Students Stuff 600 Stockings for Children
12.17.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 17, 2013 – Ensuring that children in the community receive a gift for Christmas is important to High Point University students. This year, they’ve donated 600 stockings filled with toys and necessities to the Salvation Army’s Stuff a Stocking campaign to do just that. It marks the third year in a [...]
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HPU Women’s Lacrosse Adopts Makayla Compton through Friends of Jaclyn
12.13.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point University women’s lacrosse team has a new member. The team adopted Makayla Compton, a 15-year-old from Lexington, N.C., through the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation. It’s a non-profit organization that pairs up children and their families battling pediatric brain tumors with college and high school sports teams. “Friends of [...]
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Students, Faculty and Staff Donate Time and Gifts for Others this Holiday Season
12.6.2013 By: Nora Murray
‘Tis the season of giving, and students at High Point University aren’t taking that for granted. This year students, faculty and staff donated time, money and toys to those in need over the holidays. Here are just a few ways students stepped up to help out: • The Board of Stewards raised more than [...]
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Diversity Club Helps Feed Hundreds with Donation to Open Door Ministries
12.3.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 3, 2013 – High Point University’s Diversity club helped make sure High Point families had a happy Thanksgiving. The club donated more than $850 dollars to Open Door Ministries of High Point, providing food for 500 individuals and families. “This contribution certainly is a great help to us in our ability [...]
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HPU President Nido Qubein Delivers Keynote Address at Triad Philanthropy Day Awards
11.25.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
NASCAR legend Richard Petty with President Nido Qubein at the Triad Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony. Qubein delivered the keynote address to the Association of Fundraising Professionals at Grandover Resort.
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HPU Welcomes Salone as Assistant Director of Admissions
11.21.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 21, 2013 – Danita Salone is the new assistant director of admissions at High Point University. Salone is responsible for counseling students through the college admission process, providing them with information about HPU and coaching them on overall options to go to college. She oversees admissions of students from Illinois, Indiana, [...]
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From Service Learning to Service Working
11.15.2013 By: Nora Murray
“The best part of my job is I get to make a real difference in my community,” says 2009 High Point University graduate Dan Costello. Costello is the volunteer coordinator at Microsoft in Silicon Valley. He works to ensure the company is making a positive impact on the global, national and local levels through philanthropy, [...]
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Students Deliver ‘Literacy Stools’ to Florence Elementary Teachers
11.13.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 13, 2013 – “That is so sweet! This is unbelievable!” said a beaming Kim Cobb as HPU senior Alyssa Springer delivered a hand painted “literacy stool” to Cobb’s Kindergarten class at Florence Elementary today. Springer was one of a number of North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators (NCAEE) HPU cohort [...]
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Students and Faculty Help Fight Childhood Obesity with GOFAR
11.12.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 12, 2013 – Hundreds of local elementary and middle school students raced against childhood obesity this weekend at the GOFAR 5k, and some High Point University students were running right alongside them. GOFAR is a program designed to reduce childhood obesity, by teaching and encouraging young students how to be [...]
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Students Plant Pink Ribbon Garden for Breast Cancer Awareness
11.11.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 11, 2013 – High Point University’s Zeta Tau Alpha sorority completed their fundraising and awareness efforts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by planting a large Pink Ribbon garden on the HPU campus on Nov. 2. The garden is filled with plants purchased by students and community members in honor of their [...]
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Former Fulbright Scholar Joins Freshman Success Program
11.6.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 6, 2013 – High Point University recently hired Jason Vuic as an adviser and coach for the Freshman Success program. He is responsible for helping freshmen accomplish their goals as they begin their path to academic success. As a former history professor and administrator, Vuic understands the importance of student advising. [...]
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Tri Sigma Raises Money for Hospital Play Therapy
10.31.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 31, 2013 – The sisters of HPU’s Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority raised more than $1,400 over their philanthropy week to benefit play therapy in hospitals. The money raised goes to children’s hospitals around the country. The sisters held a series of fundraising events throughout the week. “I was so happy [...]
