Piedmont University sustained last year’s strong enrollment, welcoming 1,246 undergraduate students back to class on August 16. Undergraduate enrollment is up 8 percent on our main campus, and the number of residential students grew by over 6 percent, increasing the number of students who now live, work, and play in Habersham County. This year’s enrollment…
Piedmont University is excited to announce the opening of Tommye Scanlin: Because of Memory at the Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA). It will remain on view through September 28. The community is invited to attend the kick-off reception on August 31 from 4:30–6:30 PM. Both the reception and the event are free to the public. Because of Memory will…
Bud Lee Picture Maker: Photographs from 1967 to 1972 is now on view at Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art (MSMA). The exhibit will conclude with a reception from 4-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24. The public is invited to attend this free event. Lee (1941-2015) was an award-winning, Florida-based photojournalist and artist. Lee studied…
Years before she was named Piedmont University’s new Dean of Students and Director of Residential Living, Dr. Tracey Paul was a student standing in line waiting to order lunch at a Chick-fil-A when her hall director saw her. She asked if Paul wanted to be an RA. “I said, ‘Sure.’ What’s an RA?” Now, leading…
Piedmont University celebrated Audrey Davenport and a new endowed scholarship in her name on June 16 at a luncheon held at Sweet Breads in Demorest. Davenport, who grew up in Cornelia, was honored for her many contributions to the Habersham County community. She serves as executive director of the Habersham County Historical Society (HCHS) and…
Dr. Octavius Mulligan wants prospective and current students seeking degrees in education to do more than consider Piedmont. “If you want an authentic experience with professors who will challenge you to be one of the best teachers possible, then Piedmont University is where you want to be,” Mulligan said. “We don’t want you to consider…
Piedmont University reminds Dr. Joe Dennis of the small, private, liberal arts school he attended, North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. “The second I stepped onto Piedmont’s campus, it reminded me of my alma mater. I remember the close relationships I was able to establish with faculty and staff, and the numerous opportunities presented to…
Note: This series spotlights the people who educate Piedmont University students. We ask them about their childhood, their first jobs, and why they love what they do. Dr. Cynthia Vance, a psychology professor at Piedmont University, was born in Southern California and moved with her family to Oregon when she was 4 years old. The…
A Piedmont University mentorship program called SAIL, an acronym for “Start. Achieve. Impact. Lead,” gives incoming first-year and transfer students an extra hand when navigating the transition to college. It benefits students by helping them build friendships before the academic year starts. They also move into campus housing earlier than other students. Incoming students are…
A total of 307 Piedmont University students received undergraduate and graduate degrees on Friday, May 5, during two commencement ceremonies. The graduate ceremony was held at 10:30 a.m., with the undergraduate service following at 1:30 p.m. Both were held in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on the Demorest campus. Awards were also given during commencement….