Mystic Hall is ready for occupancy! Piedmont University’s newest and largest residence hall was scheduled to open in August. However, due to unforeseen labor shortages and supply chain issues, the opening had to be delayed. Construction is now complete, and Mystic Hall’s first residents will move in on Sept. 17. Residential Living staff members have…
September is Suicide Awareness Month, and Piedmont University’s Counseling Services department is reminding students that they have a wealth of resources available to them during times of crisis — or even during times of day-to-day stress. “We’re here, and we’re ready to help our students with any difficulties they may be facing, whether that’s through…
Piedmont University will host the Vienna Boys Choir, the world’s most storied and celebrated children’s choral group, for a performance at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Chapel on the Demorest campus, 992 Central Ave. Tickets are $25 and are available at piedmont.edu/vbc. “We are thrilled and honored to be able to present the…
Piedmont University students will enjoy faster, safer, and more reliable internet service this semester. “This is a substantial investment in campus technology and will make a big difference in the students’ academic experience,” said Chief Information Officer Greg Jackson. Last week, Piedmont personnel completed the installation of 260 Wi-Fi access points across both the Demorest…
This semester, Piedmont University is welcoming its first class of Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience students. Each of the students say the degree — and Piedmont — fit just right. The class includes: Cooper Williams, of Lilburn, Georgia, who was intrigued by neuroscience after watching her mother work with a neurologist. Mary Beall, of Macon,…
Piedmont University’s work to provide students with hands-on, real-world learning experiences has caught the attention of The Chronicle of Higher Education. Piedmont is featured in a special publication by The Chronicle titled “Reimagining the Student Experience, How Colleges Can Help Students Connect, Belong, and Engage.” The Chronicle is a national leader in higher education journalism,…
As the new academic year gets underway, Piedmont University Student Life and Leadership invites students to a Clubs & Organizations Fair Thursday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Commons. More than 40 groups across a wide range of interests provide opportunities for social interaction, service to others, and exploration of subject matters…
Two Piedmont University alumna are recipients of the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education’s 2022 teaching awards. Based in Athens, the Foundation for Excellence in Public Education encourages, recognizes, and rewards excellence in the Clarke County School District. Earlier this summer, the Foundation announced its 2022 teaching and staff awards. All total, $17,000 were awarded…
Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art will host an exhibition of work by acclaimed artist Art Rosenbaum from Sept. 1-Oct. 13. “This is a big exhibition for us,” said Rebecca Brantley, assistant professor of art and director of the MSMA. “Art is a highly regarded artist with a lot of connections in the state. This…
Piedmont University is offering two new undergraduate programs — film production and accounting — and a new master’s degree in professional counseling beginning with the fall semester. Classes begin Aug. 17. Film Production Piedmont University’s new film production program is designed to prepare students to take advantage of the state’s reputation as the “Hollywood of…