Category: Student Life

Chowan University Partners with Rise Against Hunger at Annual Missions Event

Students packing meals for Rise Against Hunger Event

On Thursday, August 25, Chowan Campus Ministry hosted Rise Against Hunger as a service event for the campus. In less than a couple of hours, 163 students, employees, and family members packed over 20,000 meals. Engaging students to become Gospel Global Citizens is the aim of Minister to the University Rev. Mari E. Wiles who […]

Rev. Mari Wiles represents Chowan University at Baptist on Mission Region One Rally

Rev. Mari Wiles speaking at Baptist on Missions Rally

On Tuesday, August 23, Minister to the University, Rev. Mari E. Wiles was one of the guest speakers at the North Carolina Baptists on Missions Region One Rally held at Askewville Baptist Church in Askewville, NC.   Rev. Wiles shared about the two mission trips Chowan Campus Ministry has taken to the Door of Hope in […]

Chowan University Faithfully Begins New Academic Year

Student & Staff Leaders for Opening Worship Service

On Sunday, August 21 Chowan University Campus Ministry began the new academic year with a faithful start by hosting “Opening Worship.” University President Dr. Kirk Peterson welcomed all to the service and led a prayer of encouragement. Minister of Engagement Calvin Carter and members of the campus ministry praise team led students, faculty, and staff […]

Alumna Jasmine Basnight to Serve as Area Director for Residence Life

Jasmine Basnight

Chowan University welcomes 2022 graduate Jasmine Basnight as Area Director for Residence Life. In this role, Basnight is responsible for the oversight of residence halls on the north side of campus which includes Belk Hall, Simons Hall, and Dunn Hall. A native of Fayetteville, NC, Basnight graduated from Chowan with a bachelor’s degree in sport […]

Chowan University Welcomes Ashleé Perry as Director of Student Life

Ashlee Perry

Chowan University welcomes Ashleé Perry as Director of Student Life. In this role, Perry is responsible for the design, implementation, and facilitation of campus-wide student activities and events. Perry received her bachelor’s degree in biology from North Carolina State University and most recently served as Recreation and Wellness Supervisor at Easterseals UCP EMPOWER Ahoskie. She […]

Eric Carey Hired as Executive Chef for Chowan University

Eric Carey

Pioneer College Caterers and Chowan University welcome Eric Carey as the new Executive Chef. Better known as “Mr. E,” Carey is a Hertford County, North Carolina native, graduating from Hertford County High School and furthering his education at Elizabeth City State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in business management.  He also completed a […]

Dr. Alan Scott Promoted to Assistant Dean of Students

Allan Scott

Dr. Alan Scott has been promoted to Assistant Dean of Students at Chowan University. Dr. Scott will continue to coordinate the university’s Career Services and serve as Title IX Coordinator. Along with his new title, he will oversee the university’s Greek Life and serve on the Student Affairs Administrative Team. “I am humbled and extremely […]

Shakia Risby Joins Chowan University Student Affairs

Shakia Risby

Chowan University hires alumna Shakia Risby to serve as Student Affairs Area Director for Residence Life. A native of Prince George County, Maryland, Risby earned her BA in Business from Chowan University in 2021 and immediately began to pursue her Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Chowan, which is slated to be completed in […]

Christy Hull Retires after Twelve Years of Service at Chowan

Christy Hull

Christy Hull, Administrative Assistant for the Vice President of Student Affairs, officially begins her retirement on June 17, 2022. Serving all of her tenure in Student Affairs, Christy has always been widely known on campus and a student favorite, not only for her caring and compassionate nature but also for her festive spirit for every […]

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