List of presidents and principals of Concord University

President of Concord University
President of Concord University
	Incumbent; Bethany Meighen; since 2025
Appointer	Concord University Board of Governors
Formation	1875 (principal); 1896 (president)
First holder	James Harvey French (principal); Christopher Columbus Rossey (president)
Website	President's Office

AppointerConcord University Board of Governors

Formation1875 (principal)
1896 (president)

First holderJames Harvey French (principal)
Christopher Columbus Rossey (president)

WebsitePresident's Office

This list of presidents and principals of Concord University includes all who have served as principals or presidents of Concord University since its founding in 1872.^[1]^[2]

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v t e Concord University
Located in: Athens, West Virginia
Academics	College of Professional and Liberal Studies College of Science, Mathematics, and Health
Campus facilities	Campus Erma Byrd Higher Education Center
Athletics	Mountain Lions
People	Notable alumni Presidents
History	History of Concord University
Founded: 1872

List of presidents and principals of Concord University

As Concord State Normal School (1872–1931)

Presidents

As Concord State Normal School (1872–1931)

As Concord State Teachers College (1932–1943)

As Concord College (1943–2004)

As Concord University (2004-Present)

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President of Concord University
Incumbent Bethany Meighen since 2025
Appointer	Concord University Board of Governors
Formation	1875 (principal) 1896 (president)
First holder	James Harvey French (principal) Christopher Columbus Rossey (president)
Website	President's Office