Piedmont University

The 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) will bring together more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers on August 1-2 to raise funds for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. With a fundraising goal of $79 million, the PMC remains the world's most successful single athletic fundraising event. Since 1980, participants have raised more than $1.125 billion, helping accelerate breakthroughs in cancer treatment and bringing hope to patients and families around the globe.

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 Conference in Washington, DC, on Oct. 15-18, by far the most of any college in the Division III category (colleges with fewer than 3,000 students).

The winners of Piedmont University's 2022 Student Organization & Leaders Awards have been named and were honored at a dinner and ceremony on April 21. The purpose of the awards ceremony is to recognize the exceptional leadership and achievements of Piedmont University's student organizations, students, and advisors.

The 4th Annual Piedmont Symposium showcased the undergraduate research and creative inquiry projects of 389 students on April 6. The day-long event provides research opportunities for students. Their findings were presented across the Demorest and Athens campuses through oral and poster presentations.

More than 350 students participated in the third annual Piedmont University Symposium on April 14. The high-profile event embodies the Piedmont Promise "practical" pillar by providing research opportunities for students.

Students Wilhelm, Smith, and Crumbley attend Georgia Adeopt-A-Stream event.

Piedmont College holds its annual campus wide golden egg hunt

Kanler Cumbass and Dr. Julia Schmitz presented at the SACSCOC annual meeting in New Orleans, December 8-11, 2018.

Geeth Mahagamage attended The Future We Want Model United Nations Conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York on February 28th - March 3rd, 2019.

Residential Living and the Campus Activities Board hosted the 4th annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 26. The event provided a safe option for trick or treating for the Habersham County Community. Forty groups and organizations helped provide a night of fun for our community members. A total of 418 students and guests attended Trunk or Treat.

Three Piedmont students presented original research at the Popular Culture Association of the South Annual Convention in New Orleans on October 7.