On Friday, October 14th, the 2022 Community Service Award and Distinguished Alumni recipients were recognized at a dinner event. Walter Gardner ‘74 and Barbara Leonard Dickinson ‘76 received Distinguished Alumni Award, Christina Joe Charity ‘11 received the Young Alumnus Award, and Jamie Johnson received the Community Service Award. Gathering at a reception in the Wayland […]
Inaugural Alumni Executive Partners Forum
On Friday, October 14, the Office of Alumni Relations hosted the first Executive Partners Forum, established by the Alumni Council. This year’s panelists were: Dr. Harold Babb, ‘70, Zack Cooper, ‘17, Debra Maingi, ‘12, Angela Felton Salerno, ‘88, and Antenette Stokes, ‘11. The forum brought a near-capacity crowd to Vaughan Auditorium. Dr. Pamela Woodard, Chair […]
Chowan University Celebrates 174th Year
On Tuesday, October 11, Chowan University celebrated its 174th anniversary. A “birthday celebration” organized by the Office of Alumni Relations took place at the historic McDowell Columns Building. University officials, employees, students, friends, and supporters gathered to celebrate Founder’s Day and what was the start of the 175th-year celebration. President Kirk E. Peterson brought greetings […]
Ukrainian Refugee Dmytro Yakym Encourages Students to ‘Trust God’ during Chowan Chapel Service
On Wednesday, September 27, Dmytro Yakym from Boryslav, Ukraine, was the guest speaker for Chowan University’s chapel service. Dmytro was born with cerebral palsy. His biological family was unable to take care of him and he was being raised in an orphanage. This is where he first met Billy and Mary Nixon of Tyner, NC […]
Chowan Christian Service Association Fall Meeting features Baptists on Mission Disaster Relief Coordinator Tom Beam
On Tuesday, September 20, Chowan University hosted the annual Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) Fall Dinner. Baptists on Mission (BOM) Disaster Relief Coordinator Tom Beam was the keynote speaker. The evening also highlighted CCSA student leaders and the donors that support them. The meeting was opened with a welcome from CCSA President, Rev. Robbie Parker. […]
Chowan Ministerial Board Recognizes Local Pastors and Hosts Baptists on Mission Leaders
Chowan University’s Ministerial Board of Associates met Monday, September 19, in conjunction with the Taylor Religious Heritage Lectures. After participating in the lecture featuring Baptists on Mission (BOM) Executive Director-Treasurer Richard Brunson the members transitioned to the Chowan Room for an opportunity for fellowship and further discussion with Brunson. At the beginning of the meeting, […]
Chowan hosts Dr. Daynette Snead Perez at Chowan Christian Service Association Retreat
MURFREESBORO, NC –On Sunday, September 4, the Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) Scholars learned from Dr. Daynette Snead Perez at their annual retreat. Dr. Snead Perez shared personal experiences and led students through her book, CHURCH: What to do When Everyone Is Like You. Dr. Snead Perez is an ordained minister, successful business owner, entrepreneur, […]
Chowan University Taylor Religious Heritage Lectures will feature Baptists on Mission Leaders 
Join Chowan University on September 19 and 21 at 11:00 in McDowell Columns Hall for the annual Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture Series. Chowan University is pleased to host key leaders from Baptists on Missions (BOM) for the series. BOM is an auxiliary to the Baptist State Convention of NC, and its purpose is to “help […]
Office of Alumni Relations Launches Alumni Verification
Chowan University recently launched a comprehensive alumni verification project in preparation for our 175th Anniversary. Our 175-anniversary celebrations will begin on October 11, 2022 (Chowan’s 174th birthday) and run through Homecoming 2023. We’ve assembled the information currently listed in our alumni files and need your help to confirm the accuracy of your record and fill […]
Alumna Olivia Gaither Joins Chowan University Admissions Staff
Olivia Gaither joined the Chowan University Admissions team as an Admissions counselor. A native of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Gaither is a 2022 graduate of Chowan with a degree in psychology. While a student, she competed on the women’s basketball team as a guard. As an admissions counselor, Gaither will work with prospective students and their families […]