{"id":15176,"date":"2020-01-20T21:46:06","date_gmt":"2020-01-20T21:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/president\/?page_id=15176"},"modified":"2025-01-02T20:40:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T20:40:55","slug":"transformation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/president\/transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear HPU Friend:<\/p>\n<p>As you know by now, High Point University has differentiated itself over the last decade with academic relevance and with deserved merit. Some refer to the transformation as the \u201cMiracle on Montlieu Avenue!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true. The growth has been amazing \u2014 especially in the midst of the worst economic disruption in the last 50 years of America\u2019s history. Stellar educators with accomplished credentials are attracted to this academy in large numbers each year. Students come to campus with a desire to learn and grow. Alumni are getting involved with renewed enthusiasm. Parents have become our best advocates. College counselors recommend HPU with spirited credibility. And our \u201cphilanthropic investors\u201d are energized by the profound growth of the institution, and they generously resource it with a continuing reservoir of gifts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Endowment Growth<\/strong>: Our endowment has increased from $42 million to $240 million, enabling HPU to invest significantly in academic excellence and campus innovation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freshman Applications<\/strong>: Applications for incoming freshmen have skyrocketed from 1,000 to 22,000 annually, making HPU one of the fastest-growing universities in the country.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enrollment Expansion<\/strong>: Enrollment has surged by more than 5,000 students, bringing a vibrant community of learners and leaders to our campus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic Impact<\/strong>: HPU contributes an incredible $850 million annually to the local economy, strengthening our region and creating opportunities for growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These milestones highlight the unwavering commitment of the HPU family to our mission of fostering values-based education and preparing students for lives of significance. 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