After 29 years in public education, Sarah Bell MAT ’98 is now teaching what could be the most important lesson of her career: the importance of protecting the state’s natural resources. In 2021, Bell became president and CEO of the Elachee Nature Science Center, a 1,400-acre learning and conservation center located in Gainesville, Georgia. The…
This article ran in the Jan. 6, 2023 edition of The Northeast Georgian. Criser looks to merge university, community by Emma Marti The backdrop of the Demorest community helped bring Piedmont University its newest president. Piedmont University named Marshall Criser its new president in December, but it was fate that brought his much-traveled journey here….
Piedmont University’s January fine arts events include an exhibition by painter and sculptor Miles Cleveland Goodwin and a performance by Piedmont Camerata, the university’s artist-in-residence chamber ensemble. Both events are open to the public and free to attend. “January is set to be an exciting showcase of the artistic talent thriving both here at Piedmont…
Piedmont University students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters, Happy new year! What an honor it is for me to start 2023 as president of this outstanding institution. My wife, Kimberly, and I could not ask for a more beautiful setting for this next chapter of our lives or friendlier people to call our new neighbors…
When Lily Gowan thinks about Piedmont University, one word comes to mind first: family. “I come from a huge family, but even though there’s a lot of us, we’re all very close. I felt the same way at Piedmont. Everyone was very close; it was a close-knit community where I knew everyone was rooting for…
An outstanding year for Piedmont University is ending on a high note, with applications for the 2023-24 academic year up 30 percent over last year. “The word is getting out: it is great to be a Piedmont Lion,” said Vice President for Enrollment Management Cindy Peterson. As of Dec. 9, Peterson’s office had received over…
Jaime Johnson-Huff, whose two greatest passions in life are nursing and teaching, will become director of Piedmont University’s nursing program effective Dec. 12. “Dr. Johnson-Huff has been part of the nursing program at Piedmont for over 15 years. She is a wealth of knowledge, a consummate professional, and a full-hearted educator. She has demonstrated…
More than 200 students will graduate from Piedmont University on Dec. 9. “Congratulations to all of our graduates and their families, friends, and supporters. Graduation is a life-changing milestone. We are proud to welcome you to the Piedmont alumni family,” said President James F. Mellichamp. Here is a closer look at the fall 2022 graduating…
Piedmont University’s Rebecca Godwin has been appointed to the board of directors for the Southeastern Trust for Parks & Land (SE Trust). SE Trust acquires and develops land for conservation, recreation, and community in Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. “We are tremendously proud that SE Trust continues to improve our organization and further accomplish our…
Piedmont University’s Master of Science in Health and Human Performance has received the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s official seal of approval. NSCA notified Piedmont last month that the master’s program in Health and Human Performance has received its three-year Education Recognition certificate. “This is the NSCA’s ‘seal of approval,’” said Associate Dean for…