Chowan University has decided to hold the 2022 Commencement ceremony indoors at the Hawks Athletic Center on Saturday, May 7 at 10:00 a.m. It will also be available via live stream on YouTube. Candidates for Graduation – report to the parking lot on the Vincent Athletic Center side of HAC. Rehearsal is 7:30 a.m. The […]
Chowan University Announces 2022 Promotion and Tenure
On Thursday, April 21, 2022, the Chowan University Board of Trustees gathered for its annual spring meeting and voted on tenure and promotion. Tenure is defined as a permanence of position and is a multifaceted process that may take years for professors to achieve if achieved at all. Requirements for tenure include but are not […]
Chowan University Awards Day 2022
Chowan University celebrated the academic and student organization accomplishments of students and faculty for the 2021-2022 academic year at the Awards Day Convocation on April 22, 2022, with an in-person event for award winners and streamed live for guests. The awards are as follows: Vera Parker Womble Christian Service AwardPatrick Kevin Krack Commencement MarshalsAnnery Esther […]
Chowan University Exceeds Day of Giving Goals
Chowan University’s second annual day of giving was the most successful fundraising event of its kind in Chowan history. This year’s day of giving inspired 791 donors to give, totaling $285,427, surpassing the event’s fundraising goal of 600 donors and $225,000 to support various areas of the university. Alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and parents from […]
Chowan University Singers Perform at Carnegie Hall
Months of rehearsal and anticipation finally paid off for members of the Chowan University Singers who traveled to New York City in March to perform at Carnegie Hall. Designed by architect William Burnet Tuthill and built by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie in 1891, Carnegie Hall is one of the most prestigious concert venues in the world. […]
Chowan University Adds Cybersecurity Minor
Beginning Fall 2022, Chowan University will offer a cybersecurity minor. The 18-credit minor will be delivered through a collaboration between the Department of Criminal Justice and the Department of Business. This minor is intended for students in any program who desire to learn more about cybersecurity and pursue a career in the field. Students who […]
Criminal Justice Department’s Guest Speaker List Keeps Growing
Dr. Pamela Woodard, Chowan University alumnae, professor, and chair of the Criminal Justice Department is passionate about her students and feels that real-life experiences are vital to their education. While she cannot always take her students to opportunities, she can bring the opportunities to them. Dr. Woodard is eager to provide learning opportunities for her […]
Religion Club Hosts Field Trip to Islamic Association of Raleigh
Paul Gilliam, Director of the Chowan University Religion Program, and Lou Ann Gilliam, Chowan University Director of Church and Community Relations, led a group of twelve students to the Islamic Association of Raleigh on Saturday, March 19. The group was met with warm hospitality, and a member of the Islamic community, Fiaz Fareed, led a […]
Theatre@Chowan presents Furry Tails with a Twist!
Theatre@Chowan will present three performances of Jennifer Hickok DeFratis’s fast-moving funny play for kids Furry Tails with a Twist on April 8, 9, 10, 2022. Follow the improvised adventures of a trio of actors as they stumble and bumble their way through the telling of three classic fairy tales. When a sudden mishap causes the […]
More than Books: Whitaker Library offers Activities to Promote Student Wellness
Freshman Sreshta Puducheri proudly holds up her first project to University Librarian, Georgia Williams. Williams then shows Sresta how to stitch the winding crocheted creation into a larger piece. Sresta along with other students participate in the CU Crochet and Knitting Group that meets weekly on the top floor of Whitaker Library. This activity is […]