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A Piedmont University Degree Is One of the State’s Best Returns on Investment, New Study Finds

  • Publication date March 3, 2022

Piedmont University provides graduates with one of the best returns on investment among all the state’s private, nonprofit educational institutions, according to a new study by Georgetown University. “Piedmont University prides itself on offering an exceptional educational experience designed to prepare students for success in their intended careers,” said Piedmont President James F. Mellichamp. “The…

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Piedmont University Hospitality Students Receive Priority Preference for Classic Center Cultural Foundation Scholarship

  • Publication date February 23, 2022

Piedmont University students pursuing a degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management have priority preference for new scholarship funds available through The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. “Piedmont University enjoys an outstanding partnership with The Classic Center that creates direct benefits for our students — this scholarship being one of many examples. We thank The Classic Center…

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Piedmont Student Completing His Degree While Traveling the Country Making Monster Jam Videos

  • Publication date February 8, 2022
Photo of Tyler Goins using his camera.

Still months from graduation, Piedmont University student Tyler Goins is already traveling the country, creating professional videos to promote Monster Jam, the popular motorsports event. “This job seemed so far out of my hands, like a big jump for me,” said Goins. “I didn’t think someone my age could be doing this, but I am.”…

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Piedmont to Host Philosophy ‘Star’ Gabriel Ferreira for Free Lecture on Feb. 17

  • Publication date February 4, 2022

Piedmont University will host Professor Gabriel Ferreira of Brazil’s Unisinos University for a thought-provoking event titled You Can’t Untie a Knot You Don’t Know About: Some Remarks on Philosophy and Its History at 11 a.m. on Feb. 17 at the Arrendale Library on Piedmont’s Demorest campus. Ferreira is a philosophy professor at Unisinos and a…

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Piedmont Student Makes Advocating for Disabled Persons His Life’s Work

  • Publication date February 3, 2022

Piedmont University junior Caden Nelms calls himself “The Wheelchair Dude Who Fights for Accessibility,” because that’s exactly what he aspires to do — both as a student and long after he graduates. “Not everyone with a disability can or wants to advocate, which is fine,” he said. “I get that, but I make it my…

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Piedmont University Students to Perform The Three Musketeers Feb. 17-20

  • Publication date February 2, 2022

Piedmont University will present The Three Musketeers beginning Feb. 17. Adapted by renowned playwright Ken Ludwig, The Three Musketeers is a hilarious take on a swashbuckling classic. Originally penned as a novel by Alexandre Dumas, who was also famous for The Count of Monte Cristo and other works of adventure and mischief, the play follows…

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Meet the Social Team: Practicum Students to Provide Inside Look at Piedmont Experience

  • Publication date February 2, 2022

Piedmont University students will be sharing an inside look at their experiences during the spring semester. Students Noah Aaron, Maria Allocco, and John Dills are majoring in mass communications. Conner Jelley is majoring in sports communications. This semester, they are completing a practicum; a practicum is a one-credit-hour course that allows students to gain hands-on…

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Mack Makes His Mark at Piedmont

  • Publication date January 27, 2022
Michael Mack

Everyone knows Michael Mack. He’s the president of the Student Government Association (SGA) following three years in the Senate at Piedmont University. He’s on the cycling team. He is treasurer of the National Society of Leadership and Success. He is making his mark at Piedmont, including working with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council….

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Five Questions with Zac Moore: How Safe Zone Training is Creating a More Inclusive Piedmont

  • Publication date January 20, 2022

Three years ago, Piedmont University implemented Safe Zone training for faculty and staff members. Since then, the training — offered through the Safe Zone Project to raise awareness of LGBTQ issues and create inclusive college environments— has been expanded, spurred campus events, and received positive feedback from current and prospective students alike. Director of Student…

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