On March 5, 2021, Chowan University’s Department of Communication Arts announced the award winners for the 51st Annual Student Art and Design Exhibition. A virtual slideshow was sent to the Chowan community via email as well as posted on University social media platforms and the ArtsatCU.com website. The following is a list of the 2020- […]
Chowan University Earns 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School Designation
Chowan University announced today that it has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation. The 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Schools list will be […]
NCICU Congratulates Recipients of the 2020- 2021 CIC/UPS Scholarship
The North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) has named 36 students to receive the CIC/UPS Scholarship for the 2020- 2021 academic year. These generous gifts are graciously funded by a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) in Washington, DC, via the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment. The CIC is an association of nonprofit, independent […]
Destination Murfreesboro
Did you know Murfreesboro, North Carolina is a great place to find a mate? Senior Skadi Kylander and Professors Dr. Heather McGuire and Dr. James “Bo” Dame have found this true for the Prothonotary Warbler. These bright yellow birds migrate to Northeastern North Carolina from Central and South America to find a mate, breed, and […]
Chowan Commended for Strong Showing at 10th Annual NCICU Ethics Bowl
On Saturday, February 20, 2021, five members of Chowan University’s Ethics Team participated in the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities’ (NCICU) 10th Annual Ethics Bowl Competition. The team, comprised of seniors Grace Arredondo and Ryan Martin, junior Christopher Brooks, sophomore Alec Jackson, and freshman Dawson Cox, was led by the recently retired E. Lee […]
7th Annual CA Photography Competition Award Winners Announced
On February 12, 2021, Chowan University’s Assistant Professor of Graphic Communications, Jennifer Groves Newton, announced the 7th Annual CA Photography Competition Award Winners. The competition took place virtually through social media where Chowan friends and family could vote for their favorite photos on the Chowan University Facebook page. The accolades were distributed as follows: first […]
Share the Well Week 2021
“Share the Well” Week is an annual February tradition hosted by Chowan University Campus Ministry. This year it was held on February 8-12. The theme comes from John 4 where Jesus encounters the “woman at the well” and offers her “living water.” Share the Well week gave the entire campus the opportunity to learn, pray, […]
Ann Baird Caulkins Honored Through New ‘Second Pew Scholarship’
The Ann Baird Caulkins Second Pew Scholarship has been established by retired Murfreesboro Baptist pastor, the Rev. Tom Caulkins to honor his wife’s legacy as a faithful, selfless cornerstone of the community. This scholarship will aid deserving students pursuing a degree in areas of preparation for a career in social work, or similar fields such […]
2020 and 2021 Hobson Prize Recipients Announced
Chowan University is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 and 2021 Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters. Due to COVID-19’s landfall last year, a recipient was not named for the prestigious award. Now, the University is pleased to present the 2020 honor to Crystal Wilkinson and this year’s […]
Chowan University is Recognized with Aviso Merit Award
On December 15, 2021, Aviso Retention announced its selections for the Aviso Aspire Awards, including both Merit and Achievement recipients. Chowan University was among five colleges and universities to be presented with the Aviso Merit Award. This award recognizes universities that have shown a commitment to student success and campus innovations, as well as continued […]