Office of University Relations and Communications
Felton University House
Sharing Chowan stories
University Relations builds and strengthens the Chowan University community of alumni, parents, friends, and students. Operating under the Office of Advancement, University Relations manages news stories, publications, promotion, advertising, and brand identity for the University.
In the summer of 2023, the Board of Trustees took a bold step in approving Chowan’s new vision. As a life skills university, we’re empowering students for success with a whole new approach to the academic experience.
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Chowan University, grounded in its Christian faith, has been transforming the lives of students of promise for over 174 years. A Christian liberal arts university founded in 1848, Chowan is located in the Historic Inner Banks community of Murfreesboro in northeastern North Carolina. The university is in close proximity to the Outer Banks and Hampton Roads, Virginia. Chowan’s park-like campus features more than 400 acres, including Lake Vann, the beloved “Squirrel Park,” and the original McDowell Columns Hall, erected in 1851 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Chowan offers over 60 undergraduate academic programs through the School of Undergraduate Studies. Master’s degrees are awarded through the School of Graduate Studies. The Music Department is also individually accredited by NASM. An NCAA Division II member institution, Chowan offers 21 varsity programs and two developmental teams, baseball and men’s basketball. Twenty programs compete in Conference Carolinas and one in the Gulf South.
ASSITANCE IN PROMOTING CHOWAN
Brand Standards
The Brand Standards Guide provides general guidelines for the visual and verbal articulation of the Chowan University brand, as well as specific directions for the application of our logo and related elements.
Media Coverage
The Office of University Relations works with colleagues across campus to assess their communication needs and then determine how best to meet them. The collaborative aspect of our work is critical to its success. We help tell the Chowan story by providing support in the following areas: Press Releases, Photography, Social Media, and Video.
Chowan faculty, staff, or students with a story to tell or an event to cover can use our online form to request media coverage. We’ll assess the request for potential inclusion as a news article, social media post, photo op, or feature story in the alumni magazine.
University news and events
News
Featured News
The Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) is excited to announce that Rev. Dr. Carolyn Gordon..
On September 21, 2023, Vaughan Auditorium, Marks Hall, hosted the induction of thirty-eight students into..
The Annual Report
The Annual Report is published annually in the fall and recognizes the generous donors to the university. The inaugural issue celebrated the 2020-2021 Honor Roll of Donors.
Chowanoka magazine for Alumni & friends
Named after the longest-running series of Chowan yearbooks, The Chowanoka is the magazine for Alumni and Friends of Chowan University. It connects the brave roots of our past with the bright wings of our present, uniting all those who love Chowan under one banner. The Chowanoka launched in August of 2017 and is published by the Office of University Relations.
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