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Calling All Superheroes: Sorority to Host ‘Super Hero Dash’
10.24.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 24, 2013 – If you’ve ever wanted to be a superhero, now is your chance. Children of all ages will be dressed up as superheroes to support Family Service of the Piedmont Nov. 9 when High Point University’s Kappa Delta sorority hosts the First Annual “Super Hero Dash.” The race will [...]
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Graduate Donates $1 Million to HPU
10.22.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 22, 2013 – Anne Kerr Walker has committed a gift of $1 million to her alma mater, High Point University. She and her husband, Dr. Lawrence Crumpler Walker, are active supporters of HPU and residents of Winston-Salem. “The university continues to receive tremendous support from our graduates,” says Dr. Nido [...]
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Men’s Basketball Volunteers for Habitat for Humanity
10.16.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C. — The High Point University men’s basketball team volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, helping build a house and do landscaping in a neighborhood near the University on Wednesday. Several other HPU teams are also volunteering for the organization this fall. “It’s so important to give back to our community whenever we [...]
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Greeks Donate ‘Penny Wars’ Money to Local Food Pantry
10.9.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 9, 2013 – High Point University’s Greek organizations recently donated more than $1,500 to Hand to Hand Food Pantry in High Point. The pantry on Penny Road is an outreach program of Parkwood Baptist Church. It provides food, clothing and other necessities for dozens of families struggling to make ends meet. [...]
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Inspirational Figure at HPU: Tell us how Valerie has inspired YOU!
10.4.2013 By: Hillary Kokajko
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A Focus on Service: HPU Brings Bonner Program to Campus
09.30.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 30, 2013 – A national service program that has made its way to High Point University will benefit three community agencies this year. The Bonner Leader Program began at HPU this fall with six students – seniors Alison Hansen and Christine Hamrick, and juniors Briayna Cuffie, DuChante Davis, Ashlyn Henning and [...]
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Junior Interns with World Relief to Help Refugees
09.18.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 18, 2013 – Briayna Cuffie, a junior at High Point University and international relations and sociology double major, is helping to resettle refugees in the Triad this fall as the Case Management and Community Integration Intern for World Relief in High Point. In the position, Cuffie will assist refugees and their [...]
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HPU Opens Community Writing Center to Help Local Children
09.10.2013 By: Nora Murray
Students and faculty share their passion for reading and writing with the city.
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Alumnus Donates $2 Million to HPU
09.5.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 5, 2013 – High Point University continues to receive generous support and stewardship with a new commitment of $2 million from alumnus Doug Witcher. “Our university is blessed with philanthropic investors who believe in the institution’s values-based, holistic education. We are very grateful for the generosity of community leader Doug Witcher,” [...]
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Student’s Research Helps Improve Youth Soccer in Her Hometown
08.22.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 22, 2013 – A sophomore at High Point University is using research to make a difference in her community. Nicole Bayeur spent her freshman year at HPU researching and reviewing scholarly literature on long term athletic development in youth soccer. Bayeur started her research after taking a First Year Seminar class, [...]
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Founder of Ashley Furniture Donates $10 Million to High Point University
08.8.2013 By: Nora Murray
The announcement of Ron Wanek’s $10 million gift to High Point University received extensive media coverage. Click here to view the stories. HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 8, 2013 – High Point University is the recipient of a $10 million gift from the Ronald and Joyce Wanek Foundation. Ron Wanek started manufacturing furniture with only 35 [...]
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American Red Cross Presents HPU with ‘Partners in Service Award’
07.31.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 31, 2013 – The Greater High Point-Davidson Chapter of the American Red Cross recently presented High Point University with the “Partners in Service Award” during the organization’s annual meeting. During the 2012-13 academic year, HPU students presented $22,000 to the Red Cross chapter for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The money was [...]
