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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

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

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

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