[CALENDAR] December 15, 2014
12.15.2014
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Meet the Seniors: Sweredoski Finds Her Future in Florida
12.12.2014
Click here to view more Class of 2015 profiles Melissa Sweredoski’s college career came to an apex when she walked out of Dr. Linda Gretton’s office – it was the last meeting she would ever have with the academic advisor who helped guide her through her time at High Point University. Not only was Sweredoski […]
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Students Share Research at Symposium
12.11.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014 – Students at High Point University shared their research at the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creative Symposium, held Nov. 22 at North Carolina State University. The students who presented their research were Sarah Dorrell, Curran Tayla, Katelyn Long, Sarah Patterson, Sydney Knoechel, Caitlin Ferguson and Amanda […]
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Student Learns from Internship at High Point Inn
12.10.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 10, 2014 – The hustle and bustle of working at a hotel is hard work but very rewarding. Kelsey Futrell, a senior human relations major at High Point University, has been able to see firsthand what it takes to run a successful hotel. She has been interning at JH Adams Inn […]
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[CALENDAR] December 9, 2014
12.9.2014
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Students Celebrate Traditions and Customs of Hanukkah
12.8.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 8, 2014 – HPU’s Jewish student population shared their faith and holiday traditions with the HPU community during the annual Hanukkah dinner on Dec. 5. “It’s important to share your faith with others and experience other faiths,” said Jordan Weiss, a student leader of HPU’s Hillel chapter. As Weiss and other […]
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[CALENDAR] December 8, 2014
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What Callie Sees
12.5.2014
Callie Klinkmueller knew. One Friday afternoon near sunset, walking back across campus with a friend, she couldn’t help but notice. The setting sun had turned Popsicle orange, fingering its light across clouds that looked like stretched cotton. So, she took a shot of a fountain at High Point University and sent it to her mom […]
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[CALENDAR] December 4, 2014
12.4.2014
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HPU is the Newest Member of Research Telescope System
12.3.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 3, 2014 – High Point University is now an official member of the Small and Moderate Aperture Research Telescope System, otherwise known as SMARTS. Thanks to a science equipment grant from High Point University President Dr. Nido Qubein, faculty and students are now able to observe and collect data with four […]
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HPU Continues Tradition with Fourth Annual Community Christmas
12.2.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014 – High Point University is continuing its tradition of welcoming neighbors and community members to campus to celebrate the holidays together with the Fourth Annual Community Christmas. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 and 19 and feature a wide variety of complimentary […]
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Tami Hendrix, ’80, Creates Connections Through Meg’s Gifts
12.1.2014
READ MORE ALUMNI SUCCESS STORIES Tami Hendrix, a 1980 alumna of High Point University, is applying a lesson of kindness she learned at HPU to her business boutique, Meg’s Gifts in High Point. Founded in 2007, Meg’s is an acronym for monogramming, engraving, and gifts. Her daughter Meredith, a 2005 HPU alumna, helps Tami run […]
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[CALENDAR] December 1, 2014
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[CALENDAR] November 27, 2014
11.27.2014
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November’s Extraordinary Leaders Go the Extra Mile
11.26.2014
HPU senior Patti Suchan, who believes that education should go above and beyond the confines of the classroom, is one of November’s Extraordinary Leaders. The other is senior Matthew Burns, who feels an extraordinary education should equip individuals with the skills to make a positive impact in both their profession and community. Both of November’s […]
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Student Life Hires Arena as Area Coordinator
11.25.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 25, 2014 – The Office of Student Life at High Point University recently welcomed Curtis Arena to the team as area coordinator. In his new position, Arena is responsible for supervising resident assistants and ensuring a successful residence life experience for students in their assigned residence hall. He also supervises a […]
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HPU Grad Crowned Miss Black NC US Ambassador
11.24.2014
READ MORE ALUMNI SUCCESS STORIES Gabrielle Hunter’s story is one of triumph. She’s the newest Miss Black North Carolina U.S. Ambassador. She’s a High Point University alumna of 2013. And she’s using her platform to speak out against depression, suicide and bullying. Hunter was crowned by the Miss Black U.S. Ambassador Organization this month. She […]
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Thanksgiving Message from President Qubein
During this special time of thanks, take a moment to reflect on opportunities to connect and serve, and be actively grateful and thankful for the country we live in and the blessings we enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving from the entire High Point University family.
