Category: Alumni Stories

Robert Brown – Most Notable Alumni

Chowan football players dream of the big leagues, of playing NFL games. Robert Brown, a notable alumni, was Captain of the nationally ranked Chowan football defense in 1980. Brown’s talent set the stage for his success at Virginia Tech University, where he played in the 1982 Hula Bowl and  Olympia Gold Bowl All-Star Game. His […]

Nora and Scott Sherwood – Most Notable Alumni

Everyone enjoys a love story! At Chowan University, it’s not just about earning a degree – it’s about forging lifelong connections. For Nora and Scott Sherwood, meeting at Chowan in 2001 was the beginning of a life journey together based on service. Both graduates, these notable alumni have dedicated their lives to giving back, whether […]

Thomas Edwin Forbes – Most Notable Alumni

We all have a few dramatic, life-changing experiences by the time we hit alumni status. Chowan University’s notable alumni, Thomas Edwin Forbes (known as Tommy), received a second gift of life through a heart transplant – a blessing to all of us as he continues his passion for serving his community and alma mater. Tommy […]

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