MURFREESBORO, N.C. — Three Chowan University Biology majors—Elizabeth Ingle, Lyniah Lee, and Justin Peterson—advanced their academic and professional pursuits this past weekend as they presented original research at the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS), hosted by Elon University. For seniors Lyniah Lee and Justin Peterson, the symposium marked the culmination […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. — Sept. 3, 2025 — Chowan University officially welcomed the Class of 2029 at its annual Founders’ Day Convocation in Turner Auditorium—a tradition that marks the start of the academic year and celebrates the arrival of new students to campus. The ceremony gathered faculty, staff, students, and alumni to honor the newest Hawks […]
Each summer, Chowan University opens its scenic campus not only to athletic camps but also to a growing variety of non-athletic programs that enrich, educate, and inspire. These camps bring hundreds of youth and families to Murfreesboro, showcasing the University’s commitment to service and community. Lifeway Camps: Faith in Action For the third consecutive year, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Music Department presented a Faculty Showcase Recital on Sunday, March 16, in the Chowan Chapel. Dr. Mary Hellmann, Chair of the Music Department, introduced a diverse program that ranged from classical works by Franz Joseph Haydn to contemporary compositions from the 21st century. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the performance also included a […]
Chowan University is pleased to announce that Stephanie Powell Watts is the recipient of the 2025 Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters. Ms. Powell Watts’ stories explore the lives of African Americans in fast food and factory jobs, working door to door as Jehovah’s Witness ministers, and pressing against the […]