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Piedmont University Professor, Student Co-Author Study Accepted to International Academic Journal

Publication date September 9, 2022

Piedmont University’s still-new Communication Sciences and Disorders program continues to make a name for itself, this time with a study to be published in The Cleft-Palate Craniofacial Journal, a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, international publication. The article, titled “A cross-sectional descriptive analysis of speech, hearing, and feeding in YouTube videos: A brief communication” was co-authored by…

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Two Piedmont University Students Receive Friends of Georgia Radio Scholarships

Publication date September 9, 2022

Two Piedmont University students received Friends of Georgia Radio scholarships at the organization’s first Radio Bash event late last month. Friends of Georgia Radio is a nonprofit dedicated to recognizing the state’s radio history while mentoring and promoting present and future audio professionals. Friends of Georgia Radio held its first Radio Bash on Aug. 27…

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Mystic Hall to Open on Sept. 17

Publication date September 1, 2022

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…

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Suicide Awareness Month: Piedmont University Counseling Services Is Ready to Help

Publication date August 31, 2022

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…

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Piedmont University to Host Famed Vienna Boys Choir for Performance Oct. 29

Publication date August 31, 2022

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…

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Piedmont University Invests in Faster, Safer, More Reliable Internet Service

Publication date August 22, 2022

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…

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Piedmont University Welcomes First Neuroscience Majors

Publication date August 17, 2022

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,…

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Piedmont University’s High-Impact Practices Recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education

Publication date August 17, 2022

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,…

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Student Clubs & Organizations Fair Set for Aug. 18

Publication date August 16, 2022

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…

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Two Piedmont University Alumna Receive Foundation for Excellence in Public Education Awards

Publication date August 15, 2022

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…

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