Katie's Corner

FOCUSING ON WHAT MAKES US GREAT

Dear Alumni,

What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, right?

I sincerely believe that adage to be true. It must be because we are stronger than ever before as individuals, a community, and a university. Piedmont has faced numerous challenges throughout its 125-year history, but every time, we have overcome and proven our resilience.

I don’t know about you, but 2022 was a hard year for me; 2020 and 2021 were tough, but 2022 beat all. What’s helped me through these difficult times is focusing on positives, and at Piedmont, we are surrounded by reasons to rejoice: our largest freshman class ever, the opening of our newest residence hall, Mystic, a new athletic conference, and more.

We’ve been celebrating our 125th anniversary since September, and we will continue to do so throughout this academic year. So far, we’ve had some great events, and we’ve seen more alumni on campus than ever before. Piedmont students are happier and more determined than any of us could imagine, especially given that their early college days were complicated by the pandemic.

We’d love to have you join us in celebrating all the many great things happening at Piedmont by attending an upcoming event or visiting campus. Come see all the amazing changes happening at Piedmont and feel the positive energy on campus! The Alumni Association will host several In Your Town events and sports reunions beginning in January. The 35th Annual Coach Cave Golf Tournament will be held at Lanier Islands on June 12. The Yonahian Gala on March 18 will recognize our major supporters, and LionFest is scheduled for April 22. Stay updated on all our events by logging onto our Lions Share Network at alumni.piedmont.edu.

Mark your calendars for Oct. 21 and join us for Homecoming 2023. We will host class reunions and affinity gatherings upon request, the Alumni Awards and Sports Hall of Fame Celebration, live music performances by alumni, and much more.

Make sure that your information is updated with us so that you don’t miss our announcements. You can update your information online at alumni.piedmont.edu or by contacting me at kdeal@piedmont.edu or 706-776-0146. Email me if you would like to plan an affinity group reunion or an athletics alumni gathering!

I’ll see you soon!

Katie Deal ’02

Director of Alumni Engagement and Development kdeal@piedmont.edu | 706-776-0146