Spectrum News: Veterans Day Celebration at HPU

High Point University welcomed more than 1,000 veterans at its annual Veterans Day Celebration.

HPU Poll: Two in Five North Carolinians Felt Tropical Storm Michael Effects

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 13, 2018 – The most recent HPU Poll finds that more than two in five (41 percent) of North Carolinians say their families were directly affected by Tropical Storm Michael last month. This is compared to 38 percent that told us in our late September poll that their families were directly […]

HPU Hosted LEGO Showcase for the Community

HPU’s Stout School of Education hosted its fall LEGO Showcase event on Nov. 10. Children in grades K-8 experienced STEM education through various activities. HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 12, 2018 – High Point University’s Stout School of Education faculty and students transformed the HPU Community Center into a giant LEGO learning lab on Nov. 10. […]

Student’s Undergraduate Research Helps Mattress Industry

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 12, 2018 – High Point University’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works helped the Specialty Sleep Association find out how well customers pay attention to mattress support systems by surveying retail sales associates. Two years ago, the Specialty Sleep Association contacted HPU’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works to […]

HPU Sorority Raises Support for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 12, 2018 – High Point University’s Delta Gamma chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha spent the month of October raising funds and support for its philanthropy, breast education and awareness. The ladies recognized National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by holding their annual Think Pink Week. Throughout the week they hosted a different […]

Montlieu Academy Students Enjoy Fall Festival at HPU

Montlieu kindergartner Jeremiah Ross, front left, and classmates compete in a sack race at HPU’s annual fall festival. HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 9, 2018 – Children from Montlieu Academy of Technology jumped and raced across the intramural fields at High Point University on Nov. 8 as they enjoyed an outdoor fall festival planned just for […]

Spectrum News: Veterans Honored at Annual HPU Veterans Day Celebration

High Point University honored 1,000 veterans at its annual Veterans Day Celebration.

WFMY: HPU Students Volunteer at Annual Veterans Day Celebration

High Point University students volunteer at the annual Veterans Day Celebration event held in the Millis Center.

WFMY: HPU Honors Veterans at Annual Celebration

High Point University honored 1,000 veterans at its annual Veterans Day Celebration.

HPU’s Annual Veterans Day Celebration Welcomes 1,000 Guests

Dr. Nido Qubein, High Point University president, speaks to more than 1,000 attendees during HPU’s Annual Veterans Day Celebration, reminding the crowd to never forget the sacrifices made by veterans. HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 9, 2018 – Their hats said, “Army,” “Navy,” “World War II” and “Vietnam.” Their uniforms had Marine, Air Force and Coastguard […]

HPU Announces New Hires

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 9, 2018 – High Point University welcomed six new staff members during the month of October. They are as follows: Bree Bonnema joined the Office of Career and Professional Development as a career advisor. She works primarily with business majors throughout their career exploration and job search preparation. She enjoys working […]

Kahn Family Creates Extraordinary Staff Award at HPU

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 8, 2018 – A High Point University family is making a major gift to create an endowment that will fund an annual award for staff members who go above and beyond in their service to the university. Kenneth and Jana Kahn of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, are establishing the Kenneth F. […]

HPU Kicks Off Social Innovation Series

During HPU’s first Social Innovation Series event, students invited High Point Mayor Jay Wagner to campus to discuss ways the city of High Point is transforming. The event was organized by Bonner Leaders and AmeriCorps VISTAs. HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 7, 2018 – High Point University’s Bonner Leaders and AmeriCorps VISTAs kicked off a new […]

WFMY: HPU’s Dr. Brandon Lenoir Covers Election Results

High Point University’s Dr. Brandon Lenoir discusses the preliminary results on WFMY’s special Election Night coverage.

WSFX: HPU Poll: Congress on the Mind of Voters

A High Point University Poll shows Congress was on many voters’ minds on Election Day.

WGHP: HPU’s Dr. Martin Kifer Discusses Politics on Election Night

High Point University’s Dr. Martin Kifer visited WGHP’s studio for special Election Night coverage.

WFMY: HPU’s Dr. Brandon Lenoir Talks Politics on Election Night

High Point University’s Dr. Brandon Lenoir visited WFMY’s studio for special Election Night coverage.

HPU/N&R Poll: Majority of North Carolinians Say People Are More Divided Than Usual

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 6, 2018 – A High Point University/News and Record Poll finds that 68 percent of North Carolinians say that people in the U.S. are more divided than usual, and only eight percent think that people in the U.S. are more united. Nineteen percent said that people in the U.S. are not […]

HPU Poll: Health Care and Economy Are Most Important to NC Registered Voters

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 6, 2018 – The HPU Poll finds that majorities of North Carolina’s registered voters say that as they think about the 2018 elections for Congress, health care (75 percent), the economy (71 percent), social security (69 percent) and terrorism (68 percent) are very important to them. The poll also finds that […]

HPU Poll: Registered Voters Split on Choice for Congress, NC General Assembly

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 5, 2018 – A High Point University Poll finds that North Carolina’s registered voters are split in their votes and intended votes for U.S. Congress, as well as the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate. The most recent HPU Poll included registered voters who had already voted in the 2018 […]