James Ensor
Class of 2017
Zoey Chittick
Class of 2016
Maxwell Wheeler
Class of 2018
High Point, NC., July 19, 2021 – High Point University is celebrating another successful program and its students. HPU’s Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) Class of 2021 scored a perfect pass rate on the National Board of Certification (BOC) examination. High Point University’s 100% first time passing rate far surpassed the three-year aggregate […]
From left to right are senior Ashley King; Dr. Meghan Blackledge, associate professor of chemistry; and senior Maggie Mauer conducting research in High Point University’s Wanek School of Natural Sciences this summer. Blackledge helps her students examine biofilms as a part of their summer research project. Research topics range from if a person who had […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 13, 2021 – Members of the High Point University community frequently conduct, publish and share research and creative works in a variety of ways. Below is a recap of recent research initiatives. HPU Professor and Student Published Findings to a Research Project Dr. Andrew Wommack, associate professor of chemistry at HPU, […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 9, 2021 – High Point University is honoring retiring professor Dr. Mariann Tillery with dean emeritus status in recognition of her 30 years of service. “We are grateful for Dr. Tillery’s leadership, commitment and service to High Point University,” said Dr. Daniel Erb, senior vice president of Academic Affairs. “All of […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 7,2021 – High Point University and Say Yes Guilford are pleased to announce five Guilford County Schools seniors have been awarded Say Yes Scholarships, which will cover tuition, fees and books at the university beginning this fall. Two of the scholarships are dedicated each year to students who represent the first […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 6, 2021 – For the 11th consecutive year, High Point University has been named to the Colleges of Distinction. It’s a prestigious honor for colleges and universities around the country that highlights the best places of learning for prospective students, parents and guidance counselors. The 2021-22 Colleges of Distinction list focuses […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., July 1, 2021 – High Point University welcomed 20 new hires in the month of June. They are as follows: Danielle Milich joined the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as an admissions ambassador counselor. In her role as an Admissions Ambassador Counselor, Milich’s will work with prospective students and families visiting campus. She […]
‘Side By Side with Nido Qubein’ to premiere this fall on PBS NC RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, June 29, 2021 —Today PBS North Carolina announces the premiere of a new weekly broadcast series Side by Side with Nido Qubein, debuting on Tuesday, October 5, at 7 p.m. on PBS NC, immediately following PBS NewsHour. The […]
Dr. Shirley Disseler, HPU’s STEM Camp coordinator leads the camp in a countdown to launch their rockets. HIGH POINT, N.C., June 25, 2021 – High Point University’s Annual STEM Camp ended with a blast today. The camp wrapped up with a rocket launch featuring rockets designed by local children throughout the past week. Thanks to […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 25, 2021 – High Point University faculty and students recently received the following academic and professional awards and recognitions. HPU Professor Received Award from American Physical Therapy Association Dr. Alicia Emerson, assistant professor of physical therapy who helps lead High Point University’s Physical Therapy Pro Bono Clinic, received the American Physical […]
HPU students, faculty and community members donated different items to the auction, from spa gift cards and baskets to a fun-filled cooler of HPU apparel. HIGH POINT, N.C., June 23, 2021 – High Point University students continually support the local community, even in the midst of a pandemic. This spring, HPU’s Hayworth Chapel Board of […]
Governor’s School West students will be taking a variety of classes over the next several weeks. HIGH POINT, N.C., June 22, 2021 – High Point University welcomed nearly 350 intellectually gifted high school seniors from across the state on June 20 for the start of Governor’s School West. “Opening day is a day of joy […]
Nearly 350 students moved in to HPU’s campus for Governor’s School West in 2019. HIGH POINT, N.C., June 17, 2021 – High Point University will once again be home to nearly 350 high school seniors from across the state participating in Governor’s School West from June 20 to July 24. The Governor’s School of North […]
HPU’s Student Government Association and various a cappella groups raised and donated $2,120 to the Family Services of the Piedmont through a virtual fundraiser, “A Cappellove.” Pictured from left to right are Joe Maronski, SGA vice president of external communications; Sam Carr, SGA president; Kellie Dentler with Family Services of the Piedmont; Allie Poovey, Offbeats […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 4, 2021 High Point University welcomed eight new hires in the months of April and May. They are as follows: Brandon Floyd joined the Career and Professional Development Office as assistant director of career and professional development. In his role, Floyd helps students with internship and job search strategies and guides […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 3, 2021 – Throughout the past year, the High Point University AmeriCorps VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America) have been working hard across the City of High Point. The eight individuals have completed a variety of tasks to help better the High Point community. “Through the VISTA Program, High Point University […]
Blessing Park adjacent to the High Point Rockers stadium opened before the Rockers first home game of the 2021 season. Blessing Park features a splash pad, picnic tables and a climbing rock. Ronnie and Molly Mills Young donated the funds for the park. “Blessing Park serves as a wonderful gathering place for families to spend […]
HIGH POINT, N.C., June 1, 2021 – High Point University faculty and students recently received the following academic and professional awards and recognitions. Three HPU Students Receive Prestigious Scholarships Three inspiring students from three different majors that represent the humanities, the sciences and communications recently received highly competitive international fellowships and scholarships. The extraordinary education […]
Left to right – Katie Hanes-Romano, certified athletic trainer with Wake Forest Baptist Health, High Point University graduate student Johnathon Friar, Ken Brown, health and safety consultant for the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, and Leslie Long, athletic director at Atkins High School. Brown presented Friar with a Life Saver plaque. HIGH POINT, N.C., […]
Tyler Thomas sees it every day. He’ll be calling someone, and he’ll see on his iPhone’s save screen a visual reminder to keep going. The photo shows former President Barack Obama and the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis walking side by side. Lewis and Obama are a lot like Thomas’ parents and his paternal grandparents. […]
