Category: Campus News

Piedmont University’s Rebecca Godwin Implements Student-Centered Strategies Gained During Prestigious Summer Fellows Program

  • Publication date September 19, 2022

Piedmont University Assistant Professor of Biology Rebecca Godwin recently participated in the Governor’s Teaching Fellows Program, where she learned a variety of student-centered teaching strategies that she’s implementing in her genetics course this semester. Already, she is seeing a difference in how her students are responding to her, the coursework, and the assignments ahead. “It’s…

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Piedmont University Climbs in U.S. News & World Report’s Rankings

  • Publication date September 12, 2022

Piedmont University climbed nine spots on U.S. News & World Report’s list of top regional universities, ranking at No. 44, compared to No. 53 in 2021. “This ranking is reflective of Piedmont’s commitment to delivering an exceptional educational experience while staying true to our founding mission of ensuring educational access through competitive pricing,” said President…

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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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