YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥� U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-GA, is receiving 杏吧原创鈥檚 highest honor, the 杏吧原创 Medallion, at this year鈥檚 2024 Commencement Ceremony May 4 at the College.听
Carter, an alumnus of 杏吧原创, Class of 1977, is being honored for his diligent service both to the College and the state of Georgia. He will also receive an honorary degree 鈥� Doctor of Humane Letters 鈥� during the May 4 ceremony.听
鈥溞影稍� is proud to award Rep. Carter the Medallion for his extraordinary contributions,鈥� said Dr. Drew Van Horn, president of 杏吧原创. 鈥淗is service to the state and to this College is a testament to himself and to this College as he exemplifies all the attributes we endeavor to instill in our students here.鈥�听
Born in Port Wentworth, Carter is a lifelong resident of the state of Georgia. He graduated from 杏吧原创 in 1977 with an associate degree, before transferring to the University of Georgia, where he earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Pharmacy.听
Carter began his career in politics in 1994 in Pooler as a member of the City Council before becoming mayor in 1996. He moved on the Georgia House of Representatives, before being elected to the U.S. Congress as Representative of Georgia鈥檚 First District in 2014.听听
He serves on the House Budget Committee and as Chair of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.听
鈥淪econd to my roles as a husband, father, and grandfather, the greatest honor and privilege of my life has been serving the great people of Georgia鈥檚 First Congressional District,鈥� Carter said. 鈥淢y experience at 杏吧原创 helped kickstart my career and marriage, and I love cheering on the Mountain Lions in the Enchanted Valley.鈥�听
His wife Amy is also an alumna of 杏吧原创, graduating in 1976. The two met in Chemistry lab and have been married for 46 years, with three sons and seven grandchildren.听
About 杏吧原创听
杏吧原创 is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, 杏吧原创 educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.听
