Young Harris College Awards Medallion to Lambert
May 18, 2023 NewsroomYoung Harris College Trustee Ray P. Lambert, Jr. received the College’s highest award, the YHC Medallion, during its 2023 Commencement ceremony on May 6.
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Young Harris College Welcomes Steve Esser to the Communications Team
May 16, 2023 NewsroomA new member has joined the Communications team at Young Harris, bringing a blend of nearly 40 years of journalism and public relations experience to the College.
Young Harris College Hosts Annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
May 12, 2023 NewsroomYHC hosted its Annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, May 11. College employees enjoyed an afternoon of cornhole and karaoke, and the incoming Staff Council and the Unsung Heroes of Young Harris College were announced.
Young Harris College Class of 2023 Commencement
May 11, 2023 NewsroomThe Young Harris College 2022–2023 academic year has come to an end, and members of the Class of 2023 have completed their final year in the Enchanted Valley. After celebrating YHC seniors at the annual Senior Reception and Baccalaureate Service, the College held its traditional Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, in the Harp Recreation and Commencement Center.
Young Harris College Student Caden Quiles to Intern with the American Junior Golf Association
May 5, 2023 NewsroomCaden Quiles, Young Harris College Class of 2023, has been selected to intern with the American Junior Golf Association during the summer of 2023. This opportunity will allow Caden to use the knowledge and skills he has developed through his newly acquired bachelor’s degree in Sports and Recreation Studies.
Young Harris College Announces the 2023 Commencement Speaker
May 3, 2023 NewsroomYoung Harris College is pleased and excited to announce the 2023 Commencement Speaker: Matthew (Mateo) George, who completed his degree in December of 2022, majoring in Communication Studies and Spanish.
YHC Sports, Recreation, and Outdoor Studies Majors Raft at the Nantahala Outdoor Center
May 1, 2023 NewsroomYoung Harris College’s Department of Sports, Recreation, and Outdoor Studies has partnered with the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) to provide students with opportunities for experiential leadership, education, and practice.
YHC Welcomes Accepted Students at Ready to ROAR
April 28, 2023 NewsroomOn Saturday, April 22, YHC welcomed thirty-one accepted students and 44 family members to campus for Ready to ROAR. Through this initial step in the College’s Readiness, Orientation, and Academic Registration (ROAR) Program, incoming students enjoy an all-day event designed to introduce new Mountain Lions and their families to life on campus.
Young Harris College Hosts Scholarship Luncheon to Thank Donors
April 27, 2023 NewsroomYoung Harris College hosted its Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, April 21. This event is designed to honor both scholarship donors and student recipients in a celebration of education, inspiration, and empowerment. Donors were recognized for their contributions to the lives of so many YHC students.
Madeline Deaton Receives Outstanding Paper Award in the Georgia Academy of Science’s Biomedical Section
April 26, 2023 NewsroomYoung Harris College is pleased to announce that student Madeline Deaton recently received the Outstanding Paper Award in the Biomedical Section of the Georgia Academy of Science. Dr. Jennifer Schroeder, Associate Professor of Biology, advised Madeline’s research, which explored possible chemicals to treat or prevent metabolic issues like type 2 diabetes.
Young Harris College MAT Alum Caitlyn Floyd Named Teacher of the Year
April 25, 2023 NewsroomCaitlyn Floyd, a 2020 graduate of Young Harris College’s MAT Program, was named the 2020 Pepperell High School Teacher of the Year She earned this honor during her fourth year on the faculty and credited the role of YHC’s program and professors in shaping her approach to teaching.
Young Harris College Announces Recipients of the Ledford Scholarships
April 20, 2023 NewsroomYoung Harris College is pleased to announce that Sophia Shook and Ashley Palmateer have been awarded Ledford Scholarships from the Appalachian College Association (ACA). The ACA’s Ledford Scholars Program offers financial assistance for intensive research projects to undergraduate students enrolled at ACA member institutions.
Ketrina Mitchell Appointed to the Young Harris College Board of Trustees
April 19, 2023 NewsroomKetrina Mitchell has recently been appointed to the Young Harris College Board of Trustees. CEO and co-founder of I Beat A.L.L., Ketrina Mitchell has joined the Board of Trustees in its dedication to the College’s academic excellence, responsible citizenship, and personal and professional growth.
YHC’s Undergraduate Research Day: Showcasing Student Work Across the Disciplines
April 18, 2023 NewsroomLast Tuesday, April 11, saw the eleventh annual Undergraduate Research Day (URD) at YHC. If you were on campus, you would have seen poster sessions, creative performances, and students from all departments on campus presenting the culmination of their research. For the first time in the event’s history, all thirteen departments from the four academic divisions were represented at URD.
Young Harris College Students Study Abroad at the University of Salamanca, Spain
April 17, 2023 NewsroomYoung 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 NewsroomYoung 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 NewsroomOn 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 NewsroomYoung 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 NewsroomMontana 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 NewsroomYoung 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:
