Concord University Alumni Magazine - Fall 2025

ON THE COVER:

FEATURES

Behind President Bethany Meighen is an acrylic on canvas painting by Sydney Rector '25. Rector's work (pictured above) is displayed throughout the President's home. President Meighen plans to rotate student art regularly. Photo by Jason Lockart for Concord University.

NEW LEADERSHIP

30 President Bethany Meighen joins the Mountain Lion Family.

ALUMNI REFLECTION

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Rebecca Roseberry '01 turns her passion for Bob Dylan into a dream job.

Firechiefs Charlie Croy and Ed Thompson forge a lifelong friendship.

President Dr. Bethany Meighen Executive Director of Advancement Joshua D. Cline

DEPARTMENTS

AROUND THE VALLEY

Chair, Concord University Foundation, Inc. Jennifer Ware ’88

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Campus News

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Athletic Highlights

CREATIVE STAFF: Director of Marketing and

AMONG THE PINES

Public Relations Lindsey Byars '03

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Alumni Association Awards

Public Relations Manager Tammie Presley '98

20 Homecoming Memories 28 Class Notes 56 In Memoriam FOUNDATION FOR IMPACT 34

Sports Information Director Wes McKinney ‘13 Creative Services Managers Arthur Capuzzo '24 Jason Lockart

Director of Alumni and Donor Relations Blake Farmer ‘17

Evelyn Lilly Blake leaves $2.7 million for new endowed science fund

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Scholarship created to honor Coach Tony Colobro.

Student Contributor Aidan Bishop '25

2024-2025 Concord University Foundation, Inc. Annual Financial Report

SUBMISSIONS: Please contact Lindsey Byars at 304.384.5367 or lbyars@concord.edu

ADVANCEMENT OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION:

The Concord University Magazine is published by the Concord University Advancement Office. A portion of the cost is underwritten by the Concord University Foundation, Inc.

Email:

advancement@concord.edu Office of Advancement PO Box 1000 Athens, WV 24712-1000

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Mail:

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Phone: 304.384.6311 Fax: 304.384.6017