The Inauguration of President Bethany Meighen

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Homecoming 2026

The Board of Governors of Concord University Cordially Invites You to Attend

THE INAUGURATION OF

Dr. Bethany Meighen

AS THE THIRTEENTH PRESIDENT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Ceremony begins at 2:30 PM

Anderson Family Theater

Alexander Fine Arts Center

Concord University

Athens, West Virginia

Reception to follow

Kindly Reply by October 1, 2026

to 304-384-5223, inauguration@concord.edu, or our online form.

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We invite you to be a part of this milestone in Concord’s history by investing in its future. A gift to The President’s Innovation Fund allows the University to continually excel and provide students with the tools they need for success.

Wednesday, October 14

An Evening Under the Stars with President Meighen
5:30 – 7:30 PM
University Point, Pais Fellowship Hall Patio
All Students are Invited

Thursday, October 15

Golden Mountain Lions Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Student Center, Dining Hall & 1872 Room
Retired Faculty & Staff and Golden Alumni are Invited

Homecoming Parade
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Vermillion Street

Homecoming Bonfire
7:30 PM
The Valley

Friday, October 16

CU Athletics Golf Tournament presented by Appalachian Eye Care
8:30 AM
Pipestem Resort State Park

All Boards Luncheon
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Student Center, State Room
Invite Only

Inauguration Ceremony
2:30 – 3:45 PM
Alexander Fine Arts Center, Anderson Family Theatre

Presidential Reception
3:45 – 5:00 PM
Arthur Butcher Gallery & Alexander Fine Arts Patio

CU After Hours: Homecoming presented by the CUAA
5:00 – 7:00 PM
University Point, Pais Fellowship Hall Patio

Inauguration Dinner
7:00 PM
University Point, Wilkes Interfaith Chapel
Invite Only

Saturday, October 17

CU Athletics Hall of Fame Breakfast
8:30 – 10:30 AM
Student Center, Ballroom

Keg & Eggs
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
University Point

Concord Mountain Lions vs. Glenville State
2:00 PM
Callaghan Stadium

A room block has been reserved at Tru by Hilton in Princeton for Inauguration guests.

Tru by Hilton
103 Halls Ridge Road
Princeton WV 24739 US
T: 13047164532

Group Code: 500
Hotel Code: BKWPRRU

For Thursday, Oct 15 – Saturday, Oct 17, the following is available:

  • The Queen room: $302.98 total
  • The King room: $276.08 total

Please call the number listed above and provide the group code and hotel code to book under the room block. You must make your reservation by September 23, 2026.

Parking for the Inauguration Ceremony for guests is located in Lot 3, and the ceremony will be held in Building J.

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