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Faculty Help Build a Home in High Point
06.29.2013 By: Nora Murray
Professors volunteer with Habitat for Humanity in High Point.
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Faculty Help Build a Home in High Point
06.18.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 18, 2013 – Sometimes a bucket of nails and a hammer builds a house. Sometimes it builds a home and a symbol of hope. A group of High Point University faculty joined Habitat for Humanity of High Point, Archdale and Trinity recently to build a home for a family in the [...]
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High Point Nonprofits to Use Marketing Campaigns Developed by HPU Students
05.13.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 13, 2013 – Two High Point nonprofits plan to implement marketing campaigns developed by High Point University strategic communication students this summer. The students met with leaders at The Youth Network and Sisters Helping Sisters multiple times over the semester to determine what needed to create successful campaigns and generate exposure [...]
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‘Clean Sweep’ Kicks-Off the United Way’s Annual Postal Food Drive
05.7.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 7, 2013 – High Point University students participated in one final service project before heading home for the summer. They donated more than 1,000 pounds of food for the university’s annual “Clean Sweep” event. The May 6 event kicked-off the United Way of Greater High Point’s 21st Annual Postal Food Drive, [...]
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Volunteer Center Hosts Montlieu Academy Students at Spring Carnival
04.26.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 26, 2013 – There was a little extra excitement in the air at High Point University when elementary students from Montlieu Academy of Technology visited for the annual Spring Carnival. The carnival is a fun and educational event that HPU students organize for the children each year. This year, it included [...]
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Senior Takes her Passion for Education to Baltimore Schools
04.19.2013 By: Nora Murray
Alicia Berry will start her work with Teach for America this summer.
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Praying for Boston
04.16.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
Dear HPU Family, We extend our thoughts and prayers to all those impacted, directly and indirectly, by the Boston bombing yesterday. The High Point University campus is home to students from 47 states and 34 countries – with many from the Boston area. Because we are a national and international community, we understand that the impact [...]
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‘World News with Diane Sawyer’ and ‘GMA’ Feature HPU Graduates
04.7.2013 By: Nora Murray
Watch the national news coverage of Collin Smith and Ernest Greene's inspirational story.
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters Host Easter Egg Hunt
04.1.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., March 29, 2013 – Shouts of joy filled High Point University’s Hayworth Park during a “Big Brothers, Big Sisters Easter Egg Hunt,” organized by the big brothers and sisters at HPU. “They really wanted to do something special for their little brothers and sisters,” said Teresa Jackson, match support specialist at Big [...]
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Associate Dean for Academic Development Receives Disability Services Award
03.28.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., March 28, 2013 – Dr. D. Allen Goedeke, associate dean for academic development department at High Point University, was recently awarded by the North Carolina Association on Higher Education and Disabilities (NCAHEAD) with the Laura Thomas Award. “I am honored by the recognition but like everyone else at the university, I simply [...]
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HPU Hits $200,000 Mark for United Way Campaign
12.16.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 16, 2013 – High Point University has donated more than $200,000 through its annual employee campaign to the United Way of Greater High Point this year. Donations from HPU, faculty, staff and students are up 426 percent from 2005, and HPU was named the city of High Point’s fourth largest contributor [...]
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Board of Stewards Donates $12,000 in Gifts to Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
12.11.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 11, 2013 – High Point University’s Board of Stewards spent more than $12,000 on local children this holiday season. The students purchased clothes, toys and other gifts for more than 125 children involved in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree project. They collected the money during chapel worship services, private donations and [...]
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Psychology Class Donates Toys and Cards to Local Elementary Students
12.5.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 5, 2013 – Introduction to Psychology students are making an extra effort to give back to the community this holiday season. The class donated toys and hand-written cards to 19 homeless students at Parkview Elementary School. “In class we discuss why people don’t always notice opportunities to provide assistance,” explained Dr. [...]
