James Ensor
Class of 2017
Zoey Chittick
Class of 2016
Maxwell Wheeler
Class of 2018
HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 10, 2017 – Nine recent High Point University graduates will work to improve education and food security in the city of High Point this year as AmeriCorps VISTAs. For the fifth consecutive year, HPU is hosting VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members, who are placed with nonprofit organizations to build […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 5, 2017 – Twenty-three High Point University students and recent graduates traveled to Costa Rica and Nicaragua to provide free medical, dental and veterinary assistance to communities in need. The group, advised by HPU faculty member Dr. Veronica Segarra, assistant professor of biology, took part in a Vida service learning trip […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 22, 2017 – Students in High Point University’s physical therapy doctoral program are one of the newest groups on campus, but already they’re building relationships with children in their community. Children at Camp High Five, a weeklong program for youth with limited movement on one side of the body, are receiving […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 21, 2017 – Yasa Jasim, a rising senior at T. Wingate Andrews High School, knew what an important step she was taking for her future career when she put on a High Point University lab coat and began her scientific research on campus. Jasim is one of eight rising seniors from […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 20, 2017 – The High Point Police Department and High Point University kicked off a special Youth Leadership Academy on June 19 for local teens in the community. This is the fourth year HPU and HPPD have partnered to host the 10-day program, which focuses on developing the teens’ leadership skills […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 17, 2017 – Dr. Nido Qubein, longtime citizen of High Point and president of High Point University, delivered the keynote address, titled “Onward with Faithful Courage: Our City. Our Future.” today at the High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting. During his presentation, he announced the following: -Qubein accepted Forward […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 15, 2017 – Kayla Jones, a High Point University junior and strategic communication major from Cary, was named Campus Civitan of the Year for the second year in a row by Civitan International. The award, presented to the top Campus Civitan each year out of all campus clubs in Civitan International, […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 12, 2017 – Throughout the past month, the following High Point University organizations held fundraising events and hosted programs to benefit the local community and beyond. These efforts are part of the 100,000 hours of service and thousands of dollars that the HPU family contributes each year to local causes. […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 10, 2017 – High Point University students, faculty and staff kick-started the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Tuesday with a donation of nearly 7,000 pounds of nonperishable food. It’s a longstanding tradition for the HPU family to collect dozens of boxes filled with food just before the spring semester ends, […]
Pictured from left to right are Carl Vierling, executive director of the Greater High Point Food Alliance; Karol Murks, GHPFA treasurer; Rachel Callaway, HPU’s 2016-17 Student Government Association president; and Dr. Joe Blosser, HPU’s Robert G. Culp director of service learning. HPU’s SGA donated $15,000 to support a Youth Food Summit, to be held by […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 2, 2017 – Just as athletes are honored during signing days for their achievements and commitment to play at a university level, High Point University honored five Triad high school students with full-tuition scholarships for committing to continue their academic careers. HPU awards five Say Yes Scholarships annually, three of which […]
This story is featured in the Spring 2017 edition of the HPU Magazine, headed soon to a mailbox near you. Douglas McCollum understands the power of words. He’s a freshman at High Point University, but he’s wise well beyond his years. McCollum is a High Point native and one of more than a dozen Bonner Leaders at HPU. […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 19, 2017 – High Point University pharmacy student Ashleigh Peters stood up from a table in a conference room at River Landing, a retirement community in Colfax. She was saying goodbye to her newest friend, River Landing resident Kathryn McCrory. “This was fun again,” said McCrory. “It’s been great getting to […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 17, 2017 – High Point University’s Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority hosted its 12th Annual Crown Classic Golf Tournament, raising $28,000 for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness. Each year the sorority invites the community to take part in the tournament, with all proceeds going to the Zeta Tau Alpha foundation and its […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 13, 2017 – A line of people wrapped around the High Point University Community Center during the bi-annual Over the Counter Medicine Giveaway, a community effort to supply free medication to the public. Hosted by High Point University, NC MedAssist, the United Way of Greater High Point, the city of […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 11, 2017 – Some came to run while others came to walk, but everyone soared at the fourth annual Super Hero Dash. Co-hosted by High Point University’s Kappa Delta sorority and the Guild of Family Service of High Point, the Super Hero Dash, a 5k run/walk and 1k fun run for […]
High Point University’s Kappa Delta sorority and the Guild of Family Service of High Point co-hosted the fourth annual Super Hero Dash, inviting members of the community to dress as their favorite superhero for a 5k and children’s fun run. The Super Hero Dash is a race that benefits Prevent Child Abuse America and aims […]
Pictured: High Point University Students Alana Pulling (left) and Christina Honeycutt (right) sign the “Light It Up Blue” pledge during last year’s Autism Awareness Month. HIGH POINT, N.C., March 30, 2017 – April is Autism Awareness Month, and High Point University’s Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) has planned several activities in recognition of […]
High Point Elks Lodge member Britt Moore, third from left, presents a check for the Community Writing Center to Pastor Frank Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. HIGH POINT, N.C., March 29, 2017 – The Community Writing Center, a partnership between High Point University and Mt. Zion Baptist Church, received a donation of $2,000 from […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., March 23, 2017 – High Point University’s Kappa Delta sorority and the Guild of Family Service of High Point will co-host the fourth annual Super Hero Dash, which will be held at HPU’s Greek Village at 2:30 p.m. on April 2. The Super Hero Dash is a race that benefits Prevent Child […]
