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GHC and Atrium Health Floyd partnership invests in the future of nursing

A new partnership between Atrium Health Floyd and Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will increase the number of nursing student positions at the college and grow the number of nurses entering

Jonathan Kavuma

Celebrating Our Graduates: Making lifelong friends and gaining real-world experience

Jonathan Kavuma is graduating from Georgia Highlands College (GHC) this spring with an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) – but he isn’t stopping there. He has big plans to

Tiffany Blalock

Celebrating Our Graduates: Healthcare Management grad plans to continue on to Brenau University

Tiffany Blalock, a spring 2023 graduate of Georgia Highlands College (GHC), is headed to Brenau University this summer to continue her education.  Graduating from GHC with a Bachelor of Business

Katie Weatherford

Celebrating Our Graduates: Film program graduate named Academic Recognition Day Representative

Katie Weatherford, who is graduating from the film program at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) this May, was selected as a Board of Regents Academic Recognition Day Representative for 2023.  Created

Chad Johnson

Celebrating our Graduates: Floyd County police captain graduates with bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice

Captain Chad Johnson with the Floyd County Police Department is growing his knowledge and career potential by graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Georgia Highlands College

Carrie Kindt

Celebrating our Graduates: Mom of four returns to college for Graphic Design degree

For spring 2023 graduate Carrie Kindt, the idea of returning to college after 20 years to pursue a degree in Graphic Design at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) was intimidating. However,

Regent Lowery May

Regent Lowery May joins upcoming commencement at GHC as featured speaker

Rome-Floyd County community leader Lowery May is set to speak during the 3PM commencement ceremony at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) on May 11. Regent May is also a member of

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More than 100 awards presented to 72 students at 2023 GHC Honors Night

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) held its annual Honors Assembly in April at the Cartersville site. The event, which was also streamed live, celebrated the academic achievements and special recognition of

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Atrium Health Floyd School of Health Sciences at GHC hosts disaster simulation exercise depicting airplane crash

A downed airplane resulting in fire, hazardous smoke and numerous injuries and deaths is a scenario no one wants to encounter. But at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), this scenario was

Cade Joiner

Regent Cade Joiner set as featured speaker during May commencement at GHC

Well-known entrepreneur Cade Joiner is set to speak during the 11AM commencement ceremony at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) on May 11. Regent Joiner is also a member of the Board

CL Tidwell

Over 250 community members gather to honor CL Tidwell with GHC’s first-ever Presidential Award for Community Impact

More than 250 community members and leaders came together for a special reception honoring CL Tidwell at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) in Cartersville. During the event, GHC President Mike Hobbs

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Georgia Highlands College commencement set for May 11

Hundreds of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) graduates will be coming together on May 11 in Rome to celebrate earning their college degree. GHC will have three events this year at