Three Concord English students presented at Undergraduate Literature Symposium on March 3, and now those students are looking forward to Concord’s Undergraduate Research Day. Jeremy Wood, Abby Rector, and Rachel Pitcher all presented at the Undergraduate Literature Symposium at Fairmont University last March. Nineteen students presented their research, […]
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CU Hosts “On the Phone Tour” in Support of Annual Fund
Concord students will be participating in the “On the Phone Tour” several days during April. On the 11, 12, 16, and 17, students taking part in the phonathon will be calling several Concord College and University alumni asking for donations to support the Annual Fund. The phonathon will be […]
SGA Encourages Pet Adoptions
Mercer County Animal Shelter currently has 103 kittens, puppies, and adult cats and dogs. Photo Courtesy of Caitlin Knapp During the week of April 2-6, students enjoyed a packed week of campus activities sponsored by the Student Activities Committee and other campus organizations. The week of Spring Fling brought students […]
Art Building Repairs Currently Underway
Repairs include much needed ceiling repairs and bathroom upgrades. Photo Courtesy of Caleb Zopp On Feb. 14, students told administration during an SGA meeting about needed repairs to the art building. Now, many of those issues are being addressed. Richard Dillon, Vice President of Administration & Associate […]
English Chair Dr. Charles Brichford Retires
Dr. Charles Brichford Courtesy of Concord University Dr. Charles Brichford, chair of Concord’s English Division, is set to retire at the end of the 2018 spring semester. After having served many different positions during his tenure such as President of Faculty and Board of Governors representative to name only a […]
Tobacco-Free Campus Update
Tobacco cessation education accompanies this change. Photo Courtesy of HowStuffWorks Concord University will now have designated smoking areas. Beginning Aug. 1, 2018, the Athens campus will officially restrict all smoking and vaping to the covered area behind the J. Frank Marsh Library, the gazebo between Marsh Hall and the Fine […]
“Concord Cares” Survey Results Presented At Constituents’ Day
On March 20, the Student Government Association (SGA) presented its findings from its “Concord Cares” survey to the Board of Governors during this year’s Constituents’ Day. The SGA recently went around campus and encouraged students to anonymously fill out a survey about how they felt about their time and education […]
All Midterm Grades Initiative Passes
The proposal to display all midterm grades passed the Faculty Executive Board. Photo Courtesy of Concord University In February, the faculty executive board approved a proposal to allow students to see all of their grades at midterm, not just the previously reported Ds and Fs. According to Dr. Christopher McClain, […]
Alleged Sexual Assault Under Investigation
The alleged incident occured in South Towers. Photo Courtesy of Caleb Zopp Concord University officials have confirmed that there is an open investigation into an alleged sexual assault after having received a report of an incident the evening of Monday, Feb. 12. The alleged incident occurred in South […]
Concord University Celebrates 146 Years with President’s Ball
The ball will celebrate Concord University’s 146th anniversary. Photo Courtesy of Concord University In honor of Concord University’s 146 Anniversary, the President’s Ball will be held in the Ballroom of the Jean and Jerry L. Beasley Student Center on Saturday, March 3. The Office of Advancement brings the event to […]