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A weekly talk show hosted by Philadelphia broadcast veteran and advocate Sue Shilling that provides resources for parents in the special needs community. Saturdays at 8:00 a.m.

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Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes actress, comedian and writer Amy Sedaris as she talks about her career and her new venture as a cookbook author.

03/09/24 What’s Cooking With Amy Sedaris

Rowan University alum Sara Rizzo '10 took an unusual path to land in her current position as an assistant professor & Data Services Librarian at National Louis University in Chicago. Rizzo discusses her journey (which included living in Kazakhstan) and why she decided becoming a librarian was the career path for her. Also, she talks about the importance of taking risks, her time at Rowan, and much more.

08/24/24 Sara Rizzo '10 on Living in Kazakhstan & Working in Data Services

Take a step back in time to the prehistoric age when dinosaurs roamed South Jersey. Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes Nick Sena, director of Community Development and Partnerships at the Edelman Fossil Park and Museum of Rowan University, to talk about the new addition to the New Jersey attractions landscape dedicated to dinosaurs.

04/12/05 Where Dinosaurs Roam South Jersey

"Filter: An Examination of Social Media" takes look at the rise of social media its effects on user's mental health.

Produced by Alison Angeles and Noah Fortson

05/24/25 Filter: An Examination of Social Media

Machine learning, or "Artificial Intelligence", is on the rise... and so is the debate of how it's shaping our culture in the documentary "AI: Helping Hand or Virtual Villain".

Produced Beck Daly and MAtthew Fenton.

06/28/25 AI: Helping Hand or Virtual Villian

Delving deep into the lives of dedicated public school teachers as they work in a world where technology and government affect education in the documentary "Lives within the Public Schools".

Produced by Anna Smith and John Harwood.

06/28/25 Lives Within The Public Schools

Long daily commutes from the Jersey Shore to New York City didn't stop Jon Lavengetto '14 on a path towards working in sports. Currently, his hard work and dedication landed him a position as the senior content manager for the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans. The newest episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold finds Lavengetto talking about his work in The Big Easy and his days at Rowan University in the Radio, Television, & Film department.

Plus, Lavengetto provides tips for providing good social media content and offers advice to students on how to succeed in the competitive sports/content creation field.

09/13/25 Jon Lavengetto '14 on Creating Content in the New Orleans Sports Scene

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Charlie Kirk's window appointed CEO of Turning Point USA and dozens of Palestinian deaths reported in Gaza.

09/20/25 The Rowan Report

In this episode of A Community Affair, Public Affairs Director Carolina Silva interviews Sarah Merz, Development Manager at Habitat for Humanity Gloucester County. Sarah discusses the mission of Habitat for Humanity, the impact of their initiatives, and the many ways the community can get involved to support affordable housing. Tune in to learn how this organization is building hope, one home at a time.

07/19/25 Sarah Merz: Building Hope with Habitat for Humanity

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on a teacher's testimony after being shot by 6 year old student and the Trump Administration resumes nuclear testing.

11/01/25 The Rowan Report

Join your host, Owen Colwell, for another episode of the Rowan Sports Review. This week, various topics within the world of Rowan Athletics are discussed, such as appearances for Men's and Women's Soccer in the NCAA Tournament this weekend, recent happenings with Volleyball and Field Hockey, and more. Tune in!

11/15/25 The Rowan Sports Review

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on President Trump signs bill to release The Epstein Files and Israel airstrikes in Gaza.

11/22/25 The Rowan Report

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Gerasimos and Logan debate if a real or artificial Christmas tree is better. And Sam and Jacob discuss their Spotify Wrapped recaps from this year. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com

12/5/25 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the death of a National Guard member and the deaths from a Hong Kong fire continues to rise.

11/29/25 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the latest on January 6th pipe bomb case in the U.S.  and the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

12/06/25 The Rowan Report

For more than three decades Gerald Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens has been staging a one-man production of A Christmas Carol. This year Gerald Dickens is staging his farewell tour of his show. Dickens joins Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello in discussing this holiday classic and his emotional farewell tour.

