GHC student organization gives back to the community

One of Georgia Highlands College’s student organizations has been busy this year working with a local nonprofit to serve the community. Woman 2 Woman has rallied behind Helping Hands in Paulding on several community projects. Woman 2 Woman is a GHC student organization founded in 2010 with an emphasis on developing communications skills, volunteering in […]

The GHC Foundation changes lives

A scholarship can be a life-changing gift for many students at GHC. Student Megan Tawzer said she is “beyond grateful” for a spring 2020 scholarship made possible through the GHC Foundation. “Being a nontraditional college student who is also a working mom, there are many challenges to face during this part of my life,” Tawzer […]

Add your special GHC Foundation email signature today!

The GHC Foundation is currently charging ahead with the 2021 Faculty Staff Campaign and wants to thank YOU! If you have already donated to the campaign and have received your special “Heart of Gold” email signature, here’s how you can help show our college community how much we care about student success at GHC: Sign […]

GHC chair joins state leadership program

Georgia Highlands College’s Department Chair of Kinesiology and Wellness Lisa Jellum was recently selected to serve as a University System of Georgia (USG) Leadership Fellow by the USG Center for Leadership Excellence. As a leadership fellow, Jellum will work with others to provide support around the system and will be called upon to facilitate workshops […]

Nursing student grateful for scholarship

Receiving a scholarship through the GHC Foundation fills students with a sense of gratitude. GHC student Lisa McAfee said being able to maintain enrollment through a scholarship has been both a privilege and an honor. “Thanks to your generous support I am on my way to accomplishing my goal and becoming a Registered Nurse,” McAfee […]

Join the GHC Foundation “Heart of Gold” Campaign!

Every donation to the GHC Foundation helps make a difference! Did you know? The GHC Foundation has been committed to supporting the GHC community since 1973. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the GHC Foundation is pleased to make a number of scholarships available to our current students. You can use the online donation […]

Record graduation, economic impact at GHC despite slight dip in fall enrollment

Despite a slight decrease in fall enrollment, Georgia Highlands College is reporting record graduation numbers and a new economic impact of over $181 million. GHC awarded 943 degrees during its commemorative 50th graduation ceremony, which also kicked off the college’s 50th anniversary year. This was a 14% increase in graduates over the previous graduation. Read the full article […]