James Ensor
Class of 2017
Zoey Chittick
Class of 2016
Maxwell Wheeler
Class of 2018
With another successful Commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates are already kicking-off 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 […]
With commencement just around the corner, recent 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 extraordinary senior from […]
Hank Brodt, a Holocaust survivor from Boryslaw, Poland, who now lives in High Point, immigrated to the United States and served in the U.S. Army. HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 11, 2019 – Hank Brodt, a Holocaust survivor who now lives in High Point, will share his story at High Point University in commemoration of International […]
With another successful commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates are 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 extraordinary senior from the […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 30, 2018 – High Point University will present its annual Gunther E. Rothenberg Seminar in Military History from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 3. The event will be held in the Webb Conference Center and is open to the public. Named for world-renowned military historian Gunther E. Rothenberg, the […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 19, 2018 – At the end of each year, the High Point University community comes together to honor the academic and professional achievements of students. An array of awards highlighting impressive research, community service and positive impact made on campus are presented. Four top awards are also given to standout students […]
Members of HPU’s William Penn Project, including Dr. Paul Ringel, HPU history professor and project leader, and former HPU students, joined with students at Penn-Griffin School for the Arts in celebration of the historic High Point sit-ins. During the celebratory event, HPU presented the William Penn Project website to a crowded auditorium. […]
Fifty-eight years after the High Point sit-ins, High Point University students and faculty joined Penn-Griffin School for the Arts students to celebrate and remember the historic occasion. Members of HPU’s William Penn Project, including Dr. Paul Ringel, HPU history professor and project leader, and former HPU students, took part in the celebratory event by presenting […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 16, 2017 – High Point University students, faculty and staff recently received the following academic and professional awards and recognitions: Director of Vocal Studies to Perform ‘The Polar Express’ with NC Symphony Dr. Scott MacLeod, director of vocal studies at HPU, was selected to be a narrator and soloist for “The […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 29, 2017 – 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. Communication Professor Publishes in International Journal of Communication Nahed Eltantawy, associate professor of journalism at HPU, […]
Name: Kristen Schapowal Hometown: Hicksville, New York Major: Schapowal will graduate with degrees in International Relations and History on May 6. Post-graduation plans: Schapowal will attend George Washington University’s Elliot School of International Affairs and pursue her masters in Middle East Studies. How HPU helped you get there: “From the moment I stepped on campus, High Point University has provided me […]
READ MORE ALUMNI SUCCESS STORIES Andrew Tzavaras took a chance. Dr. Frederick Schneid, one of his mentors, encouraged him. Other members of the history faculty did, too. So, after receiving his undergrad and master degrees at High Point University, a school a few miles from his boyhood home, Tzavaras looked to the other side of […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 1, 2016 – The Department of History at High Point University will host Professor Peter Wilson, Chichele Professor of the History of War at the University of Oxford, for a lecture titled “The European Fiscal-Military System 1580-1850: or making war with resources you don’t have.” The lecture will be held from […]
It may be early in the semester, but Commencement will be here before we know it. Many High Point University seniors are 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 […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 14, 2016 – High Point University will host Dr. Marjoleine Kars, an expert in early American history, for a special presentation commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Alexander Martin Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The event will begin with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and continue […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 30, 2015 – Joey Ann Fink recently joined the faculty of High Point University as an instructor of history. She teaches undergraduate survey courses in 20th century U.S. history and western civilization. Fink’s teaching and research focus on connecting history to contemporary communities and current issues by examining oral history. This […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 2, 2015 – High Point University will present its annual Gunther E. Rothenberg Seminar in Military History from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 7. The event will be held in the Greek Conference Center Ballroom and is open to the public. Named for world-renowned military historian Gunther E. Rothenberg, […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 12, 2015 – Long before commercials aired with Saturday morning cartoons, 19th century children’s magazines brought marketing practices to America’s youngest consumers. Dr. Paul Ringel, associate professor of history at High Point University, explores the history of these practices in his new book “Commercializing Childhood: Children’s Magazines, Urban Gentility, and the […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 2, 2015 – High Point University will host a special program in recognition of Constitution Day at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16 in the David L. Francis Lecture Hall at Earl N. Phillips School of Business. The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required. The program […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 28, 2015 – The Phoenix Reading Series at High Point University will host “Tea with Patricia Park” in cooperation with the Bookmarks Festival of Books and Authors in Winston-Salem. The presentation will be held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 11 in the Ballroom at Plato S. Wilson School of Commerce. The […]
