Month: November 2016

Hawks Soar, Records Fall in 73-0 Win over Lions

Box Score MURFREESBORO- The Chowan University football team closed out the 2016 season on a high note with a 73-0 win over Lincoln University (PA) on Saturday afternoon.  Saturday's game was Senior Day for 17 Chowan football players and three Sapphires and also served as the 31st Annual Chowan University Jim Garrison Hall of Fame Game.  Chowan […]

Chowan University Welcomes the Boy Scouts of America East Carolina Council

MURFREESBORO, NC –Chowan University welcomed the Boy Scouts of America East Carolina Council to their campus for their Merit Badge College on October 15th. Faculty and Staff taught workshops on Metal Working, First Aid, Digital Technology, and many more to participating scouts.  Boy Scouts from seven units in the council attended this event in hopes […]

Hawks Outlast Claflin in Five Set Thriller

Box Score ORANGEBURG, SC- The Chowan University volleyball team edged Claflin University 3-2 in non-conference play on Wednesday evening.  The Hawks improve to 19-8 overall with the victory while the Panthers slide to 12-6 on the season with the loss.  Chowan topped Claflin 25-11 in set one before falling to the Panthers 25-23 in set two.  […]

Chowan University to Induct Six into Hall of Fame Saturday

MURFREESBORO- The Chowan University Athletic Department is proud to announce the Hall of Fame Class for 2016.  The year's class features six deserving honorees: Ken Blanchard, Mike Hendley, Gattis Hodges, Sean McClafferty, Kayla Meacom, and James Thompson will all be honored at halftime of the Chowan football game against Lincoln University (PA).  Kick-off is slated […]

Chowan University’s Criminal Justice Club Brings Undercover Agent and K9’s to Campus

MURFREESBORO, NC – The Criminal Justice Club at Chowan University is comprised of students who are full of energy and ready to learn and give back to their community. Advised by Pamela Woodard, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, club members stay busy gathering experiences outside of the classroom. On October 13th Retired Drug Enforcement Administration […]

Universe and Mind on stage at Chowan University

MURFREESBORO, NC – Theatre@Chowan will present the play Night Sky by Susan Yankowitz at Chowan University from November 18 to November 20, 2016. This production depicts the story of a brilliant and articulate astronomer named Anna. When Anna is unexpectedly hit by a car, she loses her ability to speak; a condition known as aphasia. As Anna […]

Chowan University Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement

MURFREESBORO, NC – Chowan University has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day ofgiving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. This year Chowan University is partnering with ACE Homecenter of Ahoskie and Murfreesboro to bring #GivingTuesday to Hertford County. Both ACE stores have pledged to match and […]

CU Volleyball Makes Mark in Division II Statistical Rankings

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced volleyball individual and team statistical leaders through the week ending October 30th.  The Chowan University volleyball team leads the nation in two statistical categories; aces per set and service aces.  The Hawks average 2.47 aces per set with a Division II-high 249 services aces on […]

Tenney Tabbed CIAA Volleyball Coach of the Week

CHARLOTTE, NC- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) in conjunction with the CIAA Volleyball Coaches Association and Sports Information Directors Association announced the CIAA Volleyball Player, Rookie, and Coach of the Week on Tuesday afternoon.  Chowan University Head Coach Melody Tenney earned CIAA Coach of the Week honors.  Tenney guided the Hawks to a 2-1 record last […]

Professional Photographer Showcases Dual Art Exhibits

MURFREESBORO, NC – Professional photographer, artist, and educator, Sam Hughes, will be exhibiting two bodies of work in Chowan University’s Art Galleries in Green Hall: “State of the Child” and “Happenstance Part Two” from Thursday, November 10th at 5pm through Thursday, December 8th. In the main gallery, “State of the Child” provides potent imagery that […]