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Chowan University Prepares Future Healthcare Professionals Through Strong Pre-Medical Pathways

Publication date February 27, 2026

For students aspiring to careers in medicine, healthcare, and the sciences, Chowan University provides a strong foundation. Through its Biology program and pre-professional pathways, Chowan equips students with rigorous academics, hands-on learning experiences, and personalized support to prepare them for careers in medicine, nursing, allied health fields, and graduate study. Chowan’s Biology program serves as […]

2026 Hobson Prize Winner Announced

Publication date January 30, 2026

Chowan University is pleased to announce that Junious “Jay” Ward is the recipient of the 2026 Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters. Junious “Jay” Ward is a poet and teaching artist living in Charlotte, North Carolina. A native of Rich Square, North Carolina, he is the author of Composition (Button […]

Chowan University Launches New HOSA Collegiate Chapter, Strengthening Pathways for Future Health Professionals

Publication date January 30, 2026

MURFREESBORO, N.C. — Chowan University has announced the launch of its new HOSA–Future Health Professionals collegiate chapter, expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare, public health, and allied health fields. The chapter, officially established this semester, reflects the university’s commitment to preparing students for meaningful service and leadership in rapidly growing health professions. HOSA […]

Chowan Biology Students Present Research at Statewide Undergraduate Symposium

Publication date November 24, 2025

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 […]

Chowan University Holds Convocation and Ringing of the Bell Ceremony for the Class of 2029

Publication date September 4, 2025

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 […]

Chowan University Hosts Transformative Camps for Youth and Events for Families

Publication date June 11, 2025

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, […]

Celebrating Excellence: Chowan University’s 2025 Awards Day

Publication date May 8, 2025

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 […]

Chowan’s Student Researchers Shine at 2025 Conference

Publication date May 8, 2025

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, […]

Chowan’s Annual Faculty Symposium Showcases Community and Scholarship

Publication date May 8, 2025

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 […]

Stephanie Powell Watts Delivers Powerful Reflections at Chowan

Publication date May 8, 2025

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. […]