During the month of May, High Point University students studied for exams, said their goodbyes and packed up their dorm rooms to move home for summer.
Nearly 1,000 seniors graduated with the Class of 2015, while undergraduate students set off to travel across the country for Maymester Global Experience Programs. Others prepared to start their professional careers and summer internships.
Our students and alumni are doing extraordinary things. As a recap, here are the top 5 stories from our website that have been viewed, shared and talked about the most during the month of May:
1. Meet Josh Walston (’15), aka ‘The Question Box’
If you’ve ever met young alumnus Josh Walston, you know he’s always talking, introducing himself to someone or asking questions. And he is always asking questions. When he was little his mom would call him the Question Box.
Take a look and see how this recent graduate overcame adversity to find success.
Read Josh’s Story
2. High Point University Named #5 Campus in the U.S.
In January 2015, 2015 Niche Best Campus Rankings looked at 2,245 public and private institutions across the country and ranked our campus as one of the top 5 in the nation!
But being named the No. 5 campus in the country is only one of many national accolades HPU has received.
Read About This Award
3. We Proudly Present the Class of 2015
Their parents gave them roots but High Point University gave them wings. On May 9, 2015, nearly 1,000 graduates walked across the stage and received their long-awaited diplomas. Since then, our newest alumni have started prestigious career paths around the world at Fortune 500 companies, international service programs, public school systems, and top-tier law, medical and graduate school programs.
Browse Graduate Profiles
4. Words of Advice from Tom Brokaw
Named one of the top Commencement speakers of 2015 by the Huffington Post, Tom Brokaw addressed more than 10,000 parents, family members and friends who filled the Roberts Hall lawn at our commencement ceremony on May 9. He shared tokens of wisdom from his life experiences and had numerous take-away messages such as:
“Be the generation that sees a friend or a stranger for who they are and not just for the color of their skin. We can never completely fulfill the promise of this treasured republic if we are blinded by color.”
See the Highlights from Commencement
5. On The Road to Success
During graduation, President Dr. Nido R. Qubein urged graduates to “be excellent, be relevant, make a difference and believe in the art of the possible.” Seniors Colin Reinhardt, Luke Rogers and Arielle Stratton embody all of these things. Now, they begin to dream big.
Learn More About Their Journey to Graduation
In Case You Missed It
We have so much good news to share at High Point University and we want to be sure that you didn’t miss out on any of it! Browse through the “must-read” stories highlighted below to dig a little deeper into the lives of the extraordinary HPU Family.
We’re Collaborating with New Zealand
- High Point University’s Department of Physical Therapy has joined with the School of Physiotherapy at the University of Otago in New Zealand in a partnership that will expand future academic and research opportunities for students. Read more about this extraordinary opportunity for HPU students.
More Than Just A Jacket
- As renowned television host David Letterman prepared to say goodbye to late night TV, Britton Nagy (’15) reflected on her time as Letterman’s intern. Read her story.
Campus Chronicle Takes Home the Gold
- High Point University’s student newspaper, The Campus Chronicle, was recently awarded first place in the 2015 American Scholastic Press Association’s Annual Review and Contest Awards! Read more about this honor.
Our City, Our University
- Nearly 100 local business owners were in attendance for a luncheon at HPU that honored them for their partnership in building a stronger city. Read which local business won the award for consistently providing experiential learning opportunities to HPU students through internships.
The Hands Behind the Craft
- Students enrolled in HPU’s Service Learning photography class showcased a collection of photography at the High Point Museum that honored the city’s furniture heritage and workforce. See how students documented our community through photography.
John Turpin, Dean & Editor In Chief
- Dr. John Turpin, professor of interior design and dean of the School of Art and Design at High Point University, will serve as editor in chief of the Journal of Interior Design. He was appointed to a three-year term that began May 1. Learn more about what keeps Dr. Turpin at the forefront of the interior design industry.