Category: Academics

Chowan University Announces 2024 Commencement Marshals and Gonfaloniers

Commencement Marshals

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, […]

Chowan University Announces 2024 Commencement and Senior Banquet Speakers

Commencement Speakers

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 […]

Chowan University Welcomes Harri Lovett as Director of Business and Industry Partnerships

Harri Lovett takes on New Role

Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Harri Lovett as the Director of Business and Industry Partnerships. Lovett, a recent graduate of Chowan University, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering connections between the university and the business community. His work will play an integral part in the University’s new […]

Provost Announces 2023 Dean’s List

F23 dean's list

To earn a place on the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more credit hours during the semester and earn a semester GPA of 3.25 to 3.79. The following students have been designated Dean’s List honorees for Fall 2023: A’Naya AdamsTasia Adams-HuntleyHerbert AdemolaMargaret AhmesChristian BartholomewMadeline BellHenry BenitoHailey BeylorDevontay BlairRaelyn BlanchardCarly BrewerDeondre BrownYasmine BrownMakenzie […]

Dr. Moore Announces Fall 2023 President’s List Recipients

Fall 2023 President's List

To earn a place on the President’s List, a student must complete 12 or more credit hours during the semester and earn a semester GPA of 3.8 or higher. The following students have been designated President’s List honorees for Fall 2023: Christian Allen Darrick Badley Jayden Bailey Harry Baker Nia Baskin Kaylee Bazemore Caleigh Bergling […]

Chowan University Marketing Team Presents at NCICU Conference 

Chowan University Marketing Team Presents at NCICU Conference

On Thursday, December 14th, Christopher “Chris” Whaley and Zoë Beale, both alumni of Chowan University, took the stage at the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities  Conference held at Salem College. The duo delivered a captivating presentation titled “Digital Media and Branding: Now What?” which provided an in-depth analysis of Chowan’s rebranding as a Life […]

Al-Tariq “Al” Fewell Joins Chowan University Admissions

Al-Tariq Fewell jois admissions

Chowan University is proud to announce the appointment of Al-Tariq “Al” Fewell as our most recent admissions counselor. A Shelby native, Fewell received his Bachelors Of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Elizabeth City State University, where he spent time working in the administrative sector. In his role as an admissions counselor, Fewell will cover the […]

John M. Tayloe Retires from Chowan University after Three Decades of Service Above Self

John Tayloe retires

Few individuals dedicate themselves to their work so fully; few put a cause – an institution – above themselves, time and time again. John M. Tayloe is one of those rare individuals. A Bertie County native and 1994 alumnus, Tayloe began his career at Chowan following his graduation, and time and time again, he has […]

Chowan University STEM Mentoring Program Travels to NCICU Workshop at Guilford College

Students pose for photo in Guilford College Library

On November 17th, seven student members of the STEM Mentoring Program at Chowan University, accompanied by Dr. Kyung-Hoon Lee, participated in the NCICU Career Workshop at Guilford College. The workshop provided an invaluable opportunity for these students to explore various career paths and gain insights into internship programs. As a Life Skills University, Chowan University […]