Category: Campus News

Calvin Baldwin Jr. Serves as Visiting Executive

Visting Executive with Students

The Business Department held its Visiting Executive Program on Monday, October 24.  The Visiting Executive Calvin Baldwin, Jr, owner of Baldwin Insurance Group, LLC, shared his experience with our students. Baldwin is a Chowan alum (2007) and a successful businessman, an owner of insurance companies that serve clients in Murfreesboro and Charlotte, NC.  The day […]

Twenty-One Students Listed as Outstanding Students

Each year, a select group of juniors and seniors is called forward to accept one of the most prestigious honors the Chowan University community can bestow, the Outstanding Student Award. Selection is based on the student’s leadership, academic achievement, service to the community, contribution to the University, and good citizenship.  The 2022-2023 recipients are: Annery […]

Chowan Chapel Service features Alumna Rev. Elizabeth Miller Villegas

Rev. Elizabeth Villegas

Rev. Elizabeth Miller Villegas, a 2012 psychology major, was the guest proclaimer at the Chowan University Chapel Service on Wednesday, October 26. She shares a unique relationship with Chowan in that she is the 5x great-granddaughter of Godwin Cotton Moore, Chowan’s founding father. While at Chowan, Villegas came to Christian faith and explored her calling […]

Day for Future Teachers at Chowan University 

Day for Future Teachers at Chowan University 

On October 19th the Teacher Education Department at Chowan University hosted Day for Future Teachers, an event for local high schools to bring their juniors and seniors who are interested in exploring careers in teacher education to Chowan’s campus to learn more about the profession and explore the program. Fifty-three students from three area high […]

Inaugural Alumni Executive Partners Forum 

Alumni Forum

On Friday, October  14, the Office of Alumni Relations hosted the first Executive Partners Forum, established by the Alumni Council. This year’s panelists were: Dr. Harold Babb, ‘70, Zack Cooper, ‘17, Debra Maingi, ‘12, Angela Felton Salerno, ‘88, and Antenette Stokes, ‘11. The forum brought a near-capacity crowd to Vaughan Auditorium. Dr. Pamela Woodard, Chair […]

Chowan Begins Homecoming Celebrations with Annual Worship Service

Rev. Terrell Batten and Patrick Krack

On Monday, October 10, Chowan University Campus Ministry Team 4:13, student chaplains for athletic teams, hosted the annual Homecoming Worship Service. The evening began with Minister to the University, Rev. Mari Wiles welcoming the guests.  Following her welcome, Men’s Lacrosse chaplain Deondre Brown’25 opened the service in prayer. Minister of Engagement, Calvin Carter, the Gospel […]

International Student Club Receives Generous Donation

International Student Club Receives Generous Donation

On the 6th of October, Chowan University’s International Student Club (CUISC) received a generous donation from the West Chowan Baptist Association Women’s Missionary Union. The donations included bedding items such as blankets, pillows, comforters, and sheets. In addition, the CUISC received other necessities such as cooking instruments, cleaning supplies, and books.  The demand for such […]

Chowan Christian Service Association Fall Meeting features Baptists on Mission Disaster Relief Coordinator Tom Beam

CCSA students with Mari Wiles and Tom Beam

On Tuesday, September 20, Chowan University hosted the annual Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) Fall Dinner. Baptists on Mission (BOM) Disaster Relief Coordinator Tom Beam was the keynote speaker. The evening also highlighted CCSA student leaders and the donors that support them.  The meeting was opened with a welcome from CCSA President, Rev. Robbie Parker.  […]

Chowan University Welcomed Roanoke Rapids Early College Students 

Roanoke Rapids Early College High School

On Thursday, September 29, almost sixty 9th and 10th grade students from Roanoke Rapids Early College High School visited Chowan University.  According to Mrs. Angela Rowe, School Counselor, this is “the first college visit we have been able to take since covid, and we have thoroughly enjoyed the day.” The students arrived and were greeted […]