Chowan football players dream of the big leagues, of playing NFL games. Robert Brown, a notable alumni, was Captain of the nationally ranked Chowan football defense in 1980. Brown’s talent set the stage for his success at Virginia Tech University, where he played in the 1982 Hula Bowl and Olympia Gold Bowl All-Star Game. His […]
Everyone enjoys a love story! At Chowan University, it’s not just about earning a degree – it’s about forging lifelong connections. For Nora and Scott Sherwood, meeting at Chowan in 2001 was the beginning of a life journey together based on service. Both graduates, these notable alumni have dedicated their lives to giving back, whether […]
We all have a few dramatic, life-changing experiences by the time we hit alumni status. Chowan University’s notable alumni, Thomas Edwin Forbes (known as Tommy), received a second gift of life through a heart transplant – a blessing to all of us as he continues his passion for serving his community and alma mater. Tommy […]
Yasmine Brown and Nyeisha Savage of Chowan Women’s Basketball have been honored as the Conference Carolinas Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week. Yasmine Brown, named Conference Carolinas Offensive Player of the Week, had a career-high 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and a steal. She also went a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line and hit the […]
NEWPORT NEWS, V.A. – Longtime Chowan University “Jim Garrison” Sports Hall of Fame member, Ben Rich, lost his earthly battle on Sunday, January 5th, 2025. Rich was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987 after a standout football career during the 1950’s at Chowan. Rich was inducted into the Chowan University “Jim Garrison” Sports […]
The Chowan University women’s basketball team was ranked 10th in this week’s D2CSC Women’s Basketball Regional Poll, which was announced on Wednesday. The D2CSC (Division II Collegiate Sports Communications) is an organization that recognizes and ranks the top athletes across NCAA Division II Sports. The Hawks are rolling with their best start to a season […]
Daylan Askew of Chowan men’s basketball earned himself Conference Carolinas Offensive Player of the Week honors after Saturday’s big win against Emmanuel. Askew was on fire, dropping 32 points and pulling down six rebounds to help lead the Hawks to a clutch conference win. Askew hit the game winning shot with just over a second to […]