camden County). She tells us about her experience so far at Rowan. Jada is part of PROFFAMILY, a newly-formed freshmen group focused on inclusion and fun. Why did you choose Rowan? Rowan was one of my top two schools and they […]
First Year Voices: Exploratory Studies Major Kevin Duffy
Today we speak with freshman Kevin Duffy from Wayne, NJ (Passaic County) who is currently undecided on what major he wants to pursue. How do you like living in Chestnut Hall? It’s fun, you get the real college feel when you’re living in Chestnut Hall. Are your classes remote or hybrid, and how has that […]
First Year Voices: Noah Garcia
Today we speak with Noah Garcia who is currently an undecided major (exploratory studies). So far Noah has been enjoying being in school and plans to continue to keep up with his school work while getting more involved on campus. What do you like about living in Chestnut Hall? It’s the best looking residential building […]
One Great Thing About Living Away (Even During a Pandemic)
Today we asked eight students what they like about living on campus even though we are in a pandemic. Between the restrictions and the difficulties that have come with COVID-19, these students have found good things about their current living situations. “The atmosphere. Your mind is in the school mindset. It would be harder to […]
First Year Voices: Ariana Blake from Jamaica
Today we feature Ariana Blake who is 17 years old and from Montego Bay, Jamaica. Ariana is a freshman Biological Sciences major and loves going to the beach. When you wake up in the morning what are you most looking forward to in that day? The first thing that I think of in the morning […]
First Year Voices: Music Industry Major Samuel Poku
Today we speak with freshman Music Industry major Samuel Poku, who goes by Poku and is from Old Bridge, NJ (Middlesex County). He is the creator and visionary for the freshman group PROFFAMILY. Why did you choose Rowan? I chose Rowan because it was a really good place for me. Considering my major and the […]
How to Adapt To Being Away From Home: Advice From Sophomore Jordan Perkins
Today’s story is written by sophomore Advertising major Jordan Perkins. Jordan is from Mount Olive, NJ (Morris County), and lives on campus at 114 Victoria Street. Jordan is a first-generation college student. August is coming to an end and it hits you that you are moving away from home in just a couple of days. […]
First Year Voices: Exploratory Studies Major Christopher Maestoso
Today we feature Chris Maestoso, who has adjusted well so far with living away from home as well as learning remotely. Chris is from Fairfield, NJ (Essex County) and currently residing in Chestnut Hall. How do you like living in Chestnut? It’s been good so far. The beginning was tough because it was really hot […]
