Month: March 2017

Chowan WLAX: Hawks Soar Past Bobcats for Conference Win

MURFREESBORO, NC – The Chowan University women's lacrosse team picked up a decisive 12-9 win over Lees-McRae College in Conference Carolinas play on Saturday afternoon. The Hawks improved to 2-4 overall and 2-2 in the league after the match while the Bobcats fell to 1-3 overall and 0-2 in league play.  Chowan opened the scoring quickly […]

CU Men’s Tennis Outlast Golden Bulls in CIAA Play

SALISBURY, NC- The Chowan University men's tennis team grabbed a 9-0 win over Johnson C. Smith University in their first conference match of the season at the CIAA Round Up on Friday evening. The Hawks move to 6-5 on the year and 1-0 in the CIAA, while the Golden Bulls slipped to 0-6 on the […]

Hawks Climb Past Lady Blue Bears

SALISBURY, NC-The Chowan University women's tennis team earned a 9-0 win over Livingstone College in their first conference match of the season at the CIAA Round Up on Friday evening. The Hawks advance to an overall 5-6 record and 1-0 record 0 in conference play. With the setback, the Lady Blue Bears dropped to 0-5 […]

Herman Clark, CU’s First All-American Athlete, Passes Away

MURFREESBORO, NC – The Chowan University community is mourning the loss of Mr. Herman Alfred Clark who passed away in Jackson, North Carolina on Saturday, March 11th, 2017. Clark was Chowan's first-ever All-American athlete. He earned the honor in 1955 as a member of the Chowan University football team under the direction of Coach Herb […]

Chowan Sweeps Michigan Tech 9-0

HILTON HEAD-The Chowan University men's tennis team concluded the Spring Tennisfest with a 9-0 win over Michigan Technological University on Thursday afternoon. With the win, the Hawks moved to 5-5 on the season, while the Huskies slipped to 1-3 record after the loss. The doubles duo of Farid Hajizada and Adi Kaliakperov earned an 8-1 victory in the number […]

CU Women’s Tennis Picks Up Road Win Over Ashland University

HILTON HEAD, SC-The Chowan University women's tennis team concluded the Spring Tennisfest with a 6-3 win over Ashland University on Thursday afternoon. The Hawks improved to 4-6 on the year while the Eagles fell to 0-15 with the setback. In doubles play, Ashland grabbed the number one doubles match 8-4 win with Meghann Fitzpatrick and Brianna […]

Chowan University alumnus photographer Todd Wright returns to give back to Alma Mater

MURFREESBORO, NC –To watch Todd Wright (Chowan class of 1984) work is to see a man in his element. He moves with ease and precision, carrying himself with a quiet, self-contained confidence. As he leans over the rail of a hydraulic lift raised to ceiling height in the Bynum R. Brown Aquatic Center he is […]

Chowan University honors Dr. Garth Faile’s 45 Year Career

MURFREESBORO, NC – Garth D. Faile was born in Salitpa, AL and graduated from the Coffeeville High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama, a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Montevallo, and a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy from Auburn University. He joined the […]

Chowan Men’s Tennis Pick Up 5-4 Win Over Northwood

HILTON HEAD, SC-The Chowan University men's tennis team picked up their second win in the Spring Tennisfest with a 5-4 win over Northwood University on Wednesday afternoon. The Timberwolves slipped to 2-4 overall while the Hawks advanced 4-4 with the win. Chowan took the lead early with doubles competition. At the number one doubles match Farid […]

Chowan Soccer To Host Youth Soccer League

MURFREESBORO- The Town of Murfreesboro in conjunction with the Chowan University men's and women's soccer programs will host the 8th Annual Murfreesboro Spring Soccer League.  Registration begins immediately and can be completed at Town Hall on Broad Street.  The cost per child is $25.  The league is geared towards youth ages 3-13 or at the […]