Concord University
Former names | Concord State Normal School (1872–1931) Concord State Teachers College (1932–1943) Concord College (1943–2004) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university |
| Established | February 28, 1872 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | WVHEPC |
| Endowment | $47.715 million (2022) |
| President | Kendra Boggess |
| Provost | Edward Huffstetler |
| Students | 1,956(Fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 1,389 |
| Postgraduates | 360 |
| Location | , West Virginia , United States |
| Campus | Distant town, 123-acre (50 ha) |
| Other campuses | Beckley |
| Newspaper | The Concordian |
| Colors | Maroon and gray |
| Nickname | Mountain Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – MEC |
| Mascot | Roar |
| Website | concord.edu |
Concord University is a public university in Athens, West Virginia.
The institution traces back to February 28, 1872, when the West Virginia Legislature passed "an Act to locate a Branch State Normal School, in the town of Concord Church, in the County of Mercer." The normal school was founded by veterans of both the Union and the Confederacy. It was aptly named "Concord" to embody the ideals of harmony and fellowship in the post-Civil War era.
Concord University is renowned for its picturesque campus, often dubbed "The Campus Beautiful." It offers a distinctive learning environment on a scenic knoll overlooking the Appalachian mountains.
In addition to its main campus in Athens, Concord University also operates a teaching center and conducts classes in Beckley, West Virginia, extending its educational reach within the region.