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Student Studies Stereotypes of Women in 17th Century Literature
11.21.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014 – Sarah Patterson, senior at High Point University, recently presented a research paper at the 40th Annual Society for Comparative Literature and the Arts, a national conference for scholars working in literature. The conference was held at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida. Patterson’s paper titled, “The Murderous Libertines […]
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HPU Poll: Positive Ratings for Clintons and G. W. Bush in NC; Most Potential 2016 Presidential Candidates Not Well-Known
11.20.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 20, 2014 – The next presidential election is two years away, but already many are talking about who may run or have influence over its outcome. When it comes to major political figures who have either served as president, may run for president or may influence voters in some way, the […]
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Sophomore Presents Research at Physical Therapy Conference
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 20, 2014 – High Point University sophomore Laura Santiago recently presented research on the diagnostic accuracy of various medical imaging services at the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association annual conference, held in Greensboro. Santiago’s research seeks to advise clinicians and improve patient care by identifying which medical imaging technologies would be […]
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HPU/News & Record Poll: North Carolinians Say U.S. Should Take Active Role Against Threats Like Ebola and ISIS
11.19.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014 – The HPU Poll finds majorities of North Carolinians believe the United States should take an active role in addressing threats like the spread of the Ebola virus and the expansion of the extremist group that calls itself the Islamic State in a world they see as increasingly dangerous […]
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HPU Poll: North Carolinians’ Consumer Sentiment Shows Possible Signs of Recovery
11.18.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 18, 2014 – North Carolinians may be restoring their confidence in the economy, according to the HPU Poll’s newest calculation of its Consumer Sentiment Index. The index, based on HPU Poll data, stands at 80.0 this month. This is higher than the 73.5 index registered in February 2014 and the 70.4 […]
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Alumna Brings Stouffer’s Mac and Cheese Truck to HPU
11.17.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 17, 2014 – Hundreds of High Point University students, faculty and staff were treated to free, customizable mac and cheese bowls, straight from a Stouffer’s food truck on Monday. The Stouffer’s Food Truck visited campus during a year-long tour around the country. Marin Seifert, a 2013 alumna of HPU and account […]
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2015 Commencement Speaker Tom Brokaw Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 17, 2014 – High Point University’s 2015 commencement speaker has been named a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Tom Brokaw, one of the world’s most trusted and respected journalists, is one of only 18 influential figures in the nation to receive the honor this year. It is the highest […]
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Books and Blankets: Students Deliver Surprise to Kirkman Park Elementary
11.14.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 14, 2014 – Education majors from High Point University surprised children at Kirkman Park Elementary with books and blankets just as cold weather rushed into the Piedmont Triad. The HPU students visited classrooms on Nov. 12 to read stories to the Kirkman Park students. They offered each child a copy […]
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Education Majors Host Literacy Night at Florence Elementary
11.13.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 13, 2014 – Triniti Alston couldn’t keep her head out of the book about American pioneers during Florence Elementary’s Literacy Night. Her pigtails peaked above the book’s cover, and occasionally she stopped to talk about the story with High Point University education majors who hosted the event. Otherwise, she was blissfully […]
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HPU Welcomes Pope as Learning Excellence Specialist
11.12.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 12, 2014 – The Department of Academic Development at High Point University recently hired Kim Pope as a learning excellence specialist. In her position, Pope teaches Foundations for Academic Success while also serving as a mentor for students to help them successfully navigate their college experience. She draws on her extensive […]
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[CALENDAR] November 12, 2014
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Meet the Seniors: The ‘Real World,’ Real Estate and Beyond
11.11.2014
Click here to view more Class of 2015 profiles You wouldn’t know Alex Morhaim is a college student. Sharply dressed with a real estate license and a firm handshake, he seems more like a seasoned broker ready to seal the deal. But he is a college student – a High Point University senior, and he […]
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Students Dive Into Civic Engagement This Election Season
