James Ensor
Class of 2017
Zoey Chittick
Class of 2016
Maxwell Wheeler
Class of 2018
There’s no way around it: Employers want to hire candidates who bring with them related, substantive experience. A summer internship is a three-month job interview. It is as much an opportunity for the company to evaluate college-level talent, as it is for you to evaluate potential employers and career tracks. If you’ve landed a rich summer […]
With another school year behind us, High Point University students are preparing to enter the workforce. For new graduates, professional careers or graduate school programs are their next step. For underclassmen, internship experience is the goal. No matter the class year, freshman to graduate, students should ask themselves, “How can I bring value and relevance […]
Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and High Point University Innovator in Residence, helped pave the way for the computers and technology we have today. When he returned to the HPU campus earlier this week, he met with students, faculty and staff to impart valuable wisdom he’s learned along the way. Here are a few lessons “The Woz” […]
When Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall visited High Point University, she shared her insight for succeeding in the workplace with students across campus. And Marshall really was a presence throughout the entire campus that day. She worked with a sport management class, networked with students during lunch, and participated in a campus-wide Q&A session. Marshall […]
You’ve been hitting the books hard! You’ve likely already had a few late-night study sessions in your dorm room this semester. After all, your dorm is a natural, convenient place to study. But sometimes, studying there can be difficult; it’s a lot easier to get distracted by roommates, television and your bed when you’re within […]
HPU’s Winter Family Weekend is just around the corner! As families make their way to campus on Feb. 1, HPU prepares to welcome more than 5,000 visitors for a fellowship-filled weekend. With three event-packed days, here are the Top 10 can’t-miss opportunities families can expect: 1 Hear from HPU’s president. In a can’t-miss session, President […]
By: Rachael Bozsik, Class of 2015 Did you know the holidays are a great time for job networking? HPU alumna Rachael Bozsik does. She is the CEO and founder of The Brand Girls, a consulting service to help young women define their brand and teach them how to network with confidence. While at HPU, Bozsik worked with the […]
The High Point University campus is decked out for the holidays. Christmas lights and nutcrackers line the Promenade while holiday music plays throughout campus. It can only mean one thing: December is here. The holidays are a season of celebration and traditions. Even in the midst of final exams and end-of-semester projects, the HPU family […]
The benefits of having a mentor are limitless – career advice, insight, friendship, teachings, connections and more. High Point University understands the power of mentorship. That’s why HPU surrounds students with caring heroes, models and mentors who connect with students as they prepare them to become future leaders. In celebration of National Mentorship Month, here […]
Less than 30 days of classes have passed since the academic year kicked off at High Point University, and students have already had numerous career development opportunities right here on our campus. Here’s a peek at the top six: Looking to jump-start your career?Apply TODAY! 1 Direct access to HPU’s President. Like all incoming freshmen, students’ […]
Homecoming Weekend is right around the corner! As alumni make their way back to campus on October 5, HPU prepares to host over 25 events for an exciting, memorable weekend. Here are the Top 10 can’t-miss opportunities alumni and students can expect: 1 You get to come back HOME! Whether you visit the Slane Center, Wanek Center, the […]
As “High Point’s University,” HPU is committed to the city it calls home. The university continually partners with the city of High Point on community service projects, experiential learning opportunities, business endeavors and more. These efforts underscore HPU’s commitment to the community and demonstrate a desire for local engagement. Get to know your city and […]
Marc Randolph, Netflix Co-Founder and Entrepreneur in Residence, returned to High Point University for a Q&A led by HPU President Nido Qubein and to continue mentoring students. Randolph held numerous small-group sessions throughout campus, working one-on-one with students in HPU’s entrepreneurship, business and pharmacy majors. Below are a few lessons on leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship […]
As part of High Point University’s Innovation Summit, Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple Computer and HPU’s Innovator in Residence, visited campus and continued his commitment to mentoring students. During an interactive Q&A with students and a discussion with HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein in the Hayworth Fine Arts Center, Wozniak shared wisdom he has gained throughout […]
From humble roots came the yearly holiday tradition known as Community Christmas. Seven years ago, High Point University first hosted the event to fellowship with neighbors and invite them for a stroll down the Kester International Promenade. A few hundred people came and enjoyed hot chocolate, lights and Christmas music. Each year since, it it […]
Innovation is woven throughout High Point University’s DNA. Congdon Hall is a reflection of that. At $120 million total, these programs and this facility reflect the single largest investment in HPU’s history. Students have already begun to study in the state of the art laboratories. Graduate students preparing to become pharmacists, physician assistants and physical […]
Betty Liu, Bloomberg News anchor and the founder of Radiate, recently joined students, faculty and staff at High Point University for “A Conversation with HPU President Nido R. Qubein,” filmed by UNC-TV in front of a live audience. During the interview, Liu described her company, Radiate, as “The Netflix for careers.” Radiate is an […]
Air travel offers you a great quick-pitch opportunity. When you’re seated next to a stranger, take the initiative to make a connection. Larry Quinn, HPU’s Sales Education Director, has developed a set of principles to help you take advantage of these chance encounters — guidelines for selling yourself at a moment’s notice. On a plane, […]
Commencement is just around the corner and we are anxiously awaiting the graduation celebrations and traditions such as watching the bald eagle fly over our graduating class and welcoming a global thought leader to campus to address our students! This year, we welcome CNN’s Wolf Blitzer as our 2017 Commencement Speaker. Blitzer will join the ranks […]
Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder and High Point University Innovator in Residence, helped pave the way for the computers and technology we have today. When he returned to the HPU campus earlier this week, he met with students, faculty and staff to work on innovative projects and impart valuable wisdom he’s learned along the way. Here […]