12/13/25 A Christmas Carol: Gerald Dickens Farewell Tour

Host Sue Shilling speaks to renown special needs advocate Barbara Coppens about the latest with Disability Rights NJ.

12/20/25 Barbara Coppins Dignity Rights

In this episode, we sit down with a leader from the Glassboro Civic and Cultural League (GCCL) to discuss what community truly means and how grassroots advocacy helps strengthen families, preserve culture, and create lasting change in Glassboro. The conversation explores the importance of education, civic engagement, and access to resources, while highlighting GCCL’s work with youth programs, arts and cultural initiatives, support for seniors and individuals with disabilities, and efforts to address the impacts of gentrification. Through personal stories and community insight, this episode underscores the power of informed, inclusive action and the shared responsibility of residents and local government in building a stronger, more connected community.

12/20/25 More Than a Neighborhood: Advocacy, Culture, and Community in Glassboro

Public Affairs Director Carolina Silva sits with Alex Kerr from The Shop at Rowan University, a campus pantry and resource center dedicated to supporting students facing food insecurity. Alex shares how The Shop provides free and confidential access to nutritious food, hygiene products, and essential services. This interview discusses the growing need for student support, the impact of community donations, and how The Shop is helping to break down the stigma around seeking help. Tune in to learn more about how this vital resource is making a difference in the lives of Rowan students.

10/18/25 The SHOP

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the U.S. takeover of Venezuela and Apple announces a new banking partner. 

01/10/26 The Rowan Report

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes author Moira McAvoy to discuss her book “Taylor Swift: Album By Album” which takes a deep dive into all the music from the international superstar from her debut album to “The Tortured Poets Department” exploring her lyrics, influences and artistic evolution.

01/10/26 Taylor Swift: From Start To Finish

Host Sue Shilling speaks to Kayla Memis and her brother JT about Top Sports, a sports program for individuals with special needs.

01/17/26 Top Sports

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the rising death toll in Iran and President Trump meets with Nobel Peace Prize winner.

01/17/26 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on deal reach to avoid partial government shutdown and Rowan University closes due to inclement weather conditions.

1/31/26 The Rowan Report

Host Sue Shilling speaks to Debra Wallace,  a journalist, motivational speaker and an Autism Mom.

01/24/26 Debra Wallace

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Goldman Sach's executive leaves due to Epstein scandal and and the latest figures in the housing market.

02/14/26 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on avalanche deaths under investigation and Rowan University's Senates rule on textbook policy.

02/21/26 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Hillary Clinton's congressional testimony and  NJ's governor appoints new head of the state police.

02/28/26 The Rowan Report

Join your host, Owen Colwell, for another episode of the Rowan Sports Review. This episode features updates on Rowan Basketball and T&F, previews on Baseball and Softball, and the start to the season for Women's Lacrosse. Tune in!

02/28/26 The Rowan Sports Review

Host Sue Shilling speaks with Michele Leahy of Leahy Life Planning. Michele shared her story and gave some very valuable information

02/21/26 Michele Leahy

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the latest in the War in Iran.

03/14/26 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the conflict in Iran and NJ's Governor speaks about NJ residents trapped in the Middle East.

03/07/26 The Rowan Report

Host Sue Shilling speaks with Lashaun Crawford owner of Girl With a Grill about her inclusive restaurant. Lashaun spoke about their sensory station and their welcoming atmosphere.

03/14/26 Girl With a Grill

Produced by Laurie Senior, 8-Bit to HD: The Evolution of Video Games and Their Effects on Society is a 30-minute documentary exploring the video game industry from its back in the 70s to its current position in mainstream media now. The documentary explores the controversy surrounding violent video games.

