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…
The Vienna Boys Choir, acclaimed Georgia-based artists, the debut of two new ensembles, and a pair of student productions are among the fine arts events planned for Piedmont University this year. Piedmont has released its full 2022-23 fine arts schedule. “In the School of Fine Arts, our mission is to provide both high quality arts…
Piedmont University’s Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art will host an exhibition of work by acclaimed artist Art Rosenbaum from Sept. 1-Oct. 13. “This is a big exhibition for us,” said Rebecca Brantley, assistant professor of art and director of the MSMA. “Art is a highly regarded artist with a lot of connections in the state. This…
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 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 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…