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University Events

The Run for Heroes 5K Color Run/Walk

Andrew Barbera

October12Saturday8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Student Government Association

State Room

Madison Brooke Sears

October14Monday4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Collegians for Christ

AB Conference Room

Trena Stovall

October14Monday7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Featured Stories

alumni
Michael Yost
Class of 2017

Michael Yost attended Concord University from 2014-2017, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in pre-professional biology. He was then accepted to the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree. He is currently in the Family Medicine residency program at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Lewisburg, WV. His most memorable experience while attending Concord is meeting his wife in University 101 on the first day of class. When asked about a unique story that many people don’t know about him, he related, “I won The WV State Arbor Day Poster competition in fourth grade and there is a tree planted in my honor in front of Athens Elementary School still today, less than a mile from Concord University.”

A photo of Michael Yost, Concord University class of 2017

Michael Yost

Class of 2017

A photo of Dr. Tom McKenna seated inside University Point

Dr. Thomas McKenna

Professor of Philosophy and History

Zoey Shamblin

Zoey Shamblin

Sociology Major with Criminology Emphasis

A photo of Dr. Tracy Luff in front of Marsh Hall

Dr. Tracy Luff

Professor of Sociology & Director of Honors Program

Rachel Clay
Nursing Major

Rachel is from Beckley, WV, and graduated from Liberty High School in 2016. She attended Concord from 2016-2020, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in Sociology and Health Promotion. After graduating, she worked for several years as a teacher and cheerleading coach, but always wanted to pursue a degree in nursing. When Concord announced the BA/BS to BSN program, Rachel applied and came back to campus in August 2023. It’s a decision she does not regret. “The nursing program has been such a wonderful experience. The professors are extremely helpful and my fellow nursing students and I have become very close. The friendships we have created will continue to grow throughout our time at Concord, and they will be lifelong friends.” She continues her work as a cheerleading coach in Raleigh County, which is one of her favorite things to do. She also loves to read and spend time outdoors.