First-year students from the Honors College embarked on a trip to Raleigh where they engaged in an escape room experience. This immersive activity provided them with the chance to collaborate in solving puzzles and overcoming challenges within a set timeframe. The experience served as a valuable opportunity for the development of essential life skills. It […]
Alpha Phi Sigma Spring Induction
Alpha Phi Sigma, the Criminal Justice Honor Society, tapped two students for membership. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Monday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. in Vaughan Auditorium. The invitees include: Emalee Jones, Jackson, NC Grace Walker, Bristow, VA Congratulations and we look forward to seeing you at the induction ceremony in April.
Fifty-Three First Year Students Tapped for Alpha Lambda Delta Induction
The Chowan University chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta, the honor society for first-year students, is pleased to announce that 53 outstanding individuals have been invited to join the prestigious organization. These students have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement by maintaining a remarkable 3.5 or higher GPA during their first semester. The invitees include: Darrick Badley Kaylee […]
Thirtieth Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters
Chowan University is pleased to announce that De’Shawn Charles Winslow is the recipient of the 2024 Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters. His novels, In West Mills and Decent People, are explorations of a small African American community in northeastern North Carolina. In making the announcement, theHobson Prize Selection Committee noted, “Winslow is known for […]
Chowan University 2024 Spring Convocation Welcomes New Ideas and New Leadership
Chowan University held its highly anticipated 2024 University Convocation on Wednesday, January 17th, to mark the beginning of a new academic year. The event served as a platform to introduce the university’s new life skills model to current students. Additionally, the convocation provided an opportunity to present the esteemed Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas as the […]
Chowan Students Tapped for Spring Alpha Chi Induction
The North Carolina Phi Chapter of the Alpha Chi Honor Society tapped five students for membership on Friday, January 19. The students tapped for membership are: Skyler Davies, Wilmington, NC | Integrative Studies Manuela Jimenez, Floridablanca, OT | Mathematics Haley Lowe, Franklin, VA | Elementary Education (K-6) Mary Orletsky, Elizabeth City, NC | Studio Art […]
Chowan University Students Show Community Support During the 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
On January 15th, Chowan University witnessed an overwhelming display of unity and community engagement as more than half of the student body participated in the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. This event, organized by Campus Ministry in partnership with Student Life and Chowan Athletics, aimed to honor the legacy of Dr. King […]
Austine Evans Named Chowan University’s Board of Trustees Chair
Austine Evans, a distinguished alumna of Wake Forest University, has been named chair of Chowan University’s Board of Trustees, effective January 1, 2024. With an impressive background in education and a deep commitment to student success, Evans brings a wealth of experience and passion to her new role. Having served previously as a Board of […]
Cecil Hollomon Named Vice Chair of Chowan University’s Board of Trustees
Chowan University’s Board of Trustees has named Cecil Hollomon as the Vice Chair, effective January 1. Hollomon, having been recognized as a distinguished alumni of the university, attended the university following in his family’s footsteps to pursue a degree in Business. After graduating with the class of 1968, he obtained a BS and MS and […]
Chowan University Welcomes Elizabeth Grace Evans as Newest Admissions Counselor
The Chowan University Office of Admissions is excited to announce the recent appointment of Elizabeth “Grace” Evans as the newest admissions counselor. Evans, a native of Roanoke Rapids, graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Following her graduation, Evans began work as a Recruiter at Maxim Healthcare […]