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• B.A., English, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA, May 1990
• B.S., geosciences, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, Dec. 2000
• M.A., media and performing arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, May 2000
• M.F.A., media and performing arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, May 2002
• Ph.D., journalism and mass communications, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, Aug. 2011

• Online Teaching Certification, Missouri Online, University of Missouri System, March 2023
• Lean Green Belt Certificate, Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, Sept. 2022
• Credential in Human Resource Management, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, April 2022
• Credential in Systems-level Project Management, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, March 2022
• Digital Media Marketing Certificate, MediaBistro, May 2016
• Broadcast Meteorology Certificate, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, Dec. 1999
• Institute on Political Journalism, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., summer 1989

• Vice provost, educational innovation; professor of English and technical communication, Missouri University of Science and Technology, St. Louis, MO, Aug. 2022 - July 2023
• Vice provost, corporate and professional education, professor of English and technical communication, Missouri University of Science and Technology, St. Louis, MO, Sept. 2021 - Aug. 2022
• Assistant provost, strategic engagement; special advisor to the dean, Hammack School of Business; Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA, June 2019 - Aug. 2021
• Assistant provost; director of the A_LAB, Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA, July 2017 - June 2019
• Dean, School of Liberal Arts; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, June 2013 - June 2017
• Chair, writing department; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, May 2012 - June 2017
• Professor, writing department; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, Dec. 2008 - June 2017
• Meteorologist/Reporter; WJCL (ABC), Savannah, GA, June 1999 - Dec. 2019
• Meteorologist/Reporter; WTGS (Fox), Savannah, GA, June 1999 - June 2016
• Editorial director; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, Jan. 1998 to Dec. 2008
• Anchor/Meteorologist/Reporter; WJXT (CBS), Jacksonville, FL, May 1998 - May 1999
• News/Weather Anchor/Reporter; WJCL (ABC), WTGS (Fox), Savannah, GA, Feb. 1994 - Jan. 1998
• On-air personality; KIX 96.5 Radio, Savannah, GA, June 1994 - July 1996
• Director of communications; Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, March 1992 - Feb. 1994
• Managing editor; The Georgia Guardian, Savannah, GA, March 1992 - Nov. 2000
• Reporter/Host; WNEG-TV and Radio, Toccoa, GA, Jan. 1991 - Jan. 1992
• Production assistant; CNN Southeast Bureau, Atlanta, GA, March 1990 - Aug. 1990

• Flagship 2.0: The Intentional Leader, Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute, Chi Omega (selected as one of 12 participants out of 150 applicants), Oct. 2022
• Top Reviewer, Electronic News Division, AEJMC, July 2021
• Nancy Walton Laurie Leadership Institute, Chi Omega (selected as one of 60 participants out of 350 applicants), Nov. 2019
• Scripps Howard Foundation Visiting Professor in Social Media Program grant recipient, 2015-16
• Top Faculty Paper award in the Electronic News division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication annual conference, Aug. 2012
• Kappa Tau Alpha (journalism national honor society), March 2010
• USC research paper competition, third place (highest placement among SJMC students), April 2009
• USC research paper competition (selected to represent the School of Journalism and Mass Communications), April 2009
• American Press Institute Minority Journalism Educator's Fellowship, May 2008
• Wayne State University Summer Doctoral Seminar (finalist), May 2008
• USC research paper competition (selected to represent the School of Journalism and Mass Communications), April 2008
• CASE Circle of Excellence and District III publications awards, 2006-08
• Rotary Foundation Group Study Exchange Program Grant (for study in Brazil), 2003
• Savannah Business Journal's “40 under 40” Notable Savannahians, 2002
• Georgia Association of Broadcasters Award of Merit (group award for series), 1998

• Concepción, B. (2021). Giving voice to the voiceless: Telling the story of the “Other.” In L. Peck and G. S. Reel (Eds.), Media and Ethics at Work: True stories of young professionals (third edition; digital). Great River Leaming.
• Concepción, B. (2020). . Electronic News, 14(2), 97-98. [May 18, 2020 (Online); June 2020 (Print)] 
• Alvarez, R., Rose, C., Smith, M., Fortson, B, & Concepción, B. (2019). Oglethorpe University implements focused program to help academically at-risk students succeed. NACADA Pocket Guide (2nd ed.). 
• Concepción, B. (2016). Giving voice to the voiceless: Telling the story of the “Other.” In L. Peck and G. S. Reel (Eds.), Media Ethics at Work: True stories of young professionals. CQ Press.
• Concepción, B. (2014). . Journal of Mass Media Ethics, 29(4), 278-279. (Online: Sept. 24, 2014; Print: Oct. 13, 2014)

Recent articles

Online:

• New Accounting lecturer brings experience in teaching plus corporate banking, The Source, Oct. 25, 2021
• New HSB lecturer believes in lifelong learning for students and for himself, The Source, Oct. 12, 2021
• New HSB lecturer focuses on Entrepreneurship, The Source, Sept. 29, 2021
• Barry University professor awarded Fulbright scholarship to study axion particles, Miami Scientific Italian Community, May 7, 2021
• Physics professor publishes research on the search for the elusive axion particle, Barry University, Feb. 11, 2021

• Dunwoody's Greg Bluestein (right) balances high-profile reporting, parenthood, Reporter Newspapers, Oct. 27, 2021
• Oglethorpe University students cast alongside professional actors in “Heathers: The Musical,” Reporter Newspapers, Sept. 21, 2021
• Local musician Joe Alterman finds his calling in jazz, Reporter Newspapers, Sept. 15, 2021
• Buckhead-based filmmaker earns coveted Emmy Award for LGBTQ dance documentary, Reporter Newspapers, Aug. 24, 2021
• Ridgeview brings students together through music program, Reporter Newspapers, Aug. 20, 2021
• Springfield brings strangers together at Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival, Reporter Newspapers, Aug. 2, 2021
• Foundation offers affordable housing for transplant patients and caregivers, Reporter Newspapers, July 27, 2021
• Divide and Conquer, Stoke Sentinel, Sept. 11, 2018

• Jesse's Divide makes good decision to release 'Bad Decisions' and other bangers on debut album
  'Thirteen Steps, Switch.Bitch Noise, Jan. 30, 2022
• Jesse's Divide conquers new fans, SwitchBitch Noise music magazine, Feb. 9, 2018
• True Grit, Savannah Magazine, Sept./Oct. 2017
• The Gift of Quirk, Savannah Magazine, Nov./Dec. 2016