Led Zeppelin returns to O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in June
May 31, 2024 NewsroomFrom 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.
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Young Harris College appoints Aaron Bessey as Athletic Director
May 9, 2024 NewsroomVeteran 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
May 7, 2024 NewsroomYOUNG 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
May 2, 2024 NewsroomTwo 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
May 2, 2024 NewsroomTwo 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
April 25, 2024 NewsroomIs there life in outer space? Stop by the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in May to find out.
Award-winning Young Harris professor’s poetry focuses on grief, isolation
April 23, 2024 NewsroomFor Gale Thompson, a Creative Writing professor at Young Harris College, the isolation and separation during the pandemic served as inspiration for her latest book of poetry, Mountain Amnesia. And her work is garnering recognition from the literary world, including a national award.
YHC Alum, U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter to receive YHC Medallion Award
April 18, 2024 NewsroomU.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, is receiving Young Harris College’s highest honor, the YHC Medallion, at this year’s 2024 Commencement Ceremony May 4 at the College.
Young Harris College welcomes new CFO Bobby Moye
April 12, 2024 NewsroomBringing 20 years of financial experience, Bobby Moye joins Young Harris College as the new Chief Financial Officer.
Tips for viewing the eclipse Monday
April 5, 2024 NewsroomIf you want to see a total eclipse over North and South America, Monday is the last chance you’ll have for 20 years, as the next one doesn’t happen until 2044.
Young Harris College Alum gather for Mimm’s Music Night
March 28, 2024 NewsroomLocal community and YHC alumni gathered Saturday night, March 23, for a night of great music, food, and entertainment at Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling Company in Blairsville.
Led Zeppelin comes to O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in April
March 27, 2024 NewsroomFrom Stairway to Heaven to Immigrant Song, the music of Led Zeppelin will fill the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in April.
Young Harris College brings John Cage’s music to life
March 22, 2024 NewsroomYoung Harris College will bring the unique and ground-breaking work of American composer John Cage to life in the Susan B. Harris Chapel Thursday at 7 p.m.
YHC’s Jennifer Rushton named Director of Athletics for Albion College
March 22, 2024 NewsroomYoung Harris College Director of Athletics Jennifer Rushton will be leaving the college to take the reins of the Athletics program at Albion College, a private liberal arts college in Albion, MI.
March shows announced for O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium
February 28, 2024 NewsroomEverything from a Magic Tree House to the skies of Georgia will illuminate the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in March.
Young Harris College professor completes second Master of Fine Arts
February 26, 2024 NewsroomProfessor Ted Whisenhunt, chair of the Young Harris College Art Department, recently completed a second MFA, in Graphic Design, from The Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Young Harris College alums ride to fight multiple sclerosis
February 5, 2024 NewsroomEach year, a group of Young Harris College graduates take to their bicycles to battle the disease, multiple sclerosis, participating in the annual Peach Ride for the Cure for the Georgia Multiple Sclerosis Society.
A lot on tap at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in February
February 2, 2024 NewsroomFrom frozen vistas to eclipses to immersive music experiences, the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College as a little of everything on tap for shows in February.
Young Harris College art show, performance from heralded songwriter, folk artist
January 30, 2024 NewsroomFrom snake-handling churches and his time being a pastor to serving in the military and going to war; these experiences inspired Abe Partridge in the creation of his music and artworks. In 2018 he went public with his music and art, and last week shared his story and his works at Young Harris College.
Ice Worlds come to O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium Jan. 26
January 24, 2024 NewsroomCurious about the frozen vistas of our solar system? Stop by the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium for the Ice Worlds show Friday, Jan. 26, to learn more about the critical relationship between ice and life.
