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 […]
Hargus Taylor Passes, Funeral Set for Wednesday
Dr. Raymond Hargus Taylor, Chaplain and Religion Faculty Emeritus of Chowan, died peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2016, at Vidant Roanoke-Chowan Hospital in Ahoskie, North Carolina. Beginning as Chaplain to the College (now University) in 1963, Dr. Taylor held many positions on the historic campus throughout his career, including Director of Denominational Relations and Chair of […]
The Brown Lady, 19th-century ghost in taffeta, still haunts Chowan
This article is reprinted in full with permission from Josh Shaffer at the Raleigh News and Observer. MURFREESBORO – In one story, the ghost known as the Brown Lady is enrolled at a tiny Baptist college during the Civil War when her promised blue-blood husband commits a pair of unthinkable sins: One, he fights for the Yankees; […]
Hawks Outlast Rams 5-4
Box Score COLUMBIA, SC- The Chowan University men's soccer team survived a late rally by Columbia International University to capture a 5-4 win on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks improve to 8-6-2 on the year with the win while the Rams drop to 5-12 on the season with the setback. In the 18th minute, Lee Wattam put the Hawks on […]
Hawks Conclude 2016 Season with Double Overtime Draw against Columbia International
Box Score COLUMBIA, SC- The Chowan University women's soccer team fought through two overtime periods before settling for a 0-0 draw against Columbia International University. The Hawks end the 2016 season with a Division II program-best record of 8-6-2 while the Rams move to 5-6-3 on the year. Chowan recorded 10 shots over the course of […]
CU Volleyball Splits Pair of Non-Conference Matches Saturday
Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 MISENHEIMER, NC- The Chowan University volleyball team split a pair of matches in non-conference play on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks came up short in a 3-2 decision against Belmont Abbey College but recovered with a 3-0 win against Pfieffer University in their second match of the day. In Saturday's first match, […]