Archives: Locations

Newly renovated and opened in December 2021, the University Admissions Welcome House is the home of the Office of Admissions.

Vincent Athletic Center, built in 2016 and located near the soccer/lacrosse stadium, it houses state-of-the-art coaching staff offices and lockerroom facilities for men and women’s soccer and men and women’s lacrosse teams.

Thomas Dining Hall, constructed in 1959, provides the main dining area for students. It also houses the Chowan Room, used for special meetings and meals for students, faculty/staff, and other groups. The structure is named in memory of Dr. R. P. Thomas, a long-time member of the Chowan University Board of Trustees. The lower level contains […]

Reed Hall, named in memory of Dr. Walter Reed, discoverer of the cure for yellow fever, was originally part of Murfreesboro High School. One part of the building houses the offices of the Sport Studies and Physical Education Program. The other section houses the classrooms.

Pond Football Center, completed in 2014, is named in honor of alumnus and trustee Charles B. Pond III and his wife Juanita. The building houses coaching offices, a team room suitable for large functions, and a state-of-the-art strength and conditioning center for the football athletes.

Penny Hall was erected in 1964 with funding provided primarily by Mrs. W. S. Penny of Raleigh, NC. The facility provides office space for Student Life personnel, including the Dean and career planning and placement.

Part of Thomas Dining Hall.

McSweeney Hall originally housed the printing program of the University and is named in memory of John McSweeney, who first chaired the department. It currently houses the School of Business and provides classroom, laboratory and office space for instruction in business administration and computer science/information systems.

Located in Marks Hall, Vaughan Auditorium, named for Howard C. Vaughan is used for lectures and various programs.  renovated in 2011.