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Piedmont University Congratulates Fall Semester Dean's Scholars

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:14:43 -0500

Piedmont University congratulates students named Dean's Scholars for the Fall 2025 semester. Students who earned the Dean's Scholar designation finished the semester with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Piedmont University Congratulates Students on the Fall Semester Dean's List

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:19:06 -0500

Piedmont University congratulates students who qualified for the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. Dean's List honorees end the semester with a GPA of 3.50-3.99.

More Than 190 Receive Degrees at Piedmont University Fall Commencement

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:42:36 -0500

On Friday, Dec. 12, during a 10 a.m. Commencement ceremony, Piedmont University conferred degrees to more than 190 students, including approximately 75 undergraduate, 70 master's, 40 Education Specialist, and four Doctor of Education degrees.

Piedmont University 'Roar' Media Earns 26 Pinnacle Awards

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:11:59 -0500

The Roar, the student media hub of Piedmont University, has been awarded the Division III "Media Website of the Year" by the College Media Association. The award was one of 26 "Pinnacle Awards" received by Piedmont at the College Media Conferen...

Piedmont Theatre Begins 2025-2026 Mainstage Season with Godspell

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:44:57 -0500

The Piedmont University Theatre Department has begun its 2025-26 Mainstage Season with Godspell, performing through Nov. 9. This inspiring musical retells the parables of Jesus Christ and his disciples as told in the Gospel of Matthew.

Piedmont University Congratulates Students on the Summer Semester Dean's List

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:20:02 -0400

Piedmont University congratulates students who qualified for the Dean's List for the Summer 2025 semester. Dean's List honorees end the semester with a GPA of 3.50-3.99.

Piedmont University Congratulates Summer Semester Dean's Scholars

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:13:10 -0400

Piedmont University congratulates students named Dean's Scholars for the Summer 2025 semester. Students who earned the Dean's Scholar designation finished the semester with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

More Than 80 Receive Degrees at Piedmont University Summer Commencement

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:04:05 -0400

On Friday, July 18, during a 10 a.m. Commencement ceremony, Piedmont University conferred undergraduate degrees to more than 80 students, including eight undergraduate and 78 graduate students, who earned master's and Education Specialist degre...

Piedmont University Congratulates 285-Plus Spring Semester Dean's Scholars

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:36:21 -0400

Piedmont University congratulates the 285-plus students named Dean's Scholars for the Spring 2025 semester. Students who earned the Dean's Scholar designation finished the semester with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Piedmont University Congratulates Students on the Spring Semester Dean's List

Wed, 14 May 2025 09:23:26 -0400

Piedmont University congratulates the more than 240 students who qualified for the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester. Dean's List honorees end the semester with a GPA of 3.50-3.99.

More Than 300 Receive Degrees at Piedmont University Spring Commencement

Tue, 13 May 2025 10:41:11 -0400

On Friday, May 9, in two ceremonies, Piedmont University conferred undergraduate degrees to more than 205 students, including 148 first-generation students, and 164 graduate students, including master's, EdS, and doctorate degrees. The ceremoni...

Piedmont University Celebrates Alumni Day 2025 with Campus Events and Honoree Recognition

Tue, 06 May 2025 15:31:14 -0400

Alumni Day 2025 brought energy, pride, and celebration to Piedmont University's Demorest campus as graduates returned for a full day of events-and to recognize some of Piedmont's most distinguished alumni. From a morning Alumni Associat...

Piedmont University Chamber Ensembles Performs Spring Concert

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:40:47 -0400

The Piedmont University Chamber Ensembles Spring concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 17 in the university chapel. Styles represented include classical and slow blues, swing, mambo, and bossa nova. The performance will feature music for ...

Piedmont Students Offer Free Help with Income Tax Returns

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:38:51 -0500

For the second year, Piedmont University students are participating in an accounting course this semester that will help community members in Habersham and Banks counties with federal and state income tax preparation at no cost to them. This co...

Sixteen Piedmont University Students Inducted into School of Nursing Honor Society

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:48:26 -0500

Sixteen Piedmont Univerity students were inducted into the R.H. Daniel School of Nursing Honor Society on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the auditorium of Stewart Hall. Students selected to be inducted into the Honor Society are in the top 15 percent o...

Piedmont University Students Bringing 9 to 5: The Musical to Stage for Valentine's Weekend

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:22:12 -0500

More than two dozen Piedmont University students are working together to bring 9 to 5: The Musical to the stage for performances Feb. 13-16. With music written by Dolly Parton, the musical is based on the 1980s movie and takes a comedic look at...

More Than 145 Receive Degrees at Piedmont University Fall Commencement

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:39:02 -0500

On Friday, Dec. 13, Piedmont conferred degrees to 52 undergradate students, including 24 first-generation students, and to 93 graduate students, including master's, EdS, and doctorate degrees. The ceremony was held at the Johnny Mize Athletic C...

Piedmont University Congratulates Students on the Fall Semester Dean's List

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:39:58 -0500

Piedmont University congratulates the nearly 260 students who qualified for the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester. Dean's List honorees end the semester with a GPA of 3.50-3.99.

Piedmont University Congratulates 275 Fall Semester Dean's Scholars

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:33:05 -0500

Piedmont University congratulates the 275 students named Dean's Scholars for the Fall 2024 semester. Students who earned the Dean's Scholar designation finished the semester with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Piedmont University Students Shine in Service of Lessons and Carols

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:31:41 -0500

Dozens of Piedmont University students will help bring the Annual Service of Lessons and Carols to the community Dec. 6-7 as the holiday event enters its 36th year.

Piedmont University Media Students Bring Home 15 Pinnacle Awards

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:27:43 -0500

Piedmont students involved in Roar Student Media won 15 Pinnacle Awards at the National College Media Conference, held Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in New Orleans. Competing in the Division III classification, which includes colleges and universities with le...

More Than 30 Piedmont University Students To Perform in Fall Singers Concert

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:29:36 -0400

The Piedmont University Singers, under the direction of Music Professor Bobby Ivey, will present a Fall Concert on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 P.M. in the Piedmont University Chapel. More than 30 Piedmont students will perform.

Piedmont Students Perform in 'The Laramie Project' Production

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:55:47 -0400

The Piedmont University Theatre Department launched its 2024-25 Mainstage season with The Laramie Project Oct. 3-6. The play aims to promote dialogue about equality, acceptance, and tolerance.

Piedmont freshman Reagen Pattishall is ready to take on the world, one lap at a time

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:50:51 -0400

At just 18 years old, Reagen Pattishall's track cycling prowess has taken her to destinations across the U.S. and even beyond its borders. Now, it brings her to Piedmont University with dreams of the Olympics.

Piedmont University Celebrates Summer Graduates

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:50:53 -0400

Family members and friends filled the Piedmont University Chapel on Friday, July 19, to watch as more than 70 students received degrees, shook hands with President Marshall Criser III and Board Chair Gus Arrendale, and turned their tassels.