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YHC planetarium director selected for national research project

Lauren Albin, planetarium director at Young Harris College, has been selected as part of a national research project in astronomy. She was one of the first instructors in Georgia to be named to the project. NITARP, the NASA/IPAC Teacher Archive Researc...
Jan 28, 2025, 4:00pm EST

MEDIA ALERT: YHC closes Friday due to winter storm

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for all of north Georgia, including Young Harris, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. Snow is expected to start falling tomorrow morning and continue into the evening, with potentia...
Jan 9, 2025, 9:44am EST

Young Harris College congratulates its December graduates

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Young Harris College congratulates the following graduates, earning their degrees in December. The following students graduated in December: Skylar Allison - BA in History Shelby Belt - BS in Psychology Karl Chavis - BS in Ele...
Dec 13, 2024, 11:00am EST
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President Drew Van Horn receives YHC Medallion Award

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - Dr. Drew Van Horn, president of Young Harris College, has been awarded the College's highest honor, the YHC Medallion, for his service to YHC over the past seven years. Van Horn will step down as the College's president Dec. 31. V...
Dec 10, 2024, 3:00pm EST

Young Harris College students present at medieval renaissance conference

Speaking on a variety of topics related to the medieval and Renaissance eras, students from Young Harris College presented at the 36th University of Virginia-Wise Medieval Renaissance Conference. Six students spoke at the academic conference in Wise,...
Nov 18, 2024, 11:00am EST
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Historical marker honoring Zell Miller installed at YHC

A historical marker was unveiled on Young Harris College campus by the Georgia Historical Society Nov. 1, honoring Zell Miller, former Georiga Governor, state Senator, and alumnus of Young Harris College. Miller, during his tenure as governor, was in...
Nov 13, 2024, 12:00pm EST
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YHC selects John Wells as new college president

Young Harris College is proud to announce that Dr. John W. Wells has been chosen to serve as its 24th President by a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees at its meeting on November 8, 2024. Dr. Wells succeeds President Drew Van Horn, who is retiring...
Nov 8, 2024, 2:00pm EST

YHC plants "Moon Tree" on campus

Young Harris College has added a "moon tree" to its beautiful campus setting. What's a moon tree, you ask? Great question. Moon trees are a NASA-inspired program, dating back to the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. One of the astronauts, Stuart Roosa, pack...
Oct 31, 2024, 10:00am EDT

Aurora Borealis lights up Rollins Planetarium in November

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the aurora borealis in November at "Aurora: Lights of Wonder" in November at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium. This event is also a special fundraising event as all proceeds show will support scholarship...
Oct 29, 2024, 10:00am EDT

Ooky Spooky Light Show set for O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

The annual Ooky Spooky Light Show is on tap for October at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 and 8 p.m. Come check out Halloween classics like "Monster Mash," "Ghostbusters," and "Thriller" - all set to spooky and amazing visua...
Oct 8, 2024, 11:00am EDT
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