Category: Faculty Features

Chowan University Welcomes Harri Lovett as Director of Business and Industry Partnerships

Harri Lovett takes on New Role

Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Harri Lovett as the Director of Business and Industry Partnerships. Lovett, a recent graduate of Chowan University, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering connections between the university and the business community. His work will play an integral part in the University’s new […]

Chowan University Marketing Team Presents at NCICU Conference 

Chowan University Marketing Team Presents at NCICU Conference

On Thursday, December 14th, Christopher “Chris” Whaley and Zoë Beale, both alumni of Chowan University, took the stage at the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities  Conference held at Salem College. The duo delivered a captivating presentation titled “Digital Media and Branding: Now What?” which provided an in-depth analysis of Chowan’s rebranding as a Life […]

Al-Tariq “Al” Fewell Joins Chowan University Admissions

Al-Tariq Fewell jois admissions

Chowan University is proud to announce the appointment of Al-Tariq “Al” Fewell as our most recent admissions counselor. A Shelby native, Fewell received his Bachelors Of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from Elizabeth City State University, where he spent time working in the administrative sector. In his role as an admissions counselor, Fewell will cover the […]

John M. Tayloe Retires from Chowan University after Three Decades of Service Above Self

John Tayloe retires

Few individuals dedicate themselves to their work so fully; few put a cause – an institution – above themselves, time and time again. John M. Tayloe is one of those rare individuals. A Bertie County native and 1994 alumnus, Tayloe began his career at Chowan following his graduation, and time and time again, he has […]

SPO Dupree Foster Engages with Criminal Justice Students in Campus Mentoring Session

Criminal Justice Class poses with SPO Dupree Foster

Criminal Justice students at Chowan University recently had the invaluable opportunity to engage with Dupree Foster, a distinguished Special Police Officer (SPO) from the Chesapeake Police Department. Foster, a passionate motivational coach, provided insights into the benefits of pursuing a Criminal Justice Degree in today’s workforce. This event was just one of the many networking […]

Professors Honored at 2023 Provost’s Award Ceremony

Provost's Awards

 On Tuesday, November 14th, the annual Provost’s Awards were held in Vaughan Auditorium. This annual ceremony recognizes faculty and staff members on campus for their outstanding work with students and dedication to Chowan University. The awards and recipients are as follows: Excellence in Student Engagement Award – Taylor Furlough, Coordinator of Student Life Excellence in […]

Chowan University Welcomes Wendy Blythe as Assistant VP for Accounting in the Business Office

Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Assistant VP for Accounting in the Business Office, Wendy Blythe. Wendy is a Franklin, VA native with extensive experience in the field, the addition of this individual to the Chowan family is expected to bring a fresh perspective and valuable expertise. Having obtained both […]

Dr. Christopher Cook Brings International Glamour to Chowan University 

Chowan front gate

Associate Professor of Music at Chowan University, Dr. Christopher Cook, has been voted by the Board of the Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS) to represent the society at the 41st International Confederation of Electroacoustic Music General Assembly (HELMCA). Dr. Cook’s electronic musical composition, Motor, has been selected by SEAMUS membership to […]

Shannon Williams Receives the 2023 Chowan University Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award

Shannon Williams

On Saturday, May 6, at the 164th Chowan University Commencement Ceremony, Professor Shannon Williams was honored as the recipient of the Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award for 2022-2023. Professor Williams joined the faculty in 2007 and is the Associate Professor in Accounting. During the award presentation, Provost Dr. Danny Moore shared that the criteria for […]