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GHC student balances school and family life raising three kids and maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA
Brandi Rhodes is a mother of three. But the juggle of family life and attending college as a full-time student hasn’t kept her from maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA. GHC chose Rhodes as its Board of Regents Academic Day representative. Full story Like and share on Facebook and Twitter
GHC’s food pantry earns state award at the 25th Annual Georgia College Counseling Association Conference
A few years ago, Georgia Highlands College started a project called the Charger Food Pantry to help combat the nationwide problem of food insecurity among college students. GHC was recognized with the “Advocacy Award” at the 25th Annual Georgia College Counseling Association Conference, which brings together counselors from over 50 public and private universities across the […]
GHC saves students more than $6 million with free textbooks
Georgia Highlands College has saved students over $6 million by eliminating textbook costs and providing free digital options. Full story Like and share article on Facebook and Twitter Like and share video on Facebook and Twitter
GHC names Melanie Largin the new dean of Mathematics and Computer Science
Georgia Highlands College has appointed Melanie Largin as the new dean of Mathematics and Computer Science. Largin will oversee the Division of Mathematics, which includes areas of studies in mathematics, computer science, computer information systems, and more. Largin graduated with highest honors from Georgia Tech (Georgia Institute of Technology) with a degree in industrial and […]
GHC constructs mobile augmented reality sandbox for elementary school and a larger stationary unit for the college
When the teachers at Clear Creek Elementary school received a grant for $500 to build an augmented reality sandbox, they came to Georgia Highlands College for help. Full story Like and share on Facebook and Twitter
Breaking the language barrier with art
Xinia Smith-Camacho was born in Costa Rica. Her first language is Spanish. In 2009, her family moved to America. The only way she could communicate was through her art. Full story Read more stories like this in the newest Highlander Like and share on Facebook and Twitter
The Georgia Highlands College basketball teams to raise cancer awareness with benefit game
The Georgia Highlands College men’s and women’s basketball teams will be playing to raise cancer awareness with a benefit game on February 7th in Rome at the GHC gym. The women will start at 5:30 p.m. followed by the men at 7:30 p.m. The benefit game is in honor of Dean of Natural Sciences and […]
GHC named a Top School for military and veterans education for fifth year in a row
Military Advanced Education & Transition (MAE&T) has awarded Georgia Highlands College the designation of a Top School in its 2018 Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education. GHC was also recognized by MAE&T in the 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 editions. Full story Like and share on Facebook […]
GHC earns top honors at the 2017 Chancellor’s Annual Service Excellence Awards ceremony
Georgia Highlands College brought home the highest honor for colleges in the University System of Georgia at the 2017 Chancellor’s Annual Service Excellence Awards ceremony. GHC and President Don Green were presented with the Gold Award for Outstanding Institution of the Year and President. Additionally, Dean of Natural Sciences and Physical Education Greg Ford was presented […]