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,…
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…
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…
Scroll through Lisa Mann’s social media and you’ll find more than just snapshots — you’ll see stamps in her passport and stories from around the globe. Whether it’s Ireland in March, Boston in May, or France last year, travel is her passion. “I love exploring new and exciting places full of rich culture, beautiful scenery,…
This summer, we’ve asked some of our Piedmont faculty to answer a simple prompt: tell a story that matters to you. Our second faculty highlight, theatre professor Dr. Bill Gabelhausen, shared his journey from professional acting to teaching. Enjoy! The one aspect I enjoy most about my job is to witness the 4-year journey of…
This summer, we’ve asked some of our Piedmont faculty to answer a simple prompt: tell a story that matters to you. The first of these, biology professor and salamander expert Dr. Carlos Camp, shared several tales from his time at Piedmont. Read on to enjoy some of his favorite memories. Inspiring a Student Cooper Kework…
If you are a member of the Piedmont community, you have likely already heard her name. Addie Bowen, with her myriad accomplishments, is a popular figure around campus; professors frequently mention her as a model student, and Piedmont’s own publications and posts have featured her multiple times. Now, as she prepares to leave for graduate…
Graduate leverages research experience and athletic discipline for a future in scientific discovery Piedmont University graduate Jadon Gonzales earned a degree in Biology and Environmental Science with a minor in Chemistry this May. The journey that led there began with spikes on the track, not slides under a microscope.“I actually chose Piedmont because of the Track and Field program,”…