Piedmont University’s artists-in-residence chamber ensemble, Piedmont Camerata, will present a free concert at 4 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Chapel on the Demorest campus. The ensemble includes Heather Baird-Strachan, violin; Rachael Fischer, violin; Scott Garrett, viola; Ismail Akbar, cello; and Jeri-Mae G. Astolfi, piano. The performance will also include Dean of Libraries and College…
Due to unforeseen labor shortages and supply chain issues, Piedmont University’s newest residence hall, Mystic, will not open in time for the start of the fall semester. Students were originally scheduled to move into Mystic on August 13. Piedmont University staff members have worked diligently to ensure all affected students have a temporary housing assignment…
Three Piedmont University research presentations have been accepted to the prestigious American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention that will take place in New Orleans in November. “There were an unprecedented number of submissions this year, so the acceptance rate was lower than usual,” said Dr. Monica Bellon-Harn, professor and director of Piedmont’s Department of Communication Sciences…
A birthday surprise for one student in Georgia turned into a months-long adventure in Alaska for another. It all started with connections made through Piedmont University’s private Facebook group for parents and families. It was January, and Piedmont University student Lance James had a birthday coming up. It was his first so far away from…
Piedmont University chemistry professor Dr. Elaine Bailey and biology professor Dr. Julia Schmitz were in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, in late June for the Association of Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE) Conference. Hosted by the University of Victoria, ABLE offered workshops that gave attendees hands-on opportunities to experience a laboratory activity developed for the classroom. All…
If you know Cindy Peterson, you know Piedmont. Sharing the university’s story, especially with prospective students and their families, is what she likes best about her job. “Having been here as long as I have been, I love this institution and the mission of this college,” she said. “To share with families who think that…
This spring, three graduates earned master’s degrees in health sciences from Piedmont University, and all three were hired in their field before they crossed the commencement stage. “Our programs are designed to prepare and position graduates for success in the workforce. These are exactly the kind of outcomes we strive for and celebrate. We are…
Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art will display an exhibition of contemporary art from the permanent collection through Aug. 18. The museum, 567 Georgia Street in Demorest, is open from 12 to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. A closing reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 18. Admission to the museum is free. The reception…
In his work as a consultant with Austin, Texas-based Abrigo, two-time Piedmont University Walker College of Business alumnus Zach Englert creates economic models that assist financial institutions in making complex, multimillion-dollar decisions. As he looks ahead to the next quarter or fiscal year, Englert is also always looking back, to the lessons he learned as…
Piedmont University is moving swiftly to identify a successor to President James F. Mellichamp, who announced his retirement on Monday. Board of Trustees Chairman Gus Arrendale has appointed Barbara Strain as chair of the search committee. Strain is a lifelong Habersham County resident and a longtime supporter of the university. She joined the Board of…