Today we feature first year Rowan students Destinee Hines, Jake Brandenburg, Abbie Ealer and Sam Skripko — each with a unique sense of style, sharing their experiences and ambitions for the school year. “My year’s been good, had a couple ups and downs, but it’s getting better. I went to pop-up shops and I hope […]
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7 Must Haves For Your First Year Room

Today we hear from Rachel Rumsby, a junior Communication Studies and Public Relations double major from Bergen County, NJ. She has lived on-campus in Mimosa Hall and the Rowan Boulevard Apartments. In this story, Rachel shares her must haves for first year residence hall living. During my first year at Rowan, I lived on campus […]
#PROFspective: Sophomore Health Promotion & Wellness Management Major Hajah Carpenter

Today we feature sophomore Health Promotion & Wellness Management major Hajah Carpenter. She is a first-generation college student from Somerdale, NJ (Camden County). Before campus closed due to COVID-19, Hajah lived in the Rowan Boulevard Apartments. How are you getting the most out of your college experience? I’m getting the most out of my experience […]
Rowan PROS Share Their Six Favorite Things at Rowan [VIDEO]

The Rowan PROS (Peer Referral and Orientation Staff) share their favorite things about our campus and tips for starting out at Rowan. From socializing tips to where to eat on campus, the PROS have it all. Like what you see? Come visit us!LEARN MORE Video by:Dean Powers, sophomore radio/TV/film major
10 Things Freshmen Love about Rowan

“I love that Rowan’s campus is dog friendly!” – Tamia Tsapouris, Business major, Cliffside Park, NJ “I love the sushi in the student center. Try the Rowan Roll!” – Carter Dernier, Radio TV Film major, Florham Park, NJ “I love the size of Rowan’s campus. Not too big, not too small.” – Missy Pavorsky, Radio […]
Freshmen Friendship: Psychology & Radio/TV/Film Majors on Their First Month in College

Gwyneth Blackley, Kaersten Garner and Emma Shea are three freshmen students who have already formed a tight friendship together with the help of school clubs. Today, they share their stories on how they met, talk about their campus life and reveal what they look forward to in the near future. Name: Gwyneth Blackley Major: Psychology […]
Hajah’s Home Away From Home: Willow Hall [VIDEO]

Hajah Carpenter, a freshman biology major from Somerdale, NJ (Camden County), feels most at home with her “Willow Squad” friends in Willow Hall. Like what you see? Register for a tour or open house. VISIT CAMPUS Video by: Nicole Cier, junior writing arts major and Edris Forde, junior radio/TV/film majorMusic by: Louis Testa, sophomore music composition […]
#PROFspective: Biological Sciences Major Max von Suskil

Today, we speak with Max von Suskil, a junior biological sciences major from Wall Township, NJ (Monmouth County), who lives in a house off campus. Max will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as a […]
[DRONE] Bird’s Eye View of North Campus

Get a bird’s eye view of our North Campus residence halls and buildings! VISIT CAMPUS Enter for a chance to win a Rowan t-shirt! Email RowanBlog [at] rowan.edu with the date and time of your upcoming campus tour … we may just email you that we’re going to surprise you while you’re visiting! Video by: […]
Roommate Reflect, Willow Hall, Lacey and Kaitlynn [VIDEO]

Meet Lacey, a management information systems major and Kaitlynn, a psychology major who are best friends and roommates in Willow Hall! Like what you see? Come visit us! VISIT CAMPUS By: Nicole Cier, junior writing arts major Music by: Jayce Williams, music industry major
Living in Willow Hall

Meet the freshmen of the Willow lounge and see how they spend their time living on campus! Video featuring: Jordan Simhony, nursing major, Cherry Hill, N.J. (Camden County) Melanie Quido, exploratory studies major, Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. (Bergen County) Mike Rodolico, computer science major, Cinnaminson, N.J. (Burlington County) Maycon Pinto, international studies major, Delran, N.J. (Burlington […]
Roommates Reflect: Sarah and Camryn, Willow Hall

What will they say? Listen in as Sarah and Camryn talk about what it was like for them to live together in Willow Hall. Video by: Nicole Cier, sophomore Writing Arts major Music by: Jayce Williams, sophomore Music Industry major VISIT CAMPUS
Inside Look: Willow Hall [VIDEO]

Take a tour of Willow Hall, one of Rowan University’s first year housing facilities, and check out a glimpse into student life. Like what you see? LEARN MORE
DIY, Italian Leader-Named Plants in Willow

Adjusting to college life was a struggle. I found that giving care to my space easily combated that. Now, my room feels more like home to me than the one I left behind at my parents’ house. These tips and tricks to making your dorm room “home” are low cost, easily adaptable, and overall very […]
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Compare/Contrast Freshman Housing

Chatting with Rowan University on campus residents on a frigid, hectic morning just before finals (seriously, is it really spring yet?!), one thing was clear: the sense of community within their residence halls is what they love most. However, what “community” means in each residence hall is different. I learned that Evergreen is known for […]
#PROFspective: Psychology Major Olivia Scattergood

Today, we speak with Olivia Scattergood, a freshman Psychology major from Kendall Park (Middlesex County), NJ, who lives on campus in Willow Hall. Olivia will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience as a Rowan Prof. Name: […]
#PROFspective: Athletic Training Major Maribeth Novsak

Today, we speak with Maribeth Novsak, a freshman athletic training major from Cape May Court House (Cape May County), NJ, who lives on campus in Willow Hall. Maribeth will share her #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how she’s getting the most out of her college experience […]
#PROFspective: Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management & Political Science Major Kevin McCarthy

Today, we speak with Kevin McCarthy, a freshman disaster preparedness and emergency management, and political science major from Cranford (Union County), NJ, who lives on campus in Willow Hall. Kevin will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his […]
#PROFspective: Secondary Health and Physical Education Major Joe Frascella

Today, we speak with Joe Frascella, a freshman secondary health and physical education major from East Windsor (Mercer County), NJ, who lives on campus in Willow Hall. Joe will share his #PROFspective with us on what it’s like to be a Rowan University student and how he’s getting the most out of his college experience as […]
Inside Look, Willow Hall: What My Room Says About Me

Freshman Kaylin Logan’s personality truly shines through her dorm room. As soon as I walked in the room, I immediately felt like I knew the girl who lived inside it. A combination of decorations, gifts from friends, and bit of clutter make Kaylin’s Willow Hall room a true home away from home. “I put things […]
My Life as an RA

Going into my senior year at Rowan University, I was excited. Knowing that all the hard work I have done over the past four years was finally going to pay off was something I really looked forward to. However, it also forced me to reflect on all of the decisions I have made thus far […]