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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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Jolly Posts 32 Points in Men's Basketball Victory Over Greensboro

For the second-straight countable contest, Ryan Jolly posted a career-high for the Piedmont College men's basketball team as the Lions toppled Greensboro College 84-72 on December 12.
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Sports - 2020 Dec 14

Records Fall as Lady Lions Use Offensive Onslaught in 138-112 Win Over BSC

In an offensive performance for the ages, the Piedmont women's basketball team raced past Birmingham-Southern, 138-112, December 10 at the Richard Dardenne Memorial Classic in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Sports - 2020 Dec 14

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

Lions Run Away from Bruins Late 93-76 After Second Half Battle

The Piedmont College men's basketball team struggled during the early stages of the second half of its Tuesday night game at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, but found a rhythm late to run away from the Bruins and earn a 93-76 victory.
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Sports - 2020 Dec 2

First Dual Win in Men's Swimming History Highlights Fall Finale for Lions

The Piedmont men's and women's swim teams closed out their inaugural fall campaign by battling Division II Mars Hill in the program's first-ever dual meet on Nov. 21. The Piedmont men's team picked up its first dual win in program history, rolling to a 146-83 victory over Mars Hill while the women fell, 154-83.
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Sports - 2020 Dec 1

Piedmont Swimming Competes at Emmanuel Mid-Season Invite

The Piedmont men's and women's swimming programs concluded competition at the Emmanuel Mid-Season Invite in Franklin Springs, Georgia, on Sunday, Nov. 15, with both teams coming in fourth place.
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Sports - 2020 Nov 23

Clements-Owens Posts Career-High Against ETBU

Orry Clements-Owens, the Piedmont College men's basketball team dropped a 78-70 game against East Texas Baptist Nov. 14 in Demorest.
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Sports - 2020 Nov 20

Piedmont Students Bring The Edge of Peace to Stage

The Piedmont College production of Suzan Zeder's award-winning play, The Edge of Peace, marks the first time the public has been welcomed back to the theatre since February.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Nov 11

Men's Golf Ascends to No. 1 in Latest GolfStat National Rankings

The Piedmont men's golf team is currently the No. 1 team in the nation as GolfStat released its fall 2020 rankings on Nov. 17.
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Sports - 2020 Nov 23

Lions Start Season with Decisive Win at Bob Jones

Piedmont's men's basketball team opened its 2020-21 season in a big way on Nov. 7 as the Lions cruised to an 88-64 victory on the road at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina.
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Sports - 2020 Nov 9

Lady Lions Emerge Victorious 71-69 Over Transylvania in Season Opener

In the first NCAA Division III basketball game played this season, the Piedmont women's basketball team won a hard-fought battle, 71-69, over Transylvania November 6 at an empty Cave Arena.
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Sports - 2020 Nov 9

Men Take First, Women Second as Piedmont Swimming Teams Debut

The Piedmont men's and women's swimming teams competed in their first official meet as a program on October 31 at the Point University Fall 2020 Invite in Valley, Alabama. The men finished first and the women second.
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Sports - 2020 Nov 2

Cross Country Teams Each Place Fourth at Peach Belt Preview

Both Piedmont cross country teams placed fourth in their respective events Oct. 31, and nine Lions finished with personal best times at the Peach Belt Preview.
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Sports - 2020 Nov 2

Leemann Shoots 3-Under to Take Individual Title as Lions Soar to Second-Place Finish

Matthew Leemann fired his third consecutive round in the 60s to outlast Lincoln Memorial's Dan Bradbury by a single stroke and take home the individual title at the University of North Georgia Fall Invitational.
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Sports - 2020 Nov 2

Moody's Singles Wins Highlight Women's Tennis at Golden Tigers Invitational

The Piedmont women's tennis team competed in the Golden Tigers Invitational hosted by Brenau University on Oct. 25, taking on opponents from Emmanuel and Brenau in a hidden dual format.
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Sports - 2020 Nov 2

Men's Tennis Competes at UNG Fall Invitational

The Piedmont men's tennis team took part in the University of North Georgia Fall Invitational on Oct. 25 in Dahlonega, Georgia.
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Sports - 2020 Nov 2

Piedmont's Yonahian Feature Spread Takes First Place in Yearbook Contest

Piedmont's yearbook, the Yonahian, has been recognized with a first-place Pinnacle Award for Best Feature Spread by the College Media Association, which serves student media programs across the country.
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Student Competition - 2020 Nov 2

Bearden's 82 in Round Two Leads Lady Lions to Win Over GMC

The Piedmont College women's golf team won the match against Georgia Military College Oct. 4-5 at The Orchard Golf & Country Club, posting a team score of 702 to GMC's 782. Samantha Bearden carded an 82 in the second round to propel her to a low-medalist finish with a 166 overall.
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Sports - 2020 Oct 8

Lions Place Fourth at JT Poston Invitational

The Piedmont men's golf team concluded play at the JT Poston Invitational Sept. 29 at Cateechee Golf Club with a fourth place finish out of six teams.
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Sports - 2020 Oct 2

'Trojan Women' Brings Contemporary Reality to Ancient Text

The Piedmont College Department of Theatre presented "Trojan Women" Sept. 10-13 at the Swanson Mainstage Theater.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2020 Sep 21

Leemann's Top 10 Highlights Final Round for Men's Golf at Camden Collegiate

Camden, South Carolina-The Piedmont men's golf team concluded play in the Camden Collegiate hosted by Limestone University with the final round on Oct. 6. Matthew Leemann delivered his second 1-over 71 round of the event to lead all Lions with a tied for 10th-place finish. As a team, Piedmont fired a final round of 299 to finish the tournament at 48 over par, good for ninth out of the 11 teams competing.
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Sports - 2020 Oct 8

Lady Lions Finish Second at Transylvania Fall Invite

The Piedmont College women's golf team finished second at the Transylvania Fall Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky, led by Samantha Bearden, who carded an 80 in round two and finished as the individual runner-up.
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Sports - 2020 Sep 16

Men's Golf Sets Records at Transylvania Invitational

The Piedmont College men's golf team cruised to a team victory in the Transylvania Fall Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky, on Sept. 13 behind two great efforts from upperclassmen and tournament co-champions Matthew Leemann and Ben Balen.
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Sports - 2020 Sep 16

Price Is First Piedmont NCAA Woman of the Year Award Nominee

Piedmont College women's basketball alumna Amari Price is among 161 athletes named conference-level nominees for the 2020 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.
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Sports - 2020 Aug 14

Riley, Easton, and Foote Earn NABC Honors Court Recognition

The Piedmont College men's basketball team placed three student-athletes on the 2019-20 NABC Honors Court.
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Academic Award - 2020 Aug 5

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

Three Women's Golfers Nab All-American Scholars Nod

Three Piedmont women's golfers have been named Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars for the 2019-20 season.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 30

Piedmont Again in Top Three for USA South Academic All-Conference

The USA South Athletic Conference included 169 Piedmont student-athletes in its 2019-20 Academic All-Conference Team.
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Academic Award - 2020 Jun 12

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
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