LACEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A fast moving wildfire in Lacey Township has burned through an estimated 15,000 acres since it ignited last Tuesday, prompting mass evacuations, road closures, and one of the largest wildfire containment efforts in recent New Jersey history. Fueled by drought conditions and high winds, the blaze is now about 75 percent contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. 

Over 25 students with diverse majors met on Wednesday, March 5, for Rowan’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) speed networking event. Despite the downpour outside, they were dressed in their best and came armed with copies of their resumes and cover letters to be reviewed by the 11 business recruiters in attendance.

Rowan University announced on April 9 that eight international students had their U.S. study visas revoked. The move is part of a nationwide trend under the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown. 

The announcement was made at University Assembled, a biannual event for the Rowan community where President Ali A. Houshmand and senior leadership provide updates on academic programs, research initiatives, enrollment trends and more. 

A scoop of ice cream doesn’t usually cost seven dollars, but for Rosa Salvaterria, a 21-year-old senior studying radio, television, and film (RTF) at Rowan University, that sticker shock is becoming all too common. As the price of everyday goods quietly creeps up, she and many other students at the college are feeling the economic squeeze in places they least expected.