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Gallery of Distinguished Graduates
Since 1848, Chowan University has educated thousands of young people from all parts of the globe. Many of these graduates have gone on to distinguish themselves in their chosen careers and in service to their communities.
In addition to being featured online, The Distinguished Gallery of Graduates is located on the ground floor of the historic McDowell Columns Building at the heart of the Chowan University campus. This display recognizes those graduates who have set the standard for all Chowan alumni. We are honored to recognize them for their outstanding accomplishments.
Mitch Kelly
Business
Murfreesboro, North Carolina
- Class of 2008, Chowan University, B.S. in Business Administration, B.S. in Allied Health Biology
- Vice President of Phi Beta Lambda
- Member of the Chowan University Science Club
- Quality Assurance Analyst at MedEx Medical Transport Services, Inc.
Heather Lee Schaubach
Medicine
Windsor, Virginia
- Class of 2009, Chowan University, B.S. in Allied Health Biology
- Science Club Member of the Year
- Enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program
- Pursuing a career in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Steven Ruddy
Graphic Design
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Class of 2004, Chowan University, B.A. in Studio Art
- Class of 2007, Art Institute, B.A. in Graphic Design
- Member of the Chowan Men’s Soccer team
- Owns and operates his own Graphic Design firm
- Co-founder of myLynko.com
Beau Drake
Teaching/Coaching
Ahoskie, North Carolina
- Class of 2000, Chowan University, B.S. in Exercise Sport Science
- Class of 2010, Georgia Southern University, M.S. in Kinesiology
- Captain of the Chowan Football team in 1998-99
- Published Author, “God’s Winning Team,” FCA Online Magazine 2003
- Voted “Best Teacher” by the student body at West Carteret High School 2005
- Head football Coach at Lawrence Academy in Merry Hill, North Carolina
Jessie C. Jarvis
Marine Science
Absecon, New Jersey
- Class of 2003, Chowan College, B.S. in Environmental Biology
- Class of 2005, William & Mary, M.S., Marine Science
- Class of 2009, William & Mary, Ph.D., Marine Science
- President of the Chowan College Science Club
- Received the Chowan College Mary E. Wood Award for outstanding science graduate in 2003
- Founding member of the Delta Rho Chapter of the Alpha Sigma
Tau Sorority - Assistant Professor of Marine Science at Richard Stockton College of
New Jersey - Awarded 3year fellowship from the NOAA National Estuarine Research Reserve System
- Former Research Marine Biologist at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Maurice B. Fluitt
Medicine
Lumberton, North Carolina
- Class of 2009, Chowan University, B.S., Biology, minor Chemistry
- Class of 2011, Howard University, Master of Science in Genetics and Human Genetics
- Currently pursuing PhD in Genetics and Human Genetics
- Awarded AGEP Fellowship to pursue Doctoral degree in Human Genetics
- Planning to enter the joint MD/PhD program at Howard University
College of Medicine - Serves in ministry as a Youth Pastor in Washington DC
Angela M. Melton
Dentistry
Gates, North Carolina
- Class of 2005, Chowan College, B.S., Biology
- Class of 2011, Howard University School of Dentistry
- General Dentist
- Doctor of Dental Surgery
- President, student chapter of the American Association of Women Dentists (2010-11)
- Quintessence Award in Periodontics (2011)
- Eleanor Bushee Senior Student Award
Harold W. Babb
Higher Education
Manakin-Sabot, Virginia
- Class of 1970, Chowan College, A.S. Accounting
- Class of 1972, University of Richmond, B.S. Accounting
- Class of 1974, Virginia Commonwealth University, M.S., Marketing/Finance
- Class of 1979, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Ph.D., Marketing
- 1986-Present University of Richmond-Department of Marketing
- Professor of Marketing
- Department Chairman-1987-2002
- 1986-1992 F. Carlyle Tiller Distinguished Professor of Business
- 1988 Fulbright-Hayes Scholar to South Korea and The Republic of China
- University of Richmond Distinguished Teaching Award
- Athletics Hall of Fame-University of Richmond
Sarah M. Bullard
Graphic Design
Nashville, Tennessee
- Class of 2005, Chowan College, B.S. Graphic Communications
- Owner-OMedia+Graphics, Graphic/Web Design Company
- Co-owner and developer of Social Network Bump 'N' Bundle, first and only Social Network for moms
Carrie Waller Knight
Education
Altavista, Virginia
- Class of 2003, Chowan University, B.S., Elementary Education Pursuing
- M.Ed. in Administration & Supervision from the University of Virginia
- Kindergarten teacher at Chalkley Elementary School, Chesterfield, VA
- Department of Defense 2009-10, Germany
- Leadership Scholarship recipient
- Member Alpha Sigma Tau sorority
Andre Stewart
Education
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
- Class of 1998, Chowan University, B.S., History
- Class of 2011, University of Phoenix, M.Ed.
- Teacher at Northwest Halifax High School
- Athletic Director Northwest Halifax
- Head varsity football coach Northwest Halifax
The campus display was made possible by generous gifts from:
Kate Mackie Allen, '29
The Chowan University Alumni Board
Kemper W. Baker, Jr., '66
Beverly Baker
John M. Tayloe, '94
Distinguished Gallery of Graduates Archive
