Young Harris, GA – Young Harris College recently welcomed its largest-ever entering class comprised of 437 freshmen. Fall 2012 marks the largest enrollment in the history of the College with 1,035 students on campus, continuing a trend that began in 2007 of steadily increasing enrollment figures. “We are thrilled to welcome the largest freshman class in Young Harris College history as... Read more
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Young Harris College Welcomes Largest Entering Class for the 2012-2013 Academic Year
August 28 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Young Harris College
Young Harris College Announces Clay Dotson Open Golf Tournament Champions
June 3 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – The annual Clay Dotson Open golf tournament to benefit student scholarships at Young Harris College was held on Friday, May 18, at Brasstown Valley Resort. Approximately 140 players enjoyed morning and afternoon flights followed by an awards ceremony. Prize categories included overall winners for each flight as well as second and third place for each flight, longest drive,... Read more
Young Harris College Names New Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
May 30 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – Gary L. Myers, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of English at Mississippi State University, has been selected as the new vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Young Harris College, YHC President Cathy Cox recently announced. “Our search committee was extremely impressed with Dr. Myer’s experience, personality and... Read more
Special Rollins Planetarium Presentation to Showcase Rare Astronomical Event
May 26 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – Young Harris College’s O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium will present a special planetarium show at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, to showcase a rare astronomical event as the planet Venus passes directly in front of the sun. Immediately following the show, visitors will have the opportunity to safely observe the transit of Venus at 6 p.m.... Read more
Young Harris College Confers 146 Degrees During Commencement Ceremony
May 11 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeU.S. Senator Johnny Isakson Delivers Inspiring Message to Graduates Young Harris, GA – Last Saturday, May 5, was a big day for Marcus McGill, of Young Harris, as he walked across the stage at Young Harris College to receive his bachelor’s degree in business and public policy. McGill was one of 146 graduates participating in Young Harris College’s Commencement ceremony in... Read more
Rollins Planetarium Show Explores “Extreme Planets”
May 10 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – Young Harris College’s O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium will present the full-dome show “Extreme Planets” during May, June, July and August. The shows are scheduled for 8:30 p.m. on the following Friday evenings: May 11, May 18, June 1, June 8, July 6, July 13 and Aug. 3. Planetarium admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students and free with YHC... Read more
U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson to Deliver Commencement Address at Young Harris College
April 26 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – United States Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., will deliver the commencement address at Young Harris College’s Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5, at 11 a.m. in the Recreation and Fitness Center on the YHC campus. Isakson began his business career in 1967 when he opened the first Cobb County office of a small, family-owned real estate business, Northside... Read more
Young Harris College Concert Band to Perform at Young Harris College
April 23 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – The Young Harris College Concert Band will present a program of traditional and contemporary music on Tuesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. in Glenn Auditorium of the Clegg Fine Arts Building on the Young Harris College campus. The event is free and open to the public. Directed by YHC Senior Instructor of Music and Director of Bands... Read more
Young Harris College Community Band to Present “Pops on the Plaza” Tonight
April 17 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – The Young Harris College Community Band will present the annual “Pops on the Plaza” concert Tuesday, April 17, at 7 p.m. at the YHC Campus Plaza. The community is invited to gather lawn chairs and blankets and make plans to enjoy a memorable evening of familiar musical favorites. The performance is free and open to the... Read more
Young Harris College to Present Concert Featuring Jazz Band Tonight
April 16 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – Young Harris College’s Division of Fine Arts will present the Young Harris College Jazz Band in concert Monday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in Glenn Auditorium of the Clegg Fine Arts Building on the Young Harris College campus. The performance is free and open to the public. The Young Harris College Jazz Band will perform a variety... Read more
NASA Astrobiologist and Lunar Scientist Dr. Brad Bailey Presents Lecture at Young Harris College
