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Driven by faithful courage, Dr. Qubein continues to lead HPU through an extraordinary transformation.
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A President of Distinction
  • Increased enrollment by 299%
  • Established seven new academic schools
  • Attracted $500,000,000 in philanthropic investments
  • Serves on multiple national boards including Truist, La-Z-Boy and Savista among others
Dr. Nido R. Qubein
President of High Point University
In 2005, when he became HPU’s seventh president, he began a $2 billion mega-transformation in academic programs and facilities that are among the finest in the nation. Highlights of HPU’s growth under Dr. Qubein’s leadership includes: 299% increase in enrollment, 471% increase in campus acreage, 227% increase in faculty, and 895% increase in operating and capital budget.
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Read Extraordinary Transformation by Nido Qubein
You’ll enjoy reading how Nido Qubein left a prosperous business career and returned to lead his alma mater at a much-needed time in its history. The author demonstrates his respect for the academy as he leads his team to nurture a God, family, and country university focused on providing the perfect balance between intellectual discovery and practical life skills.
"Your present circumstances don't determine where you go; they merely determine where you start."
"To be a great person, walk hand in hand and side by side with great people."
"People don't respond to what you say, they respond to what they understand you to say."
"When we admit a student to HPU, we commit our full resources to ensure their success."
"Success doesn't come to you, you must go to it. The trail is well traveled. If you want to walk it, you can."
"Accept each moment as a gift to be received with joy."
"The time is now. The person is you."
Conversations with Global Leaders
Nido Qubein & Condoleezza Rice
Nido Qubein & Colin Powell
Nido Qubein & Seth Godin
Nido Qubein & Marc Randolph
Nido Qubein & John Maxwell
Nido Qubein & Steve Wozniak
Nido Qubein & Wolf Blitzer
A Life Skills Leader:
National Media and Inspirational Essays
High Point University president Nido Qubein interviews the world's most influential people.
Side by Side with Roy Williams
Side by Side with Sage Steele
Side by Side with Connor McKemey
Side by Side with William Kennard
In Case You Didn't Know with Nick Nanton
A Life of Success & Significance
David King | Acting on Imperfect Information
Todd Wanek | Behavioral Patterns
Seth Godin | Become Indispensable
Wes Moore | Be Passionate About Your Career
Bonnie McElveen-Hunter | Advice on Becoming an Effective Leader
How To Be An Effective Communicator
How To Write Effectively
Principles For Communicating With People
Change: Embrace It or Resist It
Are You a Creative or a Reactive Thinker?
NPR Boston Interviews HPU President Nido Qubein for “Be Kind” Series
WFDD: A Conversation With Nido Qubein
BUILDING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY
NPR Radio Interview
Laura Ingraham Interview
Monday Motivations
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Growth Mindset
Life In Balance
Be an Initiator
Positioning
Success to Significance
National Board of Advisors

National Board of Advisors

HPU’s National Board of Advisors is composed of Fortune 500 CEOs, thought leaders, and distinguished visionaries who have positively impacted the United States and the world in significant ways.