11.10.2014
Election season is over, and most people are putting politics on the back-burner – for now, at least. However, High Point University promotes civic values year-round through polls that track opinion on issues important to the public, placing students in internships in politics and other public service, providing commentary on politics through faculty experts and […]
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Sun, Sand and Service: An Alternative Fall Break
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 10, 2014 – High Point University students dipped their toes in the sand of exotic locations around the globe during this year’s fall break while pouring their hearts into service. In Honduras, Guatemala and Florida, groups of students volunteered for the week to rebuild communities and peoples’ lives. Through the Students Helping […]
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[CALENDAR] November 10, 2014
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[CALENDAR] November 7, 2014
11.7.2014
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Sorority Hosts Philanthropy Event for Breast Cancer Awareness
12.12.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014 – High Point University’s Zeta Tau Alpha sorority held its seventh annual Big Man on Campus event to raise money for breast cancer education and awareness. At the event, male representatives from various sports teams, clubs and Greek organizations competed for the title of Big Man On Campus. This […]
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[CALENDAR] December 12, 2014
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[CALENDAR] December 11, 2014
12.11.2014
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[CALENDAR] December 10, 2014
12.10.2014
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Foster Joins Admissions Team
12.8.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 8, 2014 – The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at High Point University recently hired Thomas James Foster III as admissions counselor. Foster facilitates the application process for prospective students from New York. A native of High Point, Foster joins the admissions team with more than eight years of experience in trade […]
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Alumnus Spreads Hope Through ‘Good Signs’
READ MORE ALUMNI SUCCESS STORIES Imagine this: the Avett Brothers are on tour and performing to a packed auditorium in Michigan. Lead singer Scott Avett spots you holding a bright yellow road sign in the midst of the crowd. He takes the sign from you and dances on stage with it, all while singing your favorite Avett Brothers song. […]
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HPU Lowers Flags for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
12.5.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 5, 2014 – The High Point University community is honoring Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day by flying all flags on campus at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Dec. 7. The day marks the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, that led to the U.S. declaring war on Japan […]
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[CALENDAR] December 5, 2014
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Student Interns with Phillips Collection
12.3.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 3, 2014 – High Point University junior Mags Boyle is taking social media by storm through an internship with Phillips Collection in High Point. A native of Broomall, Pennsylvania, and marketing intern at Phillips Collection, Boyle has been exposed to every aspect of the company, from design and production, to orders […]
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[CALENDAR] December 3, 2014
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[CALENDAR] December 2, 2014
12.2.2014
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Documentary on HPU President Nido Qubein Earns Emmy Nomination
12.1.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 1, 2014 – A documentary about the life and success of High Point University President Dr. Nido Qubein that aired on the Biography Channel has been nominated for an Emmy award. Titled “Nido Qubein: A Life of Success and Significance,” the 26-minute film was produced by CelebrityFilms® and directed by multiple […]
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[CALENDAR] November 28, 2014
11.28.2014
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Counting – and Delivering – Blessings at Thanksgiving
11.26.2014
The closer to Thanksgiving, the more Amy Hudson’s phone rings. She takes phone call after phone call at Macedonia Family Resource Center, answering it all the same way in a sing-song voice: “It’s a great day at Macedonia. This is Amy. How can I help you?’’ More often than not, people call about getting a […]
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Sophomore Receives Prestigious Grant
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 26, 2014 – High Point University sophomore Mollie McKinley was awarded the George Barthalmus Undergraduate Research grant on Nov. 22. After competing with college sophomores across the state, she received the grant to help further her research on Mary Wroth’s “Pamphilia to Amphilanthus,” which is a series of sonnets Wroth wrote […]
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NC Symphony to Perform Holiday Pops Concert at HPU
