Inspiring Environment

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Foreign and Unfamiliar: 'Maymesters' Send Students Across the Globe

These experiential learning journeys bring classroom content to life.

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Caring People

HPU High Point University Teach for America

Senior Takes her Passion for Education to Baltimore Schools

Alicia Berry will start her work with Teach for America this summer.

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Media Recognition

HPU Featured in Business NC Magazine

President Nido R. Qubein, NC Governor Pat McCroy, and NASCAR legend Richard Childress headlined a panel discussion: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in North Carolina recently on campus. The event was covered by UNC-TV and Business NC magazine.

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Event Spotlight

Orientation 2013

Students from across the country and the world are preparing to join the HPU family. From move-in, to Convocation, to the Honor Code Signing Ceremony, Orientation is the beginning of an extraordinary journey.

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University News

  • Junior Elizabeth Gambel is pictured with an African elephant during a trip to Elephant Whispers in Mpumalanga. The organization rescues elephants and trains them for educational purposes.

    Finding the Big Five: HPU Students Research Exotic Animal Behavior in South Africa

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    HPU Career Expert Writes Book on Transitioning from Campus to Career

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    Communication Students to Receive Unprecedented Access to the Entertainment Industry

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    Emergency Medical Response Expert to Teach Continuing Education Course

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    Education Majors Explore Space to Bring it Back to the Classroom

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    High Point Nonprofits to Use Marketing Campaigns Developed by HPU Students

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    HPU Welcomes New Medical Director for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies

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    Class Project Adds to Exhibit at High Point Museum

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    HPU Honors Those Committed to Service Learning

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About High Point University

  • #1Among Regional Colleges in the South Ranking by the U.S. News & World Report 2013 edition of "America's Best Colleges"
  • #1Up and Coming Schools in Regional Colleges in the South Ranking by the U.S. News & World Report 2013 edition of "America's Best Colleges"
  • 60First year seminars offered for in depth study of unique subjects
  • $70MInvested in state-of-the-art technology over the past 6 years, with another $50M planned as the $2.1B expansion plan continues
  • 10Graduate-degree programs in the fields of business, education, nonprofit management, history, communication and health
  • $172MRaised in the last 6 years without a formal campaign
  • $10MThe $10M, 29,000 square feet School of Education will open in August 2012
  • $81kRaised by student organizations for more than 20 non-profit agencies in the last academic year
  • 30,000Volunteer hours our students contribute annually in community service
  • 16Division I athletic teams (8 men's and 8 women's)
  • 5New majors have been added including biochemistry, actuarial sciences, international relations and mathematical economics
  • 44Undergraduate majors within the College of Arts & Sciences and the University's 5 schools
  • 3926Traditional undergraduate students from 27 countries and 45 states
  • 28New buildings constructed on campus in only 5 years
  • 10Top 10 Ranking of the Interior Design Program by DesignIntelligence journal as part of their "America's Best Architectural and Design Schools" study
  • 17Average class size at High Point University