At Georgia Highlands College (GHC), budding entrepreneurs can now gain and hone the skills necessary to imagine, create and run a successful venture thanks to GHC’s new Entrepreneurship pathway launching in the 2021 spring semester. Currently, the Entrepreneurship pathway, which is housed under the School of Business and Professional Studies, is geared toward individuals who […]

Three employees in leadership roles at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) are set to retire from the University System of Georgia (USG) at the beginning of February in 2021 after serving several years in the system and with GHC. These vice presidents direct the work of multiple divisions within the institution: Jeff Patty Vice President for […]

Students at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently named one faculty and one staff member as the college’s “Advising is Teaching Award” winners. Students chose Assistant Professor of Biology Brandy Rogers, who was named “Faculty Advisor of the Year,” and Academic Advisor Josh Grant, who was named “Professional Advisor of the Year.” “These award nominations are […]

One of Georgia Highlands College’s student organizations has been busy this year working with a local nonprofit to serve the community. Woman 2 Woman has rallied behind Helping Hands in Paulding on several community projects. Woman 2 Woman is a GHC student organization founded in 2010 with an emphasis on developing communications skills, volunteering in […]

UPDATED:  USG calls on experts across the state to provide meaningful support to the college system The University System of Georgia (USG) has named Lisa Jellum, Division Chair of Health Sciences at Georgia Highlands College, a 2020-2021 USG Leadership Fellow. As a subject matter expert, Jellum will provide meaningful support to colleagues systemwide. “This group […]

Despite a slight decrease in fall enrollment, Georgia Highlands College is reporting record graduation numbers and a new economic impact of over $181 million.  GHC awarded 943 degrees during its commemorative 50th graduation ceremony, which also kicked off the college’s 50th anniversary year. This was a 14% increase in graduates over the previous graduation.  In addition to celebrating GHC’s […]

The University System of Georgia (USG) is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of conduct in pursuit of its mission to create knowledge. Accomplishing this mission demands integrity, good judgment and dedication to public service from all members of the USG community. Annually, the USG highlights this commitment through an Ethics Awareness Week […]

College classes look a lot different than a year ago due to COVID-19, but thanks to attentive, caring faculty members at Georgia Highlands College, students remain on-track toward graduation. Two of GHC’s more popular programs, nursing and dental hygiene, continue to take a multi-pronged approach. Faculty and staff in health sciences have expanded elements of […]

Applicants to Georgia Highlands College (GHC) now have an opportunity to receive an immediate admissions decision for the spring, summer or fall 2021 semester by registering for an Instant Decision Day. Instant Decision Day not only expedites the process for enrollment, but it also helps applicants save money by waiving the college’s application fee. The […]

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) and the University of West Georgia (UWG) have signed articulation agreements to help students in GHC’s Recreation Administration or Sports Management pathways continue their education. “This articulation agreement allows GHC graduates a seamless transfer to a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management at UWG,” Dean of Health Sciences Michelle Boyce said. While […]