11.25.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 25, 2014 – High Point University welcomes audiences to enjoy festive carols and classical favorites during a “Holiday Pops” performance by the North Carolina Symphony. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 in the Pauline Theatre of the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. Selections from the performance will […]
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Book Buddies Celebrate the Holidays
11.24.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 24, 2014 – Jairus Jones, a third-grader at Montlieu Academy of Technology, wandered up and down the library aisles in the High Point University School of Education with his book buddy Breana Pavenski, a junior at HPU, in search of a book he’d like to read in the future. “I like […]
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[CALENDAR] November 24, 2014
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[CALENDAR] November 21, 2014
11.21.2014
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Theatre, Music Departments to Present “The Drowsy Chaperone”
11.20.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 4, 2014 – High Point University’s Departments of Theatre and Music will present a musical adaptation of Bob Martin’s book “The Drowsy Chaperone” at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20-22, and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the Pauline Theatre of the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. It is open to the […]
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[CALENDAR] November 20, 2014
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[CALENDAR] November 19, 2014
11.19.2014
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Animal Stars Steal the Stage at HPU
11.18.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 18, 2014 – Humans and animals alike recently filled High Point University’s Francis Auditorium of Phillips Hall for a presentation by Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of the American Humane Association (AHA). Gaznert explained the 75-year history of AHA, which protects more than 100,000 animal actors every year through programs […]
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HPU Poll: Obama Job Approval at 43, McCrory at 47, Hagan at 36
11.17.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 17, 2014 – A new HPU Poll finds less than one-half of North Carolina residents approve of the job performances of President Barack Obama (43 percent) and Gov. Pat McCrory (47 percent). Fully 49 percent and 37 percent disapprove of Obama and McCrory’s job performance, respectively. Meanwhile, U.S. Senators Kay Hagan […]
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[CALENDAR] November 17, 2014
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HPU Hires Lassiter as Resident Director
11.14.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 14, 2014 – The Office of Student Life at High Point University recently hired Megan Lassiter as the resident director of the women’s complex. As resident director, Lassiter is responsible for the safety and well-being of students in her care, as well as providing programs that instill community spirit within the […]
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[CALENDAR] November 13, 2014
11.13.2014
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Fraternity Establishes ‘Helping High Point’ Philanthropy
11.12.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 12, 2014 – Helping High Point. That’s the title and the mission of the philanthropy that the Beta Theta Pi fraternity of High Point University has established. Focused on serving the community in which they reside, the brothers recently spent a week giving back to the city in a big way […]
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HPU Honors the Service and Sacrifice of Local Veterans with Luncheon
11.11.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 11, 2014 – One by one they stood up in a room filled with young and old, male and female, black and white, to share the thing they all had in common. Some shared tales from the Navy or the Army. Others experienced combat while some had never left the country. […]
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Veterans Day Message
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How to Professionally Network at Family Holidays
11.10.2014
By: Eric Melniczek, HPU Career Advisor The holidays are fast approaching! During this time of the year, there are many parties and events which offer opportunities to catch up with family and friends. These get-togethers are also ideal locations for job seekers to establish connections and identify potential leads. Here are few techniques a job […]
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Montlieu Students Reap Rewards at HPU Fall Festival
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 10, 2014 – Making the honor roll never felt so good to Montlieu Academy of Technology students like Griffin Rainwater on Friday. He and nearly 300 other children jumped through bounce houses, had their faces painted, ate pizza, and wrote messages in cards to U.S. troops overseas as part of HPU’s […]
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Gerrior-Mariani Joins Admissions Staff
11.7.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014 – The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at High Point University recently welcomed Karen Gerrior-Mariani to its staff as assistant director of regional admissions. In her position, Gerrior-Mariani works on location in Boston to recruit students from the greater Boston area and North Shore. Being based locally allows Gerrior-Mariani to […]
