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Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a comprehensive liberal arts institution offering a variety of career-oriented majors. Its four colleges—Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing & Health Sciences—develop tomorrow's leaders by engaging students in the classroom, in their community, and around the world. Our 300-acre residential campus is nestled in the foothills of the north Georgia mountains and we also operate a campus in Athens.

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Founded in 1897, Piedmont University is a comprehensive liberal arts institution offering a variety of career-oriented majors. Its four colleges—Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, and Nursing & Health Sciences—develop tomorrow's leaders by engaging students in the classroom, in their community, and around the world. Our 300-acre residential campus is nestled in the foothills of the north Georgia mountains and we also operate a campus in Athens.

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More Than 300 Receive Degrees at Piedmont University Spring Commencement

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 ceremonies were held at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on the Demorest campus.
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Graduation - May 13

More Than 145 Receive Degrees at Piedmont University Fall Commencement

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 Center on the Demorest campus. Professor Mark Evans, College of Education, and the 2024 Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award winner, was the guest speaker.
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Graduation - 2024 Dec 23

Piedmont University Celebrates Summer Graduates

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.
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Graduation - 2024 Jul 24

Piedmont University Confers Degrees on 300 Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies

Family members and friends filled the Piedmont University Quad on Friday, May 10, to watch as more than 300 graduates received degrees, shook hands with President Marshall Criser III and Board Chair Gus Arrendale, and turned their tassels, fulfilling a long-awaited dream for many after the pandemic canceled their high school graduation ceremonies.
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Graduation - 2024 May 20

More Than 150 Students Celebrated at Piedmont University Commencement

Piedmont University congratulates the 168 students who completed degree requirements during the fall 2023 semester. On Friday, Dec. 15, a commencement ceremony was held in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on the Demorest campus to celebrate their achievements.
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Graduation - 2023 Dec 29

Nearly 100 Students Receive Degrees During Piedmont University's Summer Commencement

Ninety-six Piedmont University students received undergraduate and graduate degrees on Friday, July 21, during a commencement ceremony in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on the Demorest campus.
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Graduation - 2023 Aug 1

Piedmont University Fall Commencement Held Dec. 9

More than 200 students graduated 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.
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Graduation - 2022 Dec 14

Piedmont University Celebrates Summer Graduates

Nearly 60 students graduated from Piedmont University on July 22. Undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies were held in the Chapel on the Demorest campus.
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Graduation - 2022 Jul 26

More than 300 Receive Degrees at Piedmont University Commencement Ceremonies

A total of 307 Piedmont University students received undergraduate and graduate degrees on Friday, May 5, during two commencement ceremonies. The graduate ceremony was held at 10:30 a.m., with the undergraduate service following at 1:30 p.m. Both were held in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on the Demorest campus.
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Graduation - 2023 May 8

Nearly 400 Piedmont University Students Graduate

Nearly 400 students graduated from Piedmont University on May 6. Undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies were held in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center & Museum on the Demorest campus.
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Graduation - 2022 May 9

Piedmont University Celebrates Fall Commencement

Nearly 300 students graduated from Piedmont University this fall. "To our graduates, congratulations on your tremendous success, and congratulations to your families, friends, and loved ones who supported you along the journey to your degree. We are so very proud to now call you Piedmont alumni," said Piedmont President Dr. James F. Mellichamp.
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Graduation - 2021 Dec 6

More Than 200 Piedmont University Students Graduated July 30

More than 200 students graduated from Piedmont University this summer. "On behalf of everyone at Piedmont University, I extend my sincerest congratulations to the graduates and their families," said President James F. Mellichamp. "You are to be commended for your persistence and commitment to your education, even in the face of a global pandemic. We are proud to now call you Piedmont alumni." All told, 26 undergraduate and 183 graduate students received their degrees from Piedmont.
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Graduation - 2021 Aug 12

First Piedmont University commencement held May 14

Spring commencement services were held May 14 for the first-ever graduating class of Piedmont University. Piedmont officially changed its name from Piedmont College to Piedmont University in April. About 16 percent of the more than 400 undergraduate and graduate students earned cum laude, magna cume laude, and summa cum laude honors.
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Graduation - 2021 May 19

Piedmont Commencement Held December 11

Piedmont College celebrated 380 fall graduates during a Commencement ceremony on December 11 in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center.
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Graduation - 2020 Dec 14

Thomas Graduates Magna Cum Laude

Nicole Thomas graduated Magna Cum Laude following the summer semester at Piedmont College.
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Graduation - 2020 Jul 30

Piedmont College Congratulates Summer Graduates

Nearly 240 students will be receiving degrees from Piedmont College following the Summer 2020 semester.
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Graduation - 2020 Jul 13

Piedmont College Congratulates Spring Graduates

Nearly 440 students received degrees Piedmont College following the Spring 2020 semester.
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Graduation - 2020 May 26

Nineteen Graduate Piedmont College with Honors

Piedmont College congratulates the 19 students who graduated with honors in the fall. Each graduate earned a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or better. Honor graduates iinclude:
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Graduation - 2020 Jan 16

Fall 2018 Graduation

Piedmont College welcomed 286 new alumni December 15 during Commencement exercises in the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on the Demorest campus.
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Graduation - 2018 Dec 18

Piedmont College Spring 2015 Graduation

Piedmont College held spring Commencement ceremonies at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center in Demorest. Some 385 students earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Education Specialist, and Doctoral degrees.
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Graduation - 2015 May 20

Piedmont College December 2014 graduates

Piedmont College held a December Commencement ceremony at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center in Demorest. Some 135 students earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Education Specialist, and Doctoral degrees.
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Graduation - 2014 Dec 30

Piedmont College summer 2014 graduates

Piedmont College held summer Commencement ceremonies July 26 at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center in Demorest. Some 347 students earned degrees, including Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Teaching, Education Specialist, and Doctoral degrees.
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Graduation - 2014 Aug 11

Piedmont College announces Spring 2014 graduates

Spring 2014 graduates
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Graduation - 2014 May 16

Piedmont College announces December 2013 graduates

Piedmont College held its winter Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center in Demorest. Some 362 students earned their degrees, including 86 undergraduate students and 276 graduate students from the Demorest and Athens campuses.
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Graduation - 2014 Jan 6

Piedmont College announces summer graduates

At its recent summer commencement ceremony, Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga., awarded degrees to 216 students. Among the graduates were the following area residents:
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Graduation - 2013 Aug 5

Piedmont College announces May graduates

At its recent May commencement ceremony, Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga., awarded degrees to 352 students. Among the graduates were the following area residents:
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Graduation - 2013 May 21

Piedmont College announces December graduates

At its recent December commencement ceremony, Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga., awarded degrees to 400 students. Among the graduates were the following area residents:
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Graduation - 2013 Jan 3

Piedmont College announces July graduates

At its recent July commencement ceremony, Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga., awarded degrees to 349 students. Among the graduates were the following area residents:
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Graduation - 2012 Aug 2

Piedmont College announces December graduates

At its recent December commencement ceremony, Piedmont College in Demorest, Ga., awarded degrees to 397 students. Among the graduates were the following area residents:
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Graduation - 2011 Dec 13
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