Piedmont University reminds Dr. Joe Dennis of the small, private, liberal arts school he attended, North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. “The second I stepped onto Piedmont’s campus, it reminded me of my alma mater. I remember the close relationships I was able to establish with faculty and staff, and the numerous opportunities presented to…
Note: This series spotlights the people who educate Piedmont University students. We ask them about their childhood, their first jobs, and why they love what they do. Dr. Cynthia Vance, a psychology professor at Piedmont University, was born in Southern California and moved with her family to Oregon when she was 4 years old. The…
A Piedmont University mentorship program called SAIL, an acronym for “Start. Achieve. Impact. Lead,” gives incoming first-year and transfer students an extra hand when navigating the transition to college. It benefits students by helping them build friendships before the academic year starts. They also move into campus housing earlier than other students. Incoming students are…
A total of 307 Piedmont University students received undergraduate and graduate degrees on Friday, May 5, during two commencement ceremonies. The graduate ceremony was held at 10:30 a.m., with the undergraduate service following at 1:30 p.m. Both were held in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on the Demorest campus. Awards were also given during commencement….
Note: The Faculty Spotlight series features the people who educate Piedmont University students. We ask them about their childhood, first jobs, and why they love their work. Dr. Elaine Bailey wears three hats at Piedmont University, where she has taught since 2011. She is an Associate Professor of Chemistry, Associate Dean for the School of Humanities…
Note: This story appeared, appropriately, in The Roar, Piedmont’s student newspaper. Roar staff writer Chloe Spradiin wrote it. The Roar earned a school record 16 awards from the Georgia College Press Association (GCPA) for work produced in the 2022 calendar year. The awards were announced April 7 at the annual GCPA Institute in Athens. “This is truly…