Dr. Bethany Meighen, the Spouse of Clarksburg Native Drew Meighen, to Assume Concord President’s Post

The Concord University Board of Governors has unanimously selected Dr. Bethany Meighen as the next president to lead the institution. The board voted at its scheduled meeting on April 15, and the candidate has accepted the position.

Dr. Meighen comes to Concord from the University of North Carolina System, where she served as its Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. She was the chief student affairs officer and a key liaison between the UNC System Office and its 17 constituent institutions.

Meighen holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Charleston and earned her Ed.D. from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to fostering access to education and enhancing the student experience through policy development, institutional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.

“Concord University is making a meaningful difference in the lives of its students, the surrounding communities, and beyond—a mission I’m eager to use all my energy and experience to support and advance,” said Dr. Meighen. “I look forward to working collaboratively with the faculty, staff, students, and the entire campus community to build on the university’s strong foundation and help shape its future in the years to come.”

Meighen is married for former Clarksburg resident and Washington Irving graduate Drew Meighen.