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GHC hosts FIRST LEGO League tournament for Bartow County students

On Saturday, February 25, 175 Bartow County School System (BCSS) students and 45 coaches arrived at the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Cartersville site to compete in the FIRST® LEGO® League

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No application fee for students applying in March to GHC

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is waiving the $30 application fee through the month of March making it a perfect time for future students to apply for upcoming summer classes or for next fall. Additionally, students

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GHC Floyd Campus begins construction toward new student hub

The Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Floyd Campus may look a little different this semester as the college begins to renovate the McCorkle Administration building to create a student hub.  Once complete, students will have a

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GHC student wins first-place award at national undergraduate research conference

Jimena Hernandez-Martinez, a nursing student at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), recently won a first-place award for Graduate and Undergraduate Research at the 2022 National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) Professional Development

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