Month: January 2018

Chowan University unveils new Visual Identity

Chowan University announced a new branding strategy that marks the most significant change to its visual identity in more than a decade. “The University’s previous branding served us well, but Chowan University is constantly evolving,” remarked Brooke Reich, Assistant Vice President for Development and Director of University Relations and Communication. “It is important that our […]

Hawks Women’s Tennis Preseason Favorites In New League

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The Chowan Women's Tennis team enter the first year of competition in the Conference Carolinas with the bar set high as the league picked the Hawks to take home the title for the 2018 season. The Hawks moved from the CIAA to the Conference Carolinas this season.  Chowan tasted success multiple times […]

Chowan Women’s Basketball Jumps To #7 In D2SIDA Poll

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Women's Basketball team jumped two spots in the recent D2SIDA Atlantic Regional Poll after defeating regionally ranked Virginia State over the weekend. Chowan returns to seventh in the rankings after spending the past two weeks at #9.  Chowan has been ranked every week this season starting the season ranked #10. The […]

Two Sapphires Named All-CIAA

CHARLOTTE, N.C.- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and its Cheerleading Coaches Association announce the 2017-18 All-CIAA Cheerleading Team. Twenty-three standout student-athletes have been selected for their leadership and athletic abilities contributing to the success of their respective institutions. Tamara Coleman and Courtney Lee have been selected to represent Chowan on the squad.  Coleman is a sophomore from Virginia […]

Hawks Basketball Earns Three CIAA Weekly Honors

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced on Tuesday morning the Week #10 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Players and Coach of the Week honors. Mariah Coker, Gus Rowland, and Coach LaToya Jones were honored this week for their accomplishments. Mariah Coker was named CIAA Player of the Week for the second time this season after posting 21 points […]

Dr. Warren Milteer headlines Chowan University Rouson Lecture

MURFREESBORO, NC –Dr. Warren Milteer, Jr. will headline this year’s Rouson Memorial Lecture, held February 7th at 11am in Turner Auditorium inside McDowell Columns Hall on the Chowan University campus. Dr. Warren Milteer, Jr. is an assistant professor of history at the University of South Carolina. He specializes in the history of Early America and […]

Hawks Swimming Secure Victory Over UNC Pembroke

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Swimming team continued their home win streak to nine straight victories with a win over UNC Pembroke on Senior Day, Saturday afternoon.  The Hawks grabbed eight first place finishes in the competition. THE BASICS  FINAL | Chowan 98, UNC Pembroke 76 LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C. (Brown Aquatic Center) FINAL RESULTS INSIDE […]

Chowan WBB Upends VSU In Regionally Ranked Clash

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Women's Basketball team handed regionally ranked Virginia State their second straight loss, 65-61, in a crucial CIAA Northern Division contest at home on Saturday. THE BASICS FINAL | #9 Chowan 65, #6 Virginia State 61 (regional rankings) RECORDS | Chowan 14-3 (6-1), Virginia State 15-2 (5-2) LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C. […]

Chowan MBB Fights Off Crusaders In Overtime

TIGERVILLE, S.C. – Gus Rowland's layup with five seconds left in overtime allowed the Chowan Men's Basketball team to escape with a 79-77 road victory against North Greenville on Thursday afternoon. THE BASICS FINAL | Chowan 79, North Greenville 77 OT RECORDS | Chowan 7-8, North Greenville 6-11 LOCATION | Tigerville, S.C. (Hayes Gym) INSIDE THE […]

Chowan Softball Adds Kylee Polsley To Staff

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Chowan Softball and head coach Brian DeWitt announced on Wednesday afternoon the addition of Kylee Polsley to the staff as an assistant coach. "Kylee brings with her a vast knowledge and experience of softball," said DeWitt. "She will be a crucial component in helping to continue our success, both in the classroom and on the […]