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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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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Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas Honored as 2024 Wonder Woman by West Virginia Living Magazine
Chowan University has their very own extraordinary hero. Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas is honored by West Virginia Living Magazine in the annual Wonder Women 2024 edition recognizing “amazing women who are raising the bar in their communities, serving as beacons of light in their industries, and forcing change for the greater good” (WV Living Magazine). .
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Chowan University Athletics Recognized as Best College Athletic Program
Congratulations Hawks! Chowan University’s Athletic Program received over 30,000 votes becoming best in the area honored in a contest by the Roanoke-Chowan News Herald. “What an honor to be named the Best College Athletic Program by the Roanoke-Chowan News Herald,” said Patrick Mashuda, Associate Vice President for Athletics and Compliance. “The Roanoke-Chowan News Herald has.
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MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Conference Carolinas Player of the Year Daylan Askew has added two more prestigious honors..
MURFREESBORO, N.C. – In March 2025, Patrick Mashuda, Associate Vice President for Athletics and Compliance,..
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