Homecoming-weekend celebration recognizes leadership, service, and professional achievement MURFREESBORO, N.C. — October 14, 2025 — Chowan University hosted its Distinguished Alumni Dinner gathering alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to celebrate Hawks whose lives reflect Chowan’s mission of faith, learning, and service. “Tonight we honor alumni who lead with integrity, lift others, and invest in […]
Branding, space modernization, and academic realignment signal a bold new chapter for the University MURFREESBORO, N.C. — October 8, 2025 — Chowan University is investing in the future of its students with a series of bold campus enhancements that elevate the student experience, strengthen brand visibility, and modernize key academic and gathering spaces. From refreshed […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. — The Chowan University community is mourning the loss of longtime supporter, graduate, and trustee, Harvey Reinhardt, who passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, after a brief health battle. He leaves behind a legacy of leadership, generosity, and service that will stand the test of time. Harvey lived a long and purposeful […]
Chowan University’s Office of Admissions hand-delivered acceptance letters to more than 20 Hertford County Early College students who applied for early admission to the University for Fall 2026. During the visit, students were introduced to Chowan’s newest scholarship opportunity—the Spirit Scholars Program. This initiative combines a student’s merit-based award with an additional scholarship based on […]
Chowan University is proud to have six recent graduates join full-time staff across campus, underscoring the next generation of Hawk Pride and Chowan’s strong classroom-to-career pipeline. “Welcoming our own graduates to the Chowan team is a powerful testament to the quality of a Chowan education,” said Dr. Rosemary Thomas, President of Chowan University. “These new […]
A year after a near fatal accident, Courtney Massingill rises to define his story By: Meredith Long, Deputy Athletic Director MURFREESBORO, N.C. – For Courtney Massingill, faith, football, family and friends are not just “things” in his life. They are “the things” that make Courtney who he is. They are his why, his North Star, […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Larkin Best is not just your average student-athlete at Chowan. While Larkin shares in many similar experiences as her Chowan peers, Larkin is part of a rare squad. It’s not unusual to have other brothers and sisters, but it is highly unusual to have four babies that were all born on the same day. […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. (Sept. 19, 2025) — Chowan University hosted the Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture featuring Michael Moore and David Glenn in Turner Auditorium on Wednesday, September 17th. Singer-songwriter David Glenn was honored with Chowan University’s Distinguished Alumni Award, presented by Dr. Rosemary Thomas, President, and Harri Lovett, Director of Development. Glenn opened by leading the […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Every August parents and family members help their college-aged children play a life-sized game of Tetris in driveways all over the country. Families strategically fit tightly packed totes and bins among matching pillows and bedding without breaking electronics and spilling commercial sized vats of laundry detergent and Costco snacks. At Chowan this fall some […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Chowan University has seen its fair share of professional athletes in the last 50 or more years. From Nate McMillan to Fred Vinson in the NBA to Jerry Holmes and George Koonce in the NFL, more than 50 Chowan graduates have gone on to play professionally in the sports of basketball, football, golf, softball, baseball, and […]