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American Children’s Home Visits HPU
12.3.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 3, 2013 – Students, faculty and friends of High Point University got an early dose of Thanksgiving when they welcomed the American Children’s Home (ACH) to campus. Kathy Berrier, vice president of business affairs for ACH, Craig Burris, ACH director of financial development, and foster care social workers presented the agency’s [...]
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HPU Welcomes Lambert as New Resident Director
11.22.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 22, 2013 – High Point University has recently hired Bianca Lambert to serve as a new resident director in the Office of Student Life. Lambert is responsible for developing programs to support the academic and social development of students who live in both the University Center and Aldridge Village communities. “I’m [...]
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HPU to Host ‘Lessons and Carols’ Candlelight Service
11.19.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 19, 2013 – High Point University will come together to usher in the holiday season again with the annual Lessons and Carols Candlelight Service at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 in the Hayworth Chapel. The public is invited to attend the event. The special service, based on the traditional Festival of [...]
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Baseball Team’s Work at Miracle League Featured on Fox 8
11.14.2013 By: Nora Murray
The High Point University baseball team spent Saturday volunteering with the Miracle League of High Point. The team worked with the kids that attended and played alongside them throughout the day. The event was featured on Fox 8 news on Nov. 13. “We were glad to get back out to Miracle League this fall,” head [...]
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HPU Welcomes Lindsay to Freshman Success Program
11.13.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 13, 2013 – High Point University recently hired Leigh Anne Lindsay as adviser and coach in the Freshman Success Program. Lindsay is responsible for working with the education, design and psychology majors throughout the year. As a former English teacher, she is looking forward to working with freshmen on their academic [...]
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A Symbolic Gift: Students Honor Veterans in a Special Way
11.11.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 11, 2013 – High Point University ROTC students were inspired by many stories of service and words of wisdom from local veterans during a free luncheon the university held to honor Veterans Day. Veterans and their spouses from Pennybyrn at Maryfield retirement living community were invited to campus for the event [...]
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Carl Welcomed as Freshman Success Program Adviser, Coach
11.8.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 8, 2013 – High Point University recently hired Brittney Carl as an adviser and coach in the Freshman Success program. Carl is responsible for supporting freshmen as they begin their studies at HPU, and guiding them through the transition into campus and academic life. She is excited to begin working with [...]
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HPU Donates 71 Units at Winter Blood Drive
11.6.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 6, 2013 – High Point University students, faculty and staff recently showed the true spirit of giving by participating in a blood drive, held by the HPU Volunteer Center. The drive collected 71 units for the American Red Cross. Senior Taylor Bradley is the president of HPU’s Volunteer Center. She says [...]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Hold Trick-or-Treating Event on Campus
10.31.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 31, 2013 – Superheroes, princesses and a few monsters filled the halls of High Point University’s Women’s Complex on Wednesday. HPU’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Club held their fourth annual trick-or-treat event for their little brothers and sisters. For the first time, the club organized a special pre-trick-or-treat party for [...]
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Students Make a Difference During Fall Break
10.23.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 23, 2013 – From clearing hurricane debris to making sure people have warm food and clean water, High Point University students spent their fall break making life a little better for others. Students organized two different trips to help students give back during their fall break. The first went to Guatemala [...]
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HPU Welcomes Khan to Freshman Success Program
10.18.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 18, 2013 – High Point University recently hired Akir Khan as a success coach in the new Freshman Success Program. Khan is responsible for supporting freshmen in their academic, personal, social, and career choices, as well as helping them adjust to their first year of college. Khan is also responsible for [...]
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Saul Joins HPU as Coordinator of Graduate Operations
10.14.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 14, 2013 – High Point University has recently hired Lauren Saul to serve as the coordinator of graduate operations in the Norcross Graduate School. Saul is responsible for meeting potential students in their hometowns, website management, managing printing materials, the development of campus events, communication with current and prospective students and [...]
