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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Chowan University for the Rev. George and Mrs. Luvenia Rouson Memorial Lecture featuring Rev. Pamela Taylor on Wednesday, February 7 at 11:00 am in the Chowan Chapel. This program was established by the Town of Murfreesboro, Chowan University, and local historian Alice Eley Jones to honor the contributions the Rousons made in Hertford County. […]
Chowan University has named thirteen students as commencement marshals for the 2024 commencement ceremony. Student marshals were selected based on their GPAs from among the junior class. Other criteria considered included engagement with the university and leadership activities. The 2024 commencement marshals are: The 2024 Commencement Marshals are: Haydon Marie Ahlers | Biology, Ft. Mitchell, […]
An important part of the annual Senior Banquet and Commencement Ceremony are the speeches delivered by members of the graduating class. By having students speak, it acknowledges the centrality of students in the life of the University. Typically, the speeches include a compelling story that incorporates their Chowan experience, a story that connects their story […]