Month: May 2019

Haley Cooper Named CIAA All-Tournament

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announced the 2019 CIAA Softball All-Tournament team following the completion of the 2019 CIAA Softball Championships held at Moyer Sports Complex in Salem, Va. Haley Cooper wrapped up her career with a CIAA All-Tournament selection.  Cooper helped the team to a 15-2 CIAA record this season and a 2-2 record in […]

Bembry Garners Hampshire Honor Society Induction

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced the members of the 2019 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers. An all-time high of 1,678 players from a record 430 […]

Chowan University Awards Student Research

The Chowan University Student Research Conference Awards of Excellence honor students for outstanding presentations in each one of the conference’s categories. By the quality of their participation, these students exemplify what is best in the intellectual and artistic life of Chowan University. The Awards of Excellence are as follows:   Best Humanities Paper Samantha Jackson […]

Chowan University Announces Faculty Promotions and Tenure

Chowan University is proud to announce the following promotions: Ella Benson was promoted from Associate Professor to Professor of Education and granted tenure. She is originally from Chesapeake, VA and received her EdD from the University of Virginia. Benson is the Dean of the School of Education. Jennifer Newhouse was promoted from Assistant Professor to […]

Chowan Announces Top University Honors

On, April 24, the Chowan University community gathered to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of our students. There are several annual awards available to students that encourage engagement in service to the University and academic scholarship. The recipients of the top annual University awards are: Vera Parker Womble Christian Service Award Hannah Henderson of Lumberton, […]

Chowan University Rotaract Club Promotes Leadership

The Rotaract Club at Chowan University took advantage of canceled classes for Advising Day to hold a Leadership Day for students. The event included breakout sessions on communication, public speaking, interviewing, and the many responsibilities that come with leadership positions. Grace Arredondo, sophomore English major and president-elect of Rotaract says, “The best leaders are also […]