Category Archives: News

GHC’s last dental hygiene information session this month, reservations required

Georgia Highlands College’s Dental Hygiene program will hold its last information session for the 2021 Admission Cycle on Thursday, Feb.11, at 6 PM, in Centre Stage at Heritage Hall. “All students who plan to apply for admission to the program must attend at least one session in the 12-month period prior to the application deadline, […]

GHC student’s chemistry research published in national journal

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) student Muhammad Hanzala’s recent undergraduate chemistry research has recently been published in the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) Proceedings Journal. This April, Hanzala will present his work at the virtual NCUR 2021. Hanzala’s road from research to publication began during his Chemistry 1 class with Assistant Professor of Chemistry and […]

GHC nursing students recruited to help administer COVID vaccine

Through a coordinated effort with local healthcare facilities, students in the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) nursing program are using their skills at local vaccine clinics to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine. “We are currently working to administer to healthcare providers, first responders, long-term care facility and adults age 65 and older who are part of […]

New 24/7 hotline among well-being student support programs now provided at GHC

Thanks to a new initiative by the University System of Georgia (USG), students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) now have access to additional mental health support services. The USG launched a comprehensive plan to significantly expand student mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic back in November after Governor Kemp announced Georgia will allocate $11.5 […]

GHC student earns scholarship to study abroad in Paris this summer

Georgia Highlands College student Julianna Lynch will spend the summer immersed in French culture all while earning college credit thanks to the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program. With this scholarship, Lynch will participate in the University System of Georgia (USG) Goes Global study abroad program. “I have always wanted to […]

Singing voice of Simba from Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ joins GHC business speaker series

Georgia Highlands College’s School of Business and Professional Studies will continue its virtual Entrepreneur Speaker Series this spring, kicking off Feb. 17 with actor and singer Jason Weaver, whose credits include the 1991 TV miniseries “The Jackson’s: An American Dream,” and providing the singing voice of Simba in the 1994 film “The Lion King.” The […]

National Book Award winner of John Lewis trilogy speaks at GHC student virtual event

Andrew Aydin, the creator and co-author of the graphic novel memoir series “MARCH,” spoke to Georgia Highlands College (GHC) students on Tuesday, Jan. 12, during a virtual event. The National Book Award winning story focuses on the real-life experiences of late U.S Congressman John Lewis. Aydin’s trilogy showcases the civil rights movement and is told […]

President’s and Dean’s list announced for fall 2020

Georgia Highlands College has announced students named to the fall 2020 President’s List and Dean’s List. To achieve President’s List status, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and attain a minimum of nine semester hours of credit. To make Dean’s List students, must complete a minimum of nine semester hours and achieve at […]

National journal publishes chapter by GHC teaching center director highlighting online education strategies

Georgia Highlands College’s Josie Baudier recently took her knowledge in instructional design to the next level. The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning director recently saw her researched published in a national journal. The scholarly publication was called “The Learner-Centered Instructional Designer.” “This book is written for instructional designers as one way to support […]

GHC program coordinator receives leadership award

Georgia Highlands College’s Bachelor of Business Administration Program (BBA) Coordinator Mecole Ledbetter has been named a recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 IMPACT Awards. According to the chamber’s website, the annual IMPACT Awards are designed to recognize emerging leaders within the Chamber community. These individuals are “leading the field in their line […]