Chowan University Athletics

Ransheda Jennings, a native of Suffolk, Virginia, is a distinguished leader both on and off the basketball court. A graduate of Kings Fork High School, Jennings attended Chowan University from 2008 to 2012, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, graduating cum laude.

During her time at Chowan, Ransheda excelled as a standout on the women’s basketball team, earning numerous awards and recognition for her performance. She was chosen as CIAA Player of the Week four times in her career, was a two-time All-CIAA selection, and member of the 2011 CIAA All-Tournament team.In her junior year, Ransheda earned the United States Marine Corps Excellence in Leadership Award for her academic and athletic prowess. Ransheda was named to the Chowan All-D2 Women’s Basketball Team in 2020. 

Ransheda ranks 3rd all-time in women’s basketball scoring with 1,281 career points. She ranks 2nd in single-season scoring average after she posted 16.4 points per game in the 2010-2011 season. Overall she averaged just under 13 points an outing, 4.4 rebounds, 2.2 steals, and 2.2 assists per game over her four seasons for the Hawks. In addition to her athletic achievements, Ransheda maintained academic excellence, earning spots on both the Dean’s List and President’s List, and graduating with cum laude honors.

Following her graduation, Ransheda enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 2013, embarking on a distinguished military career. She completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC, and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA. Over the years, she has served in key assignments, including:

• Support of the 2-7 Infantry Battalion at Fort Stewart, Georgia

• NCO General Support Equipment (GSE), 40th CSC, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

• Platoon Sergeant, 194th DSSB, Camp Humphreys, South Korea

• Drill Sergeant, 16th OD BN, Fort Lee, Virginia

• Instructor, 832nd OD BN, Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia

Ransheda has also deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) from November 2017 to July 2018 and again from November 2019 to August 2020, as well as Operation Atlantic Resolve from February 2015 to June 2015. Throughout her military career, Ransheda has received numerous awards, including:

• Meritorious Service Medal

• Army Commendation Medal (4)

• Army Achievement Medal (3)

• Army Good Conduct Medals (3)

• National Defense Service Medal

• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

• NCO Development Ribbon with numeral 2

• Army Service Ribbon

• Army Overseas Ribbon

Ransheda Jennings is a true testament to excellence, leadership, and perseverance, excelling in both her athletic and military careers. Her passion for service and dedication to her craft make her a model of inspiration for future generations.