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New Scholarship Honors Paul and Sue Cornette’s Legacy of Giving Back to Bartow County
The Georgia Highlands College Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the Paul and Sue Cornette Scholarship, established through the generosity of Helping Hands for Bartow Kids. This scholarship
GHC has highest enrollment growth among state colleges
Georgia Highlands College is seeing record growth alongside University System of Georgia (USG), with the college experiencing a 23% increase in enrollment over the last three years, growing to nearly 6,000 students. In
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.
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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
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
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