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College and industry collaboration leads to newly approved bachelor’s degree focused on rising careers in engineering and construction

Students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will now have access to an affordable bachelor’s degree in building information modeling management (BIMM) starting spring 2022 after recent final approval by the

The Aspen Institute names GHC one of 150 U.S. community colleges eligible for 2023 Aspen Prize

$1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students In and After College Georgia Highlands College (GHC) was the only institution in the University System of Georgia to be

State legislators, Board of Regents meet at GHC for Gratitude Event

Georgia Highlands College hosted a “Gratitude Event” with state legislators and members of the Board of Regents last week to show appreciation for the continued support of higher education in

Upcoming workshop: Earn a college degree while staying committed to your work and family

When Georgia Highlands College (GHC) became a member of the Adult Learning Consortium from Complete College Georgia, the goal was simple: help students in the “adult learner” category earn a

Accessibility matters at Georgia Highlands College

The courses at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) are created with accessibility in mind through preemptive design by ongoing training and resources for faculty. The goal? Create a successful college experience

‘Charge Into Leadership’ connects community leaders with students

Students from across all of Georgia Highlands College’s sites came together recently for the “Charge Into Leadership Conference” at GHC. The day-long event featured guest speakers like the motivational speaker

Professor applies background in game design to classroom

Students taking Victoria Banks’ English Composition classes at Georgia Highlands College this fall may find themselves working to acquire XP (experience points) while completing assignments and engaging in classroom discussion.

GHC alum, reporter goes viral for completing news segment while skateboarding

Georgia Highlands College alumnus Victor Williams of Detroit’s WDIV news station has gone viral after completing a news segment while skateboarding at the same time. During the live segment, he

Forbes: Solving The Construction Labor Shortage Through Ingenuity

It’s estimated that “65% of children entering primary school today will ultimately end up working in completely new job types that don’t yet exist.” Careers in building information modeling (BIM) and

GHC, UWG partner to enhance opportunities for students in Douglasville

Student success remains priority amid GHC site closure Georgia Highlands College announced today the forthcoming closure of its Douglasville site, with the University of West Georgia committing to provide support

Passion for education leads to decades of service to Floyd County School System

Education duo. Husband and wife. Georgia Highlands College alumni. Assistant Principal. Teacher. And the list goes on and on for Robert and April Cummings. The path to becoming stand out

GHC celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with guest speaker

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) held a virtual presentation on Tuesday, Oct. 5, featuring Rafael Ocasio, the Charles A. Dana Professor of Spanish at