Class of 2019 Outcomes: Skyler Green Evolves his Career with Evolution Labs

With another successful Commencement behind us, recent High Point University graduates have kicked-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 from […]

HPU to Welcome a Record 5,400 Students

This architectural rendering of the Wanek School of Natural Sciences shows what the main entrance will look like when it opens for students next week. HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 15, 2019 – The High Point University campus is experiencing phenomenal growth in new academic programs, new facilities and the university’s largest total enrollment of 5,400 […]

HPU’s Church Garden: ‘I see God the most here’

This story is featured in the Spring 2019 edition of the HPU Magazine. Discover below how one of the many gardens at HPU offer sanctuary and a place of reflection. Before he enters the Henson Reflection Garden, Davis Sarrett takes off his shoes. CLICK HEREto see the full Spring 2019 Magazine! It’s because of what’s […]

Internship Profile: Shaylyn Kelly Networks with NASCAR

READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Shaylyn Kelly Hometown: Bedford, New Hampshire Year: Class of 2021 Major: Human relations with a minor in event management Internship: Kelly joined the New Hampshire Motor Speedway this summer as the communications and events intern and works with both the event and communication management teams. Her responsibilities include planning, […]

Class of 2019 Outcomes: Hanna Callahan Coordinates with Corporate Fitness Works

First African-American Student to Attend High Point College Receives Honorary Degree

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 13, 2019 – During today’s campus-wide faculty meeting, High Point University President Nido Qubein presented Ammie Jenkins with an honorary degree. Jenkins is the first African American student to attend High Point College in 1962 after desegregation. “I can’t tell you how proud I am that you have chosen to come […]

Freshman Profile: Beauty, Culture and Opportunities Abound

HPU’s newest cohort of students represents a wide variety of academic achievement, service, backgrounds, cultures and geographic locations. Dayle Harvey, one member of the Class of 2023, brings with her many academic accolades and accreditations. Below, discover how she plans to make the most out of her time at HPU: Name: Dayle Harvey Hometown: Warsaw, […]

Community Connector

This story is featured in the Spring 2019 edition of the HPU Magazine. Discover below how one of HPU’s caring students serves the community. Junior Radu Grecu is a ‘SAY YES’ Scholar and a Bonner Leader CLICK HEREto see the full Spring 2019 Magazine! A conversation with his High Point University admissions counselor set the […]

WGHP: HPU’s Dr. Jordan Smith Discusses the Importance of Vaccines

High Point University’s Dr. Jordan Smith, assistant professor of clinical studies in HPU’s Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy, discusses the importance of vaccines during National Immunization Awareness Month.

Class of 2019 Outcomes: Emily Sokol Joins Boston Children’s Hospital

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 […]

Internship Profile: Hannah Gutenstein interns at the Gene Siskel Film Center

READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Hannah Gutenstein Hometown: Valparaiso, Indianna Year: Class of 2021 Major: Strategic communication with a minor in marketing Internship: Gutenstein is working with the Gene Siskel Film Center as a PR and marketing intern in Chicago,. The Gene Siskel Film Center is part of the School of the Art Institute […]

Staff Profile: Tyresa Foster

This story is featured in the Spring 2019 edition of the HPU Magazine. Discover below how Tyresa Foster, HPU’s director of housing operations and Volunteer Center advisor, helps students find their niche on campus. Service is a way of life for Tyresa Foster. At High Point University, she’s one of the friendly staff members ensuring […]

Internship Profile: Catherine Ford Uses Her Major at the United States Trade Representative

READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Catherine Ford Hometown: Delray Beach, Florida Year: Class of 2020 Major: Political science with a minor in communication Internship: Ford is working for the Office of the United States Trade Representative in Washington, D.C., as a public and media affairs intern. USTR, part of The Executive Office of the […]

HPU Selected for Princeton Review’s ‘Best 385 Colleges’

HPU is also recognized for Great Business and Communication majors, as well as one of the Most Beautiful Campuses. HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 5, 2019 – High Point University has again been named one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review. HPU is recognized in “The Best 385 Colleges: 2020 […]

Internship Profile: Alexa Maldonado Jumpstarts a Career with Ben & Jerry’s

READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Alexa Maldonado Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Year: Class of 2021 Major: Event management with a minor in marketing Internship: Maldonado is interning with Ben & Jerry’s as a marketing and sales coordinator in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is in charge of managing new and existing catering partner relations […]

HPU Announces New Hires

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 5, 2019 – High Point University recently welcomed 19 new staff members. They are as follows: Jeremy Bontrager joined the Office of Institutional Advancement at HPU as a data analyst. He ensures that the office’s database is accurate and produces timely data reports. Before coming to HPU, he was a university […]

Freshman Profile: Molding Musical Potential

HPU’s newest cohort of students represents a wide variety of academic achievement, service, backgrounds, cultures and geographic locations. Trevor Ackerman, one member of the Class of 2023, brings with him an interest in music and published songs. Below, discover how he plans to make the most out of his time at HPU: Name: Trevor Ackerman […]

Internship Profile: Nolan Roth Lands a Stellar Internship with NASA

READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Nolan Roth Hometown: Yutan, Nebraska Year: Class of 2020 Major: Physics and computer science with a minor in mathematics Internship: Roth is interning with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center as a planetary environments laboratory intern in Greenbelt, Maryland. He is researching at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center and working […]

The Parent Perspective: The Gonzalez Family

This story is featured in the upcoming Fall 2019 edition of the HPU Magazine. Discover below how a current university parent has experienced firsthand the opportunities that await students at HPU. CLICK HEREto schedule your VIP Tour or HPU Open House Visit NOW! College is a crucial time in a young adult’s life. What campus will be the […]

Internship Profile: Caroline Giles Gains Experience

READ MORE INTERNSHIP PROFILES Name: Caroline Giles Hometown: Princeton, New Jersey Year: Class of 2020 Major: Human relations with three minors in sales, marketing and leadership Internship: Giles is interning with Furniture Today as a sales intern in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she is working with the sales team to identify and target marketing […]