Sharon Rose, Director of Financial Aid at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, announced her retirement effective December 31, 2018, as a result, Ruth Casper was promoted to Director of Financial Aid and Patricia Holland to Associate Director of Financial Aid. Rose joined Chowan in November 2006 as the Assistant Director of Financial Aid. She was promoted to Director […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Pi Gamma Mu recognizes students at Ceremony
The international honor society in social sciences, Pi Gamma Mu, at Â鶹ÊÓƵ held its awards and induction ceremony to recognize students and faculty, and welcome newest members. The North Carolina Alpha Beta Chapter Student Awards were presented to a Pi Gamma Mu member in each of the social science majors and one award to […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ hires Evangela Harris
Evangela Harris joins Â鶹ÊÓƵ as Assistant to the Registrar. Harris, a Chowan alumna originally from San Bernardino, California, has called Hertford County home for eleven years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in social science with a minor in criminal justice in May of this year. Harris said, “This is the starting point of […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ sophomore presents at North Carolina Symposium
Grace Arredondo, a sophomore English major, presented at the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS) at North Carolina State University. Arredondo’s presentation, entitled "Should I Stay or Should I Go?: A Literary Analysis of Immigration in Kiran Desai's Novel The Inheritance of Loss," was based on an essay she wrote in Dr. […]
Chowan to Increase Financial Aid Beginning Fall 2019
Â鶹ÊÓƵ cares about helping students finance their education. To make a Chowan education more affordable the University has revamped its financial aid awards to include a projected $1 million increase in Chowan-funded direct aid beginning fall 2019. Chowan already awards over $17 million in aid each year, in addition to state and federal funds. To […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Phi Beta Lambda recognized at State Leadership Conference
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ North Carolina Phi chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) earned three awards at the NC Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference and Brianna Johnson received a scholarship award from NCPBL Professional Division-Foundation, Inc. Patsy Taylor, Associate Professor of Marketing and Phi Beta Lambda advisor, accompanied seven PBL members: Jessica Lewis, Ryan Martin, […]
Chowan Campus Ministry promotes culture of giving through Chowan Cares
The week of November 5th-10th Campus Ministry at Â鶹ÊÓƵ hosted its annual Chowan Cares to engage students in community service and instill in them the importance of giving back. The week kicked-off with Christmas Cards for Door of Hope staff in South Africa in the Hawks Nest. Campus Ministry will partner with Door of Hope […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ presents Christmas at Chowan Concert
The Chowan Singers, Chamber Chorus, Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, and Community Chorus will present the annual Christmas at Chowan concert Sunday, December 2, 2018, at 3:30 PM. Christmas time is near. The hustle and bustle of the holidays is in full swing. Take a break from the chaos, and come inside from the cold to […]
Dr. Amy Wethington awarded Â鶹ÊÓƵ McDowell Columns Prize
Dr. Amy Wethington, Associate Professor of Biology, is the 2018 recipient of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ McDowell Columns Scholar Prize. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost, the McDowell Columns Scholar Prize is presented to a faculty member for his or her scholarly and/or creative activities during the previous academic year. Wethington’s research primarily focused on freshwater mollusks […]
Hertford County Courthouse Hosts Â鶹ÊÓƵ Students for Courtroom Learning
Â鶹ÊÓƵ students enrolled in American Judicial Systems visited the Hertford County Courthouse in Winton, NC, on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, where they learned from seasoned professionals in their prospective field. Dr. Cicely Cottrell, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, accompanied 22 students to observe criminal court procedures and receive valuable education and insight from key […]