Press Room

Young Harris College scholarship donors and recipients enjoy the annual Scholarship Luncheon.
Thursday, April 27, 2023

Young Harris College hosted its Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, April 21. This event is designed to honor both scholarship donors and student recipients in a celebration of education, inspiration, and empowerment. Donors were recognized for their contributions to the lives of so many YHC students. 

Young Harris College student Madeline Deaton receives the Outstanding Paper Award in the biomedical section of the Georgia Academy of Science.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Young Harris College is pleased to announce that student Madeline Deaton recently received the Outstanding Paper Award in the Biomedical Section of the Georgia Academy of Science. Dr. Jennifer Schroeder, Associate Professor of Biology, advised Madeline’s research, which explored possible chemicals to treat or prevent metabolic issues like type 2 diabetes.

Young Harris College MAT graduate, Caitlyn Floyd, named Pepperell High School Teacher of the Year. 
Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Caitlyn Floyd, a 2020 graduate of Young Harris College’s MAT Program, was named the 2020 Pepperell High School Teacher of the Year She earned this honor during her fourth year on the faculty and credited the role of YHC’s program and professors in shaping her approach to teaching. 

Young Harris College is pleased to announce students Sophia Shook and Ashley Palmateer as Ledford Scholarship recipients.
Thursday, April 20, 2023

Young Harris College is pleased to announce that Sophia Shook and Ashley Palmateer have been awarded Ledford Scholarships from the Appalachian College Association (ACA). The ACA’s Ledford Scholars Program offers financial assistance for intensive research projects to undergraduate students enrolled at ACA member institutions.

Young Harris College announces the appointment of Ketrina Mitchell to the Board of Trustees.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Ketrina Mitchell has recently been appointed to the Young Harris College Board of Trustees. CEO and co-founder of I Beat A.L.L., Ketrina Mitchell has joined the Board of Trustees in its dedication to the College’s academic excellence, responsible citizenship, and personal and professional growth.

Young Harris College students presenting their work at the 11th Annual Undergraduate Research Day.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Last Tuesday, April 11, saw the eleventh annual Undergraduate Research Day (URD) at YHC. If you were on campus, you would have seen poster sessions, creative performances, and students from all departments on campus presenting the culmination of their research. For the first time in the event’s history, all thirteen departments from the four academic divisions were represented at URD.

Young Harris College students enjoying the UNESCO World Heritage site of Salamanca, Spain.
Monday, April 17, 2023

Young Harris College students McKayla Milam, Helen Hudgins, and Morganna Oberdorfer had the opportunity to study at the University of Salamanca in Spain through Young Harris College’s Study Abroad Program in Summer 2022. Not only did this international experience with Travel & Education allow these students to explore another country, culture, and language, it also allowed them to earn multiple credits towards their Spanish minors and electives.

Young Harris College and Georgia Military College Pleased to Announce Partnership
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Young Harris College (YHC) and Georgia Military College (GMC) have made it easier for GMC graduates to continue their education, working toward earning a baccalaureate degree. The articulation agreement, established March 9, 2023, created an educational partnership to better serve currently enrolled and future students at both institutions by creating a smooth transition for students transferring from GMC to Young Harris.

Young Harris College receives United Community Bank of Blairsville’s generous donation to this year’s Clay Dotson Open.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023

On Tuesday, April 4, Mark Dotson, Young Harris College Vice President for Advancement, met with Adam Born, President of the United Community Bank of Blairsville, to graciously accept the bank's generous donation to the 2023 Young Harris College Clay Dotson Open Golf Tournament.

Caleb Thompson Places First in the Georgia Academy of Science’s Biology Section
Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Young Harris College is pleased to announce that student Caleb Thompson recently placed first in the Biology Section of the Georgia Academy of Science for his research on terrestrial isopods. Caleb Thompson and Dr. Kevin Geyer, Assistant Professor of Biology, have published their findings in the Georgia Journal of Science. 

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