Category: Campus News

Benjamin Conrad Sutton, Sr. Honored with Spirit of Chowan Award 

Ben Sutton

During the 175th Anniversary Gala Celebration on October 7, 2023, President Charles E. Taylor honored Benjamin Conrad Sutton, Sr., with the Spirit of Chowan Award. President Taylor shared, “I first heard the name Ben Sutton when my father came home from work one evening and announced that he had gotten an order for a classroom […]

Chowan University Alumna Donna Phillips Askew Returns with Visiting Executive Program

Visiting Executives

Chowan University alumna Donna Phillips Askew recently visited her alma mater as part of the prestigious visiting executive program. Askew, a business major and native of Murfreesboro, shared her insights and experiences with current students, emphasizing the significance of professionalism in today’s competitive job market. Currently employed at Duke Energy, Askew holds a special place in […]

Chowan University Announces Zoe Beale as Interim Director of Public Relations

Zoe Beale stands in the Chowan Gazebo

Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Zoe Beale as the Interim Director of Public Relations. Beale, who joined the University staff in July 2022 as an Admissions Counselor, has proven her multifaceted skills and dedication during her tenure. After serving as an Admissions Counselor for over a year, Beale transitioned to the […]

Colleen R. Cloutier Shares Insights on Criminal Justice Work with Chowan University Students 

Criminal Justice class listens to Colleen R. Cloutier

Zoë R. BealeUniversity RelationsOctober 18th, 2023 MURFREESBORO, NC –  Colleen R. Cloutier, a distinguished member of the Northeastern District of the NC State Bureau of Investigation, visited Chowan University on Tuesday, October 17th, to engage with students in the Criminal Justice Department. During her visit, Cloutier provided valuable insights into her work and shared her […]

Chowan University Celebrates 175th Anniversary with Service and Time Capsule Ceremony

Time Capsule Ceremony

 On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Chowan University proudly marked its 175th anniversary with a week-long celebration culminating in a memorable ceremony and time capsule burying. Founded in 1848 near the birthplace of American civilization and the early area of Baptist work in North Carolina, Chowan University has a rich history of providing quality education for […]

Chowan University Celebrates 175th Anniversary Gala with Unforgettable Evening

On a night filled with history, nostalgia, and excitement, Chowan University marked its 175th Anniversary in a gala style with a memorable celebration that brought together generations of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. The event, held on October 7, 2023, at the university’s historic campus, was a grand testament to the institution’s enduring legacy. The […]

Syble Shellito Retires After Twenty-Five Years of Service 

Syble's retirement

After a Chowan journey that has spanned over 25 years, Syble Shellito retires from Chowan University. Having been the Director of Academic Success since 2005, Shellito has influenced countless lives in both an academic and personal sense. After graduating with the class of ‘98 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in […]

The Rev. Dr. Carolyn L. Gordon Delivers Engaging 2023 Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture at Chowan University

The Rev. Dr. Carolyn L. Gordon gives her speech at the podium.

MURFREESBORO, NC –  The 2023 Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture was led by The Reverend Dr. Carolyn L. Gordon, an Associate Professor of Mass Communication and Acting Chair and Coordinator of the Convergent Media Graduate Program at Mississippi Valley State University. Serving also as the Associate Pastor of the Mt. Gaza Missionary Baptist Church in Stringtown, […]

Kyle Davison ‘18, Returns as Student Wellness Coordinator 

Kyle Davidson

Kyle Davison, who graduated from Chowan University with the class of 2018, is returning to serve as the Student Wellness Coordinator within the Student Life Department. Having furthered his education and professional career at West Virginia University, Davison will contribute towards the wellness of students while promoting positive and healthy initiatives across campus.  The Student […]

Derrick Wade Receives North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship

Derrick Wade

Derrick Wade, a sophomore Criminal Justice major and member of the Chowan University baseball team has been successful in receiving a scholarship following an application to the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association (NCSA). The NCSA created the Criminal Justice Scholarship Program to assist students who are dependents of law enforcement officials or who are studying in […]