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Young Harris College welcomes new CFO Bobby Moye
Bringing 20 years of financial experience, Bobby Moye joins Young Harris College as the new Chief Financial Officer. Moye joins the College from Barto Hoss and Company where he worked for the past two years, providing consultations and tax work for ...
Apr 13, 2024, 11:00am EDT

Tips for viewing the eclipse Monday
If you want to see a total eclipse over North and South America, Monday is the last chance you'll have for 20 years, as the next one doesn't happen until 2044. And while Young Harris College is not in the direct path, there will be an opportunity to vi...
Apr 5, 2024, 12:00pm EDT

Led Zeppelin comes to O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in April
From Stairway to Heaven to Immigrant Song, the music of Led Zeppelin will fill the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in April. "We are excited to bring back this one-of-a-kind concert experience," said Lauren Albain, Planetarium dir...
Mar 28, 2024, 3:00pm EDT

Young Harris College brings John Cage's music to life
Young Harris College will bring the unique and ground-breaking work of American composer John Cage to life in the Susan B. Harris Chapel Thursday at 7 p.m. John Cage, referred to as "not a composer but an inventor of genius," by Viennese composer Arn...
Mar 20, 2024, 10:00am EDT

Young Harris College Studies Cherry Farm Property
Young Harris College students have incredible opportunities every day, whether in or outside the classroom. A recent donation of farm property near the College has provided a perfect chance for a new class. The "Introduction to Museum Studies" class, ...
Mar 16, 2024, 10:00am EDT

YHC's Jennifer Rushton named Director of Athletics for Albion College
Young Harris College Director of Athletics Jennifer Rushton will be leaving the college to take the reins of the Athletics program at Albion College, a private liberal arts college in Albion, MI. Rushton, who came to Young Harris College in 2018, will...
Mar 13, 2024, 3:23pm EDT
March shows announced for O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium
Everything from a Magic Tree House to the skies of Georgia will illuminate the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College in March. "We have some great shows lined up in March including the 'Magic Tree House' which is a great one for family ...
Mar 4, 2024, 10:00am EST
Young Harris College professor completes second Master of Fine Arts
An avid interest in kayaking - aka a "paddler" - provided a Young Harris professor the opportunity to explore the Appalachian waterways and pursue a second Master of Fine Arts along the way. Professor Ted Whisenhunt, chair of the Young Harris College ...
Feb 27, 2024, 1:00pm EST

Young Harris College alums ride to fight multiple sclerosis
Each year, Young Harris College graduates take to their bicycles to battle the disease, multiple sclerosis, participating in the annual Peach Ride for the Cure for the Georgia Multiple Sclerosis Society. Held in LaGrange each year in September, the r...
Feb 6, 2024, 10:00am EST

A lot on tap at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in February
From frozen vistas to eclipses to immersive music experiences, the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College as a little of everything on tap for shows in February. This month's shows are: Ice Worlds - Feb. 9 @ 8 p.m. Take a tour of froz...
Feb 2, 2024, 1:00pm EST