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Young Harris College hosts annual meeting for Georgia Academy of Science
Scientific minds from across the state recently met at Young Harris College for the 102nd annual Georgia Academy of Science conference hosted by YHC on March 7-8. Around 200 professionals, instructors, and graduate students involved with the academic...
Apr 1, 2025, 3:00pm EDT

Young Harris College receives scholarship from Union County Rotary
The Rotary Club of Union County Foundation has established a $10,000 scholarship to support a student from Union County for the next four years at Young Harris College. "Young Harris College is such a vital part of our community, we felt as an organ...
Mar 27, 2025, 3:00pm EDT

Emily Carella joins YHC Admissions team
A seasoned higher education professional with more than 19 years of experience in admissions and enrollment management, Emily Carella, joins the Young Harris College Admissions team as Vice President for Enrollment Management. "We're excited to welco...
Mar 24, 2025, 11:00am EDT

Discover the heavens above north Georgia at Rollins Planetarium
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Learn about Native American stories on the earth, moon, and stars and explore the heavens above north Georgia this month at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium, at its March 28 shows. All proceeds will support scholarships for YHC st...
Mar 14, 2025, 9:00am EDT
YHC hosts Southern College Academic leadership
Leaders from Mars Hill University, Tennessee Wesleyan University, and Young Harris College met recently here at Young Harris to share best practices in higher education. The Southern College Academic Leadership Experience, SCALE, brings academic lead...
Feb 19, 2025, 9:00am EST

Hobbs returns to Young Harris College
Clint Hobbs, former vice president for enrollment management and external relations, returned to Young Harris College on Jan. 1, 2025, as Special Assistant to the President. In his new role, Hobbs will serve as a member of new President John Wells' sen...
Feb 15, 2025, 2:00pm EST

Young Harris College Presents Fine Arts Events for February
Young Harris College invites the community to attend fine arts events in February. All events will take place on the YHC campus, located at 1 College St., Young Harris, Georgia 30582. Student Juried Art Exhibition: Feb. 13 - March 21. The exhibit will...
Feb 11, 2025, 11:00am EST

YHC website launches new look
The Young Harris College website is launching a new look and feel today, adding some new features designed to improve the user experience. Highlighting the beauty of the Enchanted Valley and the spirit and energy of Mountain Lion students, the new sit...
Feb 6, 2025, 5:00pm EST

Space aliens visit Rollins Planetarium in February
Are you hopeful or skeptical about life beyond Earth? If so, swing on by the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium, Feb. 28 to hear the experts talk about it, and make up your mind for yourself. You'll also help support scholarship efforts for YHC students. S...
Feb 5, 2025, 9:00am EST

YHC professor selected for ACA Fellowship
Health and wellness is something important to Dr. Benjamin Van Dyke both in his personal and professional life, as he earned his degree in Psychology with a concentration in health, and now as he has been awarded an Appalachian College Association Facu...
Jan 30, 2025, 12:00pm EST