by Caylin Anderson The roar of engines echoed from across the Iraqi desert as convoys rolled through Camp Taji. In the middle of the chaos was a young communications specialist named Tristan Dyer, carrying more than just radio equipment. Dyer took the stories of his fellow soldiers, stories that the world might never hear unless…
by Michelle Cates Senior Kattie Smith is no stranger to a set piece. Though they originally attended Young Harris College and North Georgia Tech, they ultimately couldn’t resist the familiar pull of Piedmont. Growing up, Smith watched their grandparents participate in Piedmont’s chorale and, similarly, an influential theatre teacher in their life was a Piedmont…
This summer, we asked Piedmont faculty to answer a simple prompt: tell a story that matters to you. Today we highlight Professor Lindsay Dilbeck, whose smile and spirit brighten the athletic training program every day. She has so many moments to share — read on to enjoy her stories! Disaster Drill teaches preparedness, collaboration, and “adulting”…
Piedmont University has welcomed Kristie Harris as the new Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. With more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education finance and human resources, Harris brings both strategic expertise and a deep commitment to students. In this Q&A, she shares what drew her to Piedmont, her philosophy on financial stewardship,…
This summer, we’ve asked some of our Piedmont faculty to answer a simple prompt: tell a story that matters to you. Today’s highlight, Dr. Angela Brown (or Dr. B, as she is often known), is a treasured part of the faculty of our College of Education. She has an extra special treat: an account of…
Gorgeous clear skies and warm weather set the scene at tee time for the 37th Annual Coach Cave Memorial Golf Tournament, held September 2 at The Orchard Golf and Country Club. The tournament saw teams from a variety of organizations compete and help raise funds for Piedmont University athletics. Highlights included a visit from Charity…
This summer, we asked Piedmont faculty to answer a simple prompt: tell a story that matters to you. Today we highlight Dr. Ann Gazell, professor of education and beloved figure on campus. Read on to learn about her journey at Piedmont! My journey with Piedmont University began in the early 2000s when they started offering…
Ask any Piedmont student who’s taken a class with Dr. Michael Friedline, and they’ll likely mention two things: how animated he gets when teaching—and how much he genuinely cares about their success. “I get very animated teaching challenging material,” said Dr. Friedline, associate professor of Neuroscience and Psychology. “I’m not sure anyone learns anything, but…
This summer, we’ve asked some of our Piedmont faculty to answer a simple prompt: tell a story that matters to you. Today’s highlight, Dr. Mark Merges, serves as the Off-Campus Coordinator for our College of Education. Read on for an anecdote from his time at Piedmont! One of the things I value most about Piedmont…
Piedmont University has announced the appointment of Jamie Purdy as its new Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Purdy is a 2000 graduate of Piedmont College, and a longtime leader within the department. Purdy steps into the position after a decade as the Assistant Director of Athletics and Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), where she has played a vital…