Year: 2017

Linda White receives Honorary Doctorate

The Chowan University Commencement, held May 6, 2017, celebrated the accomplishments of 217 students who received degrees ranging from Associates to Masters. Students typically spent anywhere from 2 to 5 years focusing on their studies. However, in addition to the standard degrees awarded each May, a unique honor was bestowed upon Linda Ann Fleming White, for […]

Kayla Robins earns NFCA All-Region Honors

LOUISVILLE, KY. –The National Fastpitch Coaches Association has announced the 2017 NFCA Division II All-Region teams. This year's squads are comprised of 210 student-athletes from 116 programs. The awards honor softball student-athletes from the Association's eight regions with first and second team selections. NFCA member coaches from each respective region voted on the teams, and […]

CU Men’s Golf Open Play at NCAA DII Regional Tournament

DANIELS, W.Va. – The Chowan Men's Golf team wrapped up the opening round of the NCAA DII Atlantic Regional Tournament on Monday afternoon. The Hawks sit tied for 17th after firing off a round of 316. THE BASICS FINAL | 316 (t-17th/20) LOCATION | Daniels, W.Va. (The Resort at Glade Spring) THE SCORECARDS Billy Britton led the Hawks with an […]

CIAA Champs headed to NCAA Atlantic Regionals

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Just days after winning the CIAA Softball Championships, the Chowan University Softball team is headed to the NCAA Division II postseason for the third time in program history.  The Hawks were selected as the eighth seed in the NCAA Atlantic Region. Chowan finished the regular season with a record of 36-18 and was […]

CU Softball wins 3rd CIAA Softball Title

Box Score ETTRICK, VA. – The Chowan University Softball team defeated Bowie State in the 2017 CIAA Softball Championship Game 6-1 on Saturday afternoon.  Chowan receives to automatic berth into the NCAA DII Softball Championships with their third CIAA Title since joining the league in 2009-10. THE BASICS FINAL | Chowan 6, Bowie State 1 LOCATION […]

CU Baseball Soars to run-rule Victory over Falcons

Box Score PETERSBURG, VA. – The Chowan University Softball team advanced in the winner's bracket with a 10-0 victory over St. Augustine's in the second game of the 2017 CIAA Softball Championships on Thursday afternoon. THE BASICS FINAL | Chowan 10, St. Augustine's 0 (Five innings) LOCATION | Petersburg, Va. (Petersburg Sports Complex) RECORDS | […]

CU Baseball Pounds out 24 hits in Comeback Victory

Box Score ETTRICK, Va. – The Chowan University Baseball team came from behind to defeat Virginia State, 15-7, as the Hawks pounded out 24 hits in the opening contest of the 2017 CIAA Baseball Championships on Thursday afternoon.  The Hawks await the winner between Winston-Salem State and St. Augustine's. THE BASICS FINAL | Chowan 15, […]

Baccus goes deep to send Hawks Football into Winners Bracket

Box Score PETERSBURG, Va. – The Chowan University Softball team avenged last season's CIAA Championship loss to Winston-Salem State with a 2-1 victory in the opening contest of the 2017 CIAA Softball Championships on Thursday, May 4. THE BASICS FINAL | Chowan 2, Winston-Salem State 1 LOCATION | Petersburg, Va. (Petersburg Sports Complex) RECORDS | Chowan […]

Chowan University Student Awards Convocation

MURFREESBORO, NC –  Chowan University celebrated the academic and student organization accomplishments of students and faculty for the 2016-2017 academic year at the Awards Day Convocation on April 19, 2017. The awards are as follows: Vera Parker Womble Christian Service Award Ryan Harris of Wendell, NC 2016-2017 Faculty Advisor of the Year Award Thomas Whitaker […]

Furlough and Fago Headline CIAA Baseball Honors

CHARLOTTE, N.C.  – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), along with its Softball Coaches Association and conference Sports Information Directors, announces the 2017 All-Conference Teams, All-Rookie Team, Player of the Year, Pitcher of the Year, Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year.  Chowan garnered Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, as well as, ten All-CIAA honors. […]