James Ensor
Class of 2017
Zoey Chittick
Class of 2016
Maxwell Wheeler
Class of 2018
Allison Walker, instructor of English in High Point University’s David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences, engaged her students with unique experiential learning opportunities this semester during the pandemic. As one example, she took her literary Darwinism class to HPU’s Sechrest Gallery to connect art with science. HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 29, 2020 – […]
HPU and St. Stephen AME Zion Church received a $20,000 grant to support these workshops. HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 30, 2020 – Drs. Erin Trauth, assistant professor of English, Cara Kozma, associate professor of English, and students at High Point University will host free professional writing workshops for women in the High Point community beginning […]
The grant will provide remote tutoring and writing activities for community children in response to the global pandemic. HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 21, 2020 – Dr. Cara Kozma, associate professor of English, and Dr. Lynne Murray, instructor of English, at High Point University, recently collaborated with Rev. Frank Thomas, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, […]
With another successful Commencement behind us, future High Point University graduates are commencing prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one extraordinary senior from the […]
With another successful Commencement behind us, future High Point University graduates are commencing prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one extraordinary senior from the […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 6, 2020 – High Point University welcomes a new face on campus with its newest historical sculpture, honoring Maya Angelou, legendary writer, poet and activist. Angelou joins 28 sculptures who line the promenades of HPU’s campus, surrounding students with the world’s most accomplished leaders. From Sir Isaac Newton, Rev. Martin Luther […]
High Point University students in Dr. Cara Kozma’s English service-learning course compiled a book, documenting the rich history of High Point’s Burns Hill neighborhood, and presented it to community members virtually on May 4. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 4, 2020 – High Point University students in Dr. Cara Kozma’s English service-learning course spent the spring […]
With Commencement just around the corner, future High Point University graduates are already preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one […]
With Commencement just around the corner, future High Point University graduates are already preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one […]
The High Point University Brass Extravaganza will be held at 7:30 p.m. on March 26 in the Charles E. Hayworth Memorial Chapel. HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 27, 2020 – High Point University invites the community to campus for the following Community Enrichment Series events during the month of March. Triad residents can sign up to […]
Students in Allison Walker’s first-year seminar discover “A Missing Link” between storytelling and evolutionary history HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 10, 2019 – Could you go 48 hours without speaking? In Allison Walker’s interdisciplinary first-year seminar class, students spent 48 hours without an essential human adaptation in order to better understand the significance of evolutionary history. […]
High Point University’s LifeLines program provided poetry readings and Christmas carols to residents of Pennybyrn Retirement Community on Dec. 6. HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 10, 2019 – Pennybyrn Retirement Community was full of poems and laughter on Dec. 6. Through High Point University’s LifeLines program, students provided poetry readings, interactive performances of poems and stories […]
READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Raegan Thomas Hometown: Albemarle, North Carolina Year: Class of 2020 Major: English with minors in religion and creative writing Internship: Thomas interned at the Pregnancy Resource Center, which allows moms and dads who are expecting to receive aid through education and resources. She managed various administrative tasks, including organizing […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 26, 2019 – High Point University faculty and students recently received the following academic and professional awards and recognitions. HPU Music Students Selected to Perform at Greensboro Symphony Guild Annual Gala Earlier this month, HPU students performed at the Greensboro Symphony Guild’s annual gala at Proximity Hotel. For the second consecutive […]
This story is featured in the Fall 2019 edition of the HPU Magazine. Discover below how an HPU professor offers students multiple avenues to explore and learn class topics. Dr. Nathan Hedman bridges the gap between theater and literature while helping students connect with ideas about the world. Reading the works of Shakespeare is an […]
READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Megan Pusser Hometown: Whispering Pines, North Carolina Year: Class of 2020 Major: English literature and English writing Internship: Pusser recently landed a position as the editorial intern for Our State Magazine, where she is working with the editorial staff to produce and revise content for print and digital editions […]
READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Caroline Labovitz Hometown: Holden, Massachusetts Year: Class of 2020 Major: English literature with a minor in sales Internship: Labovitz was the human resources compensation intern for Staples. In her role, she was a member of an implementation team comprised of compensation, HRBP, talent acquisition and worked with a third-party […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 30, 2019 – Three special awards were given to High Point University faculty members at the Convocation Ceremony on Aug. 18. HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein commissioned the establishment of the three faculty awards: Extraordinary Leadership Award, Innovation and Creativity Teaching Award and Spirit of High Point University Award. The provost […]
Students discovered a world of possibilities through different study abroad opportunities across the world this summer. Here’s a glimpse! As 14 HPU groups explored 17 destinations, students received the invaluable experience of what the world has to offer while traveling with classmates and faculty leaders across the globe. Chile in a Time of […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 22, 2019 – Members of the High Point University community frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a variety of ways. Below is a recap of research initiatives from the past month. HPU Student Receives Innovation Achievement Award Christian Porter, a rising sophomore and entrepreneurship major at HPU, […]
