On Saturday, October 11th, Dr. Michael C. Alston received the Community Service Award during the Alumni and Friends Luncheon at Chowan University. The Community Service Award is bestowed each year on a local community leader who has truly excelled in his or her chosen profession; has made a significant contribution to our society through his […]
Browns Gift Flagpole to Pond Football Center
A dedication ceremony was held at Chowan University on Friday, October 17th honoring the patriotic donation of longtime Chowan patrons Wayne and Shirley Brown of Murfreesboro, NC. Owners of Brown’s Mobile Home Sales and WRB Rentals Inc. in Murfreesboro, the Browns support multiple aspects of the local community including Wayne Brown as a past Trustee […]
“Life of Christ in Art” Exhibition
“Seeing these paintings is like going to the Holy Land,” someone said. “You almost feel that you are in the picture!” Join Chowan University for a special talk and reception on November 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm to feel the full experience of “The Life of Christ in Art” for yourself. Showcased this fall […]
Dr. Will Willimon Gives Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture at Chowan University
On Monday, September 29, renowned writer and preacher Dr. Will Willimon visited Chowan University to deliver this year’s Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture. Speaking to an audience of students and visitors from the surrounding communities on Monday morning, Willimon emphasized the transformative nature of faith on a college campus. “This is not how we expected God […]
Willimon Give Religious Heritage Lecture
On Monday, September 29, renowned writer and preacher Dr. Will Willimon visited Chowan University to deliver this year’s Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture. Speaking to an audience of students and visitors from the surrounding communities on Monday morning, Willimon emphasized the transformative nature of faith on a college campus. “This is not how we expected God […]
Chowan Homecoming 2014
From pep rallies to golf tournaments to step shows – Hey, don’t forget the game! – Chowan University’s Homecoming 2014 has something for everyone! Beginning Thursday, October 9th with a pep rally and bonfire at 8:00 pm at the Helms Center, Homecoming Weekend is packed full of fun! Friday morning sees the 12 noon shotgun […]
Enrollment Increases for Seventh Year
On the announcement of another record-breaking enrollment, Chowan University is already seeing the fruits of its expanded enrollment and retention efforts, furthering the school’s mission to foster the next generation to success in life. “Chowan was founded primarily to give inquiring minds a place to become enlightened. What is a campus if it does not […]
Chowan University’s Enrollment Has Increased for Seven Straight Years, Now at 1484!
On the announcement of another record-breaking enrollment, Chowan University is already seeing the fruits of its expanded enrollment and retention efforts, furthering the school’s mission to foster the next generation to success in life. “Chowan was founded primarily to give inquiring minds a place to become enlightened. What is a campus if it does not […]
Willimon to Highlight Religious Lectures
This year’s annual Taylor Religious Heritage Lectures at Chowan University will feature prolific preacher, Dr. Will Willimon. Scheduled for September 29th in Turner Auditorium at 11:00 am, the Taylor Religious Heritage Lectures were established in 1994 by Dr. and Mrs. Hargus Taylor to provide strong Christian role models for generations of Chowan students and community […]
Toyota Initiative Gifts Prius to Chowan
In its fifth year now, the Toyota Green Initiative has partnered with twenty-two schools around the country to promote its environmental stewardship platform. As one of the few recipients selected for this program, Chowan University was given the use of a Prius hatchback wrapped in bold, eye-catching graphics from Toyota of Elizabeth City. “Five years […]