If you’re searching for a place to grab a bite or somewhere to go with friends, look no further than Glassboro’s historic downtown area at Rowan University, Rowan Boulevard. Rowan Boulevard is a one-third mile strip built for students and Glassboro residents in an effort to reinvent the downtown area. In 2000, visions for Rowan […]
off campus activities
It’s National Cheesecake Day!
It’s the yummiest holiday of the year! Here are 3 cheesecake bakeries worth a try that are less than 20-minutes away from campus. Yhanne’s House of Cheesecake: Located in Clayton, NJ, 7 minutes from campus, is a family-oriented cheesecake business best known for the cheesecakes that are “handcrafted and made from scratch.” Yhanne’s House of […]
20 Minute Radius: Plant-Based Food
You don’t have to go too far to find great plant-based options near Rowan. Whether they’re on campus or a short drive away, all of these restaurants offer at least one plant-based meal option, with one holding an entirely vegan menu. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy these delicious dishes. Burger Barr | […]
20 Minute Radius: Outdoor Roller Skating Rink Every Summer
Every year, Philadelphia hosts great outdoor activities to enjoy right in the heart of the city. In the summertime, you can easily find roller skaters of all ages having a blast right in front of City Hall in Center City at the Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink. Due to the pandemic, Center City District Parks allotted […]
Beyond the Classroom: Idea Challenge Winner, Steminist Squad Founder Talia Tomarchio
Today we speak to Talia Tomarchio, a recent graduate with a degree in computer science, a minor in neuroscience and an honors concentration. Talia is a transfer student from Rowan College at Burlington County and a first-generation college student. Talia founded the Steminist Squad, an online community for women in STEM industries. Her business won first […]
International Student Shares Why Rowan
Oluwafemi Sonubi is a senior international student from Nigeria majoring in Computer Science who became interested in Rowan for swimming. How did you hear about Rowan’s swim team? A recruiter from Nigeria was helping me look at schools. I was going to either go to England, Canada or here. I applied to about 30 different schools. […]
20 Minute Radius: Best Burgers (and Alternatives)!
Happy National Burger Day! Today we looked for some of the most bun-tastic burgers on campus and nearby. Finding your perfect burger, fries, and shake spot is a great way to explore Gloucester County. Smashburger, Alumni Grill, Five Guys, and Burgerzoid are all less than 20 minutes away from Rowan and all four offer more than […]
20 Minute Radius: Oishii Ramen
Bianca Torres, a graduating senior Music Industry major and Marketing minor, brought along some friends and recently visited the newest restaurant addition to Rowan Boulevard, Oishii Ramen! If you’re looking to support a local business owned by a recent Rowan alum and grab some great ramen, you need to stop by Oishii Ramen on Rowan Boulevard! […]