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HPU to Host ‘March for Babies’
10.8.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 8, 2013 – The community is invited to join High Point University students, faculty and staff for the March of Dimes annual “March for Babies Walk” on HPU’s campus at 9 a.m. on Oct. 26. Money raised from the event will be used to assist the March of Dimes, which supports [...]
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Sorority Invites Community to ‘Think Pink by Going Green’
10.2.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 2, 2013 – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at High Point University is “Thinking Pink by Going Green.” Students and community members may purchase a flower to be planted for $5 in honor of someone they know who has been affected by breast cancer, [...]
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Public Invited to Deconstruct Wedding Dresses for Domestic Violence Awareness
09.27.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 27, 2013 – The community is invited to kick-off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by participating in the Wedding Dress Project from noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the Greensboro Cultural Center. The event is free and open to the public. The Wedding Dress Project was developed as an [...]
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Love of Lacrosse Earns Freshman a Prestigious Scholarship
09.17.2013 By: Nora Murray
Jianela Rincon earned the N.C. Horatio Alger Scholarship after starting a lacrosse program in Wilmington, N.C.
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HPU Opens Community Writing Center for Local Children
09.9.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 9, 2013 – High Point University students and faculty opened a new Community Writing Center today for local children. Area elementary students arrived at the center, located at 1307 Guyer St., around 3:30 p.m. for icebreaker activities, educational games and one-on-one tutoring with HPU students. “We are thrilled to be up [...]
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Students and Faculty Create Community Writing Center for Families
08.30.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 30, 2013 – High Point University students are opening a Community Writing Center for local children near the HPU campus at 1307 Guyer St. The Community Writing Center, organized by HPU faculty members Dr. Charmaine Cadeau, assistant professor of English, and Dr. Cara Kozma, assistant professor of English and assistant director [...]
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Freshman Creates Change in Her Community
08.20.2013 By: Nora Murray
Brittany Vose honored her father by creating a walk for pancreatic cancer.
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Senior Spends Summer Helping Hospitalized Children
08.5.2013 By: Nora Murray
Natalie Page works toward her dream of becoming a Child Life Specialist.
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Accomplishing Goals for a Good Cause
07.29.2013 By: Nora Murray
Rising Senior Kathleen Kelley rode her bike across the state of Maine for the American Lung Association.
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Basketball Team and Rec Staff Hold Basketball Clinic for High Point Youth
06.28.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 28, 2013 – Members of High Point University’s men’s basketball team and recreation services staff volunteer their time to work with High Point youths. The group recently hosted a basketball skills challenge clinic for “Boys Night Out” at the Fairview Family Resource Center. The program is designed to recruit young men [...]
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‘World News with Diane Sawyer’ and ‘GMA’ Feature HPU Graduates
06.7.2013 By: Nora Murray
Watch the national news coverage of Collin Smith and Ernest Greene's inspirational story.
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HPU Honors Those Committed to Service Learning
05.10.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 10, 2013 – High Point University students and faculty were honored for the extra time they put into helping others this year at the “HPU Serves 2013 Showcase.” The awards included: • Service Learning Student of the Year: Erin Karpovich. Karpovich worked with Latino high school students through St. Mary Episcopal [...]
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Clubs Award Multiple Scholarships to Local High School Students
05.7.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 6, 2013 – Three High Point Central students have an extra $1,000 for college, thanks to High Point University student organizations. High Point Central junior, Hadley Mason, won a scholarship through the HPU Enactus Club’s business plan competition with a plan for a phone application. The application is designed to help [...]
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Sorority’s Fishing Tournament Raises Funds for Child Abuse Prevention
04.25.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 15, 2013 – High Point University’s Kappa Delta sorority raised more than $2,000 for child abuse prevention at their second “All Things Southern Fishing Tournament.” Eighty percent of the proceeds stayed in High Point, going to Family Service of the Piedmont. The rest was sent to the national Prevent Child Abuse [...]
