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Young Harris College Announces On-Time Start, Modifies Academic Calendar

June 9, 2020 Newsroom

Young Harris College announced today that classes for the fall 2020 semester will begin on Monday, Aug. 17, as previously scheduled. Modifications to the Academic Calendar have been made, and in-person classes will end on Friday, Nov. 20, prior to the Thanksgiving break. The last scheduled week of fall 2020 classes, Monday, Nov. 30 – Friday, Dec. 4, will take place via distance learning, and exams will be administered online from Monday, Dec. 7 – Friday, Dec. 11.

Students Named to President’s List and Dean’s List at Young Harris College

June 5, 2020 Newsroom

Young Harris College President Drew L. Van Horn, Ph.D., is pleased to announce that the following students have been named to the College’s President’s List and Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester.

Statement on Racial Injustice and the Killings of Black Americans from Dr. Drew L. Van Horn, President, Young Harris College

June 1, 2020 Newsroom

At Young Harris College, our historic affiliation with the United Methodist Church and our commitment to the Wesleyan tradition of higher education call us to develop trained minds and warm hearts. We seek to understand the roots of this evil that afflicts our society, to learn how it grows and poisons us, and to use this knowledge to build a better world in which such evil withers. To do so, we strive to build a diverse campus, one community composed of different races, different genders, different ages, different faiths and different life experiences. Yet for all these differences, we believe that each member of our community is perfectly equal in value, as each of us is equal before God.

Young Harris College Distributes $509,660 in CARES Act Funding to Aid Students

May 21, 2020 Newsroom

Young Harris College recently distributed $509,660 it received as part of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to directly assist eligible students who are facing financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

An Update from the President on YHC Operations during COVID-19

March 20, 2020 Newsroom

"The danger of COVID-19 to our students, our faculty and staff, our loved ones, and the people of Towns County and the region is real. It poses a fundamental threat to lives and livelihoods. As President, it is my duty to do all in my power to mitigate this threat to our community. Therefore, today I announce thatall spring 2020 courses will be offered online for the rest of the semester, and the May 9 Commencement ceremony will be postponed until a later date to be determined."

UPDATED March 26: Responses to FAQs Regarding COVID-19’s Impact on YHC’s Operations

March 13, 2020 Newsroom

Below are responses to the frequently asked questions the YHC Pandemic Preparedness Team has received. If you still have questions after reviewing these responses, please use the email address[email protected]or the dedicated phone number(706) 379-5383. We ask for patience as we navigate the complex impacts that this situation is having on YHC’s operations. We are making informed, real-time decisions and keeping the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff top of mind.

UPDATE: Important Updates Regarding COVID-19

March 12, 2020 Newsroom

Effective March 16, Young Harris College will transition all its academic curriculum delivery for an interim period of time to our online learning management system, Moodle.

UPDATE: Preparing for COVID-19 (coronavirus)

March 12, 2020 Newsroom

The College continues to monitor public health information related to COVID-19. With no reports of infection in Towns County or the local public health district, risks to students and employees remain low, so the College currently plans to restart classes on schedule Monday, March 16. However, in keeping with federal and state recommendations, the College is taking precautions.

Preparing for COVID-19 (coronavirus)

March 6, 2020 Newsroom

Young Harris College established a Pandemic Taskforce Response Team that’s actively engaged in monitoring the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation and preparing our campus to continue operations in a safe and healthy manner.

YHC Students Research and Present on the Importance of Clean Water Practices in Southern Appalachia

February 17, 2020 Newsroom

Eight students from Young Harris College recently traveled to Washington, D.C. to present their research and experiences from a semester-long project about the importance of water quality in Southern Appalachia.

Young Harris College Presents Fine Arts Events for February

February 5, 2020 Newsroom

Young Harris College invites the community to attend fine arts events in February. All events will take place on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College St., Young Harris, Georgia.

YHC and Hiawassee Police Departments Sign Memorandum of Understanding

January 17, 2020 Newsroom

Young Harris College’s Police Department recently partnered with the Hiawassee Police Department to sign a memorandum of understanding. This written agreement between the two agencies allows them to provide law enforcement support to one another when needed.

YHC’s Rollins Planetarium Presents “Explore”

January 15, 2020 Newsroom

The O. Wayne Rollins Planetariumat Young Harris College will host “Explore” on the following Friday nights: Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28.

Young Harris College Presents Fine Arts Events for January

January 10, 2020 Newsroom

Young Harris College invites the community to attend fine arts events in January. All events will take place on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College St., Young Harris, Georgia.

YHC Receives Grant for Exhibit on Light Pollution in the Mountains

December 4, 2019 Newsroom

Young Harris College Associate Professor of Physics Dr. Arunava Roy received a grant from SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, to host an exhibit titled “Light (Pollution) in the Mountains.”

Young Harris College Presents Fine Arts Events for December

December 4, 2019 Newsroom

Young Harris College invites the community to attend fine arts events in December. All events will take place on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College St., Young Harris, Georgia.

Enjoy “Season of Light” at Young Harris College’s O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

December 4, 2019 Newsroom

“Season of Light,” a special holiday presentation in Young Harris College’s O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium, will take place Friday, Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.Each planetarium show costs $5 per adult, $3 per child and is free for YHC students, faculty and staff. To purchase tickets in advance, visityhc.edu/planetarium.

Upcoming Planetarium Events at Young Harris College

November 7, 2019 Newsroom

Young Harris College Presents Fine Arts Events for November 2019

November 1, 2019 Newsroom

Young Harris College invites the community to attend fine arts events in November. All events will take place on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College St., Young Harris, Georgia 30582.

YHC’s Hamilton Lecture to Feature Dr. Amy-Jill Levine

October 17, 2019 Newsroom

The annual Hamilton Lecture at Young Harris College will feature Dr. Amy-Jill Levine. Her presentation, which is titled "Of Pearls and Prodigals: Hearing Jesus' Parables in His World and Ours," will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. in the Rollins Campus Center’s Hatcher Dining Room. The campus is located at 1 College St., Young Harris, Georgia. This event is part of YHC’s academic lecture series and is free and open to the public.