Here’s a quick glimpse at one of many impressive outcomes HPU graduates achieve.
Name: Griffin Lewis, Class of 2025
Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina
Major: Media Production & Entrepreneurship
Post-graduation plans: Griffin will be beginning his career as a Media Producer for IKM Media in Mooresville, North Carolina. As a Media Producer for IKM Media, he will produce digital media for businesses through viral content, strategy and social media management. Griffin will also specialize in shooting and editing videos to working directly with clients to create social media content that helps them attract customers and grow.
How HPU helped you get there: “HPU gave me hands-on projects in media production, along with real-world experience. It taught me not only the technical side but also how to collaborate with clients. That combination of creativity and professionalism directly prepared me for producing marketing content for businesses. The Office of Career & Professional Development also helped me improve my resume and LinkedIn profile.”
Most impactful mentor at HPU: “Barry Thornburg, Assistant Professor of Media Production, was my most impactful mentor at HPU. He was my advisor and helped me through the process of graduating a semester early. He put me in positions outside of my comfort zone that helped me gain confidence in my own abilities.”
Most impactful moment at HPU: “The most impactful moment at HPU was when I walked across the stage at graduation, knowing that I was fully prepared for the next stage in my life.”
How has HPU’s inspiring environment contributed to your success? “HPU’s inspiring environment has helped me visualize future success by showing me what can be attainable.”
What are the life skills HPU helped you develop that prepared you for long-term success? “Some of the HPU life skills that helped me were learning to build long-lasting relationships with my peers and professors. HPU also taught me how to present myself professionally, build relationships and take risks and fail forward!”
What are the values and virtues HPU’s campus helped you develop that you’ll take with you after graduation? “My experiences at HPU gave me the confidence to work with clients, handle responsibility and continually improve my work.”
Advice for underclassmen: “Graduation isn’t the finish line; it’s when everything becomes real. Success is built on consistency and determination.”
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