Notable Alumni

Heidi Jensen, a 2024 honors graduate of Chowan University, isn’t just chasing her dream—she’s living it. With a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Psychology, Heidi… Read more: Alumni Spotlight: Heidi Jensen’s Chowan Journey Leads to Medical School and Beyond

Manuela Jimenez, a first-year master’s student in Science and Statistics at Florida State University, is on a clear path toward a career in applied statistics — with a special passion… Read more: Alumni Spotlight: Manuela Jimenez Pursues Sports Analytics Dream

EUGENE, O.R. – Former Chowan University baseball standout, Shane Rademacher, is off to a good start in the opening month of play in the High-A Class league. Rademacher plays for… Read more: Former Chowan Standout Named Minor League Baseball Player of the Week – Notable Alumni

David and Courtney Hughes first crossed paths in 2004 on their very first day at Chowan University in North Carolina. Like many student-athletes arriving early on campus, their meeting marked… Read more: Global Adventures, Military Missions, and Ultramarathons: The Hughes Story

Jordan P. Gainous is a notable alumni of Chowan University, recognized not only for his service to our country but also for the impressive accomplishments he has achieved throughout his… Read more: Jordan P. Gainous – Most Notable Alumni

Reverend Craig Janney, a notable alumni of Chowan University, is currently the pastor of St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ in Harrisonburg, VA. While earning his BA in Religion at… Read more: Reverend Craig Janney – Most Notable Alumni

Alison (Allie) DeWitt (Kolezynski), a notable alumni of Chowan University, is the Assistant Commissioner for Communications and Operations at the Mountain East Conference in Bridgeport, WV. The Mountain East Conference… Read more: Alison DeWitt (Kolezynski) – Most Notable Alumni

Notable alumni Lennis Hicks was honored as the Omega Man of the Year on November 23, 2024. This prestigious award is presented to members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity… Read more: Lennie Hicks – Most Notable Alumni

Notable alumni Steven Dean Davis has built an impressive career as an actor, singer, dancer, photographer, and drummer since 1987. A graduate of Chowan University with an Associate’s degree in… Read more: Steven Dean Davis – Most Notable Alumni

Notable alumni Joyce E. Futrell exemplifies the values of Chowan University through her dedication to education, community service, and student success. Joyce is currently employed as a registrar with the… Read more: Joyce E. Futrell – Most Notable Alumni

Chowan football players dream of the big leagues, of playing NFL games. Robert Brown, a notable alumni, was Captain of the nationally ranked Chowan football defense in 1980. Brown’s talent… Read more: Robert Brown – Most Notable Alumni

Everyone enjoys a love story! At Chowan University, it’s not just about earning a degree – it’s about forging lifelong connections. For Nora and Scott Sherwood, meeting at Chowan in… Read more: Nora and Scott Sherwood – Most Notable Alumni

We all have a few dramatic, life-changing experiences by the time we hit alumni status. Chowan University’s notable alumni, Thomas Edwin Forbes (known as Tommy), received a second gift of… Read more: Thomas Edwin Forbes – Most Notable Alumni