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GHC’s Steve Stuglin selected for Felton Jenkins, Jr. Hall of Fame Faculty Award

In recognition of his ongoing dedication to reaching students through innovative teaching practices, Steve Stuglin, Associate Professor of Communication at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), has been selected for a 2023 Felton Jenkins, Jr.

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GHC Foundation Board of Trustees Spotlight: Dr. Lance Barry

Dr. Lance Barry was appointed to the Georgia Highlands College Foundation Board of Trustees in January of 2023. Dr. Barry is a retired podiatric physician and surgeon who practiced in

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GHC to host regional Nursing Science Symposium in April

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will host the 2023 Nursing Science Symposium at the Floyd Campus on April 22, bringing together nurse leaders, clinicians, and educators from around the region, as

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GHC Foundation event raises thousands for student memorial scholarship

This past December, the Georgia Highlands College Foundation (GHC Foundation) raised more than $2,200 for scholarships during the annual Detavious “DJ” Milner Fundraiser. The event, held at Centre Stage on the GHC

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GHC nursing instructor creates contests for SkillsUSA competition

Nicole Tolbert, an Associate Professor of Nursing at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), takes her love of education outside of the classroom to help Alabama high school students participate in SkillsUSA, a partnership

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Dental Hygiene students provide low-cost dental treatments at GHC

From dental cleanings for children and adults to X-rays and periodontal therapy, students in the Dental Hygiene program at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) provide high-quality and reduced cost preventative care to upwards

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GET TO KNOW: Library Associate for Public Services Tamatha Hargett

Georgia Highlands College is highlighting faculty and staff administration across the college in this ongoing “GET TO KNOW” series. Next up is Tamatha Hargett, who serves as the Library Associate

Minority male initiative at GHC receives $20,000 award

The African-American Male Initiative (AAMI) program at Georgia Highlands College, known as GHAME, recently received a $20,000 award through the AAMI University System of Georgia (USG) Leadership Team to help

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Continuing Education at GHC to offer Phlebotomy Technician Certification Training

The Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) will offer its Phlebotomy Technician Training Course this spring. Students in the course will learn medical terminology, anatomy

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CNA program begins Jan. 24 at GHC

The Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will offer its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course from January 24 to March 30.  The course, which

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‘Ready to Start’ scholarship at GHC continues to make a difference

On average $200 can make the difference for a student working to complete a college degree. The “Ready to Start” scholarship at Georgia Highlands College is for any student who

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Nursing student helps establish scholarship fund

Bryson Shiflett is a nursing student at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). He is also the president for the student group Highlands Association of Nursing Students (HANS). Together, with other nursing