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New program meets career demand as Georgia becomes the ‘FinTech capital of the world’

Rising industry demand for trained graduates in the field of ‘FinTech’ has led to the creation of a new program at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Starting spring 2022, GHC will

GHC professor Erin Shufro joins Board of Regents’ faculty Hall of Fame

Erin Shufro wears more than a few hats at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). She works out of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). She is Chair of

Undergrad research highlights campus white tail deer travel patterns, wildflower growth and more

Tracking white tail deer on trail cameras, recording the species of wildflowers, and monitoring recycling patterns are just a few of the topics explored by students during undergraduate research in

Georgia Power presents nearly $40,000 energy efficiency rebate check to GHC

This week, Georgia Power presented an energy efficiency rebate check to Georgia Highlands College (GHC) for recent renovation projects to make the Floyd campus in Rome operate in a more

Husband and wife retrace GHC’s annual Wyoming geology trip for wedding, honeymoon

When Cole said he wanted a destination wedding, Amber thought back to her Wyoming Summer Geology Field Course at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), and she couldn’t think of a more

Founder and CEO of the non-profit Haiti Cheri brings global perspective to business and economics classes at GHC

Oris Guillaume is the founder and CEO of the non-profit Haiti Cheri. He also helps with leadership and development at North Christian University of Haiti through McGill University in Canada.

‘Civil + Structural Engineer’ magazine: GHC offers innovative degree for the next generation

In its most recent article, ‘Civil + Structural Engineer’ magazine highlights Georgia Highlands College’s newest bachelor’s degree in building information modeling, calling it an innovative degree perfect for training the

Cobb Chamber ‘Teacher of the Year’ uses real-world applications to engage students at GHC

Accounting takes on a new life in Annette Maddox’s classes at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). Students take a hard look at real company practices when working through their course material,

What’s in a library visit at GHC?

If you asked someone, “What’s inside a library?” The answer would probably be, “Books.” And while that’s true, the library at Georgia Highlands College offers a whole lot more. In

Undergraduate research opportunities put Samantha Lewis on track to earn multiple degrees

Samatha Lewis is an honors student at Georgia Highlands College (GHC). She currently holds an associate degree in general studies while pursuing both a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

GHC partnership with local film festival sees star-studded guest lineup including filmmaker and actor Billy Bob Thornton

The Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) entered its 18th year last week with multiple films and star-studded guests like filmmaker and actor Billy Bob Thornton. Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is

West Haralson Elementary School principal says GHC was ‘launching pad’ to dream career

As far back as she can remember, Kim Causey always knew exactly what she wanted to be, and she credits her foundation at Georgia Highlands College for getting her there.