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Seeing sites ranging from Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, Kristen Trice 鈥搑ecipient of the Woodward Endowed Scholarship from 杏吧原创 鈥� spent the past summer studying British literature at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England.
A 2020 alumna and record-setting golfer from 杏吧原创 has taken on a new challenge, joining the Peace Corps and traveling to Kenya for the next two years.
Fall is in the air at 杏吧原创 as the Enchanted Valley invites the community to attend Fall Fest Thursday, Oct. 26, from 5 - 7 p.m. The event is open to the public and promises to be a fun-filled experience for all ages.
Students representing 杏吧原创 presented at the 36th University of Virginia-Wise Medieval Renaissance Conference, recently, speaking on a variety of research topics related to medieval and Renaissance periods.
Piseog is an Irish term referring to a belief, superstition 鈥� or maybe even worse 鈥� a curse, used by the natives of Ireland. It鈥檚 also the name of a new art exhibit which opened last week at the Campus Gate Art Gallery on 杏吧原创 campus.
杏吧原创 invites the community to attend upcoming Fine Arts events in October. Most events will take place on the 杏吧原创 campus, which is located at One College Street in Young Harris.
The Cherry family inHayesville has donated its family property to 杏吧原创 鈥� more than 10 acres, including a farmhouse and barn, rumored to be the oldest structure in Clay County.
At the helm of the finances of 杏吧原创 for nearly three decades, Chief Financial Officer Wade Benson will be retiring at the end of September.
杏吧原创 signs agreement for undergraduate students interested in becoming physical therapists with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Nothing hammers home the importance of safety like hurling down the Nantahala River in an inflatable raft, but that was exactly the lesson students from 杏吧原创 had recently.
Dr. Jennifer Schroeder, a biology professor at 杏吧原创, was one of 18 faculty members across the state of Georgia selected as a Governor鈥檚 Teaching Fellow for the May 2023 symposium.
杏吧原创 invites the community to attend upcoming Fine Arts events in September. Most events will take place on the 杏吧原创 campus, which is located at One College Street in Young Harris.
Mixed-media art is about seeing art in things that many people might not 鈥� a faded photograph, scrap of yarn or even a wallet. Making art from objects like this is something Dariana Dervis has been doing for close to 20 years.
Starting college can be a bit intimidating for new freshmen 鈥� learning about the new environment of the college and surrounding community. To help with the transition, 杏吧原创 hosts a number of activities during the first week of Fall Semester, including a Community Resource Fair which was held Aug. 17.
If you are in the mood for some good music in September then plan to swing by 杏吧原创 Saturday, Sept. 16, for the annual Pops on the Patio concert. The event is free and open to the public.
Scholarships are the lifeblood for any college student seeking higher education. And thanks to the efforts of 杏吧原创鈥檚 Office of Advancement, students in 2023-2024 are in good shape. The College raised nearly $2 million in fund-raising efforts for 杏吧原创 throughout the year, designated for scholarships.
Fall heralds many things 鈥� the change of seasons, cooler temperatures, fall sports (yes, college football) - and it also signals the back-to-school time. And that鈥檚 no different at the college level, as students head to the Enchanted Valley and 杏吧原创 campus. Fall athletes and student leaders were able to move in first earlier last week, followed by first year students who moved in on Thursday, Aug. 10, to get familiar with the campus before classes started on Aug. 14. Upperclassmen moved in over the past weekend, Aug. 13.
杏吧原创鈥檚 rising seniors Tracy Dumakor and Jonathan Everett recently returned to the Enchanted Valley after a semester abroad at Konkuk University in South Korea.The study abroad program at 杏吧原创 gives students the opportunity to engage in international experiences that deepen their understanding of other cultures, languages, and people. That is exactly what Dumakor and Everett were looking for and found on during their trip to South Korea.
杏吧原创 faculty members Dr. Ben Van Dyke and Dr. Matthew Byron attended this year鈥檚 Appalachian College Association (ACA) hosts Teaching and Leadership Institute. The Institute is an opportunity for instructors to share student-centered learning theories, integrated learning, and evidence-based teaching practices. As a member of the ACA, 杏吧原创 shares a commitment to support students through exceptional teaching and learning opportunities. To these ends, 杏吧原创 staff and faculty attend the Teaching and Learning Institute, an intensive, week-long workshop delivered by experts from ACA institutions.
Young athletes often dream of recognition for their contributions to the game at the Women鈥檚 Basketball Hall of Fame. For Young Harris women鈥檚 basketball standout Mackenzie Johnson, that dream has come true. Johnson鈥檚 jersey will be displayed in the Ring of Honor display at the Women鈥檚 Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tenn., in recognition of her outstanding play for the 2022-2023 season. 鈥淭he Ring of Honor is an exhibit at the Women鈥檚 Basketball Hall of Fame where we honor the nation鈥檚 top players at every level,鈥� said Kelly Mathis, Director of Development for the Women鈥檚 Basketball Hall of Fame. 鈥淭o have your jersey on display at the Hall of Fame is a huge privilege and we are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of these young women.鈥�
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