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Students Help Children Make Healthy Choices
12.12.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 12, 2014 – High Point University students enrolled in the Nutrition and Healthy Living service learning course dedicated a semester to educating children at the Carl Chavis YMCA childcare center about healthy living. Every week, HPU students would creatively teach the children how to make healthy choices as well as make […]
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HPU Celebrates Christmas with Lessons and Carols
12.11.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 11, 2014 – In a chapel lit by candlelight, members of HPU and the community gathered together to sing and honor the Christmas story at the annual Lessons and Carols Service on Dec. 10. The special service, based on the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols at King’s College in Cambridge, […]
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HPU Hires King in Office of Communication
12.10.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 10, 2014 – High Point University recently hired alumna Rebecca King as communication specialist in the Office of Communication. As communication specialist, King is responsible for sharing the stories of HPU in multiple platforms including the HPU website and magazine. She also distributes these stories and information about the university to […]
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Board of Stewards Gives $10,000 to Angel Tree
12.9.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 9, 2014 – With lists of names and needs and wants in hand, High Point University’s Board of Stewards eagerly shopped for the perfect gifts. Every year, 100 percent of their fall semester offering from HPU Chapel services goes to the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. This year, they collected more […]
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New Zipcode – 27268
12.8.2014
Dear families, HPU has acquired a new zip code that will be unique to our campus. It will streamline deliveries throughout our city and university. The new 27268 zip code, which goes into effect Jan. 1, removes HPU mail from the city’s system and allows residents of High Point, as well as campus, to receive […]
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Professor Co-Authors Publication on Pain-Related Disability
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 8, 2014 – Dr. Kelly Curtis, assistant professor of psychology at High Point University, co-authored a recent publication entitled, “Accuracy of the Modified Somatic Perception Questionnaire and Pain Disability Index in the Detection of Malingered Pain-Related Disability in Chronic Pain,” which will appear in the forthcoming issue of The Clinical Neuropsychologist. […]
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Prayer Breakfast Rings in Holidays, Honors Coble and Triad Leaders
12.5.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 5, 2014 – High Point University rang in the holidays by hosting 800 community members and honoring Triad leaders at its 44th Annual Prayer Breakfast today. Each year, the university feeds the community and welcomes a speaker to deliver a Christmas message. Several dignitaries attended today’s event and were honored by […]
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Professor Produces Animations for PBS Digital Studios
12.4.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 4, 2014 – Brad Lambert, assistant professor of new media at High Point University, recently worked on a Web series produced for PBS Digital Studios. The series, called “Pancake Mountain,” is a children’s show that combines music, puppets, animation and sketch comedy. Lambert contributed animation and music to the series. The […]
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Senior Honored for Community Service
12.3.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 3, 2014 – High Point University senior Stefanie Vorleiter was recently honored with the 2014 Community Impact Student Award by North Carolina Campus Compact. The award recognizes students with outstanding leadership and service qualities. Vorleiter, an international business major from New Bern, is one of 18 students across the state to […]
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Professor Receives Grant for Economic Research
12.2.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 2, 2014 – Dr. Joe Blosser, the Robert G. Culp Jr. director of service learning and assistant professor of religion and philosophy at High Point University, recently received nearly $10,000 in a fellowship from the Earhart Foundation. The grant will support his research regarding what it means to be a moral […]
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Best of Social Media: November 2014
12.1.2014
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Fraternity Raises $23,000 for Cancer Research
HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 1, 2014 – Pi Kappa Alpha, a fraternity on High Point University’s campus, raised more than $23,000 during its Jimmy V. Week. The fraternity’s most successful event was its 10th Annual Garnet and Gold Classic held on Nov. 15. Other events included PIKE date auction, PIKE fair and a percentage night […]
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Gratitude Project 2014
11.27.2014
The 2014 HPU Gratitude Project: High Point University students take time to document their blessings.
