Concord University celebrated Banned Books Week September 24-30, 2017. Douglas Moore, Information Systems Specialist at the Marsh Library, said “This is at least the fifth year that we have celebrated this event.” The American Library Association outlines that “Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to […]
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The Equifac Breach and How to Protect Yourself
On September 7, Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting services in the world, announced that up to 143 million Americans had their financial information compromised in the wake of a massive data breach. According to Equifax, the breach began in May and continued until it was discovered on July […]
CU Beckley Getting Involved with the Community
There are many classes that are offered on the Beckley campus that some do not know about and the flexible class schedules are great for non-traditional students. Ms. Lori Pace, Instructor of Criminology goes on to state that, “Beckley is a hidden gem.” Students at the Concord Beckley campus are […]
CU Students Fundraise for Hurricane Victims
This fall, University 100 students decided to go big with their community service project and help victims of Harvey and Irma hurricanes. Graci Hodges, a student in the class who came up with the idea, said that she saw how bad the hurricanes affected people in Florida and Texas. […]
Band “The Change” Performs Flood Relief Concert
ldquo;The Change,” a philanthropic funk team from Princeton, came to Concord on September 27 to help raise donations for the victims of the recent hurricanes. Band “The Change” performs at Subway Sides for hurricane relief fundraiser Photo By Caleb Zopp The Concord […]
Concord University Opens Campus Food Pantry
Concord University conducted a survey during the spring 2016 semester concerning local hunger poverty. In reaction to the shocking results, the Academic Success Center (ASC) created the CU Pantry to fill the need on campus. The survey indicated that 43 percent of students had gone without food at least […]
Former Congressman Bill Inglis Speaks on Climate Change
Pi Sigma Alpha hosted former Congressman Bob Inglis to listen to his talk on climate change. Photo By Anastasiia Vorobeva On September 19, former Congressman, Bob Inglis (R-SC) came to Concord University to speak to students, faculty, and the local community about climate change. The event was hosted by Pi […]
University Introduces new event calendar
Concord releases advanced new calendar now up on the university’s website. Photo By http://www.racedepartment.com Concord University strives to find better ways to serve their students. One of the many ways they do this is through implementing new and improved technology. The most recent technological improvements on campus is the […]
Concord Hosts Mercer County College Fair
Concord University hosts nearly 500 students for Mercer County College Fair. Photo By Anastasiia Vorobeva On September 18, about 500 students from West Virginia came to Concord to explore local universities and college options at the Mercer County College Fair. The fair took place on early Tuesday morning […]
9/11 Memorial
PikeView High School’s JROTC assists Concord with this special ceremony. Photo By Caleb Zopp Survival kits made by those who came to the memorial at Subway Sides. Photo By Caleb Zopp Concord observed this day with a remembrance ceremony. Photo By Concord University “If we learn nothing else from […]