Young Harris College

Young Harris College Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master's degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia.
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Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four aca

demic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science and Technology; and Professional Studies. More than 1,300 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 Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.

🎖️2026 Alumni Award Spotlight: Ramona Fricks ’71 will be honored with the Young Harris College Spirit of Young Harris Aw...
06/02/2026

🎖️2026 Alumni Award Spotlight: Ramona Fricks ’71 will be honored with the Young Harris College Spirit of Young Harris Award during the Friday night Alumni Awards Dinner on June 5, 2026, as part of Alumni Weekend.

A graduate of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design, Fricks built a remarkable career spanning more than five decades and 26 states. Her extraordinary talent and visionary approach to design earned national recognition, with her work featured on HGTV and in numerous magazines, while also being recognized locally as one of Rome, Georgia’s most respected and celebrated designers.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ramona has remained deeply devoted to Young Harris College through her service on the Alumni Board, leadership as a Class Coordinator, and ongoing support of alumni programs and reunions. She regularly sponsors YHC regional events and has even opened her own home to host alumni gatherings, creating meaningful opportunities for Mountain Lions to reconnect and celebrate their shared love for Young Harris.

Her life reflects the very spirit this award was created to honor: creativity, leadership, faithful service, and a deep love for the Young Harris community.

Those who would like to celebrate Ramona Fricks and her lasting contributions to Young Harris College are encouraged to register for the Alumni Awards Dinner and join the college community in honoring one of its most dedicated alumni.

To register, please visit: https://yhc.almabase-beta.com/e/alumni-weekend-2026/

We are missing our students here in the enchanted valley. What are your plans for summer break? ☀️ Drop them below or ta...
06/02/2026

We are missing our students here in the enchanted valley. What are your plans for summer break? ☀️

Drop them below or tag us in your plans!

Research that starts here can impact communities beyond it 🙌Callie Atkinson is using her Ledford Scholarship to study mi...
06/01/2026

Research that starts here can impact communities beyond it 🙌

Callie Atkinson is using her Ledford Scholarship to study microplastic contamination in freshwater fish across North Georgia, working alongside the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. What began as a class interest has grown into hands-on research with real environmental impact.

Opportunities like this are what set Young Harris College apart.
Read more: https://www.yhc.edu/news/young-harris-college-class-of-2026-commencement/ 💜

🥂 Cheers to the Years!Kick off Alumni Weekend with one of our newest traditions during the Alumni Weekend Kickoff Celebr...
05/31/2026

🥂 Cheers to the Years!

Kick off Alumni Weekend with one of our newest traditions during the Alumni Weekend Kickoff Celebration on the Campus Plaza!

Join fellow Mountain Lions on Friday evening for a champagne toast, live music, and a chance to reconnect as we celebrate the start of Alumni Weekend together. Alumni Don Bagwell ’71 will provide live piano and vocals throughout the evening, and guests will enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, champagne, and chocolate-covered strawberries.

Whether you’re coming from the Half-Century Club & Alumni Awards Dinner or simply stopping by to start the weekend festivities, we hope you’ll join us for this special evening of music, memories, and fellowship.

✨ All alumni are invited!

Alumni Weekend is just ONE WEEK away, and we can’t wait to welcome alumni back home to Young Harris College for an unfor...
05/30/2026

Alumni Weekend is just ONE WEEK away, and we can’t wait to welcome alumni back home to Young Harris College for an unforgettable weekend of celebration, memories, and traditions! 💜

This year’s highlights include:
• The NEW Cheers to the Years Kickoff Party on Friday night featuring music by YHC alumnus Don Bagwell
• The Friday Night Alumni Awards & Half-Century Club Dinner honoring outstanding members of the Young Harris family
• The Tailgate Social where you can gather with your reunion class
• Party on the Plaza with live music, food, and fellowship
• The SPAT Fountain Unveiling celebration ⛲
• Crane Creek Social and many other favorite YHC traditions all weekend long!

Whether it’s been five years or fifty, there’s no better time to come home to Young Harris College. We look forward to celebrating with you June 5 & 6, 2026!

Pre-registration is suggested. Register today at https://yhc.edu/alumniweekend

05/29/2026

Pt.2 of asking our graduates to describe how they feel in one word 🎓👀

How did your graduation make you feel? Drop a word below 👇

🎖️2026 Alumni Award Spotlight: Dr. Susan Grimaud Vardeman ’78 and Dr. Kirk Vardeman ’78 will be honored as the recipient...
05/29/2026

🎖️2026 Alumni Award Spotlight: Dr. Susan Grimaud Vardeman ’78 and Dr. Kirk Vardeman ’78 will be honored as the recipients of the Young Harris College Family of the Year Award during the Friday night Alumni Awards Dinner on June 5, 2026, as part of Alumni Weekend.

Since meeting at Young Harris College in the fall of 1976, Susan and Kirk Vardeman have built lives and careers deeply rooted in service, leadership, faith, and dedication to the YHC community. Both graduates of Young Harris College, the couple returned to the mountains in 1986 and have spent nearly four decades investing in the lives of students, their community, and one another.

Susan, a former Senior Associate Director of Admissions at YHC, dedicated more than 20 years to welcoming generations of students to the College while also serving as advisor for Sigma Beta Sigma and supporting countless campus ministries and student programs through Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church. Kirk, a veterinarian and owner of Hiawassee Animal Hospital since 1989, has mentored numerous YHC students pursuing veterinary medicine while serving the region through his professional and community leadership.

Together, the Vardemans have faithfully supported Young Harris College through service, mentorship, hospitality, and ministry, while raising a family equally connected to the YHC community. Their lifelong commitment reflects the very best of the Young Harris spirit and the lasting impact of a family devoted to serving others.

Those who would like to celebrate Susan and Kirk Vardeman and their lasting contributions to Young Harris College are encouraged to register for the Alumni Awards Dinner and join the college community in honoring one of YHC’s most dedicated families.

To register, please visit: https://yhc.almabase-beta.com/e/alumni-weekend-2026/

05/28/2026

What was your go-to song the year you graduated? 🎶 Drop your favorite hit in the comments - and don't forget to tag your classmates and friends!

We can’t wait to see you back on campus for Alumni Weekend, June 5–6. Learn more and register by visiting https://yhc.almabase-beta.com/e/alumni-weekend-2026/

✨ Alumni Spotlight ✨Young Harris College Class of 1995 alum Jane Wynn Wilson is making a difference in our little mounta...
05/27/2026

✨ Alumni Spotlight ✨

Young Harris College Class of 1995 alum Jane Wynn Wilson is making a difference in our little mountain community through Farm @ 180 in Blairsville, Georgia 🌱

Farm @ 180 is a nonprofit organic produce farm offering self-serve U-pick experiences while also providing fresh, locally grown organic produce to the community and local restaurants.

Jane recently welcomed UCHS Access students for a hands-on Community Based Instruction (CBI) experience where students greeted customers, harvested produce and flowers, and practiced real-world business skills.
We love seeing Mountain Lions creating meaningful impact right here in the mountains 💜

Farm @ 180 is open 7 days a week from dawn till dusk / 25 Morning Glory Lane, Blairsville, GA, United States, Georgia

Yes, we are still posting graduation photos 💜🎓 We are so proud of the Class of 2026!
05/27/2026

Yes, we are still posting graduation photos 💜🎓

We are so proud of the Class of 2026!

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Young Harris, GA
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