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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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Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas addresses everyone in attendance after being invested as Chowan’s President.
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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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Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas, Chowan President presents A. Hope William, NCICU President with a $25,000 donation to NCICU for Hurricane Helene Relief given in honor of herself and Chowan University.
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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, President
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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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Chowan University Named Top 20 Christian Universities

Chowan University is honored by Education Insider magazine as one of the Top 20 Christian Colleges for 2024. This prestigious recognition showcases Chowan’s foundation, firm and unfailing, cemented with communication, self-care and wellness, coachability, spiritual maturity, problem solving, financial literacy, collaboration, technical competency, and professionalism, the life skills so necessary in preparing students for career.

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