HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 24, 2016 – The UNC-TV network will broadcast the premiere presentation of “High Point University Presents: A Conversation with Wes Moore and Nido R. Qubein” at 10 p.m. on Feb. 25.
An encore presentation will be shown as the concluding episode of HPU’s Access to Innovators series on Fox 8 WGHP at 7 p.m. on March 7.
An accomplished scholar and soldier, Wes Moore is a decorated Army combat veteran, a Phi Beta Kappa from Johns Hopkins University, a Rhodes Scholar, a best-selling author and CEO of BridgeEdU, his national initiative focused on college completion, career placement and reinventing the freshman year of college. In an eye-opening discussion, HPU President Nido Qubein uncovers Moore’s unique experiences and inspiring ideas on overcoming challenges and adversity to achieve greatness.
This is the latest UNC-TV installment on HPU’s Cultural Enrichment Series. Past specials have included discussions with Tom Brokaw, distinguished journalist and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient; General Colin Powell, Former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder; John Maxwell, bestselling author and internationally renowned leadership expert; Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People; Seth Godin, bestselling author, marketing pioneer and founder of Yoyodyne and Squidoo; Ken Dychtwald, founding president and CEO of Age Wave; and HPU’s entrepreneurship roundtable discussion with business leaders such as Gov. Pat McCrory and racing CEO Richard Childress.