Category: Alumni & Friends

Chowan Christian Service Association Recognizes Seven Graduating Seniors at Dinner Meeting

CCSA Dinner Seniors 2022

On Monday, April 25, 2022, the Chowan Christian Service Association held its spring dinner meeting. The meeting gave special emphasis to the 2022 graduating CCSA Scholars: Jordan Brown a religion major from Plymouth, NC; Steven Butler a history major from Raeford, NC; Miyah Eley a psychology major from Suffolk, VA; Patrick Krack a sports management […]

Parker Family Music Scholarship Endowment Established

Al and Mark Parker Schol Signing

Brothers Al and Mark Parker recently honored their family and their hometown of Murfreesboro by establishing the Parker Family Music Scholarship Endowment. The scholarship is in memory of their Grandmother, Brownie Gertrude Parker (class of 1901), their father, Dr. Alton W. Parker and his twin brother (their uncle) Elton C. Parker (both class of 1940), […]

Alumni Davis and Stewart Lead Department of Business Visiting Executive Program

Visiting Executives

On Friday, April 22, 2022, the Visiting Executive Program returned to in-person for the first time in over two years. Through the Department of Business’s Visiting Executive Program, business students have a unique opportunity to network with successful captains of industry in a wide variety of fields. This year two executives were welcomed back to […]

Chapel Contractor Provides Rendering Video 

Capital Projects

At the spring Board of Trustees meeting on April 21, 2022, Monteith Construction Corporation which was selected in March as the general contractor for the Chapel unveiled their rendering video. Monteith Construction is an established company out of Wilmington, North Carolina that brings a lot of experience and leadership to this important project. Construction on […]

Chowan University Exceeds Day of Giving Goals

Giving Day 22

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 […]

Spring into Song at Suffolk Center April 24th!

Spring into Song at Suffolk Center April 24th!

Coastal, VA – The Chowan University Singers, the premier touring choral ensemble of Chowan University, will present a Spring Concert at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts on Sunday, April 24 at 3:30 PM. This year, we are pleased to announce that the talented Boys Choir of Hampton Roads will also be singing in this very special choral concert.  Chowan University Singers will perform […]

Chowan Football Releases 2022 Schedule

2022 Football

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Coming off an historic season under Head Coach Mark Hall, the Chowan Football team released their 2022 schedule on Tuesday featuring an eight game CIAA conference slate and six home games. The Hawks posted a NCAA-era record 7-3 with a 4-3 mark in CIAA play.  Chowan would pull in the hardware with the CIAA […]

Chowan Day of Giving 2022 is April 13th

Giving Day 2022

Midnight to Midnight!24 Hours of Celebrating Chowan UniversityGiving Day is YOUR chance to make a difference.Help us reach our goal of $225,000 and 600 donors. Giving Day HeadquartersVisit Giving Day Headquarters Central at the Felton University House. Experience the excitement of watching the leaderboard grow. A variety of tasty snacks will be available throughout the day […]

Bob and Jane Newsome Honored with NC Baptist Heritage Award

Newsome's Baptist Heritage Award

Chowan University honored R.A. “Bob” and Jane E. Newsome of Winton with the NC Baptist Heritage Award at an event co-sponsored by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina and the North Carolina Baptist Foundation. Held at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro on Tuesday, April 5th, the awards program featured recipients from Baptist institutions and […]

Chowan Presents The Annual Scholarship Lucheon

2021 Scholarship Luncheon

Spirits were high on Thursday, March 31st, 2022, when the Hawks Athletic Center was prepared for the annual scholarship luncheon, albeit delayed from November 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. Donors, recipients, and other valued guests gathered to share stories over a wonderful meal. Chowan University Singers performed while the Chowan University Jazz Band provided […]