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Coach K takes on proper fitness safety and training at Foundation Camp

Since his time at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), alumnus Kwakwu Kwarteng has gone on to play college football and open his own fitness center, Transfigure LLC, in Valdosta. Commonly referred

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Calhoun High School culinary arts teacher shares the value of a good nutrition at Foundation Camp

Caroline Atkins, a GHC alumna and Culinary Arts teacher at Calhoun High School, spent July 12 teaching groups of boys ages 10-14 at Foundation Camp how to make a spaghetti

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University of the Cumberlands linebacker shares the importance of leadership at Foundation Camp

Although Jontavian “Tae” Hammond has not been a camper himself since the early 2010s, the spring 2022 University of the Cumberlands graduate and linebacker has fond memories of the Foundation

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Foundation Camp Week One: The fundamentals of leadership and first impression skills

Former campers turned counselors at the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Foundation Camp lead by example, and they want the new generation of campers to do the same. On July 13,

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GHC maintains second highest economic impact among state colleges in Georgia

The total economic impact for fiscal year 2021 at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has topped $175 million. GHC holds the second highest economic impact among state colleges in Georgia. GHC’s

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Foundation Camp returns in July at Georgia Highlands College

The long-running Foundation Camp for boys ages 10 through 14 returns on July 11 at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Applications to attend are currently being accepted. The camp, which is

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UWG, Georgia Highlands College Sign Partnership Agreement

Partnership Will Streamline Pathway for Psychology Students Between Two Institutions Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently signed a partnership agreement that will provide

GHC scholarship application deadline extended to June 30

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has extended the deadline for institutional scholarships to June 30. Facilitated through the GHC Foundation and specifically tailored toward current GHC students, the college offers more

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New Marietta location holds first class

The very first class at the newest Georgia Highlands College (GHC) site was a summer course on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid.   Last year, GHC rolled out plans to bring

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Wellstar Grant Expands Nursing Program Offerings at GHC

Wellstar’s continued support of Northwest Georgia Nursing programs tackles training, treatment simulation, and nursing shortages. For almost two decades, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has had a mutually beneficial partnership with

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Chief Information Officer completes USG Executive Leadership Institute

Rob Laltrello said enrolling in the University System of Georgia’s (USG) Executive Leadership Institute was a decision he feels will positively impact his ability to serve others through his role

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GHC names Lisa Jellum the new dean of Health Sciences

Georgia Highlands College has appointed Lisa Jellum as the new dean of Health Sciences. Lisa will oversee the School of Health Sciences which includes Dental Hygiene, Kinesiology and Wellness and