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Young Harris College Students Study Abroad at the University of Salamanca, Spain

April 17, 2023 Newsroom

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

April 12, 2023 Newsroom

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.

United Community Bank Provides Generous Donation to YHC Clay Dotson Open

April 5, 2023 Newsroom

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

April 4, 2023 Newsroom

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.

Young Harris College Announces First Exchange Students to Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea

April 3, 2023 Newsroom

Montana Owens, class of 2025, was the first Young Harris College student to study abroad in South Korea. As an exchange student with our partner institution, Konkuk University, Montana studied for the entirety of Fall 2022 in Seoul, South Korea.

Young Harris College Presents Fine Arts Events for April

March 29, 2023 Newsroom

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

Dr. DeFoor Receives SACSCOC Award and Invitation to Instruct at the Reimaged Summer Institute

March 28, 2023 Newsroom

Young Harris College is pleased to announce Dr. Keith DeFoor, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison, has received the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ (SACSCOC) 2022 Carol A. Luthman Meritorious Service Award. SACSCOC has also invited Dr. DeFoor to its reimagined 2023 Summer Institute in Dallas, Texas, as a Peer Instructor.

Young Harris College Welcomes New Counselor Nerissa Baker

March 28, 2023 Newsroom

As of March 20, the YHC Counseling Center has a new counselor: Nerissa Baker. Nerissa brings over twenty years of mental health counseling and consultation experience to YHC. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in the state of North Carolina, and a Nationally Certified Counselor. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Individual (CCTS-I). Her master's degree in Community Counseling and an Educational Specialist Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling are both from UNC-Greensboro.

Campus Gate Art Gallery Hosts 2023 Student Juried Art + Design Exhibition

March 27, 2023 Newsroom

Young Harris College’s Campus Gate Art Gallery is hosting the 2023 Student Juried Art Exhibition featuring artwork by YHC students. The exhibit opened on Monday, March 20, with a reception at 6 p.m. in the gallery. The student work will be on display through Thursday, March 30. The exhibit is free and open to the public!

Young Harris College Welcomes Kathy Pachman to Student Development

March 27, 2023 Newsroom

The Student Development Office has a new face: please welcome Kathy Pachman, Assistant to the Vice President of Student Development.

Next week, March 27th-31st, is GREEK WEEK at YHC!

March 22, 2023 Newsroom

Greek Week is a spring tradition where Young Harris’s Greek organizations gather throughout the week to celebrate Greek life and its many contributions to the campus and beyond. It’s an opportunity for members to get together to do good work in and for this community and spend time with students from other Greek organizations. And though some of the events are open only to members of sororities and fraternities, many are open to those curious about what it means to “go Greek” at YHC. Greek Week kicks off this Saturday morning, with YHC’s Greek “Day of Service,” coordinated by the Rev. Stephen Soulen.

Young Harris College Celebrates Omicron Delta Kappa Circle Charter Ceremony

March 17, 2023 Newsroom

On Thursday, March 16, Young Harris College held its Circle Charter Ceremony for the National Leadership Honors Society Omicron Delta Kappa (O∆K), with over 30 outstanding individuals inducted as founding members of the Circle. O∆K President and CEO Dr. Tara Singer presided over the ceremony, joined by Young Harris College President, Dr. Drew Van Horn and Provost, Dr. Jason Pierce.

Dr. Chris Lay to Attend the Institute for Council of Independent Colleges’s Faculty Members

March 15, 2023 Newsroom

Young Harris College Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Chris Lay, has been selected to participate in the Council of Independent Colleges’s (CIC) New Currents in Teaching Philosophy. Dr. Lay, who has been teaching at YHC since 2020, welcomes the experience of attending the Institute for CIC Faculty Members.

Young Harris College Student Georgia Shipley Studies Abroad with Semester at Sea

March 9, 2023 Newsroom

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Young Harris College student Georgia Shipley, class of 2024, studied abroad with Semester at Sea during the Fall 2022 term. Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with the optional autism endorsement, Georgia earned 12 credit hours in her major through a combination of traditional and hands-on learning experiences, all while travelling to 11 different countries.

Young Harris College Presents Fine Arts Events for March

March 1, 2023 Newsroom

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

YHC’s Big Dance: A Fun Campus Tradition to Benefit Students

February 28, 2023 Newsroom

Perhaps you’ve seen the social media posts about this weekend’s Big Dance, but do you know what an important part of YHC’s focus on students this event is?

Young Harris College Hosts 2nd Annual Career Week

February 27, 2023 Newsroom

Young Harris College hosted its 2nd Annual Career Week this February. Sponsored by the Office of Career and Professional Development and Director John Beck, Career Week featured a robust list of over 45 registered organizations and 345 student attendees. Through each event, students developed stronger career preparedness, explored opportunities to connect with multiple organizations, and pursued internships and careers across all majors.