Diversity in History: Dr. David Da-i Ho (1952 – )

May is Asian American and South Pacific Islander Heritage Month, so this month we look to honor the men and women with such heritage who have made an impact on history. This week we look to Dr. David Da-I Ho, a Taiwanese American scientist who helped made great advances in the treatment of HIV and […]

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 May 2, 2023

University System News:   Associated Press Savannah State leader resigning amid declining enrollment By Jeff Amy The president of Georgia’s oldest historically Black public university is resigning amid employee layoffs sparked by declining enrollment and a faculty revolt against a top administrator. Savannah State University President Kimberly Ballard-Washington announced Thursday that she would step down […]

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 *** […]

Employee award nominations due by May 11th

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 […]