In this episode, BWIM NC meets Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas, the first woman President of Chowan University. With an extensive background in university and foundation management, Dr. Thomas, who asked to be called Rosemary, is equipped with leadership skills that will move Chowan University forward. Rosemary is committed to community service, volunteerism and organizational leadership, especially with women's groups, (like the West Virginia Rhododendron Girls State. A graduate of Clemson University, University of South Carolina, West Virginia University with post-doctoral studies at Harvard University. Dr. Thomas is the 24th President of Chowan University.

Don't forget that BWIM NC will host our annual "Symposium" on Thursday, September 11, 2025, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh. Please join us on this special day to connect with other Baptist women in ministry and be challenged by women preaching and teaching God's Word. Find us on Facebook (Baptist Women in Ministry of North Carolina) and Instagram (bwimnorthcarolina).

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