Chowan University names Thomas “Tommy” Edwin Forbes as Chair of the Board of Visitors, and Walter “Walt” Fletcher Pierce as Vice Chair. Both have previous Board membership and involvement with Chowan. John M. Tayloe, Vice President for Development, said, "Tommy and Walt are both natives, businessmen, and invested in the community and the well-being of […]
Chowan University Hosts Student Involvement Fair
As part of our commitment to educating the total person- mind, body, and spirit, Chowan University hosts an involvement fair the beginning of each fall semester. Clubs and organizations showcased the many ways students can become involved on campus on August 29, 2018. Student activities complement the student's classroom experiences and lead to personal growth […]
Seven Chowan University Students present at National Convention
Seven Chowan University members of the North Carolina Phi Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, led by sponsor, Syble Shellito, presented academic research at "Our Green Planet": The 2018 Alpha Chi National Convention in Portland, Oregon. Carrie Blowe of Murfreesboro, NC- "Effects of Agricultural Runoff on Lepomis Macrochirus” Katrina Hodge of […]
New Finish Program helps Chowan students graduate faster, with less debt
Chowan University introduced a new program this fall to help students finish their degrees faster and with less debt. To combat the financial burden additional semesters can place on students and parents, the Finish Program ensures that students have the tools they need to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in no more than four years. […]
Chowan University Introduces First-Year and Second-Year Experience
Retention rates are a top focus for colleges and universities across the country. With this in mind, Chowan University will initiate a First-Year Experience program to help students successfully navigate the transition to college life and a Second-Year Experience program to further assist and encourage students to complete their degrees within four years. The First-Year […]
Chowan University Community Chorus seeks local talent
The Chowan Community Chorus invites singers of high school and adult age of all musical backgrounds from Murfreesboro, NC, and surrounding areas to join. Rehearsals begin Monday, September 10, 2018, and are held Mondays 6:30pm-8:00pm in Briley Recital Hall. The Chorus combines local talents with the talents of students, faculty, and staff at the University. The […]
Chowan University Announces Promotions and Tenure
Chowan University proudly takes advantage of every opportunity to exercise use of the tagline, "Faith in your future." Not only does Chowan encourage students to excel, but also takes pride in the promotion of faculty and staff members who go above and beyond the call of duty. Chowan University's Board of Trustees approved tenure and […]
Bembry Named As Preseason NFL Defensive Hopeful
MURFREESBORO, N.C. – With the 2018 Football season in the coming days, for one of Chowan's football players, this season needs to be the best one of his career. Tyler Bembry, senior defensive lineman from Disputanta, Va., was named to the 2018 NFL Regional Combine Preseason Defensive NFL Hopefuls Watch list. Bembry is one of 14 […]
Chowan University recognizes 2017-2018 employees of the year
Chowan University recognized Frances Eason Cole, Alice Linda Hassell, and Dr. John Dilustro as the 2017-2018 employees of the year. Female Employee of the Year recognized two exceptional women who share several similarities. Both Cole and Hassell work in the Whitaker Library, are local, and have served Chowan for more than twenty years. In fact, […]
Former CU hoopster retires to second career
This article is reprinted in full with permission from Gene Motley, News/Sports Desk at Roanoke Chowan Publications. For the second time this summer, a former Chowan University men’s basketball player has left the professional ranks, but he leaves an outstanding career behind. Suffolk native Quinton McDuffie officially announced his retirement in July, ending a five-year […]