Julia Lechner is a Journalism graduate of the 2009 class from Pitman, NJ (Gloucester County). She reported for the Courier Post while she was still an undergraduate along with DJing for Rowan Radio and being the school mascot, Whoo RU. She worked for E! News after she graduated and is currently a senior writer with […]
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PROF Pets: Doby the Chihuahua
Meet Doby. He’s a chihuahua, and he loves to go outside each morning to smell the flowers. Age: Nine Owner: Iridian Gonzalez, Journalism major, College of Communication and Creative Arts Likes: Going on long walks and getting lots of attention. Dislikes: Going to the vet and getting his nails clipped. “My favorite place in the […]
Faculty PROFile: Journalism Department’s Kathryn Quigley
Meet Kathryn Quigley, Associate Professor of Journalism within the College of Communications & Creative Arts and Faculty Advisor for The Whit student newspaper. Share an “aha!” moment you’ve had within your discipline that made you feel passionate about your field. When reporters at The New York Times and The New Yorker magazine produced solid, detailed […]
Journalism Alumna Tells Her Story of Giving Back
Calista Condo, a 2008 alumna, has made her way from working at Rowan’s The Whit student newspaper to her role as an outreach specialist for Temple University’s Career Center. She has Rowan’s Journalism department to thank for her communication skills and her ability to transmit information to the public. Condo began her journey as a […]
Journalism and Radio/TV/Film Major Interns at “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”
Meet Victoria Todorova, a rising senior from Washington Township (Gloucester County) majoring in Journalism and Radio/TV/Film. Growing up she was fascinated by television and film and knew she wanted to be part of it one day. This summer, Todorova is interning for “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Ellen’s Game of Games Show.” “It is all […]
Journalism Alumnus Tells His Journey to His Dream Career
Leon Purvis, a 2018 Rowan alumnus, has made a name for himself in the world of multimedia journalism. From internships at “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Good Morning America” to “The Today Show,” Purvis made the ultimate journalism victory lap. However, it all started right here at Rowan University. Purvis, born and raised in Glassboro, […]
How to Help Your Student Adjust to “Adulting”
Helping your child adjust to “adulting” is easier than you think. Today we hear from Ferdoushe Laizu, mother of rising Rowan senior Mohammed Fuad (journalism); Brunilda Gomez, mother of rising Rowan senior Miguel Martinez (radio/tv/film); and Kathy Vause, mother of recent Rowan graduate Vanessa Vause (public relations and advertising). They will share their tips on […]
#PROFspective: Transfer Student Iridian Gonzalez
Today we speak with Iridian Gonzalez, a senior commuter from Somers Point, NJ (Atlantic County) who majors in journalism. Iridian will share her #PROFspective with us about transferring from community college and how she gets the most of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: Iridian GonzalezMajor: JournalismMinor: Strategic CommunicationYear: SeniorTransfer Student?: Yes! I […]
