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YHC establishes food pantry for College, community
Young Harris College is setting up a campus Food Pantry that will serve both the student population and the local community. "We are so excited to be able to offer this resource, not only to our Mountain Lions here at YHC, but for the local community ...
Oct 21, 2025, 1:00pm EDT
Young Harris College students present at medieval renaissance conference
Students representing Young Harris College presented at the 37th University of Virginia-Wise Medieval Renaissance Conference, recently, speaking on a variety of research topics related to medieval and Renaissance periods. Five students spoke at the a...
Oct 17, 2025, 2:00pm EDT
YHC Fine Arts presents "The Medium" on Halloween
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Ready for a spooky evening on Halloween weekend? Then stop by Young Harris College Oct. 31 for a performance of "The Medium," a short, two-act opera by Gian Carlo Menotti. Presented by the Young Harris College Department of Music,...
Oct 16, 2025, 1:00pm EDT
Harris, therapy dog, joins YHC staff
Young Harris College has added a new four-legged member to its staff: a therapy dog named Harris, a 20-week-old mixed breed Dubbed Young Harris, since he his only 20 weeks old and his name is actually Harris, the mix of poodle, pointer, and German Shor...
Oct 9, 2025, 4:00pm EDT
YHC students visit Nantahala Outdoor Center
Some might argue the best lessons in life are learned firsthand. And if that is the case, a group of students from Young Harris College learned a great lesson in safety as they hurled down the Nantahala River in an inflatable raft. A group of studen...
Oct 6, 2025, 1:00pm EDT
Everything's Ooky, Spooky and more at the YHC Planetarium
The planets are in alignment for a lot of activity at Young Harris College's O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in October and November from annual favorite the "Ooky Spooky Light Show" to "Zula Patrol" and NASA research. Ooky Spooky Light Show - Friday, Oc...
Oct 3, 2025, 9:00am EDT
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. 20, for the annual Pops on the Patio concert. The event is free and open to the public. The Young Harris College Concert Band will be pe...
Sep 11, 2025, 11:00am EDT
Young Harris College joins First United Methodist on Sept. 14
Faculty, staff, and students from Young Harris College will join the congregation of First United Methodist Church of Union County on Sunday, Sept. 14, for YHC Sunday. The College and First UMC enjoy a special relationship as many of the faculty, sta...
Sep 8, 2025, 9:24am EDT
Young Harris College professor wins academic excellence award
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - A member of the Young Harris College faculty since 2012, Professor of Psychology Dr. Amy L. Boggan was honored at the Young Harris College Convocation Aug. 14 with the 2025 Vulcan Teaching Excellence Award. Established in 1991, t...
Sep 4, 2025, 2:00pm EDT
YHC Planetarium goes in search of Planet Nine
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Curious what is on the outer reaches of our solar system? Swing on by the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium on the YHC campus on Sept. 19 to find out. Planet Nine: Friday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m.: Planet Nine follows Mike Brown as he begins...
Aug 22, 2025, 9:00am EDT