James Ensor
Class of 2017
Zoey Chittick
Class of 2016
Maxwell Wheeler
Class of 2018
There are few people that embody #HighPointHappy more than HPU security officer Michael Brown You won’t catch Brown without a smile on his face and an uplifting message on his white board. The beauty of Brown’s work is that he’s never in the same place. Brown encounters different people every day as he moves […]
The time of year is upon us once more. Fall. Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Sweaters. Boots. School. And oh, the SAT test. As the deadlines for Early Decision and Early Action application to High Point University are rapidly approaching, it is vital for the class of 2015 to get their SAT scores in ASAP. And for the […]
T.G.I.F – Thank Goodness It’s Fall! Call us biased, but we know there is something special about fall in North Carolina. #HighPointHappy Fall 2014 officially starts tonight at 10:29, but there’s no need to hold tight to the last few hours of summer. Fall festivities are calling our names! Things to do, places to see and […]
Phones come and go, but apps are forever. Whether you are eagerly anticipating the release of the iPhone 6 today, have already decided what you love and hate about iOS 8 operating system, or are sticking it out with ol’ faithful until your contract ends, there is one thing we all share equal opportunity in: apps. […]
Ice cream sundaes on Sunday can mean only one thing — a birthday party! At a Founder’s Day celebration on campus this Sunday, High Point University marked it’s 90th anniversary since it’s doors first opened on September 14, 1924. And we must say, HPU is as timeless as ever. As we look back on the last 90 […]
Last week you met us, the Admissions blog team. The HPU Office of Admissions is a full-contact sport, and behind every starting lineup is a full team of talent. Somehow, our hard-working interns juggle full class loads, sports teams, Greek organizations, clubs and other extracurriculars on campus, and still manage to offer us their talents and their time. […]
Get ready for #RoyalBaby Fever: Round 2 – George is going to be a big brother! With the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s announcement of the coming arrival of their second child, we’d like to share some of our youngest, and by far cutest, Panther fans that make us #HighPointHappy! Ford Ramsay, […]
by Dr. Aaron Titus With the U.S. Open Finals coming up this weekend, the physics of tennis is on display for all to see. Whether it’s the motion of the ball in the air, the force on the ball by the racquet, or the bounce of the ball, the laws of physics govern the entire […]
Our campus is exploding, and so is our blog! We’ve experienced a boom in our blog readership over the past month, and we are so thankful! Our most recent blog analytics show that 25% of our readers are first-time visitors to the blog, and 75% are retuning viewers. So to our new viewers, welcome! And to […]
As we celebrate Labor Day today, the time has come for us to start saying our goodbyes to Summer 2014. This being said, it’s fitting that we celebrate the third week of our 52 weeks of #HighPointHappy by commemorating Summer 2014. Our Summer-2014-In-Review brings you the top 10 stories and images […]
You’ve heard the rumors of #HackTheMenu, or maybe the Starbucks secret menu. Are these secret items all urban legend, or just plain excellent customer service? After polling a group of HPU students, we are taking you behind the scenes and uncovering some of the “Hidden Menu” items at every dining location on campus, both created […]
Today marks the end of my journey in Europe. It was such a special and memorable experience both venturing on my own for a month in Athens and going to Santorini and Istanbul with my parents for two weeks. Rewinding to my first day in Greece seems like a lifetime ago. I took two classes […]
How about that Convocation Ceremony? One of High Point University’s most treasured traditions, the 2014 Convocation Ceremony welcomed the largest class of incoming freshman we’ve ever seen — 1470. That’s 20 more students than the population of the entire student body in 2005. All of you sat on Roberts Hall Lawn as Challenger the Eagle […]
It’s week 2 of #HighPointHappy, and we’ve got 2 reasons to celebrate: Reason #1: Students are back on campus! Despite all of the beauty and pristine of our campus, it’s just not the same without you all here. It is you, the students, who bring our campus to life, and we are so glad you’re back! […]
The countdown to #HPUMoveIn has officially transitioned from days to mere hours. Tomorrow morning, we will be waiting at the gates with smiling faces to welcome you and your family to your new home, and we can’t wait! Now that you have your housing assignments, schedules, campus box numbers, books and dorm essentials, we want […]
