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Ten Lessons Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Shared with HPU Students

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 […]

5 Life Lessons Steve Wozniak Shared with HPU’s Students

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 […]

5 Things to Look Forward to at Community Christmas

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 […]

Insider’s Look at the New Congdon Hall

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 […]

5 Lessons Shared by Betty Liu, Founder of Radiate

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 […]

Never Miss an Opportunity to Network

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, […]

10 Things To Do Before Commencement

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 […]

10 Lessons Apple Co-Founder and HPU Innovator in Residence Steve Wozniak Shared on the HPU Campus

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 […]

6 Things You Should Know About the HPU Campus

Over the past decade, High Point University has attracted the attention of people worldwide. In addition to academic milestones, part of what puts HPU on the map is its inspiring environment – so much so that HPU’s campus was named one of the top five in the nation. But it goes beyond the brick architecture […]

5 Ways HPU Pharmacy Embraces Innovation

The landscape of health care is rapidly changing. New medications, medical breakthroughs and technological advancements occur almost by the minute. Today’s health care professionals must be willing to embrace the unknown and pioneer innovative methods to meet the demands of a growing, shifting industry. At High Point University, students in the Fred Wilson School of […]

5 Lessons Dr. Carol Dweck Shared on the HPU Campus

Today, High Point University welcomed Dr. Carol Dweck, Stanford University professor and author of “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.” Her book also inspired HPU to select “Growth Mindset” as its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) theme. In a conversation with HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein that was filmed by UNC-TV, Dweck spoke about the premises of her book, […]

5 Things You Might Not Know About Your City

As “High Point’s University,” HPU is committed to the city it calls home. The university continually partners with 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. Brush up on your High Point trivia with these […]

6 Tips to Maximize Your Internship Experience

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 […]

5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Health Care

The health care industry is booming. Medical advancements are made every day, and the need for health care professionals to take care of America’s aging population is skyrocketing. In fact, according to U.S. News, 18 of the top 25 jobs in the country are in the health care field. High Point University has built programs […]

10 Reasons HPU Students Love Campus Safety

Learning is best achieved in an environment where students and faculty are comfortable – that’s why safety is a top priority. It’s also why HPU has an expert team of security and transportation professionals – a team that’s dedicated to providing students with an inspiring, secure learning environment. The HPU campus is also equipped with […]

5 Things to Do on Your First Day in the Office

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 […]

10 Things You May Be Wondering After HPU’s Commencement

More than 10,000 seniors, family members and friends attended High Point University’s 2016 Commencement proceedings on Saturday. The 66th Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice delivered an inspiring message a packed Roberts Hall lawn. This week, underclassmen are preparing for summer internships, jobs, study abroad trips and more, while the Class of 2016 is moving on […]

5 Condoleezza Rice Quotes from HPU’s 2016 Commencement

Commencement may have come and gone, but the words of wisdom Dr. Condoleezza Rice shared with High Point University’s Class of 2016 are timeless. She challenged the graduating seniors to hold an unwavering optimism for the future and use their education to make a meaningful impact on the world. In case you missed it, here are […]

5 Things to Look Forward to at Commencement

Commencement is just around the corner. On May 7, High Point University seniors will cross the stage that serves as a bridge from their undergraduate educational journey to their next big steps in the world. Nearly 10,000 students, family members and friends will fill the Roberts Hall lawn and celebrate the momentous occasion. And they’ll […]

5 Milestones of HPU’s Academic Transformation: 2005-Today

When Dr. Nido R. Qubein was appointed president of High Point University in 2005, it sparked a wave of change on campus. The purpose of Qubein’s work was to enhance the university. He built on what the previous six presidents and their teams had done and led HPU into a spectacular metamorphosis. Since 2005, more […]