YHC Board of Trustees honors Richard Burrell
Young Harris, GA (01/08/2026) — The Board of Trustees of Young Harris College passed a resolution at its November meeting, honoring Emeritus Board Member Richard "Dick" Burrell for his service to the College.
"A college depends on its Board of Trustees for leadership, direction, and counsel," said YHC President John Wells. "Having Emeritus Board Members, like Dick, are critical to our success."
Burrell, Class of 1947, has been a member of the Young Harris College Board of Trustees, serving with distinction as a trustee and emeritus trustee for 14 years. He served on the Academic Affairs and Athletics Committees and on the Board of Directors of the YHC Alumni Association, and received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Lifetime Career Achievement in 2019 for his service.
"Dick gave unselfishly of his time, talents, and resources to Young Harris College, its students, faculty, and administration, and helped raise scholarship monies by being the primary benefactor for the Class Scholarship Challenge for the Class of 1947," YHC Trusteeship Committee Chair Jerry Nix added.
The Board resolution was designed to honor Burrell, who passed away on July 22, 2025. The resolution was presented to the Burrell family at the November meeting of the YHC Board of Trustees.
About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master's degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College offers 34 majors and 23 minors, ranging from biology or outdoor studies to business administration or sport and kinesiology. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its undergraduate, dual enrollment, and graduate programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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Ray and Pamela Burrell Russo, Nancy Burrell, and Steve Burrell, with Trustee Jerry Nix for the presentation.
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