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HPU Invites Community to Annual ‘Lessons and Carols’ Candlelight Service
11.26.2014
The service will be broadcast live to the Chapel fellowship hall to accommodate overflow attendance and online at www.highpoint.edu/live. HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 26, 2014 – High Point University will celebrate the holiday season with its annual “Lessons and Carols” Candlelight Service at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 in the Hayworth Chapel. The public is […]
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[CALENDAR] November 26, 2014
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[CALENDAR] November 25, 2014
11.25.2014
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Ensembles to Perform Winter Band Concert
11.24.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 24, 2014 – High Point University’s Wind and Brass Ensembles will present holiday favorites in an upcoming Winter Band Concert. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 in the Pauline Theatre of the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. It is free and open to the public; tickets are […]
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May Joins Construction and Renovation Department
11.21.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 21, 2014 – High Point University welcomes Andrea May to the staff of the construction and renovation department, where she will serve as financial and administrative coordinator for the director and assistant director. The Jamestown native, who has a background in both commercial and residential construction, will assist the department in […]
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Teddy Bear: A Symbol of Stewardship
11.20.2014
It’s more than just a teddy bear. At least to President Nido R. Qubein. It’s a good memory of his own children, of a time when they were young. During a family vacation, when they were no older than 6, his daughter and son pooled their money and bought a teddy bear to share. But […]
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Choirs to Perform Popular Holiday Concert
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 20, 2014 – High Point University will treat the community to two festive performances of holiday music with its annual Holiday Choral Concert. The concerts will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 and 6 in the Pauline Theatre of the Hayworth Fine Arts Center. The concerts are free and […]
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HPU to Host 44th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast
11.19.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 19, 2014 – High Point University will begin the holiday season by hosting its 44th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast featuring the Rev. Dr. Richard Gibbons. The event will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 in the Millis Athletic and Convocation Center. It is open to the public. Gibbons […]
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HPU to Host Opera Scenes Concert
11.18.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 18, 2014 – Love, murder, comedy, intrigue. High Point University will soon offer the community a variety of programming in an upcoming Opera Scenes concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 2 in the Charles E. Hayworth Memorial Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public; tickets are not required. […]
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[CALENDAR] November 18, 2014
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Alumnus Banks on Career with FDIC
11.17.2014
READ MORE ALUMNI SUCCESS STORIES High Point University 2009 graduate Matt Boswell is leading a life of success and significance with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in Charlotte, N.C. As a Financial Institution Examiner at the FDIC for five years now, Boswell evaluates the overall financial condition and risk profile of banks, identifies concerns […]
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Alumni Profile: Paige Wall, Katy Sweet & Associates Public Relations
11.14.2014
Paige Wall, class of 2011, chose to be extraordinary in her career at Katy Sweet & Associates Public Relations in Los Angeles, CA. As a Strategic Communications major at High Point University, Paige gained valuable experience through classwork and internships that prepared her for success in world and public relations.
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[CALENDAR] November 14, 2014
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Internship Profile: Erinn Spack, CBS
11.12.2014
Erinn Spack, class of 2015, met and worked with correspondents, anchors, and producers as an Operations Intern with CBS News in Washington, D.C. Erinn was able to apply the information that she learned in production classes at High Point University during her internship.
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Updates in the Sciences
The sciences at High Point University are growing rapidly. As HPU gears up to launch new physician assistant, pharmacy and physical therapy programs, the departments of biology, chemistry and physics are also expanding to meet a growing need for science professionals. In the past two years, physics has split off to become its own department; […]
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Class of 2014 Profile: Allie Dearie Spreads Hope and Help With TWLOHA
11.11.2014
With a successful 2014 Commencement Ceremony 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 […]
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[CALENDAR] November 11, 2014
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Midterms in Retrospect: Recapping the 2014 HPU Poll Results
11.10.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 11, 2014 – Ballots were cast and races called. As dust settles from the midterm elections, how did the HPU Poll fare in its 2014 findings? “Midterm elections can be tough to poll,” says Dr. Martin Kifer, assistant professor of political science and the director of the HPU Poll. “In this […]
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Access Career & Internship Services 24/7
Soon your HPU student will be home for the holidays, and we want to share valuable resources available on our website 24/7. We hope these resources will prompt productive career-related conversations and hope you will encourage your student to take full advantage of our recently improved website. As you browse the menu on the left […]
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Professor Named Regional Education Director
11.7.2014
HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 7, 2014 – Dr. James Davis, associate professor in the School of Education at High Point University, recently became Region 5 director for the North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators. NCAEE is the only professional organization in the state established expressly to advocate for and serve elementary educators and elementary level […]
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