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‘Teachers of Tomorrow’ Makeover a Local Elementary Classroom
04.18.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 18, 2013 – A group of High Point University education majors dedicated their weekend to makeover local teacher Phyllis Marshall’s Kirkman Park Elementary classroom. HPU’s Teachers of Tomorrow chapter raised funds to purchase new supplies and decorations. The makeover included a special mural painted by an HPU student, installing a new [...]
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Sorority Raises $15,000 for Breast Cancer Research
04.16.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 16, 2013 – High Point University’s Zeta Tau Alpha sorority raised $15,000 for breast cancer research and awareness at their Eighth Annual Crown Classic Golf Tournament. More than 180 golfers attended the tournament at the Holly Ridge Golf Links. Participants enjoyed multiple rounds of golf, free food and a complimentary gift [...]
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Students to Host ‘Cuts for Cancer’ Event
04.4.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 4, 2013 – High Point University students, faculty and staff will chop off their hair for a good cause at the 3rd annual “Cuts for Cancer” event on HPU’s campus at 5:30 p.m., on April 22 in Hayworth Park. The event is free and open to the public. “Cuts for Cancer” allows anyone to [...]
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Junior’s Personal Experience Inspires a New Business
03.28.2013 By: Nora Murray
Alexa Crawford turns her battle with cancer into a positive outlet for women.
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HPU Welcomes Robinson as Admissions Counselor
12.13.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 13, 2013 – The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at High Point University recently hired Dylan Robinson as admissions counselor. Robinson is responsible for assisting prospective students in Florida, Louisiana, U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. He will be visiting college fairs at high schools across his territory and guiding potential students [...]
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Qubein School of Communication Provides Gifts to Local Families
12.10.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 10, 2013 – Five local families will have a happier holiday season thanks to High Point University’s Qubein School of Communication. Graduate students, faculty and staff “adopted” the families through Family Service of the Piedmont, and donated toys, clothes and gift cards for the families. “The gift cards are for everything [...]
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HPU Welcomes Sauter as Assistant Director of Annual Giving
12.5.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 5, 2013 – High Point University has recently hired Jonathan Sauter as the assistant director of annual giving in the Office of Institutional Advancement. Sauter is responsible for coordinating the senior class campaign, developing strategies for giving campaigns, managing the university’s annual phone-a-thon event and assisting with the school’s fundraising campaigns. [...]
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HPU Welcomes Valle as Learning Excellence Specialist
11.26.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 26, 2013 – High Point University recently hired Laura Valle as learning excellence specialist in the Academic Development Department. In this position, Valle is responsible for tracking student progress, assisting in student organization and study skills, and referring students to helpful resources. “My hope is to help students gain skills and [...]
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Book Buddies Celebrate the End of the Semester on Campus
11.21.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 21, 2013 – Some local elementary students wrapped up their first semester at High Point University today. The students from Florence Elementary and Montlieu Academy of Technology are all members of HPU’s “Book Buddy” program. Since the beginning of the school year, 54 HPU education majors have visited their book [...]
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Students Give Thanks Through ‘The Gratitude Project’
11.18.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 18, 2013 – High Point University students took time to give thanks during “The Gratitude Project,” a way for them to document their blessings this Thanksgiving season. This is the third year students have held “The Gratitude Project” on campus as an opportunity to reflect, appreciate and share their thankfulness for [...]
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Senior Honored with Community Impact Student Award
11.14.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 14, 2013 – High Point University senior Scott Skowronski is one of 19 college students in North Carolina to receive the 2013 Community Impact Student Award for his efforts to make a difference in the community. Skowronski has implemented numerous service and fundraising efforts around High Point as the recent president [...]
