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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.

Young Harris College and I Beat A.L.L. Inc. Partner Together to Create New Scholarship Program

February 13, 2023 Newsroom

Young Harris College is proud to announce that it has partnered with I Beat A.L.L. Inc., a nonprofit organization in Tyrone, Georgia, to create a new scholarship program for underserved individuals seeking higher education.

YHC Presents February Fine Arts Events

February 3, 2023 Newsroom

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

YHC Presents January Fine Arts Events

January 10, 2023 Newsroom

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

Young Harris College Announces Recent Faculty Recognitions by the Appalachian College Association

January 9, 2023 Newsroom

Young Harris College is proud to announce that YHC Professors Ted Whisenhunt, Alex Barnes, and Ben Van Dyke were recently recognized by the Appalachian College Association (ACA).

Young Harris College December 2022 Graduates

December 12, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College congratulates its December 2022 graduates.

YHC’s O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium Presents December Events

December 12, 2022 Newsroom

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Young Harris College invites the community to December shows at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium. The Planetarium is housed in the Maxwell Center for Mathematics and Sciences on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia.

Omicron Delta Kappa Circle Forms on Young Harris College Campus

December 12, 2022 Newsroom

On Tuesday, November 29, Young Harris College was notified that Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) was approving the College’s Charter for a Circle on its campus.

YHC Presents December Fine Arts Events

December 1, 2022 Newsroom

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

YHC Welcomes Dr. Karen Pruett as Vice President for Student Development

November 16, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College is pleased to welcome Dr. Karen Pruett to the Mountain Lion staff as Vice President for Student Development (VPSD). Pruett began her role on October 1, 2022.

YHC Announces 2023-2024 Recipients of YHC Fellowship and Sabbaticals

November 11, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College is pleased to announce the faculty recipients of the 2023-2024 fellowship and sabbaticals.

YHC Presents November Fine Arts Events

November 9, 2022 Newsroom

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

YHC’s O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium November Events

November 9, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College invites the community to November shows at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium. The Planetarium is housed in the Maxwell Center for Mathematics and Sciences on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia.

YHC President Appointed as Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commissioner

November 1, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College President Dr. Drew Van Horn was recently appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to the Board of Commissioners for the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission.https://gnpec.georgia.gov/organization/about-gnpec/board-commissioners

Young Harris College to Host Annual Fall Fest

October 27, 2022 Newsroom

Young Harris College invites the community to attend the annual YHC Fall Fest. This event will take place on Thursday, October 27 from 5 - 8 p.m. in the Rollins Campus Center on the YHC campus, located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia. Fall Fest is free, open to the public, and fun for all ages.

YHC’s O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium Presents “Ooky Spooky Light Show”

October 17, 2022 Newsroom

The O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College will host “Ooky Spooky Light Show” on Friday, October 21 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., and on Friday, October 28 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Young Harris College Congratulates the 2022 Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholars

October 17, 2022 Newsroom

Whitehead (LPW) Scholarship.