Chowan Hall of Famer and alumnus Dock Kelly ‘93 was the guest speaker at Chowan’s Homecoming Worship. He challenged worshippers to graciously serve wherever God plants them. Coach Kelly is currently serving as the Head Wrestling Coach at Lourdes University, located in Sylvania, Ohio.
Valerie Carter Smith Ministers to Chowan University at Annual Religious Heritage Celebration
Valerie Carter Smith blessed Chowan University with her encouraging testimony for a span of three days the week of September 23, 2019. On Monday and Wednesday, in Turner Auditorium, Smith delivered her autobiographical addresses. Tuesday evening, Smith attended an event where she spoke to Chowan Chrstian Service Association (CCSA) donors and distinguished guests about the […]
Chowan Hosted the Inaugural Dan and Sallie Surface Lecture in History on October 14, 2019
On Monday, October 14, 2019, Chowan University hosted the inaugural Dan and Sallie Surface lecture in History. The lecture was funded by long time supporter Warren Chauncey of Virginia Beach, VA and delivered by Matthews, VA resident, Robert Garnett. Garnett’s lecture, entitled “Civil War Prison Camps: an Ancestor at Hellmira” explored the life, death, and […]
Students Lead Founders’ Day Convocation and Ringing of the Bell Ceremony for Chowan University’s Class of 2023
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, Chowan University’s freshman class filed into Turner Auditorium for the annual Founders’ Day Convocation and Ringing of the Bell Ceremony. University president, Dr. Kirk E. Peterson, presided over the ceremony clad in his ceremonial robe radiating Chowan’s signature blue. Esteemed members of this year’s graduating class led the ceremony not […]
Author Lance Jenkins ’09 Returns to Chowan for a Book Talk on October 16, 2019 in Whitaker Library
On October 16, 2019, 2009 Chowan alumni Bradford Lance Jenkins will return to Whitaker Library in celebration of his newly published book A New Requiem. The Jackson, NC native graduated from Chowan University with a B.S. in History, and is employed as the manager of an insurance agency. Jenkins once served on the Chowan Board […]
CU Day Saturday, October 19, 2019
CU Visit Day is a perfect day for your campus visit! When you attend one of our CU Visit Days, you'll get a glimpse into the life of a Chowan University student by exploring what our campus has to offer. You will also receive insider tips on how to navigate the admissions process, and learn […]
Fall Break 2019
Fall break begins at the conclusion of classes on Wednesday, October 9th. Classes will resume on Monday, October 14th. We wish all of our students and faculty a restful and safe fall break!