Category: Academics

Chowan University Celebrates Academic Success with Innovative New Schedule

Chowan student networking during the Fall 2024 Career Fair, hosted by the Chowan Connect Program.

Chowan University marked a milestone in its educational journey at the recent inauguration of President Rosemary M. Thomas, Ed.D., where she praised the university community for embracing change and achieving unprecedented academic success. “I am standing on the shoulders of giants, of visionaries, of risk-takers,” President Thomas remarked, commending Chowan’s faculty for their resilience and […]

Student Spotlight: Selene Kentish

Coming from Antigua and Barbuda, Selene Kentish calls Chowan University her second home. She is a senior, graduating in Psychology and planning on obtaining an MSW focusing on Health Care. She is also interested in working in the foster care system, with particular concern for children in difficult placements. Kentish is applying at universities in […]

Chowan University’s Whitaker Library Hosts Marquis de Lafayette Traveling Exhibit

The Life and Legacy of Marquis de Lafayette Exhibit

“The Life and Legacy of The Marquis de Lafayette”, a traveling exhibit telling the life story of the Marquis de Lafayette, his prominent role in the American Revolution, and his support of human rights for all mankind is on display in Whitaker Library at Chowan University. Lafayette’s first overnight stop on his farewell tour of […]

Chowan University Named Top 20 Christian Universities

Chowan University is honored by Education Insider magazine as one of the Top 20 Christian Colleges for 2024. This prestigious recognition showcases Chowan’s foundation, firm and unfailing, cemented with communication, self-care and wellness, coachability, spiritual maturity, problem solving, financial literacy, collaboration, technical competency, and professionalism, the life skills so necessary in preparing students for career […]

Chowan University’s Business Program Recognized as One of the Best Business Degree Programs in the Country

Chowan University’s Department of Business has been recognized as one of the Best Business Degree Programs in the Country by Research.com in their 2024 edition of the Best Colleges & Universities. This prestigious honor highlights the department’s commitment to student success and its unique approach to combining technical knowledge with essential life skills, making it […]

Two Chowan University Students Land Internships with Local Chambers

September 3, 2024 was a momentous day celebrating a partnership with Murfreesboro and Ahoskie Chambers of Commerce and Chowan University. Harri Lovett, Director of Business and Industry Partnerships for Chowan University, says, “I feel like this agreement, impacting multiple communities, strengthens the unity of Hertford County, continuing the momentum and collaboration shown in recent months.This […]

Chowan University Named Top Ten Sport Science College

Tom Collins teaches students through his experiences.

Tom Collins is in his thirteenth year as professor of sport management and chair of Sports Studies and Physical Education at Chowan University. Under his direction Chowan University is named as one of the top ten promising Sports Sciences Colleges in the USA in Higher Education Review Magazine, September 2024. Dr. Collins says, “I am […]