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 […]
Chowan University Named Top Ten Sport Science College
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 […]
Chowan University Announces the 2024 Distinguished Alumni and Community Service Recipients
Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “ Life’s most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others?” James Elliott Moore, Angie Felton Salerno, Nicola J. Khoury, Christopher J. Moore and Vaughn Edward Byrd are Chowan University’s Distinguished Alumni recipients; Grace Graham Brown, Alton W. Parker, Jr.and Mark Elton Parker are Outstanding Community Service […]
Chowan University Welcomes Alumnus Brandon Matthews as Instructor of Information Systems
Chowan University is pleased to welcome Brandon Matthews as Instructor of Information Systems. He graduated from Chowan University with a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.S.in Sports Administration from Liberty University. Being a Chowan graduate, he knows the community well and is looking forward to contributing to the university he attended. Matthews is a […]
Charles Markum Joins Chowan University Admissions as Enrollment Advisor
Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Markum as the newest member of its Admissions team as an Enrollment Advisor. Markum brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for education to his new position. A proud graduate of Chowan University, he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in History in 2009. Markum […]
Chowan University Welcomes JaCinda Griffin as Enrollment Advisor
Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of JaCinda Griffin as a new Enrollment Advisor. In this role, formerly known as Admissions Counselors, Griffin will serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, their families, and school counselors, providing guidance and support throughout the enrollment process. Griffin, a proud graduate of Chowan […]
Rawls Museum Arts Hosts Opening Reception for Chris Whaley’s Exhibition ‘Liminal’
The Rawls Museum Arts in Courtland, VA, celebrated the opening of two new exhibitions on Saturday, June 15th. One of them showcased the remarkable talent of Chris Whaley, a Chowan alumnus, and the University’s Graphic Designer. Whaley’s first solo exhibition, titled ‘Liminal,’ is currently on display in the Francis Gallery of the Rawls Museum. His […]
CU’s Skyler Davies Selected Recipient of Conference Carolinas All-Sportsmanship Award
GREENVILLE, S.C. –Skyler Davies of Chowan has been selected the recipient of the Conference Carolinas All-Sportsmanship Award. This is the first Conference Carolinas All-Sportsmanship Award that a student-athlete from Chowan University has garnered since entering the league as a full member four years ago. In a February contest at Belmont Abbey, Davies acted when a member […]
Chowan University Awards Charles Taylor Honorary Doctorate
The 165th commencement ceremony for Chowan University on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, was a momentous occasion. In addition to awarding degrees to 174 students, a unique honor was bestowed upon Charles “Chuck” E. Taylor. Chowan University awarded an honorary doctorate in business administration to former interim president Taylor for his exemplary service to the institution […]