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Ooky Spooky Light Show set for O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

The annual Ooky Spooky Light Show is on tap for October at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium.

YHC President Dr. Drew Van Horn announces retirement Dec. 31 

After serving seven years as the President of Young Harris College, Dr. Drew Van Horn informed the Board of Trustees of his decision to retire on Dec. 31.  

Watermarks exhibit on display at Campus Gate Art Gallery

A blend of many different media looking at the rivers and streams of Southern Appalachia is on display at the Young Harris College Campus Gate Art Gallery through September.

September shows on tap at O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium 

What’s the next step in space exploration? Find out in September at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College. 

Young Harris College joins First United Methodist on Sept. 15 

Faculty, staff, and students from Young Harris College will join the congregation of First United Methodist Church of Union County on Sunday, Sept. 15, for YHC Sunday. 

Young Harris College Presents Fine Arts Events for September 

Young Harris College invites the community to attend fine arts events in September. All events will take place on the YHC campus.

Dr. Clay Dotson passes at 86

It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of a great friend to Young Harris College, Dr. Clay Dotson.

Young Harris College English professor seeks ‘Lost Places’ 

A musician, educator, and performer, Dr. Shelley Sanderson was honored at the Young Harris College Convocation Aug. 15 with the 2024 Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award.

Young Harris College professor wins academic excellence award 

A musician, educator, and performer, Dr. Shelley Sanderson was honored at the Young Harris College Convocation Aug. 15 with the 2024 Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award.

Check the weather in the solar system at O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

It seems weather is a topic of conversation whether you’re on Earth or Jupiter. Stop by the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in August for the Widest Weather in the Solar System show, 8 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30. 

Young Harris College hosts Get-To-Know with new Athletic Director

Aaron Bessey has been hard at work over the past few weeks as he wrapped up his position as Associate Athletic Director for External Relations at UNC Asheville, while also shifting into his new role as Athletic Director for Young Harris.

Young Harris College Police celebrate 40 years 

Forty years ago, a new sheriff came to town as the Young Harris College police force became an official accredited law enforcement agency in Georgia, growing from a police force of one to a fully-staffed, 24/7 department keeping the peace at the College.  

Hillgrove Hall display honors Hill’s influence on YHC 

Dr. WIlliam Harry and Harriet Hill are synonymous with Young Harris College. The couple from Powder Springs, GA, were ardent supporters of the College and young Mountain Lions who studied here.

Young Harris College Hosts 20th Annual Clay Dotson Open

The 20th annual Clay Dotson Open golf tournament was held on May 20 at Brasstown Valley Resort with 135 golfers, helping raise more than $130,000 to benefit student scholarships at Young Harris College.

Led Zeppelin returns to O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in June 

From Stairway to Heaven to black holes, June’s lineup offers a little of everything at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in June. 

Young Harris College appoints Aaron Bessey as Athletic Director 

Veteran intercollegiate athletics administrator Aaron Bessey has been announced as the next Athletic Director for Young Harris College, President Dr. Drew Van Horn announced today.  

Young Harris College Class of 2024 Commencement 

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Graduates from Young Harris College’s 2023–2024 academic year walked the stage Saturday, culminating four years of education and earning their degrees. Over 200 graduates received their degrees at Saturday’s ceremony on Young Harris College campus, the largest graduating class in the college’s history. 

Young Harris College elects new board members 

Two new members were voted to the Young Harris College Board of Trustees at the April 19 meeting on campus. Two current members were also awarded Emeritus Trustee status at the meeting. 

Young Harris College names two members Emeritus status 

Two current members of the Young Harris College Board of Trustees were awarded Emeritus Trustee status at the April 19 meeting on campus.

May shows announced for O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

Is there life in outer space? Stop by the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in May to find out.