James Ensor
Class of 2017
Zoey Chittick
Class of 2016
Maxwell Wheeler
Class of 2018
High Point University’s Dr. Martin Kifer, chair and associate professor of political science and director of the Survey Research Center, joins the discussion on how North Carolinians feel about the impact of COVID-19.
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 14, 2020 – According to the latest High Point University Poll, the Consumer Sentiment Index shows that North Carolinians’ opinions about the economy and their personal finances have dropped since last fall. The newest index, based on April-May 2020 HPU Poll data, is recorded at 74.4. That number is down 12 […]
The HPU Poll also asked how the COVID-19 pandemic might affect people in responding to the Census. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 12, 2020 – A new High Point University Poll finds that 76% of North Carolina households say they have received a notice asking them to respond to the Census online. Of those receiving notification, […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 8, 2020 – A new High Point University Poll finds that large majorities of polled North Carolinians see the coronavirus as a major threat to the U.S. economy (84%), world economy (79%), North Carolina economy (71%) and the health of the U.S. population (65%). Only about one-third of North Carolinians said […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 6, 2020 – A new High Point University Poll finds that North Carolinians give President Donald Trump a job approval rating of 44%, with just less than half (46%) of North Carolina residents saying they disapprove of the job Trump is doing as president. The same North Carolina residents gave Gov. […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 30, 2020 – High Point University faculty and students recently received the following academic and professional awards and recognitions. HPU Junior Student Awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship Mikaela Seemann, a junior working toward a B.S. in biochemistry and B.A. in French from Marietta, Georgia, was recently awarded the 2020 Barry Goldwater Scholarship, […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., March 11, 2020 – North Carolinians are engaged and interested in offering opinions on the state’s public schools, according to a recent High Point University Education Poll, a joint venture between faculty in HPU’s Department of Leadership Studies in the Stout School of Education and HPU’s Survey Research Center. In the statewide […]
Half of North Carolinians support college athlete endorsement deals. HIGH POINT, N.C., Mar. 5, 2020 – A High Point University/News & Record Poll finds that half of North Carolinians may not be following March Madness very closely this year, and a majority of them said that college athletes should be able to sign endorsement deals. […]
High Point University’s Dr. Martin Kifer, chair and associate professor of political science, visited WFMY’s studio on Primary Election night to break down the results.
HPU students are compelled to learn, grow and develop strong character. When they begin their journey, HPU President Nido Qubein reminds them that they are part of the HPU family. “We don’t weed students out of the system,” he says. “We weave them into the family. We extend kindness to one another, listen to one […]
The HPU Poll also found incumbent President Donald Trump leads in the NC Republican primary. HIGH POINT, N.C., March 2, 2020 – A new High Point University Poll finds that North Carolinians who are planning to vote or who have already voted in the 2020 Democratic primary for president prefer U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 18, 2020 – The most recent High Point University Poll finds that just over half (52%) of North Carolina residents surveyed said they had a flu shot within the past 12 months. The HPU Poll reported a similar finding in November 2019 when 51% said they had a flu shot within […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 17, 2020 – A recent High Point University and News & Record Poll finds that most North Carolina residents have seen someone try to socially or physically intimidate another person through social media because of politics. Over half (53%) of poll respondents indicated that they have witnessed this type of behavior […]
Poll data shows that chocolates and candy, followed by cards and romantic dinners, are the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts. HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 12, 2020 – A recent High Point University Poll finds that most North Carolina residents view Valentine’s Day as a non-stressful holiday for a romantic relationship. On average, participants reported an […]
The HPU Poll also found incumbent President Donald Trump leads in the NC Republican primary. HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 12, 2020 – A new High Point University Poll finds that North Carolinians planning to vote in the 2020 Democratic primary for president prefer U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden to other […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 17, 2019 – The most recent HPU Poll finds that just over half (51%) of North Carolina residents surveyed said they had a flu shot within the past 12 months. The HPU Poll reported a similar finding in February 2019, when 49% said they had a flu shot within the past […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 20, 2019 – A recent High Point University Poll found 38% of North Carolinians plan to shop on the Friday after Thanksgiving, known as Black Friday. Just over half (53%) of residents polled said they will not shop on Black Friday this year. According to the 2018 HPU Poll, 31% of […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 15, 2019 – A new High Point University Poll finds 54% of North Carolinians think student athletes should be able to get paid for the use of their names, images or likenesses. Only 30% think they should not be paid, and 16% did not offer an opinion. In a spring 2018 […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 14, 2019 – The most recent High Point University Poll finds 33% of self-identified Democrats in North Carolina would vote for former Vice President Joe Biden if they were voting in the Democratic presidential primary right now. U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders would have the support of 18% of those surveyed if […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 13, 2019 – A new High Point University and News and Record Poll finds 65% of North Carolinians think the presidential election in 2020 will have more mud-slinging or negative campaigning than recent presidential elections. Only 6% believe there will be less mud-slinging and negative campaigning, and 18% said it will […]
