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Georgia Highlands College Reports Strong Year-Over-Year Growth in Economic Impact

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) continues to be a powerful driver of regional growth, according to the latest report from the University System of Georgia’s (USG) Selig Center for Economic Growth. The fiscal

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Atrium Health Floyd President receives USG Regents Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award

In recognition of his dedicated service and support to Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Kurt Stuenkel, President and CEO of Atrium Health Floyd, has been named a recipient of the University System of Georgia (USG) Regents

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A degree from GHC is worth $1.4 million

A recent economic impact study commissioned by the University System of Georgia (USG) reveals those who earn a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Highlands College are projected to earn $1.4 million

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GHC Scholarship Gala Features Silent Auction with Sports Memorabilia Worth More Than $60,000

ROME, GA — Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is bringing star power and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to Northwest Georgia this fall with the annual GHC Scholarship Gala, headlined by Atlanta Braves legend

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President’s and Dean’s list announced for summer 2025

Georgia Highlands College has announced students named to the Summer 2025 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and attain a

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Atlanta Braves Legend Sid Bream to Headline Georgia Highlands College Scholarship Gala

ROME, GA — Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is thrilled to announce that Atlanta Braves legend Sid Bream will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s Scholarship Gala, taking place on September 18, 2025, at The

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GHC launches hands-on Patient Care Technician program to meet rising local healthcare needs

Georgia Highlands College (GHC), through its Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE), is excited to announce the launch of its new Patient Care Technician (PCT) program at the Cartersville

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GHC student earns degree in criminal justice and takes on new degree partnership with UGA

Georgia Highlands College alumna and current student Madeline Choate is making waves at the University of Georgia (UGA) Griffin Campus, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

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GHC Foundation Camp returns this July

The annual Foundation Camp for boys aged 10 to 14 will return to Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and will be held at the GHC Floyd Campus starting July 7.  Applications

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Georgia Highlands College Launches Nearly $12 Million Renovation of Floyd Campus to Expand Healthcare Education

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has officially launched one of the most significant renovation projects in the institution’s history. This summer marks the beginning of a campus revitalization at the Floyd

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President’s and Dean’s list announced for spring 2025

Georgia Highlands College has announced students named to the Spring 2025 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and

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GHC celebrates class of 2025

Rome News-Tribune  Georgia Highland College graduates walked out of the gym and into the sunshine in a sea of black, interspersed with pops of color from decorated caps and academic