Category: Alumni & Friends

Rouson Memorial Lecture features Dr. Jonathan “Jay” C. Augustine

Rev. Jonathan "Jay" Augustine gives Rouson Lecture

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. […]

Sarah B. Wood receives Minnie Wood Perkins Humanitarian Award at Rouson Memorial Lecture

Sarah B. Wood receives Minnie Wood Perkins Humanitarian Award at Rouson Memorial Lecture

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, […]

Chowan University Adds Four to Board of Visitors

Chowan gate

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 […]

Join Chowan for the 2023 Rouson Memorial Lecture featuring Dr. Jonathan “Jay” C. Augustine

Jonathan C. Augustine

Join Chowan University for the Rev. George and Mrs. Luvenia Rouson Memorial Lecture featuring Rev. Dr. Jonathan “Jay” Augustine on Wednesday, February 1 at 11:00 am in Turner Auditorium, McDowell Columns Hall. This program was established by the Town of Murfreesboro, Chowan University, and local historian Alice Eley Jones to honor the contributions the Rousons […]

Paul Johnson Tabbed As Head Football Coach

Paul Johnson Tabbed As Head Football Coach

Formal Introduction on January 26 Chowan University and Vice President for Athletics, Patrick Mashuda, announced Friday afternoon Paul Johnson as the ninth Head Football Coach in program history. Johnson comes to Chowan by way of Bloomsburg University, where he served as the Offensive Coordinator along with coaching the Tight Ends and Wide Receivers for the […]

Zoe Beale Contributes to Study.com’s College Guide

Zoe Beale

Zoe Beale, Admissions Counselor, was recently featured as an expert in Study.com’s College Guide for Students with Learning Differences page. Zoe Beale shared their advice and experiences regarding learning about campus culture, aspects to consider when applying, and writing a stand-out personal statement. Read the full contribution and article at https://study.com/resources/students-with-learning-differences-guide#zoe-rivers-beale. Study.com is a leading […]

Alumna Jessica Drake Joins Chowan Board of Trustees

Jessica Drake

Chowan University is pleased to announce that Jessica Kiser Drake ‘95 joined the Chowan University Board of Trustees effective January 1, 2023, after serving on the Chowan University Board of Visitors since 2018. She served most recently as the Vice Chair of the Board of Visitors. Chowan Trustees serve overlapping terms of four years and […]

Toby Sims Signs With Harrogate Town AFC

Toby Sims HAC

By: Harrogate Town AFC We are delighted to confirm the signing of defender Toby Sims following a successful trial period with the club. The 25-year-old has spent most of his career in America representing several clubs including Greenville FC, South Carolina United and most recently Pittsburgh Riverhounds. During this time the full-back has won several […]

Chris Whaley Joins Chowan University Staff

Chris Whaley

Christopher “Chris” Whaley joined the Chowan University staff following the recent completion of his bachelor’s degree in Business and Design. The Morgantown, NC native transferred to Chowan University following the completion of this associate’s degree at Piedmont Community College.   Serving as the University Communications Graphic Designer, Whaley works with both the Advancement and Admissions Offices, […]