{"id":4857,"date":"2026-05-19T15:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T19:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/parents\/?p=4857"},"modified":"2026-05-21T15:44:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:44:41","slug":"message-from-emily-long-assistant-director-of-career-advising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/parents\/2026\/05\/message-from-emily-long-assistant-director-of-career-advising\/","title":{"rendered":"A Message from Emily Long, Assistant Director of Career Advising"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Parents,<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, President Qubein reminded HPU\u2019s 2026 graduates that nothing is impossible and their futures are bright. Commencement speaker Kathryn McLay, the former CEO of Walmart International, encouraged graduates to embrace life\u2019s changes. See highlights from her speeches and the weekend here.<\/a> As our graduates begin careers and enter graduate programs, HPU undergraduates begin internships, undergraduate research, and other experiential learning opportunities.<\/p>\n

The Class of 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Class of 2026 leaves their campus eager to make the world a better place. You\u2019ll appreciate merely a few examples of our graduates\u00a0<\/a>entering esteemed graduate school programs or beginning employment with impressive organizations. These graduates, like so many of their peers, are establishing their own pathways toward a life of both success and significance.<\/p>\n

Current Students<\/strong><\/p>\n

Internships are an essential career-building experience for HPU students. Each year, our students commence summer internships at companies including Morgan Stanley, Target, PayPal, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Labcorp and many more.<\/p>\n

The Class of 2030<\/strong><\/p>\n

In August, we anticipate welcoming our newest class of freshmen who are full of energy and talent, as they are eager to experience our values-based learning environment.<\/p>\n

As summer arrives, many high school juniors and seniors begin to visit colleges. Please encourage your friends and family members who are seeking a transformational college experience to visit High Point University\u00ae. Campus visits may be scheduled here.<\/a> Parent advocacy plays an essential role in the continued development of our institution that has transformed lives since its founding in 1924.<\/p>\n

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.<\/p>\n

Emily Long<\/p>\n

Assistant Director of Career Advising<\/p>\n

Office of Career and Professional Development<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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