Music Department presents Dr. Mary Hellmann on Piano The Chowan University Department of Music presents Dr. Mary Hellmann on piano, Sunday, September 12, at 2 pm in Turner Auditorium of McDowell Columns Hall. In this first performance of the new academic year, Dr. Hellmann, chair of the Chowan University Department of Music will be performing […]
Chowan University Welcomes New Faculty Members
In conjunction with the 2021-2022 academic year, Chowan University has added five new members to the faculty: Dr. Tomica Crosby, Professor Mary Earp, Professor Phillip Entzminger, Dr. Samuel Miller, and Dr. Lia Walker. Dr. Tomica Crosby joins the Department of Education as Assistant Professor. Dr. Crosby holds a Doctorate of Education from the University of […]
NC Watermelon Queen hosts Watermelon Party for Students
The Chowan University community was honored to have Miss Anna Young, 2021 North Carolina Watermelon Queen, on campus Friday, August 20. Miss Young enjoyed meeting CU students and offering them a delicious slice of melon. The event was sponsored by the North Carolina Watermelon Association and Murfreesboro Farms, Inc. Miss Young is the 20-year-old daughter […]
Chowan University Department of Communication Arts Faculty Exhibition
Murfreesboro, NC –The Department of Communication Arts is proud to present its Faculty Exhibition, September 2 -30. The exhibit will feature the creative accomplishments of Tom Brennan, Rob Buller, Jason Fowler, Jennifer G. Newton, Steven Harders, Mitchell Henke, Samuel Miller, Chris Rupsch, and Michelle Surerus. Original works in graphic design, painting, printmaking, photography, textiles, ceramics, […]
Department of Biology collaborates with Bertie County Government on their “Tall Glass of Water” Project
The Department of Biology is proud to be collaborating with Bertie County Government on their “Tall Glass of Water” (TGOW) Project. The Department will receive up to 3 years of funding to conduct water quality and ecological monitoring associated with restoration of wetland and native meadow habitats on a 147-acre site at the mouth […]
Academic Outreach Hosts Girl Empowerment Day
On May 25, 2021, the Chowan University Academic Outreach was revived after being discontinued due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A group of eager students from Gates County Schools was hosted by Anna Eure, Chowan’s Admissions Counselor & Campus Visit Coordinator. The guests were treated to the University grand tour where they visited residence halls and […]
Department of Education waives most FAFSA verification requirements
In an effort to provide relief to millions of students and colleges facing barriers resulting from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Education is focusing 2021-2022 verification efforts on select criteria. As a result, the department has waived most FAFSA verification requirements, excluding Identity/Statement of Education Purpose and High School Completion Status. Chowan University […]
Board of Trustees Freeze Undergraduate Tuition for 2021-2022
Chowan University continues to support students from the uncertainties they face in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Board of Trustees has set tuition and fees so there is no increase in undergraduate tuition for the 2021-2022 school year. Dr. Kirk Peterson, University President shared, “Many of our new and returning students encounter challenges […]
Chowan Hosts Graphics Summer Camp
The Graphic Communications faculty hosted a Graphics Summer Camp June 14-18. Campers were provided instruction in the offset press, screen printing, 3-D printing, photography, structural design, and a flatbed inkjet printer. Campers also had the opportunity to design and print their own notepad, t-shirt, poster, and postcard. Throughout the week campers spent time on campus photographing images for their […]
Chowan University has Record Fundraising Year
Chowan University saw significant increases in both the number of donors as well as total giving for the fiscal year 2020-2021. Through the generous support of alumni, friends, and community members, Chowan University received more than $3.57 million from a record 1,815 donors. The goal for total gifts was $2.5 million. “In all my years […]