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With students returning in less than one month, Chowan University is proud to launch two new initiatives that put faith in your future into action. Both programs are geared toward decreasing costs and increasing student success, thus ensuring that a bright future is even more accessible for students. Chowan University is committed to student academic […]

Chowan University celebrated a record breaking 2017-2018 fundraising year (Chowan’s fiscal year runs from June 1-May 31), a fantastic way to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the University’s founding. This fiscal year, fundraising efforts, coupled with the love of donors around the country raised more than $2 million across the board for numerous aspects of […]

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Chowan University's President, Dr. M. Christopher White, and conference commissioners, Dr. Alan Patterson (Conference Carolinas) and Jacqie McWilliams (CIAA), announced today plans to forge new partnerships for the University and the athletic department. Chowan's nineteen-sport athletic department will realign with the Conference Carolinas as a full-member while maintaining an associate relationship with the […]

Dr. M. Christopher White, Chowan University President, received the Honorary Doctorate degree May 5, 2018 during the 170th Chowan University Anniversary Commencement Ceremony in recognition of 15 years of loyal service. When Dr. White was named the twenty-second President of Chowan University in July 2003, Faith in your Future (the University motto) took on a […]

Suzii Paynter, Executive Coordinator of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF), visited Chowan University on March 14, 2018, and shared her experiences and insight with students and community members. A nationally recognized faith leader, ordained deacon, and Sunday school teacher of more than 40 years, Paynter has held positions of leadership in Baptist churches in Texas, […]

Chowan University hosted over 375 senior adults for the 12th annual SeniorFEST event. SeniorFEST is held each spring on the historic campus, highlighting healthy lifestyles, Christian living, and shedding light on issues facing senior-adults today. With special guest speakers, informative breakout sessions, live entertainment, a classic southern buffet, and door prizes, SeniorFEST offered a day […]

Carrie Conway, Senior Program Officer at the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, recently visited Chowan University for the first time in the 45-year history of the partnership. The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation’s work includes supporting more than 200 educational institutions across the south with scholarship assistance for women. The foundation has been active since 1945 and […]

Chowan University will host a Community Art Exhibition June 1, 2018 through August 17, 2018. All artists in the Chowan University area are encouraged to enter their original artwork for the upcoming Community Art Exhibition and People’s Choice Awards. All media is acceptable. 2-D artworks must be matted and/or framed, with appropriate wire or saw […]

On April 20, 2018, Chowan University administration, faculty, staff, and special guests gathered in celebration of the school’s founding 170 years ago. However, this year also marked the 15th year of dedicated service of President M. Christopher and Mrs. White. In recognition of this significant occasion Dr. White published a book titled, Faith in your Future: The […]

This article is reprinted in full with permission from Sandy M. Briscar at North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. RALEIGH, NC –  Chowan University freshman Harley Williams and senior Brianna Cooper, both of Seaboard, NC, each received a $2,000 Dominion Energy Scholarship from the Independent College Fund of North Carolina (ICFNC). Both students are majoring in Business […]