Awards:
2016 First Place (Radio Feature) - Garden State Journalist Association
2016 Gold (Radio Program) - Hermes Creative Awards

12/29/2015 8-Bit To HD: The Evolution of Video Games & Their Effects On Society

Guns: Calibrate Your Thinking is a documentary about the present state of guns and gun control in the United States and how such control effects school safety. Gun shop owners, police officers, professors, and gun instructors all add their own take on the current state of guns. The documentary, created by Rowan students, examines and presents statistics and facts that inform the audience that being a gun owner means being informed and being safe. Produced by Sam Arcani, Alyssa Compa & Bob Duncan.

Awards:
2017 Third Place (Educational Program) - Broadcast Education Association
2016 Platinum (Radio Program) - Hermes Creative Awards
2016 Award of Distinction - Communicator Awards

12/22/2015 Guns: Calibrate Your Thinking

Guest Speaker: Rev. Samuel Kyles. The Reverend Samuel "Billy" Kyles was born in Shelby, Mississippi. A longtime leader in the civil rights movement, Kyles has been pastor of the Monumental Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, since 1959. The last hour of Dr. King's life was spent with Kyles and Rev. Ralph Rev. Ralph Abernathy in his room at the Lorraine Motel.

01/20/2008  2008 Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

Host Sue Shilling spoke to Rosebud the Therapy Chicken (well, actually her mother hen, Gwen.) Gwen is a retired RN who has taken Rosebud to schools and various facilities to help the special needs community.

03/15/18 Rosebud The Therapy Chicken

Elijah Brown, Ben Lombardo & Amie Curry tackle the civil rights issues of today, and shed light on the inequalities that still exist today. Ultimately, the documentary asks: Is true equality a possibility?

Awards:
2020 Second Place (Educational Program) - Broadcast Education Association

05/21/19 Trials & Tribulations: The Civil Rights Movement 50 Years Later

Be sure to tune into the Alternative Rock Block with Ken Hicks every Tuesday night from 9-11 only on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM 
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Join host R.J. Tallarida, Vice President for Advancement at Rowan University, on the first edition of Rowan Rising. His guest is Dr. Monika Williams Shealey, Rowan University's Senior Vice President of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

She discusses her time as a student, her role at Rowan in the new Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the future of teaching and much more.

To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode 1: Dr. Monika Williams Shealey

Assistant professor Dr. Jenny Rich joins host and Rowan University Vice President for Advancement, R.J. Tallarida on the podcast.
 
Dr. Rich, who is the Director of the Rowan Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, talks about how her family background played a role in her career. Also, what is it like teaching today's student about history? Is the "24-hour news cycle" impacting the classroom?
 
Hear from one of the country's leading minds on Holocaust and genocide education in a new edition of Rowan Rising.
 
To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode 2: Dr. Jenny Rich

Dr. Beena Sukumaran, Vice President for Research at Rowan University, is this week's guest on a new episode of Rowan Rising.

Host RJ Tallarida, Rowan University's Vice President for Advancement, speaks with Dr. Sukumaran about her experiences as an engineer, academic, and parent. They discuss Sukumaran's role in getting females interested in the engineering field; parenting; gender roles; Rowan University as a leading research institution; and much more.

To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode #3: Dr. Beena Sukumaran

Bob Bullard, Director at Rowan University's Office of Career Advancement, stops by to share the story of his journey with host and Rowan University Vice President for Advancement, R.J. Tallarida. 

Bullard talks about his work with the Office of Career Advancement, his days as a stagehand on Broadway, family life, and running marathons.

Also, he discusses leadership and how that plays into motivating students who are looking to land a job out of college. 

To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode #4: Bob Bullard

Dr. Lee Talley, Dean of the Thomas N. Bantivoglio Honors Concentration, is the latest guest on Rowan Rising. She joins host R.J. Tallarida, Rowan University's Vice President for Advancement.

Talley talks about her role within the honors concentration; the joys of working with students; characteristics of good leaders; the importance of oral and written communication with today's students; and much more. 

To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

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