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Criminal Justice graduate Kevin Morang

GHC’s online bachelor’s in criminal justice ranked among the most affordable in the country

The website Best Universities recently ranked Georgia Highlands College (GHC) as having the third most affordable online bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in the country.  Professor of Criminal Justice Greg

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GHC to host open house for new GHC@Night degree option, waive application fee for attendees

Working adults seeking to grow their career options can begin earning a degree from Georgia Highlands College (GHC) this October through the GHC@Night program. To provide a closer look at

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GHC students place 2,977 American flags at Cartersville in remembrance of Sept. 11

For nearly 10 years, students, faculty and staff at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) have placed 2,977 American flags at the Cartersville site in remembrance of those who lost their lives

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Guardians of the Jukebox to bring 80s tunes to the First Highlands Scholarship Gala

Described as a visual and sonic highlight reel of one of the most influential decades in music history, Guardians of the Jukebox are bringing their high-energy live show to the

Kristina Von Nordeck

GHC alum serves as Health Educator and has honors project implemented at Emory

Recent Georgia Highlands College (GHC) graduate Kristina Von Nordeck is growing her career in healthcare, having spent the last five years in pediatrics and the last 10 years as a

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President’s and Dean’s List announced for Summer 2023

Georgia Highlands College has announced students named to the Summer 2023 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and

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Highlands Scholarship Gala and Presidential Inauguration to be held this September at GHC

This September, you can enjoy a night of great food, live music, fellowship and more all while helping fund Georgia Highlands College (GHC) student scholarships during the First Highlands Scholarship

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Celebrating health sciences students with Atrium Health Floyd and Georgia Highlands College

Atrium Health Floyd and Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently entered into a partnership to increase the number of health sciences student positions at the college and grow the number of

GHC Foundation Camp builds leaders and opens doors in Northwest Georgia

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently held its annual GHC Foundation Camp for boys 10 to 14, which focuses on foundations in athletics, academics, brotherhood, self-respect and higher education.  Held at

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GHC to host open house for new GHC@Night degree option, waive application fee for attendees

To provide a closer look at the new GHC@Night Associate of Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree option, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will host an open house at its Cartersville

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Free Application Week at GHC is July 24 through July 28

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is waiving the $30 admissions application fee July 24 to July 28, making it the perfect time for future students to apply for any upcoming semester.

L to R, front row: Dr. Mike Hobbs, GHC president; Dr. Brendan Kelly, UWG president. L to R, back row: Dr. Paula Stover, GHC director of nursing; Dr. Lisa Jellum, GHC School of Health Sciences dean; Dr. Sarah Coakley, GHC provost and chief academic officer; Dr. Jon Preston, UWG provost and senior vice president for academic affairs; Dr. Jenny Schuessler, UWG Tanner Health System School of Nursing dean; and Sally Richter, UWG interim associate dean of nursing graduate programs

UWG, Georgia Highlands College Sign Partnership Agreement

(Story written by Miranda Pepe, University of West Georgia https://www.westga.edu/news/academics/nursing/uwg-georgia-highlands-nursing.php) Leaders from the University of West Georgia and Georgia Highlands College recently signed a partnership agreement to provide a seamless pathway for nursing