About Concord University

For more than 150 years, Concord University has served the southern region of West Virginia, southwest Virginia and beyond, educating teachers, business leaders, scientists, social workers, as well as future medical and legal professionals. With a 14:1 student to faculty ratio and over 70 programs of study, Concord provides you with a quality education no matter what you choose.

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Miranda Martin '09
Director of Institutional Research & Data Services

Miranda has been at Concord for 21 years, having begun as a first-generation college student. She loved student life so much that she double majored in Comprehensive Mathematics and Business Administration. During her junior and senior years, she was involved with several research projects in the Math Department, which led to attending and presenting at two different international conferences (The Netherlands and Cyprus). Upon graduating in 2009, she worked part-time in the Human Resources office, and then accepted a full-time position in the IT Department as SQL Developer in 2013. She then took over the federal and state data reporting and is now the Director of Institutional Research & Data Services. She says of her experience at CU, “I love my job and love working with other departments for their data needs! I also have wonderful co-workers and feel proud to be part of such a great team. CU is truly my family. It is my home and always will be.”

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Miranda Martin '09

Director of Institutional Research & Data Services

Concord University student Madison Dye wearing her cheerleading uniform at a CU Football game

Madison Dye

Psychology Major

Zoey Shamblin outside University Point

Zoey Shamblin

Sociology Major with Criminology Emphasis

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Dr. Samantha Byrd, DSW, MSW, LGSW, '16 '18

Assistant Professor/Training Manager

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Josie Crawford '24
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.

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