April 15 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – On Thursday, April 12, Young Harris College’s Division of Mathematics and Science hosted “Life in the Universe, as Told by the Moon and Mars,” a guest lecture by NASA astrobiologist and lunar scientist Brad Bailey, Ph.D., at 7 p.m. in Wilson Lecture Hall of Goolsby Center. The event was free and open to the public. Dr. Bailey... Read more
Theatre Young Harris to Present “Line” as Part of Studio Series
April 13 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – Young Harris College’s Theatre Young Harris will present two performances of Israel Horovitz’s inventive play “Line.” Performances begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, and Wednesday, April 18, in Dobbs Theatre located inside Goolsby Center on the YHC campus. The performances are free and open to the public. New York City’s longest-running play, “Line” has run... Read more
Young Harris College President Cathy Cox Proclaims April to be National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month
April 11 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – Young Harris College President Cathy Cox has proclaimed April to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month in conjunction with Support in Abusive Family Emergencies, Inc. (S.A.F.E). President Cox urges all citizens to participate in activities and programs that focus on efforts to end sexual assault and child abuse. S.A.F.E. is a non-profit organization... Read more
Theatre Young Harris to Present Tony Award-Winning Musical Comedy “Sweet Charity”
April 9 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – Young Harris College’s Theatre Young Harris will present seven performances of Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy “Sweet Charity.” Performances are scheduled for Thursday, April 12, through Saturday, April 14, at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, April 15, at 2 p.m., and Thursday, April 19, through Saturday, April 21, at 7 p.m. All performances will take place in Dobbs... Read more
Campus Gate Art Gallery at Young Harris College to Host Student Juried Art Exhibition
April 5 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – Young Harris College’s Campus Gate Art Gallery will host a Student Juried Art Exhibition featuring artwork by YHC students. The exhibit opens Thursday, April 12, with an opening reception at 6 p.m. in the Campus Gate Art Gallery. The exhibit will be on display through Friday, April 27. The reception and exhibit are free and open... Read more
Young Harris College Announces $22 Million Gift from O. Wayne Rollins Foundation toward Capital Campaign
April 3 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – In celebration of the launch of its Investing in the Future Capital Campaign, Young Harris College announces a $22 million gift from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation, the largest foundation gift ever received by the 126-year-old institution located in north Georgia. This significant gift from the Atlanta-based foundation has enabled the campaign to reach more than $46 million... Read more
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Hank Klibanoff to Deliver Young Harris College’s Annual Ragsdale Lecture
April 1 | Posted by editor | News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – On Monday, April 9, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hank Klibanoff will deliver the annual Ragsdale Lecture at 7 p.m. in Susan B. Harris Chapel on the YHC campus. Klibanoff’s lecture, titled “The Race Beat: Then and Now,” will address news coverage of the civil rights struggle in the South. Klibanoff became the James M. Cox Jr. Professor of Journalism... Read more
Rollins Planetarium Presents “Cosmic Concert: Led Zeppelin” Featuring Classic Rock Hits
March 19 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – Young Harris College’s O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium will present the full-dome video extravaganza “Cosmic Concert: Led Zeppelin” on the following Friday evenings at 7 and 8 p.m.: March 23, March 30, April 13 and April 20. Planetarium admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students and free with YHC ID. Led Zeppelin’s cosmic concert remains one of... Read more
Young Harris College Concert Band to Perform at Young Harris College
March 16 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – The Young Harris College Concert Band and Union County High School (UCHS) Concert Band will combine to present a program of traditional and contemporary music on Thursday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in Glenn Auditorium of the Clegg Fine Arts Building on the Young Harris College campus. The event is free and open to the public. Directed... Read more
Young Harris College Guitar Ensemble to Present Free Concert
March 13 | Posted by editor | Events, News, Towns Tags: Young Harris CollegeYoung Harris, GA – Young Harris College’s Division of Fine Arts will present the Young Harris College Guitar Ensemble in concert Tuesday, March 20, at 7 p.m. in Susan B. Harris Chapel on the Young Harris College campus. The event is free and open to the public. The eight-member student ensemble will perform works for guitar quartet, trio and duet by... Read more
