Piedmont was represented in Eugene, Oregon at the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials in June, and Remel Williams, an assistant track and field coach for the Lions, is bringing the knowledge she gained home to the Lions. Williams recently completed her Level 3 certification in Sprints, Hurdles, and Relays through the USA Track &…
Not many academic programs come into existence and begin taking students on trips within just a few months. But with a Halle Foundation Grant and the efforts of Professor Brian McDermott, the German language program at Piedmont University is doing just that. Last week, Professor McDermott traveled with 12 of his German 1101 students to…
For most people, spiders are a minor fright or small nuisance. But for Piedmont’s own Dr. Rebecca Godwin, one of the world’s foremost experts on trapdoor spiders, they are fascinating, everyday companions. “I want people to know that they are more than just fangs with legs,” says Godwin, assistant professor of biology. Her expertise on…
The Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia, Division 5, will hold oral arguments on eight cases on Piedmont University’s Demorest campus. Presiding Judge Christopher J. McFadden, Chief Judge Amanda H. Mercier, and Judge Brian Rickman will hear oral arguments at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Swanson Center for Performing Arts and Communications….
Join us for “Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Lillian E. Smith: 80th Anniversary Exhibition” at Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art. The exhibition will be on view September 5, 2024-May 15, 2025. A public reception will take place on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Augusta-based photographer Mark Albertin will give a guest lecture. Lillian E. Smith…
Piedmont University recently received a Recruitment and Induction of STEM Educators grant from the National Science Foundation. The National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teaching Scholarship Program supports talented STEM undergraduate majors and professionals to become effective K-12 STEM teachers and experienced, exemplary K-12 teachers to become STEM master teachers in high-need school districts. It also supports…
The Piedmont University Conservatory of Music will host the 4th Chopin Academy of Atlanta Music Festival on Sunday, June 23, in the Piedmont University Chapel. The community is cordially invited to attend. Admission is free. Since 2021, together with the Chopin Society of Atlanta, Musik21 Conservatory has invited talented young pianists from the metro Atlanta…
After a journey stained by pandemic disruptions and challenges, many students in the class of 2024 finally had their moment. More than 2,000 friends and family members filled Piedmont University Quad to proudly watch as graduates shook hands with President Marshall Criser III and Board Chair Gus Arrendale and turned their tassels, fulfilling a long-awaited…
On May 1, Piedmont University’s Mass Communications Department held its annual MCOM Awards. These awards include fun superlatives for students and faculty, the James M. Cox Jr. Alumni Award, and faculty-selected awards. This year, the alumni award was given to Cale Padgett, class of 2009. This year was special for the Mass Communications department as…
For the third time for its Piedmont University marketing efforts, Forum Communications earned a top award in the Hermes Creative Awards Competition. A woman-owned full-service marketing agency, Forum Communications earned platinum honors for the “Be a Lion. Not a number.” campaign in the Integrated Marketing Campaign category on behalf of Piedmont University. Administered by the…