
GHC Foundation Board of Trustees Spotlight: Dr. Lance Barry
Dr. Lance Barry was appointed to the Georgia Highlands College Foundation Board of Trustees in January of 2023. Dr. Barry is a retired podiatric physician and surgeon who practiced in

GHC to host regional Nursing Science Symposium in April
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will host the 2023 Nursing Science Symposium at the Floyd Campus on April 22, bringing together nurse leaders, clinicians, and educators from around the region, as

GHC Foundation event raises thousands for student memorial scholarship
This past December, the Georgia Highlands College Foundation (GHC Foundation) raised more than $2,200 for scholarships during the annual Detavious “DJ” Milner Fundraiser. The event, held at Centre Stage on the GHC

GHC nursing instructor creates contests for SkillsUSA competition
Nicole Tolbert, an Associate Professor of Nursing at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), takes her love of education outside of the classroom to help Alabama high school students participate in SkillsUSA, a partnership

Dental Hygiene students provide low-cost dental treatments at GHC
From dental cleanings for children and adults to X-rays and periodontal therapy, students in the Dental Hygiene program at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) provide high-quality and reduced cost preventative care to upwards

GET TO KNOW: Library Associate for Public Services Tamatha Hargett
Georgia Highlands College is highlighting faculty and staff administration across the college in this ongoing “GET TO KNOW” series. Next up is Tamatha Hargett, who serves as the Library Associate

Minority male initiative at GHC receives $20,000 award
The African-American Male Initiative (AAMI) program at Georgia Highlands College, known as GHAME, recently received a $20,000 award through the AAMI University System of Georgia (USG) Leadership Team to help

GHC library associate Brittany Ozmore receives state award
Brittany Ozmore, Library Associate for Public Services at Georgia Highlands College (GHC), received the 2022 Georgia Library Association Library (GLA) Staff Award for Outstanding Contributions to Georgia’s Libraries. With this

Continuing Education at GHC to offer Phlebotomy Technician Certification Training
The Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) will offer its Phlebotomy Technician Training Course this spring. Students in the course will learn medical terminology, anatomy

Student scholarship fund created in honor of a founding faculty member
Dr. Charles David Cook was one of the original faculty members of Georgia Highlands College (then Floyd Junior College and later Floyd College). His years of service and legacy are

President’s and Dean’s List announced for Fall 2022
Georgia Highlands College has announced students named to the Fall 2022 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and

CNA program begins Jan. 24 at GHC
The Center for Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) will offer its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course from January 24 to March 30. The course, which