At Chowan, you will be encouraged, inspired, and empowered to do your best. To be your best. To take what you have been given, and make the most of what can be.
You will be ready to tackle problems, collaborate, & communicate with confidence. Whatever opportunities life brings your way, you’ll work like a pro and find your place to shine.
About Chowan
86% live on campus
40% female + 60% male
complement robust academic
programs to holistically
prepare students for life
16 honor societies
16:1 student to faculty ratio
16 average class size
Competing in Conference Carolina & one in the Gulf South
receive financial aid. Average yearly award of $27,580 inclusive of self-help aid
The world around us is always changing—including what employers expect from today’s college graduates. Excellence in a field of study is still essential, but it’s the integration of future-proof skills that will set our graduates apart for career success.
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Governor addresses Girls State
ELKINS — Gov. Patrick Morrisey addressed more than 200 American Legion Auxiliary WV Rhododendron Girls State attendees in an opening-day speech Sunday at Davis & Elkins College’s Myles Center for the Arts. Speaking at the 82nd annual Girls State, which hosts soon-to-be high school seniors from all over the state, marks the seventh-straight year that.
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Chowan University Offers Lifeline to St. Andrews Students: Scholarships and Seamless Transfer Available Now
In response to the sudden closure of St. Andrews University, Chowan University is offering a comprehensive teach-out partnership to support affected students. This initiative ensures a seamless academic transition, providing special scholarships totaling $4,000 and guaranteeing 100% course acceptance in alignment with accreditation standards. St. Andrews University recently announced it will cease operations on May.
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Chowan University Strengthens Leadership Team with New Provost and Associate Provost Appointments
Chowan University is pleased to announce the recent appointments of Dr. John Dilustro as Provost and Dr. Hunter Taylor as Associate Provost. Together with President Dr. Rosemary Thomas, these academic leaders are guiding the university into a new era with a vision focused on student success—developing strong communication skills, spiritual growth, problem-solving abilities, financial responsibility,.
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Chowan University Signs Agreement with Fork Union Military Academy
Chowan University’s “Plans to Prosper” initiative—focused on preparing students for lifelong success by intentionally fostering life skills, personal growth, and academic excellence—aligns closely with the values of Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA), a premier Christian military boarding school for young men. Recognized as one of the top military academies in the country, FUMA shares Chowan’s.
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Chowan University Inaugurates First Female and Twenty-Fourth President, Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas
Dr. Thomas was formally invested as the 24th and first female President of Chowan University at 2:22 on Friday, October 18, 2024 by Mrs. Austine Evans, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “This investiture serves as a formal and public trust from all those who hold Chowan close to their hearts. It is the commitment.
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Anonymous Donor Gives $25,000 to Hurricane Helene Relief to NCICU in Honor of Chowan University
In a powerful show of generosity and community support, an anonymous donor gifted $25,000 to aid in Hurricane Helene relief efforts, benefiting North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU). The contribution was made in honor of the Inauguration of Dr. Rosemary Thomas and Chowan University, recognizing her as the first female President of the institutions,.
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