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YHC Presents October Fine Arts Events

Young Harris College invites the community to attend upcoming Fine Arts events. Most events will take place on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia 30582.

YHC President Dr. Drew Van Horn Named an Elon College Distinguished Alumnus

Young Harris College President Dr. Drew Van Horn was recently recognized as one of three new Distinguished Alumni by Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences, for his contributions to public health, the arts, and education, and for embodying the College’s core values. Elon College, as it was known when Van Horn was a student, is now known as Elon University.

YHC’s O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium Presents “Moons: Worlds of Mystery”

The O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College will host “Moons: Worlds of Mystery” this Friday, September 9 at 8 p.m., and Friday, September 23 at 8 p.m.

YHC Chaplain Rev. Dr. Adam Daniels and Former Chaplain Rev. Fred Whitley Meet

This week, current Young Harris College Chaplain Reverend Dr. Adam Daniels met with former Chaplain Reverend Fred Whitley, Class of 1966, for lunch in the Grace Rollins Dining Hall.

YHC Presents August – September Fine Arts Events

Young Harris College invites the community to attend upcoming Fine Arts events. Events will take place on the YHC campus, which is located at 1 College Street, Young Harris, Georgia 30582.

Hiawassee’s Ethel Winters Honors Late Husband with Donation to Local YHC Students

Young Harris College recently received a $1,000 gift from long-time donor Ethel Winters of Hiawassee, Georgia, as a contribution to the College’s Bob & Carol Head Local Scholarship Campaign.

Young Harris College to Welcome Students to Campus for Fall Semester

Young Harris College looks forward to welcoming students back to campus next week.

Young Harris College Welcomes its New Chaplain

Young Harris College is happy to welcome the Reverend Dr. Adam Daniels as our new campus chaplain.

Young Harris College Named a 2022-2023 College of Distinction

Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students, has recognized Young Harris College for its honorable commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow, and succeed. YHC is now a 2022-2023 College of Distinction and Georgia College of Distinction, earning additional recognition in the areas of Education and Career Development.

Jon Anderson Recognized for Trustee Service at Young Harris College

At the most recent Young Harris College Board of Trustees meeting, the trustees recognized Mr. Jon Anderson, Class of 1965, Chairman of the Properties Committee for the Board, for his service and dedication to the College.

Jacob Welmaker Named 2022 Outdoor Leadership Outstanding Senior

Young Harris College graduate Jacob Welmaker, Class of 2022, of Evans, Georgia, was named the 2022 Outdoor Leadership Outstanding Senior.

Young Harris College Board of Trustees Welcomes Candler Ginn

At the most recent board meeting, the Young Harris College Board of Trustees elected Candler Ginn, 1977, as a trustee.

Will Yeiser Named Joseph Wilson Boone Award Recipient

Young Harris College graduate Will Yeiser, Class of 2022, of Columbus, Georgia, was named this year’s Joseph Wilson Boone History Award recipient.

Jill Davis Named the 2022 McCollough Scholar at Young Harris College

Young Harris College student Jill Davis, Class of 2023, received the McCollough Scholarship to spend approximately six weeks of this summer at Cambridge University’s Wesley House, the Methodist college in Cambridge, England.

YHC’s Rollins Planetarium Presents “Wildest Weather in the Solar System”

The O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at Young Harris College will host a showing of “Wildest Weather in the Solar System” on Friday, June 17 at 8 p.m.

Young Harris College Becomes A Member of the Appalachian College Association

The Appalachian College Association (ACA) Board of Directors and ACA President Beth Rushing announced on Tuesday, May 24 that Young Harris College has been approved for ACA membership.

Young Harris College’s Jeffrey Bauman Celebrates 30 Years

Young Harris College congratulates YHC Chair of the Department of Music and Professor of Music Mr. Jeffrey Bauman on thirty years of teaching at the College. YHC honors and celebrates Bauman’s hard work and dedication.

Young Harris College Class of 2022 Commencement

The Young Harris College 2021-2022 academic year has come to an end, and the members of the Class of 2022 have finished their final year in the Enchanted Valley.

YHC Recreation and Commencement Center Dedicated to Rev. Dr. Don Harp, Jr.

On Friday, April 22, 2022, Young Harris College held a ceremony to dedicate the campus recreation center to Rev. Dr. Don Harp, Jr., Class of 1961.

Young Harris College Science Students Win Top Prizes at Georgia Academy of Science Meeting

Young Harris College students Veronica Pablo Raymundo and Jordan Pandolph won two top prizes at the Georgia Academy of Science (GAS) annual meeting in March. Pablo Raymundo took the top talk prize in the Biomedical section of the event, while Pandolph took the top talk prize in the Chemistry section.