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Beyond The Brown & Gold

Beyond the Brown & Gold will deliver a dose of nostalgia and alma mater pride by highlighting the lives and memories of Glassboro State College and Rowan University alumni. Join hosts Rob Lightfoot ’00, M’01 and Jessica Kanady ’08, M’15 as they sit down with graduates spanning the decades and learn more about their unique college experiences, career paths, life lessons and more!

Steve Calabro '80 on Working in the Casino Business

51 mins; April 01, 2026

Claudia Abate '93 on Working for the United Nations & World Travel

50 mins; March 02, 2026

Prof Sweethearts 2026 Edition - Part 2

88 hours 45 mins; February 08, 2026

Prof Sweethearts 2026 Edition - Part 1

53 mins; February 07, 2026

Dr. Hettie Williams '94 on AI, African-American History, & Student Anxiety

40 mins; January 21, 2026

Jon Vogel '11 on Becoming an Entrepreneur, Rowan Alumni Board, & Connecting With Students

44 mins; January 07, 2026

Dr. Laura Grossi '11 on Forensic Psychology & How to Pursue A Mental Health Career

36 mins; December 09, 2025

Rasheed Daniel '00 on Creating a TV Production, Relationship Building, & Being a Dad

57 mins; November 19, 2025

Josh Schneider M '18 on Living with Blindness & Playing Hockey

45 mins; October 23, 2025

Chris D'Angelo '07, M'10 on Alumni Engagement, Forging Forward, & His Love for TV

55 mins; September 29, 2025

Devón Coles '21 on Being an Online Student, Performance Training, & Court Services

47 mins; September 05, 2025

Danielle Roberts '11 on Being an Anti-Career Coach, Hustle Culture, & Severance

50 mins; August 14, 2025

Joe Marakowski '18 on Being Joey Cannoli, Life in Government Work, & Cooking

38 mins; July 24, 2025

Brian Kulak '98, M'12 on The Hot Seat, Connecting with Students, & Education

44 mins; July 02, 2025

Jon Lavengetto '14 on Creating Content in the New Orleans Sports Scene

48 mins; June 24, 2025

Troi Barnes '17 on Working in Public Relations, Rowan University Family Ties, & Making Change

44 mins; June 16, 2025

Jean ’81 & Ric Edelman ’80 on Financial Literacy, Edelman Fossil Park, & Self-Care

55 mins; June 02, 2025

Steve Feinberg '90 on Good Charlotte, Rowan Music Group, & A Life in the Music Industry

41 mins; May 02, 2025

Chrissy Buteas '04 on Working in Government, Playing Field Hockey, & Advice for Students

39 mins; April 09, 2025

Karl Jurman ’78 and Mary (D’Arcy) Jurman ’77 on Falling in Love, Broadway, & A Life in the Arts

50 mins; March 24, 2025

Lu Reyes '20 & Jay Reyes '13 on Art, Working with a Sibling, & Being The Super Poor Kids

50 mins; March 03, 2025

Prof Sweethearts Edition - Part 2

77 hours 43 mins; February 10, 2025

Prof Sweethearts Edition - Part 1

59 mins; February 09, 2025

Dr. Al Lewis '06 on Becoming a Leader, Life as a Superintendent, & Playing Ice Hockey

50 mins; January 23, 2025

Angela Brown '98 on Being a Non-Traditional Student, Resiliency, & COVID Challenges

51 mins; January 06, 2025

Walt Walker '05, M '06 on Engineers without Borders, the Importance of Mentors, & Building Community

51 mins; December 03, 2024

Juliet (Williams) Hahn '97 on Battling Dyslexia, the Power of LinkedIn & Parenthood

49 mins; November 12, 2024

Kevin McMahon '06 on Working with the Philadelphia Eagles, CHOP, & Fundraising

45 mins; October 17, 2024

John Rondi ’89 & Johnny Rondi ’18 of Johnny Drinks on Building a Brand

59 mins; October 01, 2024

Daniel Jones '05 on his Rebellious College Days, Jiu Jitsu, & AI

44 mins; September 10, 2024

Isha Strasser M'20 on Self-Discovery, Punk Rock, and Working in Prisons

41 mins; August 27, 2024

Matt Morgan '06 on the Challenges of Being an Engineer, Board Games, & Gaming Conventions

36 mins; August 14, 2024

Blake Winston Rice '12 on the Anatomy of Filmmaking & Advice to Students on How to Succeed

39 mins; July 29, 2024

Sara Rizzo '10 on Living in Kazakhstan, Working in Data Services, & How Students Can Take Chances to Succeed

34 mins; July 10, 2024

Tony Racioppi '04 on His Rise with Rowan Football, Becoming a Quarterback Coach, & Working with Athletes

59 mins; June 25, 2024

Teray Johnson MBA '17 on Working in Health Care, Getting Her MBA, & Being A Novelist

37 mins; June 10, 2024

Julia Lechner '09 on Moving to California, Storytelling, & Being a Mascot

37 mins; May 27, 2024

Jeannine Frisby LaRue '74 on Being an Educator, Lobbyist, and Commencement Speaker

43 mins; May 16, 2024

Dr. Kathleen Wickham, Ed.D '71 on the Importance of Journalism and Writing for The Whit During the Vietnam War

