On Thursday, January 26, alumna Allison Gupton ‘18 served as a guest speaker for the Department of History. Speaking for the series “Living History,” she shared about her work at the Historic Hope Plantation, where she serves as Historian and Senior Docent. Gupton’s talk was titled “A Step Towards Hope.” She shared with the audience […]
Chowan University’s Honor College Student Association (HCSA) Co-Presidents Destiny Vaughan and Rachel Van Buren presented a check for $1,000 during the ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house of the newly renamed Chowan University Murf’s Food Pantry on January 31. This donation came on behalf of 134 members who worked together to serve the community while raising […]
On February 1, Rev. Dr. Jonathan “Jay” Augustine was the guest speaker at the Rev. George T. and Mrs. Luvenia B. Rouson Memorial Lecture hosted by Chowan University and the Town of Murfreesboro. The occasion began with a word of welcome from Minister to the University, Rev. Mari Wiles followed by an invocation by Rev. […]
On February 1, 2023, Sarah Bishop Wood was honored with the 2023 Minnie Wood Perkins Humanitarian Award at the Rev. George T. and Mrs.Luvenia B. Rouson Memorial Lecture in Turner Auditorium hosted by Chowan University and the Town of Murfreesboro. Sarah B. Wood is a matriarch to her family and community. A Hertford County native, […]
On February 1, 2023, Rev. Dr. James W. Shearn was honored with the Futrell/ Ruffin Community Service Award at the Rev. George T. and Mrs. Luvenia B. Rouson Memorial Lecture Rouson Memorial Lecture hosted by Chowan University and the Town of Murfreesboro. A lifelong resident of Hertford County, Rev. Dr. James W. Shearn has served […]
On Tuesday, January 31, the Chowan University Food Pantry celebrated its grand opening in its new location in Mark Hall. Along with the opening, its new name was unveiled: Chowan University Murf’s Food Pantry. In attendance to celebrate this accomplishment were Chowan faculty, staff, and students, along with Murfreesboro Mayor Hal Thomas and representatives from […]
On Sunday, January 29, Eure Baptist Church highlighted Chowan University during their morning worship service. Pastor Dr.Wayne Proctor, a member of the Chowan Ministerial Board of Associates, shared that he has enjoyed being a liaison between the church and the University and warmly welcomed the Chowan guests. Director of Church and Community Relations Lou Ann […]
Chowan University is pleased to have welcomed four new members to the Chowan University Board of Visitors on January 1, 2023. Deborah “Debbie” Hill ‘71 of Murfreesboro, NC, graduated from Chowan with an associate degree in Secretarial Administration. She has served as Director of Human Resources at Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie and Director of Human […]
Andy Wilson, Vice President for Advancement, is featured in the February 2023 edition of Special Events Galore!, a monthly journal geared toward nonprofit professionals seeking tips on their events. Wilson contributed to the “Event Analytics Essentials” section titled “Event Formulas That Help Make Your Case.” The article focuses on how to communicate with leadership and […]
In an introductory press conference held in the Football Pond Center, the introduction of Head Coach Paul Johnson, along with the future of the Chowan Football program was announced on Thursday afternoon. For the 2023 and 2024 seasons, the Chowan Football program will compete in the Gulf South Conference (GSC). This move guarantees the Hawks eight […]