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 […]
Over the past few weeks, the Office of Admissions at Chowan University has greeted over 150 students from six local schools. Through group visits and our academic outreach programs, students of all ages visit Chowan and learn from our expert faculty and staff, experience life on a college campus, and even enjoy a meal in […]
On Tuesday, October 25, Chowan University’s Whitaker Library hosted a closing reception for the Hampton History Museum’s exhibit, “When the Computer Wore a Skirt: NASA’s Human Computers.” The exhibit features Dorothy Vaughn, Katherine Johnson, and Mary Jackson, whose groundbreaking work was recognized in the book and film “Hidden Figures.” As a part of the closing […]
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 […]
On Wednesday, Oct 19, Jaylon Boyd ’23 was the guest proclaimer at the Chowan University Chapel Service. Boyd is a running back and team chaplain for the Chowan Hawks Football Team. Boyd is a leader in Campus Ministry serving in the Praise Band and Team 4:13. Because of his Christian leadership and call to the […]
On Sunday, October 16, Chowan University joined Harrellsville Baptist Church for their Homecoming Celebration. Director of Church and Community Relations, Lou Ann Gilliam brought greetings on behalf of the Chowan Christian Service Association (CCSA) and the University Gospel Choir led a portion of the worship service. The worship service featured a special homecoming message by […]
Join Chowan University on Tuesday, October 25 at 2 pm for the “How to Make your Church & Community Dementia Friendly” Webinar event. Dementia expert, Jean Matthews, MSN, RN, will share valuable information on how to help those affected by dementia feel welcome in our sacred and community spaces. Jean Matthews is a nurse consultant […]
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 […]
Chowan University recently launched a comprehensive alumni verification project in preparation for our 175th Anniversary. Our 175-anniversary celebrations will begin on October 11, 2022 (Chowan’s 174th birthday) and run through Homecoming 2023. We’ve assembled the information currently listed in our alumni files and need your help to confirm the accuracy of your record and fill […]
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 […]