Higher Foundation is a grant-making foundation for Georgia college students. Georgia is one of only two states that lack broad need-based financial aid, and nearly 112,000 students deal with unmet financial need. We are working to meet Georgia college students’ financial needs with our grants and scholarships. You may learn more about us by visiting […]

Each day this week an SGA president candidate will be featured so you can get to know them ahead of the elections March 27-30. For more information about the candidates and how to vote, visit here. Jalen Hudson: I’m Jalen Hudson, a business major who plans on eventually getting a masters in psychology to pursue […]

Each day this week an SGA president candidate will be featured so you can get to know them ahead of the elections March 27-30. For more information about the candidates and how to vote, visit here. Sharlotte Baine My name is Sharlotte Baine and I am a Psychology major. I am a non-traditional student and […]

Summer registration opens March 6 and fall registration opens April 10. Did you know federal financial aid will not cover classes that are not a part of your officially declared pathway/program? Effective Summer Semester 2023, students enrolling in courses that are not required to complete their officially declared pathway/program of study could see their financial […]

The Smart Community Corps (SCC) is the first statewide effort of its kind for civic-minded students to gain hands-on, valuable experience working on real-life problems in a community environment as a way to apply their skills and improve the lives of residents. 36 Internships available. See the attached flyer and graphic below for details. Flyer […]

In every human breast,God has implanted a principle, which we call Love of Freedom … ” Phillis Wheatley Despite being enslaved, Phillis Wheatley is one of the most well-known 18th century poets. Wheatley was the first enslaved woman Afro-American published poet. She was also the third colonial American woman to have her work published. Wheatley […]

Showcase your academic work at the Academic Showcase 2024! Cash prizes! Submit proposals by March 15, showcase is Friday, May 3, 2024 To submit or for more information, visit academicshowcase.highlands.edu 

“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Frederick Douglass is one of the most well-known abolitionists in history. Enslaved Douglass eventually purchased his own freedom and started an anti-slavery newspaper. Through his writings, Douglass sparked a revolution to end slavery, then went on to become a statesman where he devoted his role to […]

Meet up with other STEM majors and build a network of help in your STEM classes and the field! Join the STEM+ Club, every Tuesday, 1pm in the Cartersville Library

Equality Alliance will be holding its first meeting of the semester Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Noon in the Cartersville Library. Or you can join via Zoom Zoom Meeting ID 624 935 0209 Passcode: EAC All are welcome!