Don’t forget to submit nominations for the employee awards. We want to recognize the dedication and excellence of the staff and faculty at GHC. Nominations are due by Thursday, May 11, 2023. Employee Awards Awards include: Department of the Year Faculty member of the Year Part-time Instructor of the Year Teaching Excellence Impact Award Staff […]
Virginia Carson, former Georgia Highlands vice president, passes away
Friends in Northwest Georgia are joining others in remembering Virginia McSwain Carson, who served as the vice president of academic affairs at Georgia Highlands before being named president of South Georgia State College in Douglas in 2009. She was a huge advocate for Georgia Highlands and also was very active in the community, including service […]
USG e-clips for April 28, 2023
University System News: Savannah Morning News Savannah State President Kimberly Ballard-Washington has resigned. What we know. Will Peebles Savannah State President Kimberly Ballard-Washington has resigned from her post, according to an email sent to SSU faculty on Thursday afternoon. …Also on Thursday, University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue named Cynthia Robinson Alexander as […]
2023 COMMENCEMENT: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED & OTHER INFO
Volunteers for any and all commencement ceremonies are encouraged to email Brad Gilmore at bgilmore@highlands.edu with time availability and preferences. Thursday, May 11th Floyd Campus Gymnasium, Rome Lead by Macebearer Associate Professor Steve Stuglin *** 11:00 a.m. Commencement with guest speaker Regent Cade Joiner and presentation of the Walraven Award to Professor Robert Adams *** […]
USG e-clips for April 27, 2023
University System News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Georgia lt. governor goes after college spending on diversity programs By James Salzer, Vanessa McCray Wants chancellor to report diversity spending after criticizing state budget cuts University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue’s criticism of a $66 million spending cut that state lawmakers included in next year’s budget has […]
GHC is partnering with Blue Ridge AHEC and Atrium Health Floyd to offer a Healthcare Discovery Camp for rising middle school students! Come join us for three days of fun, hands-on exploration of the world of healthcare! Discover what it’s like to be a physician, nurse, pharmacist, EMT, dental hygienist, nutritionist and more. Activities will […]
2023 Academic Showcase
Please join us at the 2023 Academic Showcase on May 9th from 9:00-1:00 at the Cartersville campus. Come to view the excellent presentations, posters, and exhibits created by GHC faculty, staff, and students. Support your colleagues and their students!
Rome Peachnet Router upgrade tonight at 11:00pm
Rome Peachnet Router upgrade tonight at 11:00pm There will be a planned network outage on the Rome Campus while the Peachnet router is replaced tonight at 11:00pm. The maintenance window is from 11:00pm – 7:00am, but we expect the equipment swap to take around an hour. Access to all campus resources will be limited during […]
Diversity In History: Candy Lightner (1946-)
Candace Lynne “Candy” Lightner is the Lebanese-American organizer and founding president of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). Lightner grew up in Pasadena, California, then later attended American River College, after which she married Steve Lightner and had three children– twins Cari and Serena and son Travis. 18 months after the twins were born, […]
Georgia Highlands College commencement set for May 11
Hundreds of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) graduates will be coming together on May 11 in Rome to celebrate earning their college degree. GHC will have three events this year at the Floyd Campus gym, 3175 Cedartown Hwy, Rome GA 30161. Ceremonies will be held at 11AM and 7PM, with the Nursing pinning and commencement ceremony at 3PM. […]