T. Thomas Fortune was an influential journalist, writer, publisher and outspoken civil rights leader. A highly influential editor of the nation's leading Black newspaper The New York Age. His home in Red Bank, NJ is a national landmark and is now the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center. Executive Director, Gilda Rogers sheds light on his legacy.
Nov 04, 2022•29 min•Ep. 487
A conversation with designer Dionne Williamson, Executive Director and Founder of Upward Design For Life, an organization that restores hope by transforming empty spaces into homes for those in need.
Nov 04, 2022•26 min•Ep. 486
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./Mexico deal on Venezuelan migrants, and more arrests in the Philadelphia/Roxborough shooting.
Oct 30, 2022•26 min•Ep. 485
Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes actor and Bucks County native Ray Abramsohn to talk about his career as an actor and how he was recruited to do an unauthorized and unsanctioned movie in Disney theme parks right under the eyes of Disney security.
Oct 30, 2022•30 min•Ep. 484
WGLS-FM Public Affairs Director Megan Steckler speaks with Richard Reindel, Walt Smith, Ken Shultz, and Anthony Cerami, four representatives from the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) Heritage Museum at Rowan University. This program preserves RCA’s historical role in the development of science and technology in the southern New Jersey region, while also supporting the future of education and research at Rowan through scholarship opportunities and oral history projects. It is located on the 5th...
Oct 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 483
Rowan Radio's Carly Murray takes a look at recent crimes from around the world and examines Jeffrey Dahmer and the new Netflix series based on his crimes.
Oct 22, 2022•16 min•Ep. 482
The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Florida's recovery after Hurricane Ian and a suspect was arrested in last month's Kennywood Park shooting.
Oct 18, 2022•28 min•Ep. 481
This week, the Early Bird Gang talks how there are fewer and fewer "Nigels" in the world, and just exactly how did Megan accidentally committed identity theft? Also, are they called "sprinkles" or "jimmies"? We weight in on The Early Bird Special Weekly recap for 10/3-10/7!
Oct 11, 2022•30 min•Ep. 480
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 Biden is sued over student debt forgiveness, and a fatal high school shooting in Philadelphia.
Oct 01, 2022•27 min•Ep. 479
This was not a good week for poor Victoria! Find out how she got hit in a Walmart parking lot, and how upset she got when Nick played video games in the next room! Plus... can a little squirrel shut down an entire business for days? YES! All this and more on "The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap" for the week of 9/26-9/30.
Oct 01, 2022•33 min•Ep. 478
The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Former President Trump is under investigation in New York and Russia threatens to use stronger tactics in the war with Ukraine.
Sep 27, 2022•27 min•Ep. 477
This week, we discovered what it’s like to eat fried rice on pepperoni pizza! Also, we weighed in on the on-going sweet and savory bagel controversy! And finally, what better… being an early bird or a night owl? (We have thoughts on this!) All this and more the "The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap" for the week of 9/19 - 9/23.
Sep 26, 2022•32 min•Ep. 476
WGLS-FM Public Affairs Director Megan Steckler speaks with Mary Salvante and Genevieve Gaignard. Salvante is the director and chief curator at Rowan University’s Art Gallery, and Gaignard is the featured artist in the Gallery’s newest exhibit titled "To Whom It May Concern". They discuss this new exhibition on display.
Sep 20, 2022•27 min•Ep. 475
The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Ukraine regaining some ground in its fight with Russia, and a New York mother is accused of drowning her kids at the beach.
Sep 20, 2022•27 min•Ep. 474
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 Queen Elizabeth II and the indictment of former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon.
Sep 20, 2022•27 min•Ep. 473
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 former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev, and President Biden speaks in Philadelphia.
Sep 20, 2022•26 min•Ep. 472
In 1989, the world of animated movies was forever changed when the Walt Disney Studios released “The Little Mermaid.” Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes voice actress and Disney Legend Jodi Benson to the program to discuss this iconic film, her career, and her new book “Part of My World” and how life has changed for her since giving voice to the character Ariel.
Sep 19, 2022•30 min•Ep. 471
Rowan University held its annual AFT Retirees Welcome Back Reception, which salutes Glassboro State College/Rowan University's past and future. Special guest speakers included Rowan University President, Dr. Ali Houshmand; Tony Lowman, Rowan University Provost; and many more.
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 470
WGLS-FM Public Affairs Director Megan Steckler speaks with Dr. Monika Williams Shealey. Dr. Shealey is the inaugural Senior Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and leader of the Division of DEI at Rowan University. She works directly with the Division’s leadership team to facilitate and oversee the DEI Council, support the development of DEI department strategic action plans, and much more. She discusses this relatively new division at Rowan University.
Aug 31, 2022•29 min•Ep. 469
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 Biden student loan forgiveness and NJ lawsuits pertaining to pollution violations.
Aug 31, 2022•27 min•Ep. 468
The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on more from the FBI raid of Mar-A-Lago and a former Trump official agrees to a plea deal.
Aug 31, 2022•28 min•Ep. 467
Single motherhood in America is becoming increasingly common. This documentary examines the role of "Mothers Matter", an organization whose goal is to help women who are in financial stress, dealing with health issues, or who are victims of domestic abuse realize their full potential to lead lives of contribution and service. Produced and Hosted by Nick Iadonisi and Holly Johns.
Aug 20, 2022•15 min•Ep. 466
Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes comedian, actor and Saturday Night Live alum Joe Piscopo to the program. Piscopo reflects on his life in his native New Jersey, rubbing elbows with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. and a little know fact that he holds a degree in broadcast management.
Aug 17, 2022•30 min•Ep. 465
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 FBI raid of Former President Donald Trump's Florida home and western countries pledge billions to help Ukraine.
Aug 17, 2022•27 min•Ep. 464
The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan and Monkeypox vaccines are being made available in NYC.
Aug 09, 2022•26 min•Ep. 463
The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on two US Senators accused as being Russian propagandists by Ukraine officials, and a NJ councilwoman charged in a hit-and-run.
Aug 09, 2022•26 min•Ep. 462
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 Russian oil pipeline begins to serve Europe, and reports of shark attacks are on the rise.
Aug 09, 2022•28 min•Ep. 461
The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on assault allegations among Uber drivers and a congressional bill aims to protect women traveling across state lines for abortions.
Jul 20, 2022•27 min•Ep. 460
Host Ruben Britt from the Rowan University Office of Career Advancement speaks to professor and historian Dr. Susan Reverby discussed numerous topics including race, gender, and her career path in academics. Also, she covers controversial studies such as the Tuskegee Experiment and its legacy involving health care reform and race.
Jul 20, 2022•33 min•Ep. 459
WGLS-FM Public Affairs Director Megan Steckler speaks with John Martinson. Mr. Martinson is Chairman of Martinson Ventures and an avid philanthropist. With over 40 years of experience being a venture capitalist and software industry leader, he discusses his business pursuits as well as his generous support to Rowan University’s Honors College and a number of other universities.
Jul 12, 2022•24 min•Ep. 458