[CALENDAR] September 21, 2018

Famed Physicist and Co-Founder of String Field Theory Dr. Michio Kaku Named HPU’s 2019 Commencement Speaker

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 14, 2018 – Dr. Michio Kaku, theoretical physicist, co-founder of String Field Theory, bestselling author, renowned futurist and popularizer of science, will deliver High Point University’s Commencement address on May 11. “Dr. Kaku’s dedication to scientific discovery and ability to communicate those discoveries with a wide array of audiences makes him […]

Class of 2018 Outcomes: Angie Paskewitz Zeroes in on Xerox

With another successful commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates are preparing to commence prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs, and many other esteemed organizations thanks to their journey at HPU. Here’s a glimpse of one extraordinary senior from the […]

Kids and Families Invited to HPUniverse Day

HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018 – High Point University’s annual HPUniverse Day will offer families and children of all ages a chance to explore science and space as if they are preparing for a mission to Mars. The free event, hosted by the Department of Physics for the fifth year in a row, will […]

August Extraordinary Leader: The Explorer of a Road Less Traveled

Michael Dreher hears it from his girlfriend all the time, especially when he walks to and from class dressed in a sharp button-down shirt. “She calls me an old soul,” Dreher says. “It’s a term of endearment really. She’ll say, ‘Why don’t you dress like a college student and not like your dad?’ and I […]

HPU Poll: Presidential Approval at 42 Percent, Congress Approval at 23 Percent

HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 20, 2018 – A recent High Point University Poll finds that North Carolinians give President Donald Trump a job approval rating of 42 percent and are split on who they would vote for in U.S. Congressional and North Carolina General Assembly races if they were held today. Twenty-three percent of North […]

[CALENDAR] September 20, 2018

HPU’s Fall Family Weekend to Bring Thousands of Visitors to Campus and City

HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 19, 2018 – High Point University will host approximately 5,000 visitors during Family Weekend, Sept. 21-23. The annual fall event is a time for HPU students and families to experience together the university’s academic and cultural opportunities, as well as offerings throughout the city of High Point. This year’s event will […]

[CALENDAR] September 19, 2018

HPU Breaks Ground on the Caine Conservatory

Construction on HPU’s Caine Conservatory has now begun. Pictured from left to right are Dr. Carole Stoneking, dean of the David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences; HPU Provost Dr. Dennis Carroll; Don Caine and Teresa Caine, owners of Greensboro-based Camco Manufacturing and supporters of the facility; HPU First Lady Mariana Qubein; HPU President […]

Class of 2018 Outcomes: Olivia Cremen Utilizes Marketing Major as Project Manager

HPU to Raise Funds for Families Impacted by Hurricane Florence

HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 18, 2018 – High Point University President Nido Qubein and HPU’s Student Government Association announced that they will raise funds for the American Red Cross to assist those affected by Hurricane Florence in eastern North Carolina. Already, the university has raised $15,000. Anyone can contribute to the efforts here. “While our […]

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[CALENDAR] September 15, 2018

Hurricane Florence Update

Sept. 17, 4:30 a.m. Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Out of an abundance of caution, classes will begin at 10:40 a.m. today, Sept. 17. All other HPU services will continue to operate on normal schedule. While conditions remain stable, Campus Enhancement will be working this morning to prepare a few academic spaces on campus […]

Meet The Deans 2018

Dr. Michael Oudshoorn Dean of the Webb School of Engineering Education: B.Sc. in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics; B.Sc. (Hons) in Computer Science; Ph.D. in Computer Science. All from the University of Adelaide, Australia. Accolades: Dr. Oudshoorn has more than 30 years of experience as an educator. His career began at the University of Adelaide, […]

[CALENDAR] September 14, 2018

HPU Awards Prizes at Annual Piano Competition

The finalists of HPU’s Fourth Annual Piano Competition, from left, Greg Hartmann, Hilda Huang and Zhiye Lin, competed for cash prizes on Sept. 8 in the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 13, 2018 – High Point University awarded more than $10,000 in prizes at its Fourth Annual Piano Competition on Sept. 8 […]

Inside Look at Hurricane Florence Preparations

HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 13, 2018 – High Point University’s promise to provide every student with an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people holds true in every situation, including inclement weather. Although HPU canceled classes for Thursday and Friday, the campus remains fully operational for students. HPU Security, Food Services, Campus Enhancement, […]