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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

YHC President Dr. Drew Van Horn announces retirement Dec. 31

After serving seven years as the President of Young Harris College, Dr. Drew Van Horn informed the Board of Trustees of his decision to retire on Dec. 31. "Given the addition of our first grandchild along with other personal aspirations, Camille and...
Sep 23, 2024, 12:00pm EDT

Watermarks exhibit on display at Campus Gate Art Gallery

A blend of many different media looking at the rivers and streams of Southern Appalachia is on display at the Young Harris College Campus Gate Art Gallery through September. The art exhibit - "Watermarks" - is the creation of Ted Whisenhunt, chair of...
Sep 13, 2024, 12:00pm EDT

September shows on tap at O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - What's the next step in space exploration? Find out in September and check out "Forward to the Moon" at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College. This latest show, narrated by Kari Byron, from Crash Test World and ...
Sep 12, 2024, 10:00am EDT

Young Harris College joins First United Methodist on Sept. 15

YOUNG HARRIS, GA. - Faculty, staff, and students from Young Harris College will join the congregation of First United Methodist Church of Union County on Sunday, Sept. 15, for YHC Sunday. The College and First UMC enjoy a special relationship as many ...
Sep 11, 2024, 4:00pm EDT

Young Harris College Presents Fine Arts Events for September

Young Harris College invites the community to attend fine arts events in September. All events will take place on the YHC campus. Enjoy the following events: Opening Reception for Ted Whisenhunt's Art Exhibition "Watermarks" - Monday - Friday, 9 a.m....
Sep 4, 2024, 1:00pm EDT

Young Harris College English professor seeks 'Lost Places'

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. - What happens to the places that time and people forget? Are they lost forever, never to be thought of again? For Young Harris College English professor, Matt Bruen, that was a question he refused to answer "yes" to. Bruen, author o...
Aug 30, 2024, 8:00am EDT
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