Month: September 2022

Chowan Christian Service Association Fall Meeting features Baptists on Mission Disaster Relief Coordinator Tom Beam

CCSA students with Mari Wiles and Tom Beam

On Tuesday, September 20, Chowan University hosted the annual Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) Fall Dinner. Baptists on Mission (BOM) Disaster Relief Coordinator Tom Beam was the keynote speaker. The evening also highlighted CCSA student leaders and the donors that support them.  The meeting was opened with a welcome from CCSA President, Rev. Robbie Parker.  […]

Chowan University Welcomed Roanoke Rapids Early College Students 

Roanoke Rapids Early College High School

On Thursday, September 29, almost sixty 9th and 10th grade students from Roanoke Rapids Early College High School visited Chowan University.  According to Mrs. Angela Rowe, School Counselor, this is “the first college visit we have been able to take since covid, and we have thoroughly enjoyed the day.” The students arrived and were greeted […]

Chowan Ministerial Board Recognizes Local Pastors and Hosts Baptists on Mission Leaders

Wayne Proctor and Cody Brinley accept CCSA Awards

Chowan University’s Ministerial Board of Associates met Monday, September 19, in conjunction with the Taylor Religious Heritage Lectures. After participating in the lecture featuring Baptists on Mission (BOM) Executive Director-Treasurer Richard Brunson the members transitioned to the Chowan Room for an opportunity for fellowship and further discussion with Brunson.   At the beginning of the meeting, […]

Baptists on Missions Leaders Relay Messages of Hope During Chowan University’s Taylor Religious Heritage Lectures

Richard Brunson receives gift from Brayden Conboy

Baptists on Missions Executive Director-Treasurer, Richard Brunson was the featured speaker at Chowan University’s annual Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture on Monday, September 19. Student ministry chaplain Brayden Conboy presented Brunson with a check to help Ukrainian refugees. Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) and Campus Ministry students hosted concession stands at a recent football game to raise money for BOM to serve Ukrainians.

2022 Honors College Induction

Honors College 2022

On the 22nd of September, Chowan University inducted fifty-one students into the Honors College at a ceremony conducted in Vaughan Auditorium. Dr. Whitaker and Prof. Patsy Taylor were guest speakers, while Myesha Faison and Rebekah Lucas spoke on behalf of the Honors College Student Association.  The Honors College is a curriculum designed for talented and […]

The President’s Partnership Initiative 

Chowan Scores High in National Survey

 Chowan University seeks to partner with local public schools, private schools, home school associations, and other community groups. Coordinating this effort is Dean of Accessibility Services and Professor of Education Dr. Ella Benson. She shared, “the goal of these partnerships is to help alleviate the teacher shortage, to bring local students to Chowan’s campus for […]

Chowan University Celebrates University Admissions and Welcome House Opening

Chowan University Celebrates University Admissions and Welcome House Opening

On Thursday, September 15, 2022, Chowan University hosted a ribbon cutting and open house for the newly renovated University Admissions and Welcome House. The celebratory event featured remarks by Kirk E. Peterson, President; Kemper Baker, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; John Yancey, Vice President for Enrollment Management, and dedicatory prayer by Rev. Mari E. […]

Alumna Claudia Everett Returns to Chowan as Library’s Public Services Assistant

Claudia Everett

Claudia Everett joins the Chowan University staff as Whitaker Library’s Public Services Assistant. Everett is a 2016 Chowan University graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science and a minor in Criminal Justice and History. While at Chowan, she was a member of Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma Honor Society, Pi Gamma […]