Kenneth Lacovara, founding director and chief scientist of the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University, spoke Sept. 23 at the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Media Zone during the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
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September 25, 2026
Something special is happening inside mailboxes across the country: Rowan Magazine is being delivered.
September 25, 2026
Rowan University’s undergraduate engineering programs have experienced a rapid ascent in the U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings over the last five years, including a 25-spot jump in 2027.
September 25, 2026
Rowan University’s online degree programs are growing rapidly, reflecting a major expansion in the institution’s ability to serve students wherever they are.
September 23, 2026
Former New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman spoke before a packed crowd of Rowan students, University employees and community members on September 22 sharing her experience and hopes for the next generation of public servants.
September 23, 2026
A Rowan University researcher investigating dramatic shifts in Arctic Ocean chemistry has partnered with a Philadelphia-based landscape artist to help the public visualize what’s happening in one of the world’s fastest-warming regions.
September 22, 2026
Hundreds of fans and supporters gathered on September 22 as Rowan University honored legendary announcer and alumnus Dan Baker and unveiled his donation of more than 75 pieces of Philadelphia Phillies sports memorabilia.
September 22, 2026
Rowan University’s reputation for academic excellence continues to raise its national standing. In the 2027 U.S. News & World Report college rankings released today, Rowan again placed among the top 100 national research universities and earned noteworthy gains across several categories.
September 21, 2026
In a recent study, Rowan University urban planner Qian He found that hurricanes can increase eviction risk through rising rents, revealing a less visible consequence of disasters that policies often overlook.
September 17, 2026
Can we reverse toxic plaque formation in the brain? Meet JiaBei Lin, quantitative biochemist.