Month: August 2022

New Programs Added for Fall 2022 Semester

student on a film production set

Piedmont University is offering two new undergraduate programs — film production and accounting — and a new master’s degree in professional counseling beginning with the fall semester. Classes begin Aug. 17.  Film Production Piedmont University’s new film production program is designed to prepare students to take advantage of the state’s reputation as the “Hollywood of…

Two-Time Piedmont Business Grad ‘Ready and Excited’ for Challenges of His New Job

Two-time Piedmont University Walker College of Business alumnus Joe Vanstone will start a challenging new position later this month — but, thanks to his education, he’s ready. “This new job is going to be a challenge. I’m taking a leap of faith, but I have full confidence because I have my master’s degree and all…

Piedmont University’s Camerata to Perform Free Concert on Aug. 28

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…

Update on Mystic Hall

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 Research Presentations Accepted to Prestigious Speech, Language and Hearing Convention

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…

Connection Between Moms Leads to Alaskan Adventure for Piedmont Student

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…