37 mins; April 30, 2024

Charity Herndon '19 on Being an Author, Teaching, & How Writing Became Her Superpower

34 mins; April 15, 2024

Phillies PA Announcer Dan Baker '68 on Following His Passion, Baseball, & Overcoming Adversity

50 mins; March 26, 2024

Bob Catania '76 on His WGLS Days, Working in the Music Industry, & Today's Music

43 mins; March 11, 2024

Deirdre Breakenridge ’88 on What Your Body Language Means & How To Read People

36 mins; February 28, 2024

BTBG Special: #ProfSweethearts Edition - Part 2

65 hours 21 mins; February 13, 2024

BTBG Special: #ProfSweethearts Edition - Part 1

36 mins; February 11, 2024

Michael Licisyn '06 on Working for the Phillies and Life as a Filmmaker

40 mins; February 06, 2024

Taylor Henry '18, M'21 on Her Love of Music, Writing a Book & Teaching

35 mins; January 22, 2024

Robert Baumgartner ’06, M’11 on Being a History Teacher, His Favorite Era, & Taylor Swift

34 mins; January 08, 2024

Betty (Bowe) Castor ’63 on Being a Trailblazer, International Travel & Spending Time on Air Force One

36 mins; December 11, 2023

Alex Pollock ’15, MA ’17 & Caroline Kubach ’15, MA ’17 on Music, Teaching Children, & Being A Duo

39 mins; November 21, 2023

Michael Connallon, Jr. ’00 on Business, Working Overseas & Giving Back to Rowan University

34 mins; November 06, 2023

Stephanie Poe-Cerdan ’19 on Being a Non-Traditional Student, Hospice Care, & Business Ownership

33 mins; October 24, 2023

Joe Wagner ’04 on ChatGPT, AI, & Jiu-Jitsu

35 mins; October 10, 2023

Maureen (Maguire) St. John ’78, ’87 on Black Sabbath, Springsteen, & Abstract Art

38 mins; September 26, 2023

BTBG MINISODE: Rowan University Homecoming 2023 is Almost Here!

4 mins; September 18, 2023

Hannah Battiste ’15 on Dance, Psychology, & Finding Your Passion

31 mins; September 12, 2023

Matt Graifer ’08 on Being an Entertainer, Fashion, & Life with the Savannah Bananas

43 mins; August 28, 2023

Michael Facchin ’08 on the Badger Den, E-Commerce, & Dashboard Confessional

41 mins; August 15, 2023

Alexandra (Carella) McGroarty ’12 on Women in the Workplace, Handling Grief, & Tattoos

39 mins; July 31, 2023

Jason Levin ’97 on How to Build & Maintain Meaningful Relationships

44 mins; July 18, 2023

Dr. Keisha Stephenson Taylor ’98, M ’00 on Education, Parenting, & Leadership

37 mins; July 03, 2023

Jason Dennen ’98 on Surviving a Near Death Experience & Thrill-Seeking

47 mins; June 21, 2023

Dr. Kay Yoon-Flannery DO ’11 on Becoming a Doctor, Dollhouse Rehab, & Breast Cancer Awareness

38 mins; June 06, 2023

Steven Calakos ’08 on Education, Teaching, & His Love of Theater

36 mins; May 23, 2023

Adam Woodhull ’03, M’07 on Cars, Glassboro, & Family

31 mins; May 10, 2023

Megan Brown ’02 & Mike Melniczuk ’03 of Farmers and Bankers Brewing

36 mins; April 24, 2023

Dr. Peter B. Contini ’66, M’71 on Education, Glassboro, & Leadership

36 mins; April 10, 2023

Cincinnati Reds Play-by-Play Announcer John Sadak ’00, M ’03 on Life in the Big Leagues

52 mins; March 28, 2023

Gina (Lemanowicz) Pusloski ’03 on Travel, Representing Rowan, & Broadway Showtunes

45 mins; March 15, 2023

Dr. Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver ’62 on Women in Communication & The Sisterhood

47 mins; February 28, 2023

David Burgin ’82, M ’02 & Brighid Burgin Hoempler ’12 on Being a Legacy Family

44 mins; February 13, 2023

Dr. Marque Allen ’91 Finds Himself & A Career In Sports Medicine

56 mins; January 31, 2023

Janine (Jones) Edmonds ’01, M’06 on Counseling Students & Working In TV

37 mins; January 17, 2023

Jeff Hickman ’95 on the Magic of Disney

37 mins; January 03, 2023

Dena (Querubin) Blizzard ’94 Is One Funny Mother

32 mins; December 19, 2022

BTBG Mini: Win Holiday Prizes From The Rowan University Alumni Association

1 min; December 15, 2022

Karen Maser ’79 on Being a TV Writer

30 mins; December 06, 2022

Ernie Holtzheimer ’12, MBA ’13 of Rowan Innovation Venture Fund

36 mins; November 21, 2022

Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae ’91

30 mins; November 07, 2022

Dr. Neel Aziz ’98 of the Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute

45 mins; October 10, 2022

Chris Wilczewski ’15 on American Ninja Warrior & Life at Rowan University

32 mins; October 10, 2022

What Is Beyond The Brown & Gold?

30 secs; October 07, 2022

Beyond The Brown & Gold

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