“I’m going to tell a story,” Jay Ward says, his voice measured, intentional. “But I want to get it right.” For Ward, storytelling is not casual. It is a responsibility. Raised in Rich Square, North Carolina, Ward carries the rhythms, contradictions, and complexities of the South into every line he writes. Today, as a poet, […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Chowan University President, Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas, announced on March 26th the hiring of Rob Burke as the university’s next Director of Athletics. Burke will become the school’s 11th Director of Athletics since transitioning to a four-year institution and 4th in the school’s D2 history. President Thomas shared that, “Rob Burke brings […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. — Chowan University proudly celebrates alumna Allison Traub ’22, ’23 (MOL), who has earned her Ph.D. in Health Sciences from Liberty University, becoming the first graduate of Chowan’s Master of Organizational Leadership (MOL) program to go on to complete a doctoral degree. Traub shared the exciting news after officially completing her Ph.D., marking […]
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 proudly hosted the annual Rouson Memorial Lecture, a longstanding tradition honoring the enduring legacy of Reverend George T. Rouson and Mrs. Luvenia B. Rouson, whose lives of faith, education, and public service continue to inspire generations. The roots of the Rouson legacy date back to 1924, when Rev. and Mrs. […]
Chowan University is pleased to announce that Junious “Jay” Ward is the recipient of the 2026 Mary Frances Hobson Prize for Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Letters. Junious “Jay” Ward is a poet and teaching artist living in Charlotte, North Carolina. A native of Rich Square, North Carolina, he is the author of Composition (Button […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. — Chowan University has announced the launch of its new HOSA–Future Health Professionals collegiate chapter, expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare, public health, and allied health fields. The chapter, officially established this semester, reflects the university’s commitment to preparing students for meaningful service and leadership in rapidly growing health professions. HOSA […]
Murfreesboro, N.C. — Chowan University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Crowder to its Board of Trustees, effective January 1, 2026. Crowder is a financial advisor with an Edward Jones branch in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. Ten years ago, she had the privilege of opening the first Edward Jones branch on Main Street in […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. — On what began as an ordinary afternoon at Chowan University, Deputy Athletic Director Meredith Long found herself at the center of a moment that would test both courage and compassion. From her office window in the Hawks Athletic Center, Long witnessed a devastating accident unfold just outside. Without hesitation, she rushed from […]
MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan University “Jim Garrison” Hall of Fame Committee is proud to announce the 2025 class set for induction on Saturday, November 8th, 2025.. This year’s class is highlighted by six former student-athletes and one patron inductee. International television persona, record holders, athletes of the year, conference champions, all-conference performers, campus and […]