Business Administration Careers & Student Organizations

“Professor April Cosner, Assistant Professor of Business Communications, was my most impactful mentor at HPU. Her Business Communications class that I took as a Business Fellow freshman allowed for exponential growth and pushing me out of my comfort zone. Since then, she has continued to be a consistent mentor, always willing to follow up, answer my curious questions and offer mature insight and wisdom.”

“Larry Quinn, chair of the Department of Marketing and Sales, has been one of the most impactful mentors during my time at HPU. His experience, advice and passion for helping students succeed have taught me a lot about sales, leadership and professional growth. He has encouraged me to push myself, build confidence and better prepare for my future career.”

“The most impactful mentor I had at High Point University was John Mims, chair and professor of the practice of strategic communication. He was always encouraging and took the time to build genuine personal connections with his students. His support and belief in my potential motivated me to step outside my comfort zone and pursue opportunities with confidence.”

“My most impactful mentor was Thomas Parker, adjunct instructor in the Department of Accounting and Finance. I took his accounting I and II classes and think he was the best professor I had at HPU. He cares so much about his students and has such a passion for accounting and teaching. He wrote me a letter of recommendation in a heartbeat.”

“One of the most impactful mentors I have had at High Point University is April Cosner, director of Business Fellows and assistant professor of business communications. I had her for two classes, and during that time she played a meaningful role in my growth by consistently encouraging me to stay focused, work hard and believe in my abilities both inside and outside the classroom.”

“Dr. David Bergen, Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, was my most impactful mentor at HPU. From receiving him as an academic advisor in my second semester freshman year to now, he has encouraged me in all things. As my academic advisor he encouraged me to take classes that challenged me. In terms of extracurriculars, he encouraged me in all of the leadership positions I held.”