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Featured Stories
Sociology Major with Criminology Emphasis
Zoey Shamblin, class of 2027, is studying sociology with a criminology emphasis and a minor in substance abuse. She is the first-generation college student in her family, having graduated from Poca High School in 2023. She began her collegiate studies in August and quickly became immersed in campus life. She became an arbiter for Concord's Student Government Association, joined Alpha Psi Omega's theatre fraternity and served as Assistant Stage Manager for the 2023 production of The Thanksgiving Play. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career in criminology, either as a correctional officer or as a police officer. She is grateful for the opportunities she’s had already on The Campus Beautiful, such as visiting Alderson prison, and meeting a federal magistrate judge. She credits her “amazing professor”, Lori Pace for opening doors to these experiences, which helped her discover her passion. Zoey is an avid traveler and loves to learn about unfamiliar cultures. She’s visited Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, and France. She names Swiss Alps as her favorite saying, “The beautiful mountains reminded me of my country roads home.”
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Zoey Shamblin
Sociology Major with Criminology Emphasis
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Michael Yost
Class of 2017
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Dr. Kathy Liptak
Associate Provost
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Adam Cook '18
Bradley, WV
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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.