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Sorority Raises More Than $10,000 for Local Families with Super Hero Dash
11.12.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 12, 2013 – Community members of all ages dressed as superheroes for High Point University’s “Super Hero Dash.” The dash, hosted by HPU’s Kappa Delta sorority, raised more than $10,000 for the Family Service of the Piedmont. The race included a 5k run for adults, a 1k run for kids [...]
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Jim Millis Establishes HPU Scholarship
11.11.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 11, 2013 – Jim Millis Jr., a 1976 graduate of High Point University, has established a new scholarship to honor the service of former HPU faculty member Shirley Rawley, who now resides in Winston-Salem. The $300,000 fund will support the academic endeavors of qualified English majors at the university who demonstrate [...]
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HPU Adds Smith to Admission Staff
11.7.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 7, 2013 – The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at High Point University recently hired Sally Smith as a regional admissions counselor. Smith is responsible for working with prospective HPU students and aiding in the admissions process. “I will be able to impact students by encouraging excellent applicants who will enhance the [...]
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‘March for Babies’ Raised $43,000 for the March of Dimes
11.4.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 4, 2013 – The March of Dimes annual “March for Babies Walk” on HPU’s campus raised $43,000 this year. That money will be used to assist the March of Dimes, which supports programs in the community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and funds research to find answers to the [...]
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Board of Stewards Holds Trunk-or-Treat Event for West End Ministries
10.28.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 28, 2013 – Members of High Point University’s Board of Stewards kicked-off the Halloween season with a special Trunk-or-Treat event for the Boys and Girls Club at West End Ministries. The HPU students dressed up, handed out candy and school supplies, painted faces and sprayed the hair of the Boys [...]
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Students Impact Lives in Mexico Over Fall Break
10.22.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 22, 2013 – During fall break, members of High Point University’s Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity, traveled to Mexico to help put a roof over one family’s head. The fraternity volunteered with the nonprofit organization Mano Amiga from Oct. 14 – 18 to help people in the [...]
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Faculty Help Build Homes in High Point
10.17.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 17, 2013 – Rain wasn’t enough to deter a group of High Point University faculty and staff members from helping build a house in their community. The group joined Habitat for Humanity of High Point, Archdale and Trinity today to build two homes for families in the Washington Terrace subdivision. Nine faculty [...]
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Fraternity Collects 200 Pounds of Garbage Along Local Stream
10.9.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 9, 2013 – High Point University’s Kappa Sigma chapter and alumni of the fraternity spent this past Fall Alumni Weekend removing more than 200 pounds of garbage from a local stream. The fraternity “adopted” the stream late last year and has since participated in a series of cleanings to restore the [...]
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Fraternity Awards ‘Men of Principle Scholarship’
10.8.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 8, 2013 – The men of Beta Theta Pi at High Point University recently awarded their “Men of Principle” scholarship to freshman Chris Stone. The scholarship was established in 1999 for unaffiliated (non-Greek) men on campus who exemplify the values the fraternity holds dear, mutual assistance, intellectual growth, trust, integrity and [...]
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Big Sister, Big Impact
09.30.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
When Jenny Silk signed up to be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont at the activities fair during her first days as a freshman at High Point University, she saw it as a great opportunity to give to others. What she didn’t expect was that this volunteer experience would end up [...]
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Alumni Family Establishes $5 Million Scholarship
09.23.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 23, 2013 – An alumnus of High Point University established a new scholarship fund valued over time at $5 million. The funds will support students studying business and communication and be open to all eligible entering freshmen at HPU. The anonymous donor is a graduate who has been successful as an [...]
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HPU Donates 139 Units at First Blood Drive of the Year
09.12.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 12, 2013 – High Point University students, faculty and staff recently showed the true spirit of giving by participating in a blood drive, held by the HPU Volunteer Center. The drive collected 139 units for the American Red Cross. Senior Taylor Bradley is the president of HPU’s Volunteer Center. She says [...]
