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Class of 2016 Profile: Hattie Dougherty Teaches at Florence Elementary

With another successful commencement 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 one extraordinary […]

HPU Welcomes Say Yes and First Generation Scholarship Recipients

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 30, 2016 – High Point University awarded five Say Yes Scholarships to Guilford County Schools students for the 2016-17 academic year, including two scholarships dedicated to students who are the first in their family to pursue a college degree. The scholarships cover full tuition, fees and books for four years. While […]

HPU Welcomes New Faculty to School of Communication

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 29, 2016 – High Point University welcomes three new faculty members to the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication. This fall, 49 new faculty are joining the university, including 26 who are filling newly created positions. Steve Harvey, Assistant Professor of the Practice of Communication An Emmy Award winner, Harvey […]

Enriching the Mind, Heart and Soul

At High Point University, students gain more than an education. They gain a network of mentors and friends who provide endless opportunities for engagement. You’ll notice it first when you pull onto campus. A security officer smiling to greet you. Then, you’ll see hints of it as you go throughout your day. A professor […]

HPU Faculty Continues to Grow

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 29, 2016 – High Point University continues to attract educational leaders to its campus with 49 new faculty members this year. They represent a variety of disciplines including pharmacy, health sciences, communication, business, religion, history and more as HPU continues to build both professional programs and a strong foundation in the […]

Class of 2016 Profile: Gwena Pitt Promotes Santa Cruz Warriors

Growth Mindset: Unlocking Your Potential

Growth mindset is not new to HPU. For years, HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein has emphasized this transformative concept to every student audience because he believes embracing it will change their understanding of what it means to learn. To Dr. Qubein, it’s crucial. Students with growth mindsets become better prepared for the world as it’s […]

Junior Interns at Columbia Medical Center in NYC

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 25, 2016 – High Point University Junior Catarina DiMaggio pursued her dream of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon through a summer internship with Columbia Medical Center in New York City. A native of Madison, New Jersey, DiMaggio is a strategic communication and pre-med major with a passion for medicine. Time spent in […]

Freshman Profile: Ahead of the Curve

HPU’s newest cohort of students represents a wide variety of academic achievement, service, backgrounds, cultures and geographic locations. Elena Lewis, one member of the Class of 2020, brings with her many accolades and achievements in speech and debate. Below, discover how she plans to make the most out of her time at HPU: Name: Elena Lewis Hometown: North Canton, […]

24 Things Every Panther Should Do in their First Year at HPU

You’ve moved in, your parents went back home, and classes are underway. Your HPU career has officially begun! In honor of 1924 – the year HPU was founded – we’ve compiled a bucket list for you to take on this year. Here are 24 things every Panther should do in their first year at HPU: […]

Education Professor Named Journal Editor

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 23, 2016 – The North Carolina Association for Middle Level Education selected Dr. James Davis, associate professor of education at High Point University, as editor of the NCMLE Journal. Davis was selected from among more than 40 candidates for this honor. The NCMLE Journal publishes peer-reviewed manuscripts twice a year on […]

Freshman Profile: A Dedication to Service

HPU’s newest cohort of students represents a wide variety of academic achievement, service, backgrounds, cultures and geographic locations. Elizabeth O’Brien is one member of the Class of 2020. Below, discover how she plans to make the most out of her time at HPU: Name: Elizabeth O’Brien Hometown: Aberdeen, North Carolina High school attended: Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, North […]

Student Interns with Major Reinsurance Company

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 22, 2016 – High Point University senior Shiloh Barry’s internship kept her in the Triad this summer. Within the short drive from campus, she found herself working for a major account at one of the largest reinsurance companies in the world. Barry, a business administration major from San Antonio, Texas, was […]

First Pharmacy Students Receive White Coats

Above: Fred Wilson, for whom the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy is named, is pictured in the front and center of HPU’s first pharmacy students. HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 19, 2016 – The Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy at High Point University held its first White Coat Ceremony for its inaugural class tonight as the academic […]

Freshman Profile: A Future in Physics

HPU’s newest cohort of students represents a wide variety of academic achievement, service, backgrounds, cultures and geographic locations. Zack Hutchens joins the Class of 2020 with a wealth of experience already under his belt. Below, discover how he plans to launch a successful career in the sciences, starting with an extraordinary education at HPU: Name: Zack Hutchens […]

Student Interns with Merchandising Team at Tommy Hilfiger

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 19, 2016 – High Point University junior Oliver Portmann has his sight set on establishing and running his own fashion label. This summer, he discovered what it takes to do just that and stay at the front of such a competitive industry as he interned at Tommy Hilfiger headquarters in New […]

Senior Explores Fashion Industry with Ralph Lauren

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 19, 2016 – As a summer intern with Ralph Lauren, High Point University senior Alexis Lee went behind the scenes of New York fashion, learned what it takes to produce a clothing line, and even had a face-to-face meeting with Ralph Lauren himself. Lee, a Greensboro native, was one of 40 […]

5 Lessons Dr. Carol Dweck Shared on the HPU Campus

Today, High Point University welcomed Dr. Carol Dweck, Stanford University professor and author of “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.” Her book also inspired HPU to select “Growth Mindset” as its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) theme. In a conversation with HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein that was filmed by UNC-TV, Dweck spoke about the premises of her book, […]

Senior Interns with NASCAR Team and Charlotte Motor Speedway

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 18, 2016 – High Point University Senior Michael Rossi explored the world of motor sports through two internships this summer, one with NASCAR team Richard Childress Racing, and one with Charlotte Motor Speedway. The Pennington, New Jersey, native and business administration major worked with several different departments at RCR and was a […]

Freshman Profile: A Holistic Education

HPU’s newest cohort of students represents a wide variety of academic achievement, service, backgrounds, cultures and geographic locations. Yaa Ofori is one member of the Class of 2020. Below, discover how she plans to take advantage of everything HPU has to offer: Name: Yaa Ofori Hometown: Brooklyn, New York High school attended: Chapel Hill High School in Douglasville, Georgia Accomplishments: Ofori frequently volunteers […]

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