The Bonner program at Concord University organized a fundraiser to help people affected by Hurricane Florence. Sarah Fancher, Bonner graduate assistant, states, “The project was to help flood victims through packing buckets for UMCOR [United Methodist Committee and Relief]. They have a specific list of items that go in the […]
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Campus Installs New Defibrillator
The new AED located on the first floor of the Student Center. Photo Courtesy of Priority FIrst Aid There is now a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on the Concord University campus. It is installed on the main floor of the Student Center. According to Emily Culver, vice president of […]
Sen. Swope Speaks at SGA Meeting
Sen. Chandler Swope On Wednesday, Oct. 10, Sen. Chandler Swope came to speak to the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting held in the State Room in the student center. The senator addressed the responsibilities the state Senate and more localized topics such as how students can get involved in legislative […]
Athletes Receive New Registration Date
Underclassmen athletes will now have a better opportunity to enroll in classes that do not conflict with practices. Photo Courtesy of McKayla Phillips Requirements to succeed in college are determined through attendance, tests, projects, and homework. Imagine trying to balance all of these elements, all while fitting time […]
Criminology Department Creates Mock Crime Scene
New crime scene apartments prepare students for futures in criminology. Photo Courtesy of Courtney Ross Students who are a part of the sociology major with an emphasis in criminology now have access to new crime scene apartments to assist in further learning about the field. Two on-campus […]
Associate Professor of Art Receives Award
Associate Art Professor at Concord University has received the Wilma Riley Purchase Award at the South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC). Kevin Bennington, Associate Professor of Art for the Advertising and Graphic Design Program, received the award during the 2018 Annual Juried Art Competition. The competition selects certain pieces […]
Concord University Introduces a New Requirement for University 100 Students
Freshmen included in fall 2018 University 100 courses will be the first students to participate in CU Connections. Shelia Womack, Academic Success Center program specialist and University 100 program coordinator, took charge of the event and is credited with introducing the event to Concord University 100 classes. Students in […]
West Virginia Working to Change Opioid Statistics
In 2016, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reported that West Virginia had the highest number of drug related deaths in the nation. The final figure for that year was 733 deaths, the majority of which related to opioid and heroin overdose. This statistic got the attention of Gov. […]
High Schoolers Among Us
High schoolers mix with college freshmen in Psychology 101. Photo Courtesy of Laura Buchanan This fall semester Concord University launched a new program, a partnership that allows high school students to attend Concord just like a “regular” college student. These students are able to attend a class or two at […]
Introducing New Faculty Members at Concord
Many departments are welcoming new professors and members to the staff. A few of these departments include the English and Business Departments. Dr. Maxwell C. Deaton joins the Business Department as an Assistant Professor of Economics. As an economics professor, he wants to inform and educate all students on […]