Thirty-three businesses have registered to attend the event and recruit potential employees. Photo Courtesy of Concord University Concord University once again brings the annual Career Fair back to campus. On Thursday, March 8, the event will be held in the Ballroom, located on the third floor of the Jerry L. […]
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New Artist Christian O’Conner Performs
Christian O’Connor hopes to live release his third album. Photo Courtesy of Caleb Zopp Rising artist Christian O’Connor performed for the first time at Concord University. Student Activities organized the event, bringing O’Connor’s acoustic set and 24/7 Tour to the Subway Stage on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The event began with […]
In Memoriam of Dr. Johnnie Linn
Professor Johnnie Linn displays his economics teaching deck. Photo Courtesy of Johnnie Linn Economics professor Dr. Johnnie Burdette Linn III passed away on Feb. 3, 2018, after a struggle with cancer, at 70 years old. Dr. Linn was a native Texan, born in September 1947. He was […]
Geography Department Acquires Drones for Advanced Projects
The Phantom 4 DJI drone can be programmed to follow a set flight path. Photo Courtesy of Cinema5D Concord University’s geography department has acquired two Phantom 4 DJI drones for use in upper level geography courses. According to Dr. Thomas Saladyga, associate professor of geography, students will […]
Fine Arts Chair Jack Sheffler Fired
Mr. James Biggs, professor of art, has taken on the role of interim chair. Photo by James Trent Correction: The SGA meeting was not live streamed to Facebook. On Tuesday, Feb. 6, Mr. Jack Sheffler, chair of the Fine Arts department, was fired from his tenured position at […]
Remembering Mrs. Lori Keaton
Lori Keaton pictured here with her daughter Maranda Keaton. Photo Courtesy of Maranda Keaton Mrs. Lori Keaton, food production manager of Aramark at Concord, passed away Friday, Feb. 2, after a battle with sarcoma. As a true Mountain Lion, Lori will forever be a part of the Concord University community. […]
The Office of Technology Services Introduces 24/7 Technical Support Service
This semester, Concord’s Office of Technology Services has implemented a 24/7 technical support service through Blackboard, Inc. From the same company running the Blackboard Learn software students are familiar with, this new service will allow students and faculty to access technical support at any moment of the day. While the […]
CU Displays Mercer County School Art at Annual Night in the Art Gallery
This marks the ninth annual Night in the Art Gallery. Photo Courtesy of Caleb Zopp Attendees of the ninth annual Night in the Art Gallery traveled 'Around the World' in this year's event. Concord invited local schools on Thursday, Jan. 18 to participate in an enlightening exhibition from 5 p.m. […]
WV Teachers Rally In Charleston for More Than 1 Percent
Teachers all across the state rallied together in Charleston for better wages and health insurance. Photo Courtesy of WV.gov […]
2017-18 David S. Roth Memorial Scholarship Winner
Abigail Toney of Beckley, WV, is the recipient of the 2017-18 David S. Roth Memorial Scholarship. Photo Courtesy of Tara Taylor The Department of Humanities is delighted to announce that sophomore Abigail Toney of Beckley, WV is the recipient of the 2017-18 David S. Roth Memorial Scholarship. Abigail was selected […]