From the first moment Lucas Pels stepped onto Chowan University’s campus, it was clear he would leave an impression. Sometimes that impression came poolside, sometimes in the classroom, and sometimes—unforgettably—in a romper while energizing the student section at a volleyball game. “He stood out immediately,” said Shannon Williams, associate professor of accounting. “He was the […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. — Chowan University is celebrating a season of academic momentum and collaboration, marked by strong leadership and a renewed vision for excellence across its academic programs. Under the guidance of Dr. John Dilustro, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Hunter Taylor, Associate Provost and Dean of the School of Undergraduate […]
Homecoming-weekend celebration recognizes leadership, service, and professional achievement MURFREESBORO, N.C. — October 14, 2025 — Chowan University hosted its Distinguished Alumni Dinner gathering alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to celebrate Hawks whose lives reflect Chowan’s mission of faith, learning, and service. “Tonight we honor alumni who lead with integrity, lift others, and invest in […]
MURFREESBORO, NC – Chowan University proudly celebrates alumnus and Hall of Famer Freddie Davis for being honored with the 2025 Alvin W. Daughtridge Lifetime Achievement Award by the Specialized Furniture Carriers division of the American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), recognizing his remarkable career, enduring commitment to the furniture shipping industry, his unwavering integrity, and his vision […]
Chowan University recently concluded its annual Holy Week Revival — a four-day spiritual gathering filled with worship, powerful testimonies, and deep reflection. The campus came together to celebrate the Easter season, honoring Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection while encouraging each other in faith. The revival opened with a moving worship service in Chowan Chapel, led by […]
Manuela Jimenez, a first-year master’s student in Science and Statistics at Florida State University, is on a clear path toward a career in applied statistics — with a special passion for the sports industry. As a Graduate Assistant in Teaching, she’s finishing her first year in the program this semester. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Manuela […]
EUGENE, O.R. – Former Chowan University baseball standout, Shane Rademacher, is off to a good start in the opening month of play in the High-A Class league. Rademacher plays for the Eugene Emeralds and tossed a gem of a game last week to earn the Minor League Baseball Northwest League Player of the Week. Rademacher, […]
David and Courtney Hughes first crossed paths in 2004 on their very first day at Chowan University in North Carolina. Like many student-athletes arriving early on campus, their meeting marked the beginning of both a collegiate journey and a life partnership that would take them around the globe. David, originally from Virginia Beach, came to […]
Chowan University proudly announces the addition of a significant historical portrait to the Wayland Jenkins Fine Arts Center, honoring Olevia Frances Benthall Jenkins (1863–1967). The portrait, commemorating her 100th birthday, was generously donated by her great-grandsons, Dr. William H. Marsh and Dr. Stephen S. Marsh, ensuring her enduring legacy remains a part of Chowan’s rich […]
The Chapel at Chowan University was filled with enthusiasm, heartfelt exchanges, and warm embraces as the Rouson family gathered for the annual Reverend George T. and Luvenia B. Rouson Memorial Lecture. Some traveled from outside North Carolina—including a father and son from Atlanta—making the event a true family reunion. The congregation overflowed, with many standing […]