Advancement & Alumni
Welcome to the Office of Advancement at Concord University
The Concord University Office of Advancement works to seek out and develop ways to engage individuals, groups, organizations, the business community and others by encouraging partnerships and worthwhile channels between those who wish to contribute to Concord through gifts of time, talent and/or finances. Either through the receipt of a gift or through involvement, supporting the University provides a return on investment for our donors, creating deep and lasting ties to the University – as well as to the students we serve.
Our goal is to communicate efficiently with the more than 23,000 alums across our country and around the globe. The Office of Advancement is responsible for the Concord University quarterly magazine, all interaction with media, including press releases, online publications, social media and the general management of the University’s image.
We strive to highlight the accomplishments of our students, faculty and staff as well as the successes of our alumni. We truly believe the Mountain Lion family is the foundation to Concord’s 150 year history and the lifeline to everything our University has in store for its future.
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Spring 2025
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Archived Publications
- Summer 2024
- Winter 2023
- Summer 2023
- Winter 2022
- Summer 2022
- Fall 2021
- Spring 2021
- Winter 2020
- Noteworthy Fall 2020 Special Edition
- Summer 2020
- Spring 2020
- Fall 2019
- Noteworthy Fall 2020
- Summer 2019
- Spring 2019
- Noteworthy 2019
- Fall 2018
- Summer 2018
- Spring 2018
- Fall 2017
- Noteworthy 2017
- Spring 2017
- Fall 2016
- Summer 2016
- Spring 2016
- Special Edition 2016
- Fall 2015
- Summer 2015
- Spring 2015
- Fall 2014
- Spring 2014
- Spring 2014
- Fall 2013
- Spring 2013
- Winter 2013
- Fall 2012
- Summer 2012
- Spring 2012
- Winter 2012
- Fall 2011
- Summer 2011
- Fall 2010(pdf)
- Summer 2010(pdf)
- Spring 2010(pdf)
- Winter 2009(pdf)
Campus E-News
Grace Hurney, Esq. ’12
CU graduate and Concord University Foundation Board of Directors member, Grace Hurney, was recently listed in the Best Lawyers publication among “Ones to Watch.” She is a Member of the law firm Jackson Kelly PLLC, practicing labor and employment law. Grace graduated with a degree in Political Science and was an active participant in campus life, serving as President of the Student Government Association and President of her sorority, Sigma Sigma Sigma, in addition to being a member of the Mock Trial team for several years.
Colin O’Sullivan ’96
Colin O’Sullivan has recently been named Chief Executive Officer of HCA Healthcare Colleton Medical Center. Prior to his current role, he served as CEO of Advanced Dallas Hospital & Clinics. Colin joins the team with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the healthcare industry.
Dr. Joetta Basile ’00
Dr. Joetta Basile has been named Superintendent of Mingo County Schools and began her tenure on July 1. Dr. Basile joined Mingo County with 13 years of experience as Superintendent of Monroe County Schools. Before that, she worked in the central office as a director. She made many accomplishments during her time in Monroe County from spearheading the effort to get a new K-8 grade school in Peterstown, to providing opportunities for students to graduate from James Monroe High School with an Associate’s Degree.
Connie Staunton ’02
Connie Staunton was recently named to ‘The Top 50 Women Leaders of West Virginia for 2025’ list by Women We Admire. She is currently the Director of Operations at ibex. ibex delivers innovative business process outsourcing (BPO), smart digital marketing, online acquisition technology, and end-to-end customer engagement solutions to help companies acquire, engage, and retain valuable customers. She previously served in several different capacities at Global Contact Services.
KD Flanigan Coleman ’03
KD Flanigan Coleman ’03 was recently appointed as Market President of New Peoples Bank. She will lead New Peoples Bank’s Northern Region, including branch locations in Princeton, WV, Bluefield, and Tazewell, VA. KD has served in a variety of leadership roles in the banking industry over the course of 13 years.
Dan Sullivan’85
Dan Sullivan ’85 has recently been named Senior Sales Manager at Hotel Landy in Orlando, FL. Hotel Landy is a Tribute Portfolio hotel and Universal Partner hotel in the heart of tourism for the city. Sullivan has been a distinguished figure in Central Florida’s hospitality scene for more than two and a half decades.
Sandra Fox ’98
Mrs. Sandra Fox is a Music Teacher at Spanishburg and Lashmeet-Matoka Elementary Schools in West Virginia. Her dedication to teaching the youth of our area and instilling in them a love for music has continued to inspire others. Mrs. Fox was recently honored by the West Virginia Society for General Music as their 2025 Teacher of the Year.
Rosemary Mitchell ’85
Rosemary Mitchell has worked as a public educator for the past thirty-nine years in Mercer County Schools in West Virginia. She spent the first sixteen years of her career teaching every grade level from PK through sixth grade at multiple elementary schools across Mercer County. For the past twenty-three years she has held many administrative roles including Assistant Principal, Secondary Supervisor, Testing Coordinator, and Director of the Mercer County Technical Education Center. She started her current position on July 1, 2024 as the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education for Mercer County Schools.
Dr. Tyler Farley ’14
A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Concord University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-professional Biology, Dr. Tyler Farley has excelled in the field of medicine since his time at Concord. After completing his undergraduate degree in Athens he continued his education at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine. After a very competitive match process, he received a Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio where he served as Chief Resident and received the Resident of the Year Award. After a year fellowship as Chief Fellow in Spine Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, he joined CAMC medical staff specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.