James Ensor
Class of 2017
Zoey Chittick
Class of 2016
Maxwell Wheeler
Class of 2018
High Point University’s School of Dental Medicine and Oral Health will be the only dental school located at a private university in North Carolina. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 5, 2021 – High Point University continues its transformational growth with several major announcements delivered today during a press conference, including: – HPU will establish a new […]
Grace George doesn’t remember her name. She met her at a local shelter when George and her sorority sisters brought in meals. The woman was sitting at a kitchen table when George came in. She wanted to talk, and she wanted to talk to George. “Yeah,” she told George. “I’ve always wanted to go to […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., May 3, 2021 – High Point University recently dedicated an area in the center of the Greek Village to recognize and celebrate the National Pan-hellenic Council and HPU’s Black fraternities and sororities. Plaques for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated and Zeta Phi […]
The Rev. Richard Payne always starts a conversation with whoever he runs into when he walks into the Millis Athletic Center. Today, it’s junior Dani Deoul. He sees her in the hallway, the 6-foot-2 forward on HPU’s women’s basketball team. Deoul, from Washingtonville, New York, talks basketball and tells Payne of her potential career interest […]
Nearly two years ago, Taylor Caplan stood backstage at Roberts Hall and saw her future in front of her. As president of the Campus Activities Team (CAT), she spent weeks helping put together the concert after another band canceled during the first week of school. In less than a month, members of CAT and the […]
With her red pen in hand and a chalkboard in front of her, Allison Patrick started class. She gathered a few of her stuffed animals –– a pig, a bear and a few rabbits –– sat them at a table in the family’s playroom, and went looking for her younger brother, Carter. When she found […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 28, 2021 – High Point University’s Access to Innovators Program continues to grow with the addition of Dee Ann Turner, former Vice President for Talent at Chick-fil-A. Turner joins HPU as Talent Acquisition Expert in Residence. Through her role, she will mentor and host professional development workshops with HPU students. “Ms. […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 27, 2021 – High Point University announces that Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall, the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, will deliver Commencement addresses on May 7 and May 8. High Point University is committed to honoring the Class of 2020 and 2021 graduates with safe, in-person Commencement Ceremonies on Friday, May […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 26, 2021 – High Point University announces Russell Weiner will serve as HPU’s Corporate Executive in Residence. Weiner is the chief operating officer and president of Domino’s U.S., the world’s largest pizza brand. Weiner joins a long list of faculty in residence at HPU. The Access to Innovators program at HPU […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 23, 2021 – The Ninth Annual High Point University Research and Creativity Symposium (High-PURCS) began April 19 and runs until May 3. Held in a virtual format, students presented research on topics that range from biology to visual art. “High-PURCS is an opportunity for students to showcase their projects so other […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 23, 2021 – The 2020 edition of High Point University’s literary magazine, “Apogee,” won Best in Show along with three other awards at the North Carolina Media Association Conference (NCCMA) held virtually in February. NCCMA is an association aimed at supporting and encouraging college media operations on public and private university […]
Kathy and Lou Esposito of Andover, New Jersey, are the parents of four High Point University students. Their oldest, Nick, has not only attended HPU for his undergraduate, but also two master’s degrees. Then, there’s Ruby, a Class of 2021 nonprofit management and education studies double major; Cosmo, a Class of 2024 business major; and […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 21, 2021 – High Point University honored outstanding student achievements in the classroom, on campus and in the community during a Virtual Honors Day Ceremony on April 20. Among these awards, four standout students received University Awards for their impressive research, community service, leadership and positive impact. “These graduating seniors have […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 19, 2021 – High Point University welcomes three new members to the Board of Trustees. They are as follows: Steve Pond has a rich background in the fields of publishing and education. He founded Furniture Today, Home Textiles Today, Home Accents Today and several other home furnishings business publications. He served […]
Jackson Barnes keeps count of the number of shows he’s been in. He started at age 4 when he found theater at the Arts Academy in High Point. Now, as a junior at High Point University, he hit 65 shows this spring when landed the starring role of Jesus in the university’s production of “Godspell.” […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 16, 2021 – High Point University announces the winners for its 11th annual Business Plan Competition, which is supported by Truist. Freshman Erin Morrow was the first place winner of $10,000 for her company, Finger Flyer Educational STEM Kits. Finger Flyer Educational STEM Kits are handheld quadcopter drones that are paired […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 16, 2021 – Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple Computer and HPU’s Innovator in Residence, checked in with High Point University students during a virtual workshop on April 14. Wozniak connected with students in the Webb School of Engineering to discuss their work on a new project that explores controlling devices […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 14, 2021– North Carolinians are engaged and interested in offering opinions on the state’s public schools, according to the 2021 HPU Education Poll, a joint venture between selected faculty in the Department of Leadership Studies in the School of Education and HPU’s Survey Research Center. In the statewide survey, 37% of […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 13, 2021 – High Point University is offering two community concerts this spring – one live and one virtual. Both are under the direction of Dr. Brian Meixner, associate professor of music and director of instrumental studies. The High Point University Community Orchestra will perform its final concert of the 2020-21 […]
