During Homecoming weekend, Chowan University recognized Richard Thomas Vann Jr. ’68 and Dwight A. Downie ’84 with the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award, Debra Maingi ’12 with the 2018 Young Alumnus Award, and Brinson Paul ’52 with the Community Service Award. The honorees were escorted onto the football field during half-time of the Homecoming game on […]
Stranded Chowan Students Serve
In the wake of the devastation Hurricane Florence left behind, two Chowan University students were stranded in Lumberton, NC, for over a week and used their time to serve those impacted by the hurricane. Hannah Henderson of Lumberton, NC, and Mary Shomper of Leland, NC, evacuated the Chowan campus on September 11, to seek safety […]
Art Therapy goes beyond words at Chowan University
“I tell my clients that art is when words are not enough,” said Zulay Romero. At her words a ripple ran through the room. Backs straightened, heads nodded, bodies leaned forward. A close listener might have almost perceived the sound of pulses quickening. She certainly had everyone’s attention. A native of New Bern, NC, and […]
Divinity School Dean delivers apocalyptic heritage lectures at Chowan University
Dr. Robert Canoy visited Chowan University as guest speaker at the Taylor Religious Heritage Lectures and Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) dinner meeting. Canoy’s two-part Taylor Religious Heritage Lectures took place Monday, September 24, and Wednesday, September 26. He was also the guest speaker at the CCSA fall meeting Tuesday, September 25. Canoy is the Dean […]
Chowan University dedication ceremony celebrates generous supporters
On September 20, 2018, at 4:00 PM Chowan University dedicated the Jesse E. Vaughan Chancellor’s Cottage and the Felton University House, named in honor of Jesse E. Vaughan and Ray and Judy Felton, respectively, for their generosity in support of the campus. Chair of the Board of Trustees W. Frank Rose Jr., President Kirk E. […]
Chowan University participates in NC Science Festival Kick-off
Chowan University partnered with the University of North Carolina (UNC) Morehead Planetarium and Science Center on Friday, September 21, prior to the Gates County High School football game to demonstrate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities during the STEM Street Fair. Chowan students Tiffany Sharp, Shatay Deshields, and Ronald Howard, as well as Director […]
Geo Group Inc. supports Chowan University Students with Annual Scholarship
The Geo Group Inc. provided scholarships to seven Chowan University students at the end of September for the 2018-2019 academic year. Since 2000, The Geo Group, Inc. has partnered with Chowan University to provide financial support for students on their journey to higher education. In June 2018, The Geo Group Inc. made another generous donation […]
Chowan University hires Director of Human Resources
Timothy Steinrock joins the Chowan University staff as Director of Human Resources. Following an extensive search and review process, numerous highly qualified applicants were identified. Ultimately, the search committee selected Steinrock for the recently redeveloped position of Director of Human Resources. He reports to the Vice President of Business Affairs and oversees the Human Resources […]
Chowan Alumni Council celebrates 170 years with Giving Challenge
The Chowan University Alumni Council issued a giving challenge to alumni culminating at Homecoming on October 13th in recognition of the 170th anniversary of the University’s founding, inviting alumni to give to their alma mater in increments of 170. The challenge encourages alumni to become further engaged with their alma mater and creates awareness of the 170th Homecoming. “We want […]
Chowan University Cultural Arts Celebration Commences
The Chowan University School of Fine and Applied Arts will host a weeklong Cultural Arts Celebration beginning Friday, October 5, through Friday, October 12. The theme of the Cultural Arts Celebration is The Healing Arts. Throughout the week an array of arts events to include music, theater, and visual arts are scheduled. All events are free […]