Class of 2019 Outcomes: Alexandra Sprouse Moves Forward to Medical School

With another successful Commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates are kicking off 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 senior […]

HPU Names McDermott as Dean for the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 10, 2019 – High Point University has named Dr. Virginia McDermott as dean of the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication. McDermott has been a member of the HPU family since 2010 as associate professor of strategic communication and most recently has served as interim dean. She will continue to lead […]

HPU Students Gain Global Experience through “Maymesters”

Students discovered a world of possibilities through different study abroad opportunities across the world this summer. Here’s a glimpse! As 14 HPU groups explored 17 destinations, students received the invaluable experience of what the world has to offer while traveling with classmates and faculty leaders across the globe. Chile in a Time of […]

HPU Announces New Hires

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 7, 2019 – High Point University welcomed 10 new staff members in April and May. They are as follows: Dr. Jason Lattier joined HPU as director of the Caine Conservatory. He will curate plant collections and oversee the new 15,000-square-foot conservatory, which is under construction on campus. The Caine Conservatory will […]

Students Explore Marketing in Spain During ‘Maymester’ Trip

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 6, 2019 – High Point University students in the Earl N. Phillips School of Business are learning the tricks of the marketing trade in Spain during a four week “Maymester” trip. Dr. Miguel Sahagun, assistant professor of marketing, and Dr. Cindy Hanson, associate professor of marketing, are leading the students through […]

Internship Profile: Gina Figliozzi Creates Comics with Marvel Entertainment

READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Gina Figliozzi Hometown: St. James, New York Year: Class of 2020 Major: Studio art with a minor in communication Internship: Figliozzi will be working in the publishing department of Marvel Entertainment in New York City as a digital comics intern. Her primary responsibilities include formatting digital copies of comic […]

HPU Ranks in Cybersecurity Talent Competition

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 6, 2019 – High Point University has been ranked No. 3 in North Carolina and No. 84 in the nation in the 2019 Governor’s Cybersecurity Talent Competition. Cyber FastTrack is a free online cybersecurity program for college students and graduates. Through online challenges, quizzes, exams and tutorials, students learn disciplines that […]

Physical Therapy Students Treat Local Patients During a Service Learning Trip

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 5, 2019 – High Point University physical therapy students from the Congdon School of Health Sciences traveled to Guatemala to take the skills they learned in the classroom and treat a diverse patient population within a variety of clinics throughout rural parts of the country. HPU students partnered with the nonprofit, […]

Internship Profile: Natalie Ringham Interns with RBC

READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Natalie Ringham Hometown: Edina, Minnesota Year: Class of 2020 Major: Event management Internship: As the summer intern for RBC Wealth Management in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Ringham is creating a social media plan for the financial advisors; including content curation, developing posts and scheduling. She will be working with a supervisor […]

Class of 2019 Outcomes: Kevin McMahon Reports for the Rockers

WGHP: HPU’s Dr. Courtney Bradley Discusses Summer Safety

High Point University’s Dr. Courtney Bradley, assistant professor of clinical sciences in HPU’s Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, tells us how to protect ourselves from the summer sun in the months ahead.

5 Things to Do on Your First Day in the Office

With another school year behind us, High Point University students are preparing to enter the workforce. For new graduates, professional careers or graduate school programs are their next step. For underclassmen, internship experience is the goal. No matter the class year, freshman to graduate, students should ask themselves, “How can I bring value and relevance […]

Class of 2019 Outcomes: Landrie Grace Lands at Orlando Magic

HPU Spends ‘Maymester’ Learning About Italian Culture

High Point University students spent two weeks studying Italian culture during a recent “Maymester” trip. The group visited the Colosseum, Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 31, 2019 – A group of High Point University students from the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication spent two weeks exploring Italy’s rich […]

Retired HPU Faculty Honored

HIGH POINT, N.C., May 30, 2019 – High Point University recently honored retiring faculty Dr. Cherl Harrison during an end-of-the-year faculty meeting. Harrison came to HPU in 1987 and served as a professor of art and chaired the fine arts department composed of music, theatre and art before HPU divided the departments to establish the […]

Class of 2019 Outcomes: Janay Peebles Practices Faith and Finance

Class of 2019 Outcomes: Jillian O’Connell Pursues Doctorate in Connecticut

Class of 2019 Outcomes: Caroline DiLeonardi Gives Back With The Golden Apple Foundation

HPU Residence Halls and Campus Recognized by Affordable Schools

HIGH POINT, N.C., May 28, 2019 – High Point University’s campus and residence halls are among the most attractive yet affordable options available to college students, according to Affordable Schools. Ranked at No. 1, HPU’s student housing is among the “30 Most Inviting Yet Affordable College Dorms in America.” The ranking describes HPU’s living options […]

Class of 2019 Outcomes: Karen Davis Attends Law School

With another successful Commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates are already kicking-off 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 senior […]