James Ensor
Class of 2017
Zoey Chittick
Class of 2016
Maxwell Wheeler
Class of 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 10, 2019 – High Point University’s Dr. Brad Barlow, assistant professor of astrophysics, has been awarded $60,000 worth of observing time on one of the world’s largest telescopes to study two closely-orbiting stars. Each semester, the National Optical Astronomy Observatory accepts proposals from astronomers all over the U.S. to compete for […]
High Point University’s Jeff Regester, physics instructor, discusses his involvement with NASA’s New Horizons mission.
High Point University physics instructor Jeff Regester and other scientists assisted NASA with stellar occultation observations in preparation for the New Horizons spacecraft’s flyby of Pluto in 2015 and Ultima Thule (2014 MU69) on Jan. 1. Regester (back row, second from the right) and other members of the occultation teams attended a special event at […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 14, 2018 – High Point University faculty, staff and students recently received the following academic and professional awards and recognitions. Professor to Receive Award for Distinguished Service Dr. Aaron Titus, professor and chair of the Department of Physics at HPU, has been selected to receive the Homer L. Dodge Citation […]
Michael Welter’s 45 words take up an entire wall at HPU. They’re right outside The Café, a dozen steps from the sliding doors inside the Slane Student Center, with each letter as big as the palm of an adult’s hand. The words are taken from an essay Welter wrote this summer on LinkedIn.com. He adds […]
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. 1, 2018 – High Point University welcomed hundreds of families and children to campus for its fifth annual HPUniverse Day on Sept. 29. Children visited 25 different learning stations and activities that were in Couch Hall and across HPU’s campus. This opportunity provided children of all ages a chance to explore […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018 – High Point University’s annual HPUniverse Day will offer families and children of all ages a chance to explore science and space as if they are preparing for a mission to Mars. The free event, hosted by the Department of Physics for the fifth year in a row, will […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 30, 2018 – 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 Graduate, Professors Publish Article on Antibiotic Resistance A 2018 HPU graduate and two chemistry […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 14, 2018 – Dr. Michio Kaku, theoretical physicist, co-founder of String Field Theory, bestselling author, renowned futurist and popularizer of science, will deliver High Point University’s Commencement address on May 11. “Dr. Kaku’s dedication to scientific discovery and ability to communicate those discoveries with a wide array of audiences makes him […]
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., July 10, 2018 – Rebecca Ulrich, a 2018 High Point University graduate, has been selected into the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. This highly selective program recognizes and supports outstanding students who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The award includes three years of […]
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., June 27, 2018 – Two High Point University physics students have returned from Chile with an unprecedented experience under their belt and plans to publish their finding in a peer-reviewed publication. Rising seniors Thomas Boudreaux and Kyle Corcoran joined Dr. Brad Barlow, assistant professor of astrophysics, on his fourth trip with HPU […]
READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Christopher Schorn Hometown: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania Year: Class of 2020 Major: Physics with a computer science minor Internship: As part of the internship and co-op program at Tesla in Fremont, California, Schorn is a member of Tesla’s Digital Products Team. Schorn provides solutions to the customer service team and aids […]
Name: Rebecca Ulrich Hometown: Troutman, North Carolina Major: Ulrich will graduate on May 5 with a B.S. in Biochemistry and a minor in Physics. Post-graduation plans: After being accepted to eight graduate schools, Ulrich plans to attend the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois, where she will earn a Ph.D. in Chemistry. How HPU helped you get […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 4, 2018 – High Point University student Thomas Boudreaux, currently studying on an individualized computational physics track, was granted the Goldwater Scholarship. One of the most prestigious awards available for an undergraduate science major, the Goldwater Scholarship is given to exceptional sophomores and juniors who plan to pursue research careers in […]
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 […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 13, 2017 – High Point University students, faculty and staff recently received the following academic and professional awards and recognitions. Physician Assistant Student Awarded NCAPA Scholarship Sarah Gordon, a second-year physician assistant student at High Point University, was recently awarded the North Carolina Association of Physician Assistants (NCAPA) Endowment Scholarship. This […]
Studies are underway for optometry, nursing and occupational therapy. HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 4, 2017 – After receiving thousands of applications and a high volume of strong candidates for new graduate health care programs, High Point University President Nido Qubein has assembled a team to accelerate the consideration and research phase for additional health-related programs. […]
