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网赌网站 Announces Leadership in the Appalachian College Association
June 8, 2023 NewsroomLeadership at 网赌网站 have been elected to roles with the Appalachian College Association during the ACA’s Annual Meeting on May 23-24 at Tusculum University in Greeneville, Tenn. Dr. Drew Van Horn, 网赌网站 President, was elected to the Executive Committee of the ACA Board, and Provost Dr. Jason Pierce has been elected as Chair of the Teaching & Learning Committee and to the Executive Committee of the ACA Council of Chief Academic Officers.
John Sillay Appointed as President of the 网赌网站 Alumni Board of Directors
June 5, 2023 NewsroomJohn Sillay, Class of 1975, has been appointed as President of the Alumni Board of Directors at 网赌网站. A longtime member of the College community, Sillay began his service as president on April 1 and will serve for two years.
Theatre Young Harris Produces World Premiere of Newly Licensed Play
May 31, 2023 NewsroomWith its students appearing as the originating cast and crew, 网赌网站 is pleased to have premiered the musical “Little Piglet Gets a Sister,” now available for licensing through Plays for New Audiences.
网赌网站 Hosts Record-breaking Clay Dotson Open Golf Tournament
May 25, 2023 NewsroomA record-breaking 205 golfers hit the links Monday, May 22, as 网赌网站 hosted the 19th Annual Clay Dotson Open Golf Tournament at Brasstown Valley Resort. The tournament raised over $100,000 for student scholarships.
网赌网站 Awards Medallion to Lambert
May 18, 2023 Newsroom网赌网站 Trustee Ray P. Lambert, Jr. received the College’s highest award, the 网赌网站 Medallion, during its 2023 Commencement ceremony on May 6.
网赌网站 Welcomes Steve Esser to the Communications Team
May 16, 2023 NewsroomA new member has joined the Communications team at Young Harris, bringing a blend of nearly 40 years of journalism and public relations experience to the College.
网赌网站 Hosts Annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
May 12, 2023 Newsroom网赌网站 hosted its Annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, May 11. College employees enjoyed an afternoon of cornhole and karaoke, and the incoming Staff Council and the Unsung Heroes of 网赌网站 were announced.
网赌网站 Class of 2023 Commencement
May 11, 2023 NewsroomThe 网赌网站 2022–2023 academic year has come to an end, and members of the Class of 2023 have completed their final year in the Enchanted Valley. After celebrating 网赌网站 seniors at the annual Senior Reception and Baccalaureate Service, the College held its traditional Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6, in the Harp Recreation and Commencement Center.
网赌网站 Student Caden Quiles to Intern with the American Junior Golf Association
May 5, 2023 NewsroomCaden Quiles, 网赌网站 Class of 2023, has been selected to intern with the American Junior Golf Association during the summer of 2023. This opportunity will allow Caden to use the knowledge and skills he has developed through his newly acquired bachelor’s degree in Sports and Recreation Studies.
网赌网站 Announces the 2023 Commencement Speaker
May 3, 2023 Newsroom网赌网站 is pleased and excited to announce the 2023 Commencement Speaker: Matthew (Mateo) George, who completed his degree in December of 2022, majoring in Communication Studies and Spanish.
网赌网站 Sports, Recreation, and Outdoor Studies Majors Raft at the Nantahala Outdoor Center
May 1, 2023 Newsroom网赌网站’s Department of Sports, Recreation, and Outdoor Studies has partnered with the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) to provide students with opportunities for experiential leadership, education, and practice.
网赌网站 Welcomes Accepted Students at Ready to ROAR
April 28, 2023 NewsroomOn Saturday, April 22, 网赌网站 welcomed thirty-one accepted students and 44 family members to campus for Ready to ROAR. Through this initial step in the College’s Readiness, Orientation, and Academic Registration (ROAR) Program, incoming students enjoy an all-day event designed to introduce new Mountain Lions and their families to life on campus.
网赌网站 Hosts Scholarship Luncheon to Thank Donors
April 27, 2023 Newsroom网赌网站 hosted its Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Friday, April 21. This event is designed to honor both scholarship donors and student recipients in a celebration of education, inspiration, and empowerment. Donors were recognized for their contributions to the lives of so many 网赌网站 students.
Madeline Deaton Receives Outstanding Paper Award in the Georgia Academy of Science’s Biomedical Section
April 26, 2023 Newsroom网赌网站 is pleased to announce that student Madeline Deaton recently received the Outstanding Paper Award in the Biomedical Section of the Georgia Academy of Science. Dr. Jennifer Schroeder, Associate Professor of Biology, advised Madeline’s research, which explored possible chemicals to treat or prevent metabolic issues like type 2 diabetes.
网赌网站 MAT Alum Caitlyn Floyd Named Teacher of the Year
April 25, 2023 NewsroomCaitlyn Floyd, a 2020 graduate of 网赌网站’s MAT Program, was named the 2020 Pepperell High School Teacher of the Year She earned this honor during her fourth year on the faculty and credited the role of 网赌网站’s program and professors in shaping her approach to teaching.
网赌网站 Announces Recipients of the Ledford Scholarships
April 20, 2023 Newsroom网赌网站 is pleased to announce that Sophia Shook and Ashley Palmateer have been awarded Ledford Scholarships from the Appalachian College Association (ACA). The ACA’s Ledford Scholars Program offers financial assistance for intensive research projects to undergraduate students enrolled at ACA member institutions.
Ketrina Mitchell Appointed to the 网赌网站 Board of Trustees
April 19, 2023 NewsroomKetrina Mitchell has recently been appointed to the 网赌网站 Board of Trustees. CEO and co-founder of I Beat A.L.L., Ketrina Mitchell has joined the Board of Trustees in its dedication to the College’s academic excellence, responsible citizenship, and personal and professional growth.
网赌网站’s Undergraduate Research Day: Showcasing Student Work Across the Disciplines
April 18, 2023 NewsroomLast Tuesday, April 11, saw the eleventh annual Undergraduate Research Day (URD) at 网赌网站. If you were on campus, you would have seen poster sessions, creative performances, and students from all departments on campus presenting the culmination of their research. For the first time in the event’s history, all thirteen departments from the four academic divisions were represented at URD.
网赌网站 Students Study Abroad at the University of Salamanca, Spain
April 17, 2023 Newsroom网赌网站 students McKayla Milam, Helen Hudgins, and Morganna Oberdorfer had the opportunity to study at the University of Salamanca in Spain through 网赌网站’s Study Abroad Program in Summer 2022. Not only did this international experience with Travel & Education allow these students to explore another country, culture, and language, it also allowed them to earn multiple credits towards their Spanish minors and electives.
网赌网站 and Georgia Military College Pleased to Announce Partnership
April 12, 2023 Newsroom网赌网站 (网赌网站) and Georgia Military College (GMC) have made it easier for GMC graduates to continue their education, working toward earning a baccalaureate degree. The articulation agreement, established March 9, 2023, created an educational partnership to better serve currently enrolled and future students at both institutions by creating a smooth transition for students transferring from GMC to Young Harris.
