Concord University
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Concord University is a public university in Athens, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1872 by an act of the West Virginia Legislature, creating a normal school led by veterans of both the Union and the Confederacy.
Founded as a normal school for teacher preparation, Concord has transitioned to a comprehensive university.
The campus is situated on a knoll overlooking the Appalachian Mountains. It describes itself as "The Campus Beautiful." It also operates a teaching center and conducts classes in Beckley, West Virginia.
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