During the winter break, Samuel Miller of the Mass Communication program visited two high schools in the seven cities region to talk to students about Chowan University. Dr. Miller talked to students at Churchland High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, on December 7th and followed that trip with a visit to Woodside High School in Hampton, […]
Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Torrence Gill, a co-principle investigator along with professors from three other universities led by Pennsylvania State University (PSU), was recently awarded a Sloan Foundation Equitable Pathways to Graduate STEM Education Grant titled, “INterdisciplinary Studies in Science, Education, Communication and Technology NETwork (INSSECT NET). The purpose of the grant, as noted […]
Without a seat left sat on, a bursting Vaughan Auditorium, Marks Hall, was the venue for the final of the 2022 Brown Lady Academic Bowl Championship. The Department of Business was victorious over an outstanding Criminal Justice team, in a battle that went right to wire. Student and faculty all-stars were also announced, which concluded […]
On Thursday, November 28th, the Department of Communication Arts hosted “The FAITH Poster Show” opening reception in the Juanita Kelly Pond Gallery and Charles and Frances Hinannt Gallery in Green Hall. A display of student work, the poster show is an exploration of what faith looks like from different perspectives. Whether through poster design or […]
Dr. Benjamin Thorburn was awarded the Choral Impact and Artistry Award at the North Carolina Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association fall luncheon during the North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference in Winston-Salem. This award honors the work of educators in the state that are making an impact on their community through choral arts. […]
On November 15, 2022, the Office of Academic Affairs hosted the twelfth annual celebration of faculty scholarship and engagement in Vaughan Auditorium of Marks Hall. Provost Moore and Associate Provost Dr. DiLustro headed up the ceremony, announcing several awards. Dr. Danny Moore congratulated recipients and finalists of the awards, offering thanks for their contributions to […]
MURFREESBORO, NC – On November 16 2022, Chowan University inducted seven students to the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Vaughan Auditorium, Marks Hall. Psi Chi is recognized as the primary honor society for junior and senior psychology students. To be considered for membership, the student must: Leading the ceremony was Associate Professor of Psychology, […]
On Wednesday, November 9, Professor Jill Awuni was the guest proclaimer at the Chowan University Chapel service. Awuni serves as an Assistant Professor of Religion and Business Administration and Director of International Students. Many of her students affectionately call her “Mama Jill” because of her compassionate care for them. Professor Awuni a native of Bolgatanga, […]
The Biology Department is excited to introduce Chowan STEM, a program for mentoring students majoring in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Chowan University was recently awarded a three-year NCICU Faculty-Student STEM Mentoring grant. The intent of the grant is to supplement our ongoing STEM mentoring activities and improve retention and graduation rates among […]
On the 8th of May 2023, sixteen Chowan University students will be the first since 2019 to travel internationally with the study abroad program. The trip will consist of eight days in Portugal and Spain, leading the group will be Chair for the Department of English, Dr. Tim Hayes and Instructor of English, Catherine Vickers. […]