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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Fall 2025
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Archived Publications
- Spring 2025
- 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
JR Davis ’12
JR Davis ’12 has recently been recognized by the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals. JR is currently serving in his sixth year as the WVU Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Fayette County. He has directed week-long residential camps in Wyoming, Fayette, and McDowell counties, and continues to serve in a leadership role at multiple state events. JR is currently a member of the Concord University Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Bea Petkova ’07
Bea has stepped into a new leadership role as Partner at RÖDL USA, a leading global professional services firm based in Atlanta, GA. Prior to her current role, she served as Director of Transfer Pricing.
Mikael Gibson ’96
Mikael Gibson has been named Executive Director of Dress for Success Quad Cities. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Drake University and a Bachelor of Social Work from Concord University. Dress for Success Quad Cities is a nonprofit serving women in the greater Quad Cities area by providing job search and career development services as well as professional attire for interviews.
Nick Bias ‘06
Nick Bias has been named Mountain East Conference men’s cross country 2025 Coach of the Year. Bias has coached at the University of Charleston in West Virginia since January 2014. During his time at Concord, he was a scoring member of the 2004 WVIAC Cross Country Championship team, as well as being a conference standout in the 10k. In 2006, the WVIAC recognized Nick Bias as the Scholar Athlete-of-the-Year.
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.