Category: Campus News

Chowan University Hosts NERSHA Meeting

Chowan University Hosts NERSHA Meeting

Chowan University hosted the monthly Northeast Regional Education Service Alliance (NERESA) meeting of superintendents from all over northeastern North Carolina. Over a dozen local superintendents joined to collaborate and work with a Department of Instruction (DPI) on current issues.  Hosting this event comes as “The President’s Partnership Initiative” continues to provide support and partnership opportunities […]

Join Chowan for the 2023 Rouson Memorial Lecture featuring Dr. Jonathan “Jay” C. Augustine

Jonathan C. Augustine

Join Chowan University for the Rev. George and Mrs. Luvenia Rouson Memorial Lecture featuring Rev. Dr. Jonathan “Jay” Augustine on Wednesday, February 1 at 11:00 am in Turner Auditorium, McDowell Columns Hall. This program was established by the Town of Murfreesboro, Chowan University, and local historian Alice Eley Jones to honor the contributions the Rousons […]

Chowan University Holds Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Chowan University Holds Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

On Monday, January 16th, Chowan University Campus Ministry organized a Day of Service event in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and life serving others.  Over 200 faculty, staff, and students joined together to complete over 400 service hours.  The event began with the volunteers meeting in Chowan’s Thomas Dining Hall for lunch and […]

Chowan Well Represented at Annual NCICU Conferences

Jason Fowler NCICU Presentaiton

 The North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU) held their annual Communications & Marketing and Development conferences on January 10th and 11th, respectively. Chowan had six representatives at the conferences, and four presented.  The Marketing and Communications meeting was held at Elon University on Tuesday, January 10th. Kim Sherman Bailey, Assistant Vice President for Advancement […]

Paul Johnson Tabbed As Head Football Coach

Paul Johnson Tabbed As Head Football Coach

Formal Introduction on January 26 Chowan University and Vice President for Athletics, Patrick Mashuda, announced Friday afternoon Paul Johnson as the ninth Head Football Coach in program history. Johnson comes to Chowan by way of Bloomsburg University, where he served as the Offensive Coordinator along with coaching the Tight Ends and Wide Receivers for the […]

Zoe Beale Contributes to Study.com’s College Guide

Zoe Beale

Zoe Beale, Admissions Counselor, was recently featured as an expert in Study.com’s College Guide for Students with Learning Differences page. Zoe Beale shared their advice and experiences regarding learning about campus culture, aspects to consider when applying, and writing a stand-out personal statement. Read the full contribution and article at https://study.com/resources/students-with-learning-differences-guide#zoe-rivers-beale. Study.com is a leading […]

Alumna Jessica Drake Joins Chowan Board of Trustees

Jessica Drake

Chowan University is pleased to announce that Jessica Kiser Drake ‘95 joined the Chowan University Board of Trustees effective January 1, 2023, after serving on the Chowan University Board of Visitors since 2018. She served most recently as the Vice Chair of the Board of Visitors. Chowan Trustees serve overlapping terms of four years and […]

Elizabeth Hedrick Named Human Resources Director

Elizabeth Hedrick

Elizabeth Hedrick joins the Chowan University staff as Director of Human Resources. In this role, she reports directly to the President and oversees the Human Resources Department.  A native of Virginia Beach, VA, Hedrick has over fifteen years of experience in Human Resources in the corporate sector. “I am delighted to have Elizabeth join Chowan […]

Chris Whaley Joins Chowan University Staff

Chris Whaley

Christopher “Chris” Whaley joined the Chowan University staff following the recent completion of his bachelor’s degree in Business and Design. The Morgantown, NC native transferred to Chowan University following the completion of this associate’s degree at Piedmont Community College.   Serving as the University Communications Graphic Designer, Whaley works with both the Advancement and Admissions Offices, […]

Welcome To Chowan: Wrexham’s Harri Lovett is The Definition of a True Student-Athlete

Harri Lovett, Chowan Student Athlete & Grad Student

By: Conference Carolinas This is the continuation of a series of Body, Mind & Soul stories that highlights member student-athletes, coaches and administrators of Conference Carolinas. WREXHAM, Wales–Now this is a dateline you never expected to see on the Conference Carolinas website.  Understandably.  Be patient and let us explain. Welcome to Wrexham, the hit FX show […]