YHC Introduces Appalachian Adventure Club

Young Harris College welcomed to campus this year Appalachian Adventure, a new student organization that aims to provide the YHC community with opportunities to foster personal growth and facilitate learning and leadership development through environmentally sound outdoor excursions and events. The club was founded by students and faculty from YHC's Department of Outdoor Leadership. Read more>> 

YHC Theatre Graduates Land Lead Roles
During their four years at Young Harris College, Misty Barber, '11, and Michelle Honaker, '11, acted, sang and danced their way into the hearts of fine arts patrons at YHC-and now they are taking their talent to the professional theatre world after scoring lead roles in two musicals.Honaker will play Nancy Ward in the new musical Nanyehi: Beloved Woman of the Cherokee debuting at the Lonnie Burns Fine Arts Center in Hartwell this April, while Barber is currently playing the role of Janet in OnStage Atlanta's production of The Drowsy Chaperone. Read more>> 

Senior Seminar Course Presents Film Series Inspired by Arthurian Legend

As part of a senior seminar course for Young Harris College English majors this semester titled "The Arthurian Legend," an exciting and educational film series is being presented featuring movies that depict various versions of the Arthurian tale. The course, taught by Associate Professor of English Jennifer Gianfalla, Ph.D., focuses on the portrayal of King Arthur and his court as depicted in literature spanning the legend's earliest origins through the 21st century. Read more>> 

Academic Service Learning Presents New Opportunities for YHC Outdoor Leadership Students

Young Harris College introduced two outdoor leadership courses this semester that integrate academic service learning into the curriculum. These courses provide students with the opportunity to select, plan and lead activities for local students from Towns and Union counties through community partnerships established through YHC's Bonner Leaders Program. Read more>>   

Three YHC Students Receive Singing Awards
Three Young Harris College students recently received awards for vocal performances at the Georgia National Association of Teachers of Singing (GaNATS) Student Auditions held at Clayton State University, Feb. 17-18. A group of 10 YHC students attended the auditions, along with Professor of Music and Director of Choral and Vocal Activities Jeff Bauman, Assistant Professor of Music Karen Calloway, Adjunct Instructor of Music Laura Stooksbury and Staff Accompanist Anita Guss. Read more>> 

YHC Department of Athletics Presents Faculty Appreciation Night  

Young Harris College's Department of Athletics presented a Faculty Appreciation Night during a men's basketball game on Feb. 13. During halftime, senior student-athletes recognized faculty members who have made a significant impact on their time at YHC during the last four years. YHC President Cathy Cox presented each honoree with a framed photograph of the student-athlete that nominated them. 

Fifteen faculty members were recognized, including History Department Chair and Associate Professor of History Dr. Thomas Stearns, Associate Professor of Biology Brenda Hull, Assistant Professor of Theatre Rob Fulton, (from left to right) Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Jennifer Schroeder, Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Andrea Kwiatkowski, Associate Professor of Psychology and Sociology Dr. David Brackin, Professor of English Louisa Franklin, Visiting Professor of Communication Studies Theresa Crapanzano, Instructor of Communication Studies Joseph Terry, Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Linda Jones, Assistant Professor of History Dr. Matthew Byron, Instructor of Outdoor Leadership Danae Turchyn, Assistant Professor of Business and Public Policy Dr. Nathan Gray, Outdoor Leadership Department Chair and Instructor of Outdoor Leadership Rob Dussler and Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Margaret Forrester.