The Landmark: The 200 Year History of the Franklin HouseMain MenuHistorical RecordA total history of the Franklin House and its role in Glassboro, NJThird SpaceHow the Landmark has fostered a feeling of community among all Glassboro residentsGlassboro's LandmarkImplications of the Landmark's place and meaning to two populations in a college townExperiencesConversations about personal experiences at LandmarkModern MeaningWhat Landmark means to college studentsMore on College TownsWho says you have to be a student to live in (and love!) a college town?Erin Moles153f65134570defa726e705b8d472c35068acc49
12019-05-01T19:31:15+00:00More on College Towns9Who says you have to be a student to live in (and love!) a college town?image_header2019-05-13T13:30:23+00:00Glassboro is one of many unique college towns in the nation that is attracting more than just new students. The atmosphere of college towns is extremely attractive to retirees, vac ationers, even families. With a wide range of cultural activities, athletic events, educational opportunities, and excellent medical facilities, it’s no wonder that they are becoming magnets for their surrounding communities for culture as well as commerce. Here is some food for thought on why college towns are rising in popularity:
College Town Retirement
College towns where retirees can further their education: CNBC (Read Here)
The Best Places to Retire in America Are All College Towns: Go Banking Rates (Read Here)
Baby Boomers Are Retiring to College Towns: U.S. News (Read Here)
Why You Should Retire In a College Town: Livability (Read Here)
College Town Vacation
CollegeWeekends: A resource that connects alumni, fans, parents of students and other travelers with short-term lodging and vacation rentals in college towns. (Read Here)
Top 10 College Towns That Double as Vacaion Spots: Tripping (Read Here)
How to Take a College Town Vacation: NY Times (Read Here)
Glassboro As a College Town
New Jersey Town and University Bridge Their Divide, and Both Reap a Reward: NY Times (Read Here)
How a sleepy South Jersey borough was made into a thriving college town: PhillyVoice (Read Here)
A Fast-Growing New Jersey College Builds A Town To Go With It: PhillyMag (Read Here)
Other Food For Thought
Why American College Campuses Were Built to Get Students Out of Cities: Time Magazine (Read Here)
The New College Try in the Midwest: Why millenials are heading back to their college towns tobuy their first homes: Washington Post (Read Here)