WFMY: Hundreds of HPU Students Participate in ‘A Day On, Not a Day Off’

Hundreds of High Point University students and faculty participated in nearly 50 community service projects.

WGHP: HPU Invites Community for Annual MLK Chapel Service

High Point University hosted its annual Chapel Service on MLK Day.

WXII: HPU Honors MLK Day with Day of Service Events

Hundreds of High Point University faculty and students volunteered at nearly 50 service projects to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

HPU Contributes 1,500 Hours to Community Service During MLK Day of Service

During High Point University’s annual MLK Day of Service, volunteers touched up the murals at Welborn Middle School. HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 20, 2020 – In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, High Point University faculty, staff, students and community members participated in 46 service projects today, totaling 1,500 hours of community service throughout […]

HPU’s Annual MLK Day Worship Service Focuses on ‘Continuing the Work’

Dr. Nido Qubein, High Point University President, welcomed community members, students, faculty and staff to HPU’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Worship Service. HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 20, 2020 – Continuing to do the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was the focus of High Point University’s annual chapel service that honors King, held […]

HPU Senior Emily Yacuzzo Receives Community Impact Student Award

High Point University senior, Emily Yacuzzo, has been named the North Carolina Campus Compact’s winner for the 2019 Community Impact Student Award (CISA). HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 17, 2020 – Emily Yacuzzo, a High Point University senior and a city of High Point native, has been named the North Carolina Campus Compact winner for the […]

Greek Organizations Give Back

This story is featured in the Fall 2019 edition of the HPU Magazine. Discover below how HPU’s Greek Life Organizations represent local and national philanthropies on campus. High Point University’s philanthropic spirit is embodied by the students, faculty and staff of the university. Greek Life organizations are no exception. Fraternities and sororities support and actively […]

HPU to Host MLK Day of Service

During last year’s MLK Day of Service, High Point University student Macketta Johns (center) painted Dorothy Mainhood’s (left) and Kathy Spainhour’s (right) fingernails at Piedmont Christian Home. HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 8, 2020 – In honor of Martin Luther King Day, community members can sign up to participate in 28 service projects organized by High […]

WGHP: HPU Thanks Community Partners

High Point University welcomed nearly 200 visitors from the community to thank them for being business partners with HPU.

This Holiday Season, HPU Family Gives Back Through Various Initiatives

High Point University students raised more than $17,500 for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 23, 2019 – Throughout the months of November and December, High Point University students, faculty and staff hosted programs to benefit the local community and beyond. These efforts are part of the 110,000 hours of service […]

Community Christmas: HPU’s Yearly Gift to Everyone

On Thursday night, from the steps of Roberts Hall at High Point University, the scene looked like a Christmas card. Families posed for holiday pictures in front of the 16-foot Nutcrackers flanking either side of Roberts Hall. A train turned a brick walkway into a track as children nearby bounced and slid through four inflatables […]

HPU News | Community Christmas 2019

HPU’s ninth annual Community Christmas celebration attracted families from across the Triad and beyond for two nights of festivities on the High Point University campus. Thousands of guests enjoyed live performances, decorations, visits with Santa Claus, a life-size Nativity, Polar Express train rides and so much more. Save the date for next year’s event, Dec. […]

HPU Students Donate 750 Stockings to the Salvation Army

High Point University students stuffed 750 stockings to donate to the High Point Salvation Army for its annual Stuff a Stocking Campaign. HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 12, 2019 – Today, High Point University students gathered to pack 750 stockings for children in the local community in support of the Salvation Army’s annual Stuff a Stocking […]

HPU’s School of Communication Donates Gifts to Local Families

The faculty, staff and graduate students in High Point University’s Nido R. Qubein School of Communication donated Christmas gifts to families through the Guilford County Family Justice Center and Family Services of Davidson County on Dec. 11. HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 12, 2019 – On Dec. 11, High Point University’s Nido R. Qubein School of […]

Servant Leadership

This story is featured in the Fall 2019 edition of the HPU Magazine. Discover below one HPU student is dedicated to volunteerism and creating an impact in the local community. Dalton Lucas is only a sophomore, but he’s already creating impact through his work with nonprofit organizations and policy. If you ask Dalton Lucas, a […]

HPU Students Connect with Senior Citizens Through Poetry

High Point University’s LifeLines program provided poetry readings and Christmas carols to residents of Pennybyrn Retirement Community on Dec. 6. HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 10, 2019 – Pennybyrn Retirement Community was full of poems and laughter on Dec. 6. Through High Point University’s LifeLines program, students provided poetry readings, interactive performances of poems and stories […]

HPU Students Raise More Than $17,500 for the Angel Tree Program

High Point University students raised more than $17,500 for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. They hosted four shopping events last week. HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 9, 2019 – High Point University students acted as Santa’s helpers by purchasing more than $17,500 in toys for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. HPU’s Board of Stewards […]

HPU Students Stuff Stockings to Support the Annual Salvation Army Campaign

High Point University students stuffed 750 stockings for the Salvation Army’s annual Stuff a Stocking Campaign. HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 4, 2019 – On Dec. 3, High Point University students gathered to make a difference for children in the local community by stuffing 750 stockings for the Salvation Army’s annual Stuff a Stocking Campaign. “This […]

HPU Hosts Christmas Special Populations Dance for Community Members

High Point University’s Student Council for Exceptional Children hosted its annual Christmas Special Populations Dance for individuals with disabilities on Dec. 3. HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 4, 2019 – Santa Claus came early to see some community members at this year’s Christmas Special Populations Dance for individuals with disabilities on Dec. 3. The annual dance […]

WFMY: HPU Students Host Christmas Special Populations Dance

High Point University’s Student Council for Exceptional Children hosted its annual Christmas Special Populations Dance for individuals with disabilities.