Month: February 2017

Chowan University Professor John H. Davis gets Metafictional with Mark Twain

MURFREESBORO, NC – Chowan University professor of English Dr. John H. Davis, is published in Critical Insights: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, edited by Dr. R. Kent Rasmussen. Davis and Rasmussen have a long-standing relationship originating in Davis writing a review of one of Rasmussen’s books. Davis has also written 19 essays for the book titled, […]

Chowan Softball Takes Two From Salem International

Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 MURFREESBORO, NC- The Chowan University softball team picked up two wins on Saturday afternoon over Salem International University. The Hawks defeated the Tigers 10-2 in the opening game of the day before earning a 10-2 win in game two. Chowan advances to 7-11 on the season while Salem International dropped to […]

CU Men’s Tennis Clipped Tiffin University

MURFREESBORO, NC-The Chowan University men's tennis team edged Tiffin University 6-3 on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks improve to 2-3 on the season while the Dragons fell to 6-2 with the setback. Chowan clinched all three doubles matches over Tiffin to earn an early 3-0 lead heading into singles play. In singles play, Adi Kaliakperov defeated Luis Ludena […]

World class singing ensemble holds free concert at Suffolk Center for Clutural Arts

Photo Courtesy Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts: Gloria Coker's painting "Are You Kidding" is among the works that will be on display at the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts Through March 31. This article is reprinted in full with permission from Lia Russell at the Virginian-Pilot.  Can Hawks sing? These “Hawks” from Chowan University, a […]

Chowan Athletics Set To Host Action Packed Weekend

MURFREESBORO, NC – The Chowan University athletic department is set to host an action packed weekend that features six of their seven spring sports program playing home games.  On Saturday, the Chowan tennis programs will host Tiffin University at the Rose Family Tennis Complex. First serve is set for 10:00am for both the men's and women's programs.  The Chowan […]

Chowan University Announces Hobson Prize Winner

MURFREESBORO, NC –  The Hobson Course began this week at Chowan University, honoring the 2017 Hobson prize recipient.  Chowan University is pleased to announce Kevin Wilson as the 2017 Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters. The Mary Frances Hobson Lecture and Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters is […]

Hawks Pick Up Road Win Over Meredith College

RALEIGH, NC-The Chowan University women's tennis team picked up their first road win of the season over Meredith College in non-conference play on Thursday afternoon. The Hawks advance to 3-2 on the season while the Angels drop to 0-5 overall with the setback.  Chowan swept Meredith in doubles play and singles play during Thursday's match. […]

Chowan Men’s Basketball Set To Open Play at CIAA Tournament

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Chowan University men's basketball team will open play at the 2017 CIAA Basketball Tournament on Thursday, February 23rd. The Hawks earned a first round bye after picking up the #3 seed out of the CIAA North. Chowan will face off against #2 out of the CIAA South, Livingstone College. Tip off is slated […]

Chowan Women’s Lacrosse Picks Up First Season Win Over Barton

WILSON, NC – The Chowan University women's lacrosse team picked up at 14-7 win over Barton College on Wednesday evening, moving them to 1-1 on the year. The victory marks the program's first Conference Carolinas win, and the school's first win as a member of the Conference Carolinas. CU's Alexandria Hammonds led the way offensively with  with […]

Chowan Baseball Wins Marathon Game with Barton

MURFREESBORO, NC – The Chowan University baseball team picked up an 8-7 extra innings win over Barton College on Tuesday afternoon. Chowan improves to 4-6 overall. Tuesday's loss is the first for Barton this season, they walk away at 13-1. Will Edwards got the nod on the mound. He threw six innings in the game, giving […]