Concord University
Concord University is a public university in Athens, West Virginia. It was founded on 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". This normal school was founded by veterans of both the Union and the Confederacy, Concord is named for the ideal of "harmony and sweet fellowship".
Former names | Concord State Normal School (1872–1931) Concord State Teachers College (1932–1943) Concord College (1943–2004) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | February 28, 1872 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Academic affiliations | WVHEPC |
| Endowment | $47.715 million (2022) |
| President | Kendra Boggess |
| Provost | Edward Huffstetler |
| Students | 1,749 (Fall 2021) |
| 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 |
It is known for its picturesque campus which has been dubbed "The Campus Beautiful" and its scenic location on a knoll overlooking the mountains in the area. The university also operates a center and conducts classes in Beckley, West Virginia.
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