In its most recent article, ‘Civil + Structural Engineer’ magazine highlights Georgia Highlands College’s newest bachelor’s degree in building information modeling, calling it an innovative degree perfect for training the next generation of skilled labor and workforce in the construction and engineering sector. From the article “Attracting Next Generation’s Technical Workforce” found on their website: […]
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Cobb Chamber ‘Teacher of the Year’ uses real-world applications to engage students at GHC
Accounting takes on a new life in Annette Maddox’s classes at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Students take a hard look at real company practices when working through their course material, applying their newly learned skills to real-world applications. “Students are more likely to be engaged in the material when I can show how it relates […]
What’s in a library visit at GHC?
If you asked someone, “What’s inside a library?” The answer would probably be, “Books.” And while that’s true, the library at Georgia Highlands College offers a whole lot more. In fact, recent studies show that visiting a library, like the one at GHC, is directly tied to higher overall GPAs, higher course grades, and increased […]
West Haralson Elementary School principal says GHC was ‘launching pad’ to dream career
As far back as she can remember, Kim Causey always knew exactly what she wanted to be, and she credits her foundation at Georgia Highlands College for getting her there. “I have always known that I wanted to be a teacher since I was a little girl,” she said. For Causey, a career in education […]
Native American Heritage Month celebration features tribal elder
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) held a Native American Anthropology and Genealogy Zoom event last week featuring Gregorio Kishketon, a tribal elder with the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma and Comanche Tribes. English instructor Danielle Steele, who is also a member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma, is Kishketon’s cousin […]
Celebration honors Jon Hershey and David Mathis while raising money for scholarships and GHC programs
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) held a celebration in honor of Jon Hershey and David Mathis this week which helped raise money for scholarships and GHC programs. The two recent retirees were honored as “champions in the community” for their dedication and combined 66 years of service to GHC and the local community. (Read more about […]
Dental hygiene instructor brings nearly two decades of experience in dentistry and periodontics to the classroom
Before taking on her role as a full-time dental hygiene instructor at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), Alania Henderson spent nearly two decades working in general dentistry and periodontics, including six years of mission-based dentistry in Central America. Serving with the Honduras Baptist Dental Mission for the first two years in Central America, Henderson worked with […]
No application fee at GHC for ‘No Fee November’
Georgia Highlands College is waiving its $30 application fee through the month of November to help reduce barriers for those seeking to attain a college education. Called “No Fee November,” this opportunity is available to all student types, from high school seniors to transfer students to non-traditional working adults and beyond. Read the full article […]
USG Highlights Ethical Culture Through Ethics Awareness Week
The University System of Georgia (USG) is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create knowledge. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public service from all members of the USG community. Annually, the USG highlights this commitment through an Ethics Awareness Week […]
College and industry collaboration leads to newly approved bachelor’s degree focused on rising careers in engineering and construction
Students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will now have access to an affordable bachelor’s degree in building information modeling management (BIMM) starting spring 2022 after recent final approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The recently approved bachelor’s degree was designed in collaboration with engineering and construction industry leaders. […]