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YHC’s Dr. Joshua Guitar Wins James Madison Prize for Outstanding Research in First Amendment Studies

April 18, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College Assistant Professor of Communication Dr. Joshua Guitar recently published his first book, Dissent, Discourse, and Democracy: Whistleblowers as Sites of Political Contestation, in which he critiques prominent government whistleblowing discourses and theorizes the concept of “abstruction.” Just months after the book’s release, Guitar was awarded the James Madison Prize for Outstanding Research in First Amendment Studies by the Southern States Communication Association (SSCA).

YHC Presents April – May Fine Arts Events

April 1, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College invites the community to attend upcoming Fine Arts events. Events will take place on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia 30582, and at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church, which is located at 1114 Main Street, Young Harris, Georgia 30582.

United Community Bank Provides Generous Donation to YHC Clay Dotson Open

April 1, 2022 Newsroom

On Friday, March 25, 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 2022 Young Harris College Clay Dotson Open Golf Tournament.

Young Harris College Thanks the Community for Supporting The Big Dance

March 26, 2022 Newsroom

On Saturday, March 5, Young Harris College hosted The Big Dance to support the Bob & Carol Head Local Scholarship Campaign in raising scholarship funds for over 150 students from surrounding counties.

Representative Buddy Carter Honors YHC Alumnus and Emeritus Trustee Bill Roberts

March 25, 2022 Newsroom

United States Congressman and Young Harris College TrusteeBuddyCarter, Class of 1977, recently paid tribute to the life of Young Harris College alumnus and Emeritus Trustee William “Bill” F. Roberts, Class of 1952.

Heidi Kapler Named January’s National “THX Award” Winner

March 16, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College Sodexo Senior Cashier Heidi Kapler was named the national winner of the “THX Award” for the month of January.

YHC Presents March Fine Arts Events

March 14, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College invites the community to attend upcoming Fine Arts events. All events will take place on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia 30582.

YHC’s Rollins Planetarium Presents “Led Zeppelin Cosmic Concert”

March 10, 2022 Newsroom

The O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College will host “Led Zeppelin Cosmic Concert” on Friday, April 22 at 8 p.m. and Friday, April 29 at 8 p.m.

Representative Buddy Carter Honors Former YHC President and YHC Emeritus Trustee

March 9, 2022 Newsroom

United States Congressman and YHC Trustee Buddy Carter, Class of 1977, recently paid a tribute to the lives of former YHC President Dr. Ray Farley and YHC Emeritus Trustee Jones Webb.

Former YHC President Dr. D. Ray Farley Has Passed

February 16, 2022 Newsroom

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of former YHC President Dr. D. Ray Farley on Tuesday morning, February 15.

YHC Presents Upcoming February Fine Arts Events

February 9, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College invites the community to attend upcoming Fine Arts events. All events will take place on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia 30582.For more information about Fine Arts events, please contact YHC Fine Arts at (706) 379-5182.

Rebecca Baker Named the 2022 Woodward Scholar at Young Harris College

February 2, 2022 Newsroom

Rebecca Baker, 2023, of Dacula, Georgia, was recently awarded the Beverly Barrow Woodward, 1953, Endowed Scholarship. This scholarship was established by Leonard and Beverly Woodward of Rome, Georgia, and it is granted annually to one YHC student to study abroad in England at Harlaxton College.

YHC’s Rollins Planetarium Presents “The Sun: Our Living Star”

January 12, 2022 Newsroom

The O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College will host “The Sun: Our Living Star” on the following Friday nights: Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 18, and Feb. 25.

YHC Presents Upcoming Fine Arts Events

January 7, 2022 Newsroom

YHC Welcomes Dr. Joy Hamm as Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management

November 30, 2021 Newsroom

Young Harris College is pleased to welcome Dr. Joy Hamm to the Mountain Lion staff as the Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management (AVPEM). Hamm will begin her role with the Office of Admissions January 1, 2022.

Former First Lady Shirley Miller, 1954, Donates Instrument to Young Harris College

November 11, 2021 Newsroom

Young Harris College recently welcomed former First Lady Shirley Miller, 1954, to campus to thank her for donating her family’s Kayagum (Korean zither) to the College. She met with YHC President Dr. Drew Van Horn, Dean of the Division of Fine Arts Dr. Keith DeFoor, Chair of the Department of Music and Professor of Music Jeffrey Bauman, and Instructor of Music Cynthia DeFoor.

YHC Unveils Extensive Richards Comics Collection

November 4, 2021 Newsroom

Young Harris College recently celebrated the unveiling of the extensive Richards Comics Collection (previously known as the Andy Rowe Comics Collection) in an event organized by YHC Library Assistant Jacqueline Bruen. YHC is thrilled to have this collection of more than 9,000 comic books available for use by students, faculty, and the community.

YHC’s Dr. Joshua Guitar Publishes New Book

November 2, 2021 Newsroom

Young Harris College Assistant Professor of Communication Dr. Joshua Guitar recently published his first book, “Dissent, Discourse, and Democracy: Whistleblowers as Sites of Political Contestation.”

YHC Presents Upcoming Fine Arts Events

October 29, 2021 Newsroom

Young Harris College Selected to Participate in the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Appalachian Teaching Project

October 26, 2021 Newsroom

Young Harris College is one of 17 institutions selected to participate in the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP). ATP is an applied research training program during which students work with communities to address needs affecting long-term economic development. Participating students spend a semester developing projects to meet those needs, which they present at ARC’s annual ATP Symposium.