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,”…
At last week’s pinning ceremonies, there were happy tears, hugs, and hoorays all around for our nursing graduates! To mark the completion of their coursework, each graduate received a pin from a loved one or mentor of their choosing to symbolically welcome them to the nursing profession. Several students also received awards based on nominations…
From Costa Rica to England to Italy and more, Piedmont University students have a variety of travel study opportunities each year. We asked some of our students who have completed a travel study program about their experiences; here’s what they had to say! Cateia Jones –Costa Rica The travel study trip to Costa Rica in…
There is no denying when Dr. Albert Pleysier is teaching. His voice echoes out of the classroom and through the halls as he educates his students in a variety of history courses ranging from ancient to the modern day, rapping the whiteboard for emphasis. His passion is undeniable as he weaves the stories of our…
Piedmont University’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program celebrates a milestone: its inaugural Master of Science graduating class has achieved a 100 percent pass rate on both comprehensive and national Praxis licensure exams. Even more impressively, 10 of the 12 students have already accepted job offers and are poised to begin making a clinical impact immediately. “This outcome…
U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs the Hon. Douglas A. Collins will deliver the keynote address at Piedmont University’s 2025 Commencement Ceremonies, scheduled for Friday, May 9, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center & Museum on the Demorest campus. Secretary Collins was sworn in as the 12th secretary of Veterans Affairs…
Piedmont University alumnus Alex McNure — a 2020 graduate of the R.H. Daniel College of Nursing and Health Sciences and member of the Army National Guard — returned to campus in February to deliver a powerful speech to newly inducted nursing honor society members. In his remarks, McNure reflected on his time as a Piedmont…
What does it look like when a university truly champions student achievement? At Piedmont University, it looks like nearly 400 students taking the stage — and the spotlight — to present original research and creative projects at the Seventh Annual Piedmont Symposium, held April 10 on the Demorest and Athens campuses. Launched in 2019 to…
When Paige Kluba applied to join the NCAA National Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), she did not know she was. “I thought I was applying for our conference SAAC,” Paige says, referring to the advisory group for the Collegiate Conference of the South. Instead, her application went to the national level — and was accepted. She…
Students in Piedmont’s Speech-Language Pathology graduate program get the opportunity to practice their skills at the university’s on-site clinic, helping their clients develop their communication abilities. In turn, their clients get to practice their skills and improve their speech and swallowing. Now, thanks to a new employee named Fozzie, students and clients alike get to…