University News

  • Concord University Students Document Old-Growth Forest at New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

    ATHENS, W.Va. –  Eight Concord University students worked with Dr. Tom Saladyga, associate professor of Geography, to describe a previously undocumented old-growth forest near Fayetteville, West Virginia. Their work was recently published as a National Park Service Technical Report titled “Documenting remnant old growth at New River Gorge National Park & Preserve: A pre-industrial legacy forest at…


  • Concord University Business Students Excel in Competitive Online Business Simulation

    ATHENS, W.Va. –  Ten Concord University students have achieved high placement among participants globally in a competitive on-line business simulation during the Spring 2023 semester. Da’Vion Moore, Nick Cooper, Savannah Groom, Stella Dunn, Hunter Steel, Bryce Mutterback, Trey Spence, Ella Goodwin, Jordan Ballard, Caleb Dangerfield, and Melinda Kostenko placed in the top ten percent of all…


  • Carillon Concert This Week at Concord University

    ATHENS, W.Va. –  The community is invited to attend an Artist Lecture Series Carillon Concert on May 3 at 6 p.m. featuring Jesse Ratcliffe ‘10, director of music and organist for All Saints Episcopal Church in Frederick, MD. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy music from either the lawn in…


  • Concord University Awards Academic Achievement at 62nd Annual Honors Banquet

    ATHENS, W.Va. – Concord University’s 62nd Annual Honors Banquet was held the evening of Friday, April 21 in the ballroom of the Jean and Jerry L. Beasley Student Center. Cardinal Key and Blue Key Honor Societies hosted the event, which is sponsored by the University to honor students who have demonstrated academic excellence. In addition to…


  • Concord University Holding 148th Spring Commencement

    ATHENS, W.Va. –  Concord University is announcing plans for the 148th Spring Commencement. Candidates for graduation will be honored during three ceremonies on two days. Master’s degree candidates will be honored on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 6 p.m. Candidates for undergraduate degrees will be recognized on Saturday, May 6, 2023 during ceremonies at 10 a.m.…