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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coming from Antigua and Barbuda, Selene Kentish calls Chowan University her second home. She is a senior, graduating in Psychology and planning on obtaining an MSW focusing on Health Care. She is also interested in working in the foster care system, with particular concern for children in difficult placements. Kentish is applying at universities in […]
Chowan University is proud to welcome alumnus Richard Whitted, a 2018 graduate and U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, back to campus for a special talk with students, faculty, staff, and visiting guests from Halifax County Schools. Whitted, originally from Durham, NC, graduated from Chowan with a degree in Criminal Justice and has since built an […]
Chowan has much to celebrate and many traditions, including Homecoming, Founders’ Day Convocation, the Ringing of the Bell, our Holy Week Revival, The Brown Lady and Campus Ministry. Most recently one will see the Chowan community wearing blue wristbands, a new tradition representing positivity and plans to prosper. Dr. Rosemary Thomas, as part of her […]
Chowan University’s “Plans to Prosper” initiative—focused on preparing students for lifelong success by intentionally fostering life skills, personal growth, and academic excellence—aligns closely with the values of Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA), a premier Christian military boarding school for young men. Recognized as one of the top military academies in the country, FUMA shares Chowan’s […]