Month: April 2025

Chowan Places 8th; Buchholtz Earns Elite 23 Award

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Chowan University men’s golf team concluded play at the Conference Carolinas Men’s Golf Championship on Tuesday afternoon, wrapping up their final round of the tournament. During the award ceremony, Chowan’s Mika Buchholtz was honored with the Conference Carolinas Elite 23 Award, which recognizes the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average at the […]

Former Chowan Standout Named Minor League Baseball Player of the Week – Notable Alumni

EUGENE, O.R. – Former Chowan University baseball standout, Shane Rademacher, is off to a good start in the opening month of play in the High-A Class league. Rademacher plays for the Eugene Emeralds and tossed a gem of a game last week to earn the Minor League Baseball Northwest League Player of the Week.  Rademacher, […]

Former Chowan Standout Named Minor League Baseball Player of the Week

EUGENE, O.R. – Former Chowan University baseball standout, Shane Rademacher, is off to a good start in the opening month of play in the High-A Class league. Rademacher plays for the Eugene Emeralds and tossed a gem of a game last week to earn the Minor League Baseball Northwest League Player of the Week.  Rademacher, […]

Student Spotlight: Danea Mackey

Danea Mackey

Danea Mackey, graduating with a business degree and a concentration in marketing, has achieved many milestones during her time at Chowan University—but perhaps none more proudly than serving as one of the captains of the Women’s Basketball team. Mackey transferred to Chowan in her junior year from Daytona State College, a two-year institution in Florida. […]

Music Department Hosts Faculty Showcase Recital

The Music Department presented a Faculty Showcase Recital on Sunday, March 16, in the Chowan Chapel. Dr. Mary Hellmann, Chair of the Music Department, introduced a diverse program that ranged from classical works by Franz Joseph Haydn to contemporary compositions from the 21st century. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the performance also included a […]

Global Adventures, Military Missions, and Ultramarathons: The Hughes Story

David and Courtney Hughes

David and Courtney Hughes first crossed paths in 2004 on their very first day at Chowan University in North Carolina. Like many student-athletes arriving early on campus, their meeting marked the beginning of both a collegiate journey and a life partnership that would take them around the globe. David, originally from Virginia Beach, came to […]

Navigating Finances with Support: Chowan University’s Financial Services

An Hour in Financial Services

At Chowan University, students are never alone when it comes to managing the financial aspects of their education. The Financial Services Office is committed to making the process as smooth and accessible as possible, offering personalized guidance on financial aid, student accounts, and payment options. With a team of dedicated professionals, Chowan ensures that every […]

Chowan University Receives Portrait Donation Honoring Olevia Frances Benthall Jenkins

Chowan University President Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas proudly holds a painting of Olevia Frances Benthall Jenkins’ home, while Drs. Stephen S. Marsh and William H. Marsh present the portrait of their great-grandmother, donated to the Wayland Jenkins Fine Arts Center in honor of her lasting legacy.

Chowan University proudly announces the addition of a significant historical portrait to the Wayland Jenkins Fine Arts Center, honoring Olevia Frances Benthall Jenkins (1863–1967). The portrait, commemorating her 100th birthday, was generously donated by her great-grandsons, Dr. William H. Marsh and Dr. Stephen S. Marsh, ensuring her enduring legacy remains a part of Chowan’s rich […]

Leon Johnson Named Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Chowan University

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Chowan University’s Associate Vice President for Athletics and Compliance, Patrick Mashuda, announced in April 2025 the appointment of Leon Johnson as the new Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Johnson brings a well-rounded skill set, including leadership, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, creativity, and a strong eagerness to learn. During his time at Chowan, he worked closely with […]

Thirty-first Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters

Stephanie Powell Watts

Chowan University is pleased to announce that Stephanie Powell Watts is the recipient of the 2025 Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters.  Ms. Powell Watts’ stories explore the lives of African Americans in fast food and factory jobs, working door to door as Jehovah’s Witness ministers, and pressing against the […]