Month: September 2023

Dr. Christopher Cook Brings International Glamour to Chowan University 

Chowan front gate

Associate Professor of Music at Chowan University, Dr. Christopher Cook, has been voted by the Board of the Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) to represent the society at the 41st International Confederation of Electroacoustic Music General Assembly (HELMCA). Dr. Cook’s electronic musical composition, Motor, has been selected by SEAMUS membership to […]

Chowan University Welcomes New Academic Year with 175th Anniversary Convocation and Ringing of the Bell Ceremony

Convocation 2023

On September 6, Chowan University ushered in the new academic year with the 175th Anniversary Convocation and Ringing of the Bell Ceremony. Donned in academic regalia, the platform party and faculty marched into Handel’s Bouree played by University Pianist Dejuan Lee.   After the procession, University President Charles E. Taylor welcomed the class of 2027 to […]

Chowan University Campus Ministry Hosts Retreat at The Gathering Place

CCSA Retreat 2023

On Sunday, September 3, Chowan University Campus Ministry and the Office of Advancement hosted the annual Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) Scholar Retreat at The Gathering Place in Ahoskie. “This year’s retreat emphasis was on poverty,” shared Minister to the University Rev. Mari Wiles. “We are trying to open our eyes to see the folks […]

Destiny Vaughan ‘23, Continues Chowan Journey as Learning Center Coordinator

Destiny Vaughan

Having graduated from Chowan University in the class of 2023, Destiny Vaughan has returned to Murfreesboro, NC, to serve as the Learning Center Coordinator. After double majoring in graphic design and studio art, Destiny brings a wealth of technical experience to an interactive student support position.  The mission of Accessibility Services and the Learning Center […]