About Concord University

For more than 150 years, Concord University has served the southern region of West Virginia, southwest Virginia and beyond, educating teachers, business leaders, scientists, social workers, as well as future medical and legal professionals. With a 14:1 student to faculty ratio and over 70 programs of study, Concord provides you with a quality education no matter what you choose.

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Shannon Phipps
Nursing Major with Psychology Minor

Shannon Phipps of Monroe County, WV began her studies at Concord in the spring of 2023, and she’s chosen nursing as a major and psychology as a minor. She transferred from Marshall University because she wanted to be closer to home. When asked about her most memorable experience in academia, Shannon remembers the first day she met the director and teachers in the nursing program at Concord. “Each professor introduced themselves to me and made me feel at home. I was also given an in-depth tour of the nursing building. All of these things made me feel very welcomed on campus and into the program.” Phipps has wanted to be a nurse ever since kindergarten, when the teacher asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Her future plans include pursuing a job as a flight nurse, and then attending Nurse Anesthetist School.

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Shannon Phipps

Nursing Major with Psychology Minor

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Josie Crawford '24

Biology Major with Biomedical Sciences Emphasis

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Madison Dye

Psychology Major

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Carli Dotson '16

Draper, VA

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Josie Crawford '24
Biology Major with Biomedical Sciences Emphasis

Josie Crawford is a Concord University alum from Saint Albans, West Virginia who earned her degree in biology with a biomedical sciences emphasis. With her sights set on dental school, Josie made herself a valuable member of Concord during her time as a student. She served as the Vice President for PATCH (Pre-professional Association Towards Careers in Health) and was a member of the Bonner Program, the Sigma Zeta National Honors Society, the Cardinal Key National Honors Society, and the Concord University Honors Program. Her research interests are focused on epigenetics and the role it plays throughout the stages of cancer. When she is not busy with clubs or research, Josie loves to read, hike, and serve others.

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