After nearly 30 years at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), David Mathis announced plans to retire on August 31 as the director of athletics. GHC has appointed Brandan Harrell to serve as the new director of athletics starting September. Read the full article here. Please like and share on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter
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Three GHC coaches named “Coach of the Year” by GCAA
Three athletic coaches at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) were recently named “Coach of the Year” by the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA). Brandan Harrell was selected as “Coach of the Year for Women’s Division I Basketball.” JJ Merritt was named “Coach of the Year for Men’s Division I Basketball.” And Dash […]
New bachelor’s at GHC focuses on the future of engineering and construction
The technology used in engineering and construction is rapidly advancing. Proficiency in digital skills is a must for the building and construction industry. And now, students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) can pursue a bachelor’s in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) to meet the rising demand. BIM is the technology-driven […]
GHC now taking applications for upcoming Foundation Camp for boys in July
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is now taking applications for this year’s Foundation Camp, which will be held in two sessions this July. The first session will be held July 5 to July 9. The second session is from July 12 to July 16. Each session will be limited to roughly 30 individuals between the ages […]
GHC 6PM Commencement Photos
Photos from the 2021 GHC 6PM Commencement can be found on this link. Click the photo below to access the link. Special thanks to our student assistants Natalia Herrera and Izzy Marcotte for volunteering their time to assist with the photos. https://www.flickr.com/photos/georgiahighlands/albums/72157719267813414
Green proud of successes during tenure as GHC president
As Dr. Don Green prepares to take on a new role this summer, he can look back over a number of successes that have been achieved during his seven-year tenure as president of Georgia Highlands College. Green, who came to GHC in 2014, resigned in April after accepting an offer to become the president of […]
Polk County graduates take charge in Dual Enrollment at GHC
Over 20 Polk County School District students received associate degrees from Georgia Highlands College (GHC) through Georgia’s Dual Enrollment program during last week’s commencement. They join a total of 139 Polk students who have taken Dual Enrollment courses with GHC in recent years. “Our partnership between Polk School District and GHC has proven to be […]
Green extolls growth of graduation rate at GHC during farewell news conference
AS SEEN IN THE ROME NEWS-TRIBUNE: A graduation rate that has jumped dramatically over the last five years is one of the things Don Green is proud of as he leaves Georgia Highlands College at the end of June. During a virtual interview with Green and GHC interim President Dana Nichols, he said he is […]
GHC partners with West End Pharmacy for summer vaccine events
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has partnered with West End Pharmacy to provide community vaccine events throughout the summer. The events are open to anyone eligible for the vaccine and the first one is scheduled for May 21, 2021 from 1PM to 3PM. Each event will be held in Student Center Building B at GHC’s Cartersville […]
GHC partners with West End Pharmacy for summer vaccine events
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has partnered with West End Pharmacy to provide community vaccine events throughout the summer. The events are open to anyone eligible for the vaccine and the first one is scheduled for May 21, 2021 from 1PM to 3PM. Each event will be held in Student Center Building B at GHC’s Cartersville […]