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Fraternity Raises More Than $2,000 for Charity
09.6.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 6, 2013 – High Point University’s Kappa Sigma chapter recently held its most successful philanthropy week in history, raising more than $2,000 in its Military Heroes Campaign benefiting The Fisher House Foundation. The foundation provides a home for families of wounded soldiers to stay in while their loved ones recover and [...]
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Junior is Hand-Selected for a TOMS Shoes Giving Trip
08.26.2013 By: Nora Murray
Ellen Barker traveled to Nicaragua to hand out shoes to children who wouldn't have access to them otherwise.
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Graduate Takes Service Learning to Elementary Schools
08.12.2013 By: Nora Murray
Chris Terzigni made headlines his first year of teaching, with a special project to help Boston Marathon runners.
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Senior Spends Summer Helping Sick Children as a Child Life Specialist
08.1.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 1, 2013 – Since she was a teenager, rising High Point University senior Natalie Page knew what she wanted a career where she could impact the lives of children. The psychology major says she knew this was what she wanted to do after a Child Life Specialist helped her family when [...]
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Freshman’s Entrepreneurial and Philanthropic Spirit Finds Home at HPU
07.16.2013 By: Nora Murray
Corinne Eckert is excited to continue her path toward excellence at HPU while changing the world through sport.
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Rising Junior Embarks on TOMS Shoes Giving Trip to Nicaragua
06.23.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
Ellen Barker is distributing shoes to children with TOMS employees this week.
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Psychology Students Apply Lessons of Giving Outside of the Classroom
05.30.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 30, 2013 – High Point University psychology students put what they learn in the classroom into action. Students in Dr. Sadie Leder’s Introduction to Psychology class collected supplies for local elementary school classrooms and created thank you cards for members of the U.S. military, just in time for Memorial Day. Leder, [...]
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Professor Honored as ‘Community Partner of the Year’ by Communities in Schools
05.9.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 9, 2013 – Dr. Beth Holder, associate professor of special education in the School of Education at High Point University, was recently honored as Community Partner of the Year by Communities in Schools of Guilford County. “This award serves as a testimony to the wonderful partnership we in the High Point [...]
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HPU Hosts Local Middle School Students for ‘STEM Day’
05.2.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 1, 2013 – Dozens of students from Welborn Middle School spent the day learning about science, math, engineering and technology (STEM) during a visit to High Point University. Students visited HPU’s School of Education where they worked in engineering teams to build a robotic Ferris wheel out of LEGOs. They also [...]
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Students Chop Off Their Hair to Benefit Cancer Patients
04.23.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 23, 2013 – It’s a sight to see – a dozen High Point University students lined up, waiting for their hair to be chopped off. The students donated at least eight inches of their hair on April 22 during the Cuts for Cancer event on campus. Their hair will go directly [...]
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Students Spend ‘One Day Without Shoes’ in Honor of Children
04.17.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 17, 2013 – Anyone walking around High Point University’s campus Tuesday may have noticed something a little unusual – students not wearing any shoes. There was a good reason. Students were working to raise awareness for children who don’t have basic footwear by participating in the national TOMS Shoes event, “One [...]
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Sophomore is Hand-Selected for a TOMS Giving Trip
04.12.2013 By: Pamela Haynes
Ellen Barker will travel to Nicaragua this summer with TOMS Shoes to help children in need.
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Sorority to Host Golf Tournament for Breast Cancer Awareness
04.1.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 1, 2013 – High Point University’s Zeta Tau Alpha sorority will raise money and breast cancer awareness with their 8th annual Crown Classic Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Holly Ridge Golf Links on April 6. Tee times are scheduled for 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Team entry [...]
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Sophomore Honored with a National Award for Service
03.28.2013 By: Nora Murray
HIGH POINT, N.C., March 28, 2013 – High Point University sophomore Erin Karpovich was recently named a 2013 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. She was one of six college students in the state to receive the honor. The honor is given to students around the country who make the most of their college experiences [...]
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