On Tuesday, February 27, Chowan University presented the prestigious Spirit of Chowan Award to Charles E. “Chuck” Taylor, in recognition of his outstanding contributions as the interim president. Mr. Taylor, who assumed the role on March 30, 2023, will conclude his tenure at the end of spring break following a successful presidential search. The surprise […]
Alumni Dorian Mitchell recently spoke about his educational journey, from completing his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Chowan University to pursuing a medical degree at Campbell University. Mitchell, who graduated from Chowan in 2020, earned his master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from Campbell in 2023. Since then, he has been actively engaged in his […]
The first Business and Industry Coffee Event was held at the Hawks Nest on February 21st, and was a resounding success. Harri Lovett, Director of Business and Industry Partnerships for Chowan University, hosted students, faculty, and local business professionals to network with current students. The event took place in the ideal setting of the Life Skills […]
Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Betty Jo Shepheard to its Board of Trustees. Born and raised in Edgecombe County, Shepheard attended Edgecombe Public Schools before pursuing continuing education courses at Edgecombe Community College. She also served on the Board of Trustees at the college, demonstrating her commitment to education in the […]
The International Student Club at Chowan University hosted a spectacular fashion show on February 15th in Turner Auditorium, showcasing the diverse talents and fashion styles of students from over 31 countries. The event, held in honor of breast cancer survivor Libby Whitaker and in memory of Dawn Formo, aimed to raise funds for Relay for […]
Chowan University held its annual alumni appreciation game on Saturday, February 17th. The event, which aimed to honor and celebrate the university’s alumni, saw graduates come from all over to celebrate their time at Chowan. The women’s and men’s basketball teams took to the court in front of a lively crowd consisting of students, alumni, […]
Kappa Delta Pi, the Honor Society in Education, tapped six students for membership on February 13 and 14. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10 at 4:00 p.m. in Meiggs Auditorium. The students tapped for spring induction are: Shya Gambrell, Jacksonville, NCAaron James, Ocala, FLHaley Lowe, Franklin, VAMegan Roberts, Conway, NCKiyah Scott, Suffolk, […]
The Chowan University Athletic Department hosted its annual cancer awareness basketball game on Wednesday, February 14th. The Chowan men’s and women’s basketball teams played host to Conference Carolinas rival the University of Mount Olive in a thrilling doubleheader that saw the Hawks come away with two decisive victories. Not only did the Hawks celebrate two […]
Chowan University is thrilled to announce the spring induction of 14 outstanding students into Psi Chi, the prestigious international honor society in psychology. These exceptional individuals have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements and a deep commitment to the field of psychology. The students tapped for induction are: – Tynasia Mazetta Bunting, Newport News, VA – Kacie […]
On Thursday, February 8th, Cirrus Gundlach, the Coordinator of Library Services from Camp Community College, conducted a comprehensive workshop for faculty and staff, shedding light on the utilization of Generative AI (GAI) as an educational tool. The workshop aimed to explore the advantages, disadvantages, ethical considerations, and ease of implementing AI in the classroom, while […]