Starting in August 2021, Chowan’s Department of Communication Arts will begin offering a Mass Communication major. This major, which offers concentrations in Communication Studies and Sports Media, will prepare students for employment in a variety of careers in communication. The program will be headed by Dr. Samuel Miller, who holds a Ph.D. in Communication and […]
Chowan Graphic Communications alumna, Suzanna Christian ‘04 teaches Commercial Photography and Visual Arts at King William High School in King William, VA. She hurt for her students as they missed so many rites and rituals in their junior and senior years. Christian said that she “was pleased when her level four photography students came up […]
Chowan University partners with Pioneer College Caterers for all its on-campus food service and catering needs. Pioneer employees Jon Kennedy and Derrick Gains were recognized by the company and celebrated by Chowan in receiving two awards in which they were competing among many talented Pioneer management teams across the country. Jon Kennedy, Food Service Director […]
Four new sturdy picnic tables grace the outside of the Hawks Nest at Chowan University. These hand-built tables were gifted to the University on June 5, by Hertford County Early College rising junior, Hunter Nicholas “Nick” Adams in pursuit of his Eagle Scout Recognition. In looking for a suitable project Nick brainstormed with his grandfather, […]
Harold F. Brown and Ella S. Brown Department of Graphic Communications Scholarship Endowment Friendships that began seven decades ago led to the establishment of an outstanding scholarship at Chowan University. Hugh and Janet Vincent were good friends and neighbors with Harold F. and Ella S. Brown. The Browns met while students at Chowan in the […]
N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper updated his executive order relative to COVID-19 and lifted many restrictions to reflect the latest public health guidance from the NCDHHS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 14th. As has been the case under previous executive orders, college and university presidents retain the authority to impose public health requirements on their campuses […]
On Sunday, May 9 at the 162nd Chowan University Commencement Ceremony, Dr. Hunter S. Taylor was honored as the recipient of the Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award for 2020-21. Dr. Taylor joined the University in 2015 and is the Dean of the School of Business and Design. Selection for this award is based on such […]
“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” proclaimed Rev. Mari Wiles, Minister to the University for the 161st and 162nd Chowan University Commencement Ceremonies held respectively on May 8 and 9. This selection from Psalm 11:24 was a fitting acclamation for the year-delayed in-person ceremony […]
At the delayed in-person one hundred and sixty-first commencement held on May 8, 2021, Chowan University awarded an honorary doctorate to Francis “Frank” M. Taylor. Dr. Taylor’s commitment to Chowan University runs deep. He has devoted countless hours to advancing the institution, first as the Team Physician and later as Director of Medical Services and […]
Please join Dr. Gregory S. Taylor, Distinguished Professor of History at Chowan University, for a Book Talk, on his latest publication, Central Prison. This virtual event will be held Thursday, May 2021 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm on zoom at https://chowan-edu.zoom.us/j/95555274723. Join Dr. Taylor as he discusses North Carolina as seen through its State Penitentiary: four centuries of politics, […]