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Alumnus Endows New Scholarship to Honor Memory of George Floyd

The Concord University Foundation is announcing a new, fully endowed scholarship established to honor the memory of George Floyd.

During the memorial service broadcast, Concord alumnus Charles Hall ’62 listened to the President of North Central University announce the institution’s new scholarship to honor Floyd. As he challenged all universities to do the same, Hall decided Concord University should be among the first to join North Central. He immediately emailed CU President Kendra Boggess offering to donate funds to establish the scholarship.

In his email to President Boggess Hall writes, “I was moved by the young President of the university, at the memorial service announcing their memorial scholarship for George and inspired when he challenged all universities to do the same. I had to be sure our university stepped to the forefront to meet the challenge. It was so important that we act to lead the way.”

Hall grew up in a diverse working-class community in Rand, W.Va. in a “family that abhors racism.” He adds that he prays not only for the country, West Virginia, and his now home state of Florida, but for “the good family of this good man who should still be living his good life.”

The George Floyd Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to Concord University students who are seeking careers with the intent on making a positive impact on the world as advocates for social change.

“As a university, we educate future generations of citizens that we hope will graduate and dedicate their careers to bettering our communities, our state, and our nation. Through this generous donation, Concord University will be able to support students who are called to make a difference in the lives of others,” says President Boggess.

Contributions to the George Floyd Memorial Scholarship can be made through Concord’s website at www.concord.edu/donate

For additional information on this scholarship, please contact the Concord University Foundation at 304-384-6056 or foundation@concord.edu

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The Concord University Alumni Association Announces 2020-2021 Elected Officers

The Concord University Alumni Association (CUAA) is announcing the officers who have been elected to serve during the 2020-2021 term. These members of the Executive Board are: President Ann Pauley ’74; 1st Vice President Jared Tice ’06; 2nd Vice President Melanie Farmer ’07 ’15; Treasurer Jean Dickens ’81; and Secretary Lisa Darlington ’98.

President Ann Pauley ’74 Ann Pauley graduated from Concord in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education K-8 with a concentration in Social Studies. She received a Master of Arts in Gifted Education, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Retardation from the WV College of Graduate Studies and has earned National Board Certification as a teacher.

Ann’s career as an educator has taken her to classrooms within the Mercer County School system as well as at Concord and Bluefield State College. She was named Mercer County Teacher of the Year for 1983-84.

A tireless community volunteer, Ann has served as an officer and on a number of committees with the CUAA Alumni Council. She was named Alumnus of the Year by the CUAA in 2018.

1st Vice President Jared Tice ’06 Jared Tice was Student Government Association President and a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity when he attended Concord. He earned a BA in Political Science from CU in 2006, an MA in Educational Leadership in Higher Education from West Virginia University, and a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Maryville University.

He is currently Senior Vice President for the College Experience and Dean of Students at Catawba College.

Jared has been a member of the CUAA Council for 10 years. His service to Concord as an alum also includes volunteering as the Board of Advisors Chairperson for the Iota-Xi Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. He received the Young Alumnus award from the CUAA in 2016.

2nd Vice President Melanie Farmer ’07 ’15 Melanie Farmer earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Concord in 2007 and a Master of Social Work from Concord in 2015. She has been a member of the CUAA Council since 2013, serving as scholarship committee chair each year. In 2018 she received the CUAA’s Young Alumnus Award.

She has worked in Concord’s Office of Sponsored Programs for eight years, and now serves in that office as the Director of Grants and Contracts. Additionally, she has been teaching as an adjunct in CU’s Master of Social work program for the past two years.

Melanie is originally from the McDowell County community of Squire, W.Va. She currently lives in Princeton, W.Va. with her husband, Jason, and daughters, Layla and Jenna. Treasurer Jean Dickens ’81 Jean Dickens earned a Regents Bachelor of Arts degree from Concord in 1981; a master’s degree from the West Virginia College of Graduate Studies; and a certificate from the University of Kentucky’s College Business Management Institute.

Her career includes a stint with the Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, D.C., and more than four decades working in the area of finance. This includes service as a financial analyst in Concord’s business office, in development, and as an adjunct instructor. She has served the CUAA as Treasurer for a number of years.

Jean was named a Golden Alumnus by the CUAA in 2014. In 2017 she and her husband, Dale, received honorary doctorates from Concord University for their professional and volunteer service.

Secretary Lisa Darlington ’98 Lisa Darlington is originally from Beckley, W.Va. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Concord in 1998 with Elementary K-8 and Math 5-Adult as her teaching fields. Excelling academically, Lisa was one of three valedictorians for her class.

She went on to earn both a master’s degree in Mathematics and a PhD in Educational Research & Evaluation from Virginia Tech.

Lisa has taught at Concord since 2007. She is currently a Professor of Mathematics and Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department and serves on the CUAA Council. For her service, she was honored by the CUAA with the Alumnus of the Year Award in 2019.