On Thursday, November 28th, the Department of Communication Arts hosted “The FAITH Poster Show” opening reception in the Juanita Kelly Pond Gallery and Charles and Frances Hinannt Gallery in Green Hall. A display of student work, the poster show is an exploration of what faith looks like from different perspectives. Whether through poster design or […]
Dr. Benjamin Thorburn was awarded the Choral Impact and Artistry Award at the North Carolina Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association fall luncheon during the North Carolina Music Educators Association Conference in Winston-Salem. This award honors the work of educators in the state that are making an impact on their community through choral arts. […]
Lou Ann Gilliam, Director of Church and Community Relations, was the guest proclaimer for the Chowan University Chapel service on Wednesday, November 30. Her message focused on the special relationship between Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, which is recorded in the first chapter of Luke’s gospel. In […]
On November 15, 2022, the Office of Academic Affairs hosted the twelfth annual celebration of faculty scholarship and engagement in Vaughan Auditorium of Marks Hall. Provost Moore and Associate Provost Dr. DiLustro headed up the ceremony, announcing several awards. Dr. Danny Moore congratulated recipients and finalists of the awards, offering thanks for their contributions to […]
MURFREESBORO, NC – On November 16 2022, Chowan University inducted seven students to the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Vaughan Auditorium, Marks Hall. Psi Chi is recognized as the primary honor society for junior and senior psychology students. To be considered for membership, the student must: Leading the ceremony was Associate Professor of Psychology, […]
Chowan alumnus Rev. Jason Villegas ‘10 was the guest proclaimer at the Chowan University Chapel service on Wednesday, November 16. Rev. Villegas is the pastor of Murfreesboro United Methodist Church and the Youth Director for the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Conference. Rev. Villegas earned his Master of Divinity degree from Duke University […]
A packed J. M. Jenkins Center was home to the nineteenth annual Scholarship Luncheon on the 3rd of November, as over 100 scholarship donors joined students, faculty and staff in an afternoon of celebration and gratitude. Key speakers on the subject of scholarships were students Cristina Flores and Jaylon Boyd, and Trustee Cecil S. Hollomon, […]
The Chowan University Department of Music will present its annual Christmas at Chowan concert on Sunday, December 4 at 3:00 pm in Turner Auditorium of the historic McDowell Columns Hall. The seasonal event is a community favorite as it celebrates the birth of Christ and rings in the holidays with the Chowan Winds and the […]
On Wednesday, November 9, Professor Jill Awuni was the guest proclaimer at the Chowan University Chapel service. Awuni serves as an Assistant Professor of Religion and Business Administration and Director of International Students. Many of her students affectionately call her “Mama Jill” because of her compassionate care for them. Professor Awuni a native of Bolgatanga, […]
The Biology Department is excited to introduce Chowan STEM, a program for mentoring students majoring in STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Chowan University was recently awarded a three-year NCICU Faculty-Student STEM Mentoring grant. The intent of the grant is to supplement our ongoing STEM mentoring activities and improve retention and graduation rates among […]