Agreement provides pathway for 大象传媒 students to physical therapy program
September 20, 2023 Newsroom大象传媒 signs agreement for undergraduate students interested in becoming physical therapists with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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大象传媒 students learn safety firsthand
September 15, 2023 NewsroomNothing hammers home the importance of safety like hurling down the Nantahala River in an inflatable raft, but that was exactly the lesson students from 大象传媒 had recently.
大象传媒 professor selected as Governor鈥檚 Teaching Fellow
September 11, 2023 NewsroomDr. Jennifer Schroeder, a biology professor at 大象传媒, was one of 18 faculty members across the state of Georgia selected as a Governor鈥檚 Teaching Fellow for the May 2023 symposium.
大象传媒 presents September Fine Arts events
September 8, 2023 Newsroom大象传媒 invites the community to attend upcoming Fine Arts events in September. Most events will take place on the 大象传媒 campus, which is located at One College Street in Young Harris.
Mixed media art opens season at 大象传媒
August 31, 2023 NewsroomMixed-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.
大象传媒 hosts Community Resource Fair
August 28, 2023 NewsroomStarting 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, 大象传媒 hosts a number of activities during the first week of Fall Semester, including a Community Resource Fair which was held Aug. 17.
大象传媒 hosts annual Pops on the Patio
August 24, 2023 NewsroomIf you are in the mood for some good music in September then plan to swing by 大象传媒 Saturday, Sept. 16, for the annual Pops on the Patio concert. The event is free and open to the public.
大象传媒 tops 2023 scholarship goal
August 17, 2023 NewsroomScholarships are the lifeblood for any college student seeking higher education. And thanks to the efforts of 大象传媒鈥檚 Office of Advancement, students in 2023-2024 are in good shape. The College raised nearly $2 million in fund-raising efforts for 大象传媒 throughout the year, designated for scholarships.
大象传媒 Welcomes Class of 2027
August 15, 2023 NewsroomFall 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 大象传媒 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.
Tracy Dumakor and Jonathan Everett Study Abroad at Konkuk University in South Korea
July 26, 2023 Newsroom大象传媒鈥檚 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 大象传媒 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.
大象传媒 Faculty Attend ACA Teaching and Leadership Institute
July 17, 2023 Newsroom大象传媒 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, 大象传媒 shares a commitment to support students through exceptional teaching and learning opportunities. To these ends, 大象传媒 staff and faculty attend the Teaching and Learning Institute, an intensive, week-long workshop delivered by experts from ACA institutions.
Jersey of 大象传媒鈥檚 Mackenzie Johnson on Ring of Honor at Women鈥檚 Basketball Hall of Fame
July 13, 2023 NewsroomYoung 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�
Jacob Perry Studies in Cambridge, England, Thanks to McCollough Scholarship
July 11, 2023 Newsroom大象传媒 student Jacob Perry, Master of Art in Teaching Class of 2023, spent six weeks at Wesley House, the Methodist College at Cambridge University in England, thanks to the McCollough Scholarship. Each year, this competitive, internal scholarship allows a dedicated 大象传媒 student to learn within a reflective, cross-cultural Christian community of scholarship and prayer in the Wesleyan tradition. 鈥淚 cannot express my deepest gratitude to 大象传媒, the McCollough family who funded my study at Wesley House, and my parents Jason and Tonya for this opportunity,鈥� said Jacob. 鈥淭he experience will indubitably set me up for my next degree at Duke Divinity School as well as afterwards in my vocation to help usher in God鈥檚 kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven.鈥�
Art History, Theatre, and Creative Writing Students Study Abroad in Italy
June 27, 2023 NewsroomIt鈥檚 one thing to study other countries and cultures in the classroom but studying them up close and in person brings that education home. That鈥檚 what students at 大象传媒 did this summer, recently returning from Italy where they spent several weeks studying abroad. Building on concepts studied on campus during the spring semester, students explored the role of mythology in the arts and culture of the Italian Renaissance and beyond.
大象传媒 Alumni Return Home for Annual Alumni Weekend
June 22, 2023 Newsroom大象传媒 graduates returned to the Enchanted Valley this past weekend in droves for the annual Alumni Weekend. One of the College鈥檚 largest summer events, Alumni Weekend brings together friends, classmates, and strengthens intergenerational bonds between those who share 大象传媒 as their alma mater.
大象传媒 Welcomes Students at Ready to ROAR
June 20, 2023 NewsroomThe transition to college life can be a big change for young people, which is why 大象传媒 hosts incoming freshmen students for its Ready to ROAR events leading up to the start of the fall semester. Two Ready to ROAR sessions were held this past weekend, June 9 and 10.
大象传媒 Announces Leadership in the Appalachian College Association
June 8, 2023 NewsroomLeadership at 大象传媒 have been elected to roles with the Appalachian College Association during the ACA鈥檚 Annual Meeting on May 23-24 at Tusculum University in Greeneville, Tenn. Dr. Drew Van Horn, 大象传媒 President, was elected to the Executive Committee of the ACA Board, and Provost Dr. Jason Pierce has been elected as Chair of the Teaching & Learning Committee and to the Executive Committee of the ACA Council of Chief Academic Officers.
John Sillay Appointed as President of the 大象传媒 Alumni Board of Directors
June 5, 2023 NewsroomJohn Sillay, Class of 1975, has been appointed as President of the Alumni Board of Directors at 大象传媒. A longtime member of the College community, Sillay began his service as president on April 1 and will serve for two years.
Theatre Young Harris Produces World Premiere of Newly Licensed Play
May 31, 2023 NewsroomWith its students appearing as the originating cast and crew, 大象传媒 is pleased to have premiered the musical 鈥淟ittle Piglet Gets a Sister,鈥� now available for licensing through Plays for New Audiences.
大象传媒 Hosts Record-breaking Clay Dotson Open Golf Tournament
May 25, 2023 NewsroomA record-breaking 205 golfers hit the links Monday, May 22, as 大象传媒 hosted the 19th Annual Clay Dotson Open Golf Tournament at Brasstown Valley Resort. The tournament raised over $100,000 for student scholarships.