New city, new school, new people. As a High Point University freshman, you’ll be hearing some names thrown around campus, and we’re here to fill you in on what’s what and who’s who before you arrive. In honor of 5 days until #hpu2018 Move-In Day, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 HPU celebrities […]
It may be Monday but we are not singing the blues! Are you happy? We sure are! Today we’re launching our happiness campaign by celebrating 52 weeks of #HighPointHappy. Inspired by the #100HappyDays campaign, our goal is to feature moments of happiness, captured on campus, in the local community, and by our HPU family both […]
HPU Class of 2018: August has come – the month of move-in, and you’re probably taking your highly anticipated shopping spree to Target or Bad Bath & Beyond for your soon-to-be home! Amidst picking your new bed set and wall décor, there are things college students often forget until it’s time to hang all your […]
Class of 2019 – congratulations! It’s finally your turn. The application to apply to High Point University for fall 2015 is now LIVE! There are two place to access our application – via our website, www.highpoint.edu/apply, or via the Common App’s website, www.commonapp.org. There are three different application plans available to you: • Early Decision, for those applicants who […]
by Kara Benkovich You could call it the summer of a lifetime. For me, this summer is sure to be one I won’t soon forget, as I will be embarking on not one, but two dynamic international Study Abroad trips to the Amazon of South America and the ancient splendor of Athens, Greece. As I […]
It’s almost time – only one week until the application for Fall 2015 admission to High Point University is LIVE. Even better news – for the first time, we are on the CommonApp website! What does this mean for you as a college-bound senior with time-consuming applications, forms, transcripts and essays to complete? It means […]
With senior year right around the corner, you may start to feel that familiar twinge of anxiety as the time to choose your dream school is rapidly approaching. While summer should definitely be a time to decompress, there are some important factors to keep in mind. Yes, it’s summer, but the best way to feel […]
Greetings and salutations from HPU, As I’ll be one of the new faces behind the Admissions Blog, I wanted to take the time to briefly introduce myself. While many of you may know me as the counselor covering Washington DC and Western Maryland, I am also here to help you connect with the surrounding community […]
We are thrilled you are interested in High Point University! There has never been a more exciting time for our university and we are so excited to show you why it might just be the perfect fit for you! With 4,000 undergraduate students, High Point is a small school with big school facilities. our 16 […]
This alum was a really close friend of mine! We worked together in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and shared many tour times together. I was so sad when he told us that he was graduating early, but am so happy for all the success that James has had! “I recently graduated in December of […]
Hi everyone! Meet Gracie! Although I did not know Gracie during her time at High Point as an undergrad, we met last year through a mutual friend and she is just lovely! Here’s her story! “I was a double major in marketing and management and a minor in sales. Right out of school, I was […]
Hello, future Panthers! What an exciting time this is for you and your family—you’re in the final weeks of your high school careers! Congratulations on making it this far and on your stellar academic and extracurricular performance. As a father, I know that this time in your lives can also present some anxiety. That’s why […]
Hey everyone, meet Johnathan Jones. He graduated in 2013 with a B.S. in entrepreneurship and a minor in Communication. Currently, Johnathan is the Director of Technology and Facility at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center in Nashville, TN! “Everyone starts to think about life past graduation at some point. For some, its well before they start there college […]
We’re nearing the end of our Food Friday series. Kara has loved getting to sip, snack and show you why she loves all the dining options around HPU’s campus! Today she’s taking you on a sporty adventure to The Point!
Hi friends! You asked for a Success Series post about a biology student, so I hope you enjoy! I have so much respect for our biology students. They attend so many different classes and labs during their four years here at High Point University. Meet Elyse Crenshaw, a 2013 graduate! “I have always had a […]
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