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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.

Young Harris College presents October Fine Arts events

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

Young Harris College receives property donation from Cherry family

The Cherry family inHayesville has donated its family property to Young Harris College – more than 10 acres, including a farmhouse and barn, rumored to be the oldest structure in Clay County.

Wade Benson retires after 27 years as Young Harris College CFO

At the helm of the finances of Young Harris College for nearly three decades, Chief Financial Officer Wade Benson will be retiring at the end of September.

Agreement provides pathway for Young Harris College students to physical therapy program

Young Harris College signs agreement for undergraduate students interested in becoming physical therapists with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Young Harris College students learn safety firsthand

Nothing hammers home the importance of safety like hurling down the Nantahala River in an inflatable raft, but that was exactly the lesson students from Young Harris College had recently.

Young Harris College professor selected as Governor’s Teaching Fellow

Dr. Jennifer Schroeder, a biology professor at Young Harris College, was one of 18 faculty members across the state of Georgia selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the May 2023 symposium.

Young Harris College presents September Fine Arts events

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

Mixed media art opens season at Young Harris College

Mixed-media art is about seeing art in things that many people might not – a faded photograph, scrap of yarn or even a wallet. Making art from objects like this is something Dariana Dervis has been doing for close to 20 years.

Young Harris College hosts Community Resource Fair

Starting college can be a bit intimidating for new freshmen – learning about the new environment of the college and surrounding community. To help with the transition, Young Harris College hosts a number of activities during the first week of Fall Semester, including a Community Resource Fair which was held Aug. 17.

Young Harris College hosts annual Pops on the Patio

If you are in the mood for some good music in September then plan to swing by Young Harris College Saturday, Sept. 16, for the annual Pops on the Patio concert. The event is free and open to the public.

Young Harris College tops 2023 scholarship goal

Scholarships are the lifeblood for any college student seeking higher education. And thanks to the efforts of Young Harris College’s Office of Advancement, students in 2023-2024 are in good shape. The College raised nearly $2 million in fund-raising efforts for Young Harris College throughout the year, designated for scholarships.

Young Harris College Welcomes Class of 2027

Fall heralds many things – the change of seasons, cooler temperatures, fall sports (yes, college football) - and it also signals the back-to-school time. And that’s no different at the college level, as students head to the Enchanted Valley and Young Harris College campus. Fall athletes and student leaders were able to move in first earlier last week, followed by first year students who moved in on Thursday, Aug. 10, to get familiar with the campus before classes started on Aug. 14. Upperclassmen moved in over the past weekend, Aug. 13.

Tracy Dumakor and Jonathan Everett Study Abroad at Konkuk University in South Korea

Young Harris College’s rising seniors Tracy Dumakor and Jonathan Everett recently returned to the Enchanted Valley after a semester abroad at Konkuk University in South Korea.The study abroad program at Young Harris College gives students the opportunity to engage in international experiences that deepen their understanding of other cultures, languages, and people. That is exactly what Dumakor and Everett were looking for and found on during their trip to South Korea.

Young Harris College Faculty Attend ACA Teaching and Leadership Institute

Young Harris College faculty members Dr. Ben Van Dyke and Dr. Matthew Byron attended this year’s Appalachian College Association (ACA) hosts Teaching and Leadership Institute. The Institute is an opportunity for instructors to share student-centered learning theories, integrated learning, and evidence-based teaching practices. As a member of the ACA, Young Harris College shares a commitment to support students through exceptional teaching and learning opportunities. To these ends, YHC staff and faculty attend the Teaching and Learning Institute, an intensive, week-long workshop delivered by experts from ACA institutions.

Jersey of Young Harris College’s Mackenzie Johnson on Ring of Honor at Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame

Young athletes often dream of recognition for their contributions to the game at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. For Young Harris women’s basketball standout Mackenzie Johnson, that dream has come true. Johnson’s jersey will be displayed in the Ring of Honor display at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn., in recognition of her outstanding play for the 2022-2023 season. “The Ring of Honor is an exhibit at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame where we honor the nation’s top players at every level,” said Kelly Mathis, Director of Development for the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. “To have your jersey on display at the Hall of Fame is a huge privilege and we are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of these young women.”