Month: November 2024

Junior Smith and Harry Baker Earn D2CCA Southeast All-Region Honors

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Junior Smith from the Chowan men’s soccer team was named to the 2024 D2CCA Southeast All-Region Men’s Soccer First Team, while Harry Baker earned a spot on the Second Team, both earning recognition for their performances this season. Conference Carolinas earned 9 total All-Region selections, with 4 players named to the First Team and 5 earning […]

Junior Smith and Robbie Deighan Lead Chowan with Major Honors in 2024 Conference Carolinas Men’s Soccer Awards

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Conference Carolinas and Men’s Soccer Coaches announced the 2024 All-Conference and Annual awards on Friday afternoon. Junior Smith of the Chowan men’s soccer team was recognized as the Conference Carolinas Offensive Player of the Year, while Robbie Deighan was honored as the Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year. Smith and Harry Baker earned spots on the […]

Chowan’s Natasha Bailey Earns Third Team Honors in 2024 Women’s Soccer All-Conference Awards

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Conference Carolinas has released its 2024 women’s soccer all-conference honors as chosen by the league’s head coaches. The Chowan women’s soccer program earned a spot on the All-Conference list with a Third Team selection for Natasha Bailey. Bailey led the team with 4 goals and 3 assists, while also recording 32 shots, including […]

Harry Baker Earns Conference Carolinas Elite 23 Award and Men’s Soccer Advances to Conference Carolinas Final

Harry Baker of the Chowan Men’s Soccer team earned a postseason honor during the Conference Carolinas Men’s Soccer Championship on Friday afternoon. In addition to being a First Team All-Conference selection, Baker was named the Conference Carolinas Elite 23 winner for men’s soccer. The Elite 23 award is modeled after the NCAA’s Elite 90 award and […]

Hawks Earn 2024 GSC All-Conference Honors: Lane, Jackson, and Toh Recognized

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. – The Gulf South Conference and Football Coaches announced the 2024 All-Conference and Annual awards on Thursday afternoon. Wide Receiver Jakobe Lane earned recognition as a First Team All-GSC selection, while Gabrial Jackson and Kennypride Toh were honored with spots on the Second Team All-GSC. Under Head Coach Paul Johnson, the Hawks finished the season with a 3-7 record overall […]

Chowan Men’s Basketball Ranked No. 7 in D2CSC National Poll

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Men’s Basketball team has secured a spot in the D2CSC Men’s Basketball National Poll, ranking No. 7 in the Week 2 standings released by the D2CSC on Thursday morning. The D2CSC (Division II Collegiate Sports Communications) is an organization that recognizes and ranks the top athletes across NCAA Division II […]

Chowan University Celebrates Academic Success with Innovative New Schedule

Chowan student networking during the Fall 2024 Career Fair, hosted by the Chowan Connect Program.

Chowan University marked a milestone in its educational journey at the recent inauguration of President Rosemary M. Thomas, Ed.D., where she praised the university community for embracing change and achieving unprecedented academic success. “I am standing on the shoulders of giants, of visionaries, of risk-takers,” President Thomas remarked, commending Chowan’s faculty for their resilience and […]

A Glimpse into Admissions at Chowan University: One Hour of Connection, Energy, and Purpose

Applying to Chowan University is a seamless and accessible experience, whether using Chowan’s Online Application, the Common App, or CFNC’s Online Application. For those who prefer personalized assistance, Chowan’s Admissions team is just a phone call away at 252-398-6230 to guide applicants every step of the way. A visit to Chowan’s Admissions Office offers a […]

Donor Spotlight: Welton DeShields

Welton and Lottie DeShields at Chowan University’s annual Scholarship Luncheon.

Welton DeShields loves Chowan University. He is a Vietnam War era veteran, where he served as a Military Policeman in Okinawa. When returning home from the war he attended Chowan College, then a two year institution. He received his Special Education teaching degree from East Carolina University and  M.Ed focusing on the hearing impaired from […]

Staff Spotlight: Meredith Long

Meredith Long, Deputy Athletics Director

Meredith Long, Deputy Athletic Director, is dedicated to Chowan University, first as a student graduating with a degree in Physical Education and a minor in English and then a 25 year employee. She obtained her masters in Recreation and Tourism from VCU in Richmond while working at Chowan, traveling daily back and forth. While teaching […]