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Led Zeppelin comes to O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in April

Everything from a Magic Tree House to the skies of Georgia will illuminate the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in March.

Young Harris College brings John Cage’s music to life

Everything from a Magic Tree House to the skies of Georgia will illuminate the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in March.

YHC’s Jennifer Rushton named Director of Athletics for Albion College

Everything from a Magic Tree House to the skies of Georgia will illuminate the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in March.

March shows announced for O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

Everything from a Magic Tree House to the skies of Georgia will illuminate the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in March.

Young Harris College professor completes second Master of Fine Arts

Professor Ted Whisenhunt, chair of the Young Harris College Art Department, recently completed a second MFA, in Graphic Design, from The Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Young Harris College alums ride to fight multiple sclerosis

Each year, a group of Young Harris College graduates take to their bicycles to battle the disease, multiple sclerosis, participating in the annual Peach Ride for the Cure for the Georgia Multiple Sclerosis Society.

A lot on tap at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in February

From frozen vistas to eclipses to immersive music experiences, the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College as a little of everything on tap for shows in February.

Young Harris College art show, performance from heralded songwriter, folk artist

From snake-handling churches and his time being a pastor to serving in the military and going to war; these experiences inspired Abe Partridge in the creation of his music and artworks. In 2018 he went public with his music and art, and last week shared his story and his works at Young Harris College.

Ice Worlds come to O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium Jan. 26

Curious about the frozen vistas of our solar system? Stop by the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium for the Ice Worlds show Friday, Jan. 26, to learn more about the critical relationship between ice and life.

Young Harris College student selected for Georgia governor’s internship

Hayden Durrett, a senior with a Public Policy & Law and Business Administration double-major, was selected for the spring 2024 internship, working in the state capitol in Atlanta in the governor’s office.

Young Harris College biology major selected for environmental internship

Work in the classroom or lab is an important part of any college education, but hands-on training in a student’s field of study provides unmatched experience. Jill Dixon, a recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Biology at Young Harris College, was one of many students with just this type of opportunity.

Young Harris College English students attend Shakespeare’s “Tempest”

English students at Young Harris College were treated to a taste of English culture recently both in terms of food and drink and a stage performance as they traveled to Atlanta to see William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest.”

Young Harris College Men’s Soccer team works with local community

Living on your own, especially later in life, can be difficult and lonely. So, players from the Young Harris College Men’s soccer team decided to make a difference in the lives of some elderly residents in the local area.

Young Harris College names Lydia Sartain to Board of Trustees

A native of Blairsville and nine-year District Attorney for Georgia Northeastern Judicial Court, Lydia Jackson Sartain ‘79, has been named to the Young Harris College Board of Trustees. The alumna was voted in at the Fall meeting of the College’s Board of Trustees Nov. 3.

Young Harris College presents November, December Fine Arts events

Young Harris College invites the community to attend upcoming Fine Arts events in November and December. Most events will take place on the YHC campus, which is located at One College Street in Young Harris.

Young Harris student awarded Woodward Scholarship, studies in England

Seeing sites ranging from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, Kristen Trice –recipient of the Woodward Endowed Scholarship from Young Harris College – spent the past summer studying British literature at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England.

Young Harris Alum travels to Kenya as member of Peace Corps

A 2020 alumna and record-setting golfer from Young Harris College has taken on a new challenge, joining the Peace Corps and traveling to Kenya for the next two years.

Young Harris College Hosts Annual Fall Fest Oct. 26

Fall is in the air at Young Harris College as the Enchanted Valley invites the community to attend Fall Fest Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 - 7 p.m. The event is open to the public and promises to be a fun-filled experience for all ages.

Young Harris College students present at medieval renaissance conference

Students representing Young Harris College presented at the 36th University of Virginia-Wise Medieval Renaissance Conference, recently, speaking on a variety of research topics related to medieval and Renaissance periods.

Young Harris College art show delves into Irish beliefs, superstitions

Piseog is an Irish term referring to a belief, superstition – or maybe even worse – a curse, used by the natives of Ireland. It’s also the name of a new art exhibit which opened last week at the Campus Gate Art Gallery on Young Harris College campus.