YHC Board of Trustees honors Wyck Knox
CORRECTION: Correction made to original release
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 Wyck A. Knox Jr. 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 Wyck, are critical to our success."
Knox has been a member of the Young Harris College Board of Trustees, serving with distinction as a trustee and emeritus trustee for 18 years. He served on the Development, Executive, and Presidential Search Committees, and served as Chair of the Endowment Committee for three years, four years as Chair of the Finance Committee, and served three years as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees.
"Wyck was known for giving unselfishly of his time, talents, and resources to Young Harris College, and providing keen insight, legal acumen, wise counsel, and generous friendship to the Board of Trustees," YHC Trusteeship Committee Chair Jerry Nix added.
Knox received the Nancy Louis Haynes Stephens Sanderson Robertson Outstanding Friend Award by the YHC Alumni Association in 2017 for his outstanding friendship and support of YHC.
The Board resolution was designed to honor Knox, who passed away on Aug. 9, 2025. The resolution was presented to the Knox 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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Davis Knox and Shell Knox with Trustee Jerry Nix for the presentation.
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