Dr. Robert Canoy will headline the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Taylor Religious Heritage Lecture on Monday, September 24, and Wednesday, September 26, at 11:00 AM in Turner Auditorium on the Â鶹ÊÓƵ campus. Dr. Canoy received the Ph.D. and Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He completed his bachelor's degree at Mississippi College. Dr. Canoy is […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ introduces five new Faculty Members
In conjunction with the 2018-2019 academic year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has added five new faculty members to the team: Dr. Shirley Alt, Cindy M. Britton, Theresa diLustro, Dr. Amin Rudaina Khalil, and Dr. Sarah Reed. Dr. Shirley Alt joins the Department of Psychology at Chowan as Associate Professor of Psychology. Dr. Alt earned the Ph.D. and […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Announces Six New Staff Members
Â鶹ÊÓƵ welcomes six new staff members. Devin Britt, Brianna Cooper, Kyle Davison, Alyssa Fairless, Stephanie Peede, and Crystal Powell recently joined the Chowan staff. Devin Britt of Severn, NC, joined the Financial Aid Office as Administrative Assistant. He holds an associate degree in applied science with a major in business administration from Halifax Community […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Campus Ministry builds on past to strengthen future
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Campus Ministry, led by Reverend Mari Wiles, Minister to the University, and Reverend Drew Phillips, Associate Minister, is extremely active in the community and abroad. Introducing students to missions locally and globally is a priority of Chowan Campus Ministry. The experiences transform not only the lives of those served but the lives of […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Names Board of Visitors Chair and Vice Chair
Â鶹ÊÓƵ names Thomas “Tommy” Edwin Forbes as Chair of the Board of Visitors, and Walter “Walt” Fletcher Pierce as Vice Chair. Both have previous Board membership and involvement with Chowan. John M. Tayloe, Vice President for Development, said, "Tommy and Walt are both natives, businessmen, and invested in the community and the well-being of […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hosts Student Involvement Fair
As part of our commitment to educating the total person- mind, body, and spirit, Â鶹ÊÓƵ hosts an involvement fair the beginning of each fall semester. Clubs and organizations showcased the many ways students can become involved on campus on August 29, 2018. Student activities complement the student's classroom experiences and lead to personal growth […]
Seven Â鶹ÊÓƵ Students present at National Convention
Seven Â鶹ÊÓƵ members of the North Carolina Phi Chapter of the Alpha Chi National College Honor Society, led by sponsor, Syble Shellito, presented academic research at "Our Green Planet": The 2018 Alpha Chi National Convention in Portland, Oregon. Carrie Blowe of Murfreesboro, NC- "Effects of Agricultural Runoff on Lepomis Macrochirus” Katrina Hodge of […]
New Finish Program helps Chowan students graduate faster, with less debt
Â鶹ÊÓƵ introduced a new program this fall to help students finish their degrees faster and with less debt. To combat the financial burden additional semesters can place on students and parents, the Finish Program ensures that students have the tools they need to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in no more than four years. […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Introduces First-Year and Second-Year Experience
Retention rates are a top focus for colleges and universities across the country. With this in mind, Â鶹ÊÓƵ will initiate a First-Year Experience program to help students successfully navigate the transition to college life and a Second-Year Experience program to further assist and encourage students to complete their degrees within four years. The First-Year […]
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Community Chorus seeks local talent
The Chowan Community Chorus invites singers of high school and adult age of all musical backgrounds from Murfreesboro, NC, and surrounding areas to join. Rehearsals begin Monday, September 10, 2018, and are held Mondays 6:30pm-8:00pm in Briley Recital Hall. The Chorus combines local talents with the talents of students, faculty, and staff at the University. The […]