The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition recaps some of the biggest headlines of 2025.

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.

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.

In this episode, we speak with the founder of The Better Giveback Foundation, Brittanie Thomas, about the inspiration behind its creation and the four pillars guiding its mission: Space, Service, Scholarship, and Advocacy. The conversation explores how safe and creative environments foster healing, how service supports college-town families and learners, and how mentorship and scholarship open pathways for student success. We also discuss the foundation’s advocacy work, upcoming initiatives, and the importance of empowering individuals to use their voices for change, leaving listeners with a powerful reminder that giving back begins with intention, compassion, and community connection.

Host Sue Shilling speaks to Coach Todd from the Cherry Hill Challenger League as they gear up for their 20th Anniversary season.

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.

Have you noticed holiday decorating is in full swing? What are the trends for 2025 and what can we expect for 2026? Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello and Kristen Tansey the owner of Christmas Designers of New Jersey talk about decorating our homes for the upcoming holiday season.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of a movie that chronicled the battle to reclaim an iconic painting that was stolen by the Nazis in Vienna prior to World War II. Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes filmmaker Simon Curtis and real-life attorney Randy Schoenberg to the program to discuss the journey of bringing the story to life on the big screen.

In this episode of A Community Affair, Public Affairs Director Carolina Silva speaks with Luke Barnes, Director of Marketing, Communications, and Entrepreneurial Programs at St. John of God Community Services. Luke highlights Holy Grounds Coffee, a nonprofit initiative that provides meaningful employment opportunities for adults with special needs. Learn how this program empowers individuals, strengthens community, and brews more than just coffee.

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. government shutdown and a drought watch issued for NJ.