MURFREESBORO, N.C. – In May 2025, Patrick Mashuda, Associate Vice President for Athletics and Compliance, announced the appointment of Sherry Lewis as the new head coach of the Chowan University women’s flag football team. Lewis will lead the Hawks in the launch of the university’s inaugural women’s flag football program, set to begin competition in […]
Chowan University’s annual Awards Day Ceremony, held on April 23, 2025, was not just a celebration of excellence but a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of the university community. Dr. Rosemary Thomas, President of Chowan University, welcomed students with the inspiring reminder, “As Hawks, you will forever soar.” She encouraged them to recognize that the […]
Chowan University recently concluded its annual Holy Week Revival — a four-day spiritual gathering filled with worship, powerful testimonies, and deep reflection. The campus came together to celebrate the Easter season, honoring Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection while encouraging each other in faith. The revival opened with a moving worship service in Chowan Chapel, led by […]
Long before Daylan Askew became a standout in Conference Carolinas basketball, he was just a toddler with one goal — play ball. Armed with a miniature hoop, he woke his dad up every morning ready to shoot, already showing the drive that would shape his future. “I’ve played basketball since I was two years old, […]
Manuela Jimenez, a first-year master’s student in Science and Statistics at Florida State University, is on a clear path toward a career in applied statistics — with a special passion for the sports industry. As a Graduate Assistant in Teaching, she’s finishing her first year in the program this semester. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Manuela […]
On April 16, 2025, Chowan University hosted the 27th Annual Student Research Conference (CUSRC) as part of the Chowan Academic Forum: A Celebration of the Intellectual and Artistic Life of the University. This year’s theme of Community inspired students and faculty to explore how scholarship, creativity, and connection intersect. Open to students from all majors, […]
On April 9, 2025, Chowan University hosted its Annual Faculty Interdisciplinary Symposium as part of the Chowan Academic Forum: A Celebration of the Intellectual and Artistic Life of the University. This year’s symposium centered on the theme of Community, with faculty from across disciplines presenting original research to students in a day-long series of sessions […]
Award-winning author Stephanie Powell Watts visited Chowan University as the 31st recipient of the Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters. During her engaging talk, Stephanie — professor and Robert D. Rodale Chair in Writing at Lehigh University — shared insights into her work, influences, and the enduring power of storytelling. […]
In response to the sudden closure of St. Andrews University, Chowan University is offering a comprehensive teach-out partnership to support affected students. This initiative ensures a seamless academic transition, providing special scholarships totaling $4,000 and guaranteeing 100% course acceptance in alignment with accreditation standards. St. Andrews University recently announced it will cease operations on May […]