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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. 

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.

Young Harris College Presents Fine Arts Events for February

Young Harris College invites the community to attend fine arts events in February.

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.

Space aliens visit Rollins Planetarium in February 

Space aliens are visiting the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium in Februrary.

YHC professor selected for ACA Fellowship

Dr. Benjamin Van Dyke was one of 37 faculty members, representing 22 ACA member institutions, to be selected for 2024-2025 fellowships.  

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.

Young Harris College congratulates its December graduates   

Young Harris College congratulates the following graduates, earning their degrees in December. 

President Drew Van Horn receives YHC Medallion Award    

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

YHC plants “Moon Tree” on campus

Young Harris College has added a “moon tree” to its beautiful campus setting.

Aurora Borealis lights up Rollins Planetarium in November 

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the aurora borealis at “Aurora: Lights of Wonder” in November at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium. 

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.

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.  

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.

September shows on tap at O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium 

What’s the next step in space exploration? Find out in September at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College. 

Young Harris College joins First United Methodist on Sept. 15 

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. 

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.