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The mission of Concord University is to improve the lives of our students and communities, through innovative teaching and learning, intellectual and creative activities, and community service and civic engagement.

Upcoming Events

TRIO First-Gen Day

Judy Sanders Study Lounge

Cristina Reagan

November06Wednesday10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

History Happy Hour

Dr. Thomas McKenna

November06Wednesday12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

FIRST GEN POP-UP HELP BOOTH

Cristina Reagan

November06Wednesday1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Featured Stories

faculty
Dr. Thomas McKenna
Professor of Philosophy and History

Professor Mc Kenna is an interdisciplinary scholar in the history of philosophy, religion, and the arts. He is a poet and has edited the short run journal Holler: A Journal of Poetry and Prose, now part of the permanent collection of the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, West Virginia. As a professor, Dr. McKenna says his goal is to help students understand that the answers to life’s big questions vary, but that it is important to understand everyone else’s answers to better grasp the rich diversity of our world our place in it. Whether it be Language, Literature, History, Philosophy, or Religion, the Department of  Humanities will prepare you for success in any field you choose by teaching you how to listen more carefully, to read with greater understanding, and how to write more effectively, all while acquiring a better understanding of the language, literature, history, philosophy and religion of the wider world.  "We live in a rich and diverse world. The more we know about the people in it, what they think about it, and why they think so, the better we’ll do…no matter what we choose to do for a living.”

A photo of Dr. Tom McKenna seated inside University Point

Dr. Thomas McKenna

Professor of Philosophy and History

A photo of Scott Inghram in front of a gazebo on Concord University's campus

Dr. Scott Inghram '03

MSW Program Director and Associate Professor

A photo of George Williams on Concord University's Campus

Dr. George Williams '11

Assistant Professor of English / Director of Veteran Services

A photo of Marcus Murrell inside the Admissions Office

Marcus Murrell '17

Admissions Counselor

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.