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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Before becoming a Piedmont student, Marcus Buffington was a nationally certified pharmacy technician for CVS for eight years. After that, he took his pharmacological skills to the emergency department at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. Buffington was something of a detective in the ER, tracking down a patient’s medications when it appeared they might…
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…