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,…
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…
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. 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…
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,”…
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…