Alumni Council

Office of Alumni Relations

The Alumni Association is headquartered in the Early-Myers House near the corner of High Street and Union Street. Normal business hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Chowan University Alumni Association

The Chowan University Alumni Association serves as a liaison to alumni and current students. All graduates and former students of Chowan University are considered members of the Alumni Association. 

Chowan University Alumni Council

The Mission of the Chowan University Alumni Council is to serve, involve, celebrate, and inform Chowan alumni–while upholding the mission, goals, values, and Christian heritage of the University.  

The Purpose of the Alumni Council is to:

  • Serve as liaison to alumni and current students
  • Promote and foster a spirit of fellowship among alumni
  • Promote leadership and financial support for University priorities
    • Recruitment, public relations, fundraising, etc.
  • Increase the percentage of alumni involved in on- and off campus programs
  • Identify and cultivate future alumni leaders
  • Create a network of lifetime connections that promote spiritual, educational, volunteer and financial giving opportunities.
  • Foster and advance the interests and welfare of Chowan University

What are the benefits of being Chowan alumni?

  • Access to Chowan Career Services
  • Invitations to events sponsored by the CUAC—homecoming weekend, etc.
  • Any University publications such as The Chowanoka Magazine and The Chowanian Weekly News email
  • Access to University email address for life
  • Lifetime membership in the Alumni Association

How can alumni help Chowan?

  • Maintain strong connections to your alma mater through social media and attending Chowan events regularly 
  • Network with your fellow classmates and within your communities
  • Assist with the recruitment of prospective students
  • Annual gifts to Chowan to ensure excellent educational opportunities to current and future generations of Brave-Hawks 

Are there groups within the alumni family?

  • Talon Club (recognizes alumni 2006 to present)
  • The Chowanian Society (recognizes anniversary at 40 years)
  • Regional Alumni Chapters (Charlotte, Triad, Hampton Roads, and Richmond) 
  • Annual Reunion Classes

Alumni Council Members

A.L. Chavis, 2015
Zach Cooper, 2017, President
David Cross, 2019
Maurice Fluitt, 2009
Jerry Hughes, 2015
Nick Khoury, 2014
Leah Lambson, 2010
Shanice Lawton, 2011
John Lohman, 2013

Meredith Long, Ex-Officio
Pamela Woodard, Ex-Officio

Jillian Lohman, 2014
Debra Maingi, 2012
Tony Mitchell, 2021
Jena’y Nelson, 2012
Lynn Powell, 1976
Jillian Rydl, 2001
Terri Trammell, 1980
Elizabeth Villegas, 2012
Charles Whitehead, 2020
Zyon Pye, 2023

Alumni Council Bylaws