One of the best kept secrets at Georgia Highlands College is the number of amazing stories surrounding the lives of those at GHC—and how truly interconnected they all are. This has led to a collection of stories from students, alumni, faculty, staff, community partners, donors, and many more, who all wish to express just how much GHC has made a difference in their lives.
Alyssa Ottley chose to start at GHC before attending Georgia State. Find her story and more at Testimonials.
Bachelor’s in business students at GHC take on historic Cartersville building for service learning project
Georgia Highlands College’s business administration program is looking to the past to give students the hands-on experience they need to take charge of their futures. For this year’s annual community service learning project, students have been charged with creating a comprehensive business plan for Cartersville’s historic Bandy Building. In 1940, the tufted textile industry was […]
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AJC: Redshirt GHC baseball player inspires other female baseball players
As seen in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: More young female players unwilling to give up beloved sport for softball By Helena Oliviero Ashton Lansdell, 18, steps to the plate at a baseball field in Emerson, Georgia, on a warm fall afternoon. She’s already walked and stolen a base. Her teammates shout their support from the dugout […]
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GHC study abroad programs send local students around the world
Last summer, Georgia Highlands College students travelled by canoe deep into the rainforest of Panama to spend the day visiting with and learning about the Embera tribe. It’s moments like these that students like Derrick Whitaker know will last a lifetime. “I always wanted to travel and experience new cultures,” GHC psychology major Whitaker said. […]
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