Category: Campus News

Charles Markum Joins Chowan University Admissions as Enrollment Advisor

Charles Markum

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 […]

Chowan University’s Department of Biology Provides Immersive Field Experience for Students

Chowan University’s Department of Biology continues to offer its highly popular field ecology class on the northern Outer Banks. Since 2015, this immersive course has provided students with invaluable hands-on experience in taxonomic identification, data collection techniques, and participation in ongoing research and monitoring projects. This summer, students had the opportunity to contribute to various […]

Conference Carolinas Announces the Addition of Women’s Flag Football for 2025-26

Flag football

7/2/2024 12:06:00 PM GREENVILLE, S.C. – Conference Carolinas announced today the addition of women’s flag football as a conference-sponsored sport starting in 2025-26. Conference Carolinas is the first NCAA Division I or II conference to sponsor women’s flag football, and second NCAA conference, joining Division III’s Atlantic East. The league will have at least six institutions […]

Chowan University Welcomes Allyson Leggett as New Print Production Technician

Allyson Leggett

Chowan University is pleased to announce Allyson Leggett as the new Print Production Technician. Leggett, a native of Conway, NC, brings a wealth of experience and a passion for graphic design to her new role. Leggett’s journey in the field of graphic communications began at Chowan University, where she studied from 2013 to 2015. She […]

President Thomas’ 100 Days Message

President Rosemary Thomas

On June 20, 2024, Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas concluded her 100 days as the first female president of Chowan University.  Below is a message from her to the campus community: Greetings! As I think back on the past 100 days, I am humbled to have been given this opportunity to serve as your president. The […]

Senior Ronaldo Williams Receives NCICU Grant

Ronaldo Williams

Yesterday, North Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities (NCICU) revealed the names of the exceptional students who have been selected as the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Undergraduate Research Award. This year, 11 outstanding students from various NCICU institutions across the state were chosen for their work in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and psychology. Among […]

Chowan Serves Boldy in Portland, Maine

Maine Mission Team 2024

From May 6th to May 11th, eleven Chowan University students, three employees, and one employee’s spouse embarked on a transformative mission trip to Portland, Maine, where they served for 266 hours. This marked the third mission trip to Preble Street, an organization dedicated to providing free services for those experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The […]

Dr. Audrey Griffin Retires from Chowan University Business Department

Dr. Griffin Retires

Dr. Audrey Griffin, Associate Professor of Information Systems and Management, has announced her retirement from Chowan University, effective at the end of this academic year. Dr. Griffin has been a member of the Chowan University faculty since 2011, making significant contributions to the university’s academic programs and leaving an indelible mark on the institution. During […]

Spring 2024 Dean’s List Announced

Squirrel Park

Congratulations to those students who made the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.25 to a 3.79 while completing a full-time course load. The following students have been named to the Spring 2024 […]