My daughter, Hallie, passed through Brevard College’s Weaver Bell Tower on Saturday, August 15, and took all the sunshine with her, leaving me on the other side. After eighteen years of raising her, she, like her brother four years earlier, took her first steps of independence, and it was hard to see her go. I find myself overwhelmed by an incredible […]
Criminal Justice Program Grows in Response to Societal Needs
As Chowan University’s own Public Safety officers now don personal body cameras in light of recent events across the country, the University itself seeks to make even more changes in our region’s approach to criminal justice with new faculty additions and promotions within its growing Criminal Justice program. The new faculty see diversity as a key […]
Chowan University Signs New Transfer Agreement
On August 27th, the presidents of the NC Community College System and NC Independent Colleges and Universities signed a revised Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (ICAA) that better defines transfer options for students between the two systems, saving North Carolinians money and potentially shortening the time to degree attainment. Representatives of Chowan University, an active member […]
Chowan Athletic Department Hosts Successful Community Night
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTO GALLERY The Chowan University athletic department hosted Roanoke –Chowan community members for an evening of fun, family and fellowship during their annual Community Night on Thursday, August 20th. Thursday night marked the seventh consecutive year of the event. The night featured Chowan's men's and women's cross country, football, men's and […]
D2 ADA Honors 32 Chowan University Student-Athletes
The Division 2 Athletics Director Association (D2 ADA) has announced the 2014-15 recipients of the D2ADA Academic Achievement Awards. The Academic Achievement Awards program recognizes the academic accomplishments of NCAA Division II student-athletes. Chowan University had a total of 32 student-athletes representing 14 different athletic teams selected for the award. A total of 150 institutions […]
Chowan University Welcomes Dr. Mary Hellman as Chair of Music Department
Chowan University is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Mary Hellmann as the new Chair of the Department of Music. Hellmann, an Associate Professor of Music, joins Chowan from the Department of Visual and Performing Arts at Elizabeth City State University and maintains an active performing schedule as both a soloist and chamber musician. […]
Dr. Ella Benson Appointed New Dean of Chowan University’s School of Education
Chowan University proudly introduces Dr. Ella Benson as the new Dean of the School of Education, one of the most popular programs on the historic campus. “I have been warmly welcomed by everyone I’ve met,” Dr. Benson said. “I feel our work here at Chowan, and the School of Education in particular, is very important […]
Chowan Establishes Million Dollar Giving Club
As Chowan University attracts a growing number of investors, through successful capital projects, increasing scholarship support and other popular development activities catered to investors’ individual interests, donor recognition levels for the university need to grow in stride. Now Chowan University is proud to announce a newly established million dollar donor club, The 1848 Society, named […]
No Follow-Up Needed for SACS Accreditation
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, or SACSCOC, has completed its review of Chowan University’s Fifth-Year Interim Report with no additional reports to follow up on. The report, addressing 17 standards and including a Quality Enhancement Plan, or QEP, Impact Report, showed that Chowan University is in full compliance with all […]
Actor Mike Wiley Speaks with Chowan’s Upward Bound
Actor and playwright Mike Wiley of Pittsboro, NC travelled to Chowan University to share his brand of history and humor with the Upward Bound students. The interactive and informative presentation used a comedic approach to teach the harsh realities of life in the past and the obstacles others had to overcome. "It's a fun and […]