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Georgia Highlands College Breaks Ground on Nearly $12 Million Lakeview Healthcare Education Center Renovation

Georgia Highlands College celebrated a major milestone on November 6 with a groundbreaking ceremony for the nearly $12 million renovation of the Lakeview Healthcare Education Center on the Floyd Campus.

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Georgia Highlands College Holds “No Fee November” — Apply for Free All Month Long

This November, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is making it easier than ever to take the first step toward a college degree. Throughout the month, GHC is waiving its $30 application

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The Aspen Institute Names Georgia Highlands College as a Top 200 U.S. Community College Eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize

$1 Million Prize Honors Colleges Achieving Strong Student Results, Both in College and After Graduation  WASHINGTON D.C., October 28, 2025 – Today, the Aspen Institute named Georgia Highlands College (GHC) as one of

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GHC Assistant Professor of English Charles Grimm named a Governor’s Teaching Fellow

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Assistant Professor of English Charles Grimm was selected as a Governor’s Teaching Fellow for the 2025-2026 academic year by the University System of Georgia (USG). As one of 16

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Georgia Highlands College Recognized as Top College for Online Learning in Georgia

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has been named the top college in the University System of Georgia for flexible, low-cost online degrees and ranked second overall among all colleges in the

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Georgia Highlands College Raises Over $75,000 at Scholarship Gala and Day of Giving Events

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and the GHC Foundation raised more than $75,000 during the recent Scholarship Gala and Day of Giving events, celebrating the college’s impact on students, the workforce,

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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.

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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