Over 145 Piedmont students receive degrees in latest graduating class

More than 145 Piedmont students receive degrees Friday, Dec. 13 (Piedmont University)

More than 145 students recently earned a degree from Piedmont University at a Dec. 13 graduation ceremony.

The university announced that this included 52 undergraduate degrees (24 first-generation students) and 93 graduate students, including master’s, EdS, and doctorate degrees.

(Piedmont University)

Mark Evans, a professor at the College of Education and the 2024 Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award winner, was the guest speaker at the ceremony held at the Johnny Mize Athletic Center on the Demorest campus.

Piedmont University President Marshall M. Criser extended praise for all 2024 graduates during the ceremony.

“Congratulations to all our graduates and their families, friends, and supporters. Graduation is a life-changing milestone,” he said. We are proud to welcome you to the Piedmont alumni family.”