Year: 2022

Chowan University Announces 2022 Promotion and Tenure

Chowan front gate

On Thursday, April 21, 2022, the Chowan University Board of Trustees gathered for its annual spring meeting and voted on tenure and promotion. Tenure is defined as a permanence of position and is a multifaceted process that may take years for professors to achieve if achieved at all. Requirements for tenure include but are not […]

Fall 2022 COVID Guidance

covid update

As of March 17, 2022, Chowan University has adopted a mask-optional policy. As of now, Chowan’s mask optional allows faculty and staff the option to require students, colleagues, etc., to wear masks in classrooms, labs, and offices. Please note that outside classrooms, labs, and offices, students, faculty, staff, and visitors may choose to wear a […]

Chowan University Awards Day 2022

Chowan University Awards Day 2022

Chowan University celebrated the academic and student organization accomplishments of students and faculty for the 2021-2022 academic year at the Awards Day Convocation on April 22, 2022, with an in-person event for award winners and streamed live for guests. The awards are as follows: Vera Parker Womble Christian Service AwardPatrick Kevin Krack Commencement MarshalsAnnery Esther […]

Chowan University Exceeds Day of Giving Goals

Giving Day 22

Chowan University’s second annual day of giving was the most successful fundraising event of its kind in Chowan history. This year’s day of giving inspired 791 donors to give, totaling $285,427, surpassing the event’s fundraising goal of 600 donors and $225,000 to support various areas of the university. Alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and parents from […]

Spring into Song at Suffolk Center April 24th!

Spring into Song at Suffolk Center April 24th!

Coastal, VA – The Chowan University Singers, the premier touring choral ensemble of Chowan University, will present a Spring Concert at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts on Sunday, April 24 at 3:30 PM. This year, we are pleased to announce that the talented Boys Choir of Hampton Roads will also be singing in this very special choral concert.  Chowan University Singers will perform […]

Chowan Football Releases 2022 Schedule

2022 Football

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Coming off an historic season under Head Coach Mark Hall, the Chowan Football team released their 2022 schedule on Tuesday featuring an eight game CIAA conference slate and six home games. The Hawks posted a NCAA-era record 7-3 with a 4-3 mark in CIAA play.  Chowan would pull in the hardware with the CIAA […]

Chowan Day of Giving 2022 is April 13th

Giving Day 2022

Midnight to Midnight!24 Hours of Celebrating Chowan UniversityGiving Day is YOUR chance to make a difference.Help us reach our goal of $225,000 and 600 donors. Giving Day HeadquartersVisit Giving Day Headquarters Central at the Felton University House. Experience the excitement of watching the leaderboard grow. A variety of tasty snacks will be available throughout the day […]

Bob and Jane Newsome Honored with NC Baptist Heritage Award

Newsome's Baptist Heritage Award

Chowan University honored R.A. “Bob” and Jane E. Newsome of Winton with the NC Baptist Heritage Award at an event co-sponsored by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and the North Carolina Baptist Foundation. Held at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro on Tuesday, April 5th, the awards program featured recipients from Baptist institutions and […]

Delayed Accolades | 2021 Hall of Fame Induction

Hall of Fame 2021

It took a bit longer than anticipated, but the five newest members of the Chowan University / Jim Garrison Sports Hall of Fame were formally inducted here Friday evening. This year’s class features Dr. Scott Colclough (Coach/Department Chair), Jack Goldberg (Coach/Administrator), Nick Hagler (Baseball), Kara Jackson (Women’s Basketball), and Frank Rose (Patron). They were introduced […]

Chowan Presents The Annual Scholarship Lucheon

2021 Scholarship Luncheon

Spirits were high on Thursday, March 31st, 2022, when the Hawks Athletic Center was prepared for the annual scholarship luncheon, albeit delayed from November 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. Donors, recipients, and other valued guests gathered to share stories over a wonderful meal. Chowan University Singers performed while the Chowan University Jazz Band provided […]