Category: Campus News

“Protecting our Nest” update August 12, 2022

covid update

A message from the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Montose Streeter, and Campus Nurse, Joy Taylor, sent on August 12, 2022: In the more than two years since COVID-19 first affected our campus, the collective determination and resilience of Hawks Nation have been demonstrated again and again. The university has discontinued the campus dashboard […]

Chowan University Signs Partnership Agreement with Bertie County Schools

Dr. Smallwood and Peterson

On Wednesday, August 10, Bertie County Schools leaders gathered at Chowan University to sign a partnership agreement that offers a framework for sharing resources to increase quality education and allow greater access to Chowan’s teacher education graduates. Chowan President, Dr. Kirk E. Peterson, and Dr. Otis Smallwood, Superintendent of Bertie County Schools, signed the agreement […]

Chowan University Donates iMacs to Ridgecroft School

Barbara Outland and Joe Valenti

Chowan University’s Information Technology Department donated eight iMac computers to Ridgecroft School of Ahoskie, NC. Chowan also donated keyboards and mice to accompany the systems.  Ridgecoft School shared that the iMac will be used to enhance learning across the school on all levels. Barbara Outland, Upper and Middle School Director and Director of Admissions at […]

Chowan University Announces 4+1 MOL Program

Chowan front steps

Chowan University offers an accelerated program beginning this fall, allowing students to earn their bachelor’s degree and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree in just five years. Commonly known as the 4+1 Program, this program allows students to complete an undergraduate and graduate degree in five (5) years. Students majoring in Mass Communication, […]

Chowan University Signs Partnership Agreements with Local School Leaders

Partnership Agreement Signing

On Thursday, July 28, regional school leaders gathered at Chowan University to sign partnership agreements with Chowan University. These agreements offer a framework for sharing resources to increase quality education and allow greater access to Chowan’s teacher education graduates. Chowan President, Dr. Kirk E. Peterson, signed agreements with Dr. Eric Cunningham, Superintendent of Halifax County […]

Dr. Alan Scott Promoted to Assistant Dean of Students

Allan Scott

Dr. Alan Scott has been promoted to Assistant Dean of Students at Chowan University. Dr. Scott will continue to coordinate the university’s Career Services and serve as Title IX Coordinator. Along with his new title, he will oversee the university’s Greek Life and serve on the Student Affairs Administrative Team. “I am humbled and extremely […]

Chowan University Welcomes Christy Klemiuk

Christy Klemuik

Chowan University welcomes Christy Klemiuk to serve as Admissions Counselor. Klemiuk comes to Chowan from Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas, where she served as the Registrar at their Northwest and Northeast Campuses. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Church Ministries from the University of Mount Olive and a Master of Arts degree […]

Alumna Zoe Beale Hired as Admissions Counselor

Zoe Beale

Chowan University welcomes back Zoe Beale ‘18 to serve as Admissions Counselor. Beale, originally from Courtland, VA, is a Chowan graduate with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies Degree with a concentration in Graphics Communication. She earned her Masters of Arts in Museum Cultures from the University of London, Birkbeck, in 2020. While in the UK, […]

Shakia Risby Joins Chowan University Student Affairs

Shakia Risby

Chowan University hires alumna Shakia Risby to serve as Student Affairs Area Director for Residence Life. A native of Prince George County, Maryland, Risby earned her BA in Business from Chowan University in 2021 and immediately began to pursue her Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Chowan, which is slated to be completed in […]

Geraldine Branch Recognized at Pioneer College Caterers National Conference

Geraldine Prize

Geraldine Branch, Assistant Director of Food Services at Chowan University for Pioneer College Caterers (PCC), was recognized at the PCC National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, earlier this summer. Recognition at the national conference came for her 30 years of continuous service with Pioneer College Caterers. In her honor, a photo presentation was shared in front […]