{"id":109,"date":"2026-05-06T19:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/all-star-alumni-hpu-college-tour\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:13:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:13:15","slug":"all-star-alumni-hpu-college-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/all-star-alumni-hpu-college-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"All-Star Alumni | The College Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"hpu-video-article\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-layout\">\n<aside class=\"hpu-video-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-sidebar-inner\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-cta-container\">\n<div id=\"hpu-video-cta\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section id=\"hpu-video-transcript\" class=\"hpu-video-transcript\" aria-label=\"Video Transcript\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-header\">\n                        <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-title\">Chapters &amp; Transcript<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<div id=\"hpu-video-transcript-content\" class=\"hpu-video-transcript-content\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Transcript chapters\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter expanded\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">1<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">Meet Jodi<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K_-eS_RwWe0&amp;t=6.879\">0:07<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Meet Jodi, a 2015 alumna who is now the deputy news director at Rolling Stone. 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She&#039;s going to tell us how she and so many others have been impacted by HPU&#039;s mentorship and professional growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Jodi, you&#039;re up.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">2<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">Why HPU Stood Out<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K_-eS_RwWe0&amp;t=36.32\">0:36<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Thanks, Alex. HPU stood out to me for so many reasons. After my visit, I told my parents I was applying early decision because I just knew High Point was the place for me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Reflecting now as an alum, I&#039;m so proud of that decision and the journey it set me on.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">3<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">The Power of Mentorship<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K_-eS_RwWe0&amp;t=49.64\">0:50<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Mentorship is a key to success, and that&#039;s something that HPU truly understands. 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We frequently come back to HPU to our students and impart our wisdom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Back in high school, I would have never believed that I&#039;d be living in New York City and working for Rolling Stone magazine. I honestly doubted that I had what it took to make it in the fast-paced world of journalism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">But HPU helped prepare me for this industry and lifestyle, giving me not only the skills I needed but the confidence I needed to succeed. Back to you, Alex.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">6<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">Celebrating the Impact<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=K_-eS_RwWe0&amp;t=146.72\">2:27<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">What an incredible story, Jodi! You really cannot underestimate the impact of mentorship, and that&#039;s probably why there are countless other stories just like yours coming out of HPU.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">We&#039;ll see you on the red carpets, Jodi! 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\r\n}\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Video player \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-section { margin-bottom: 24px; }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-section-iframe {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\r\n    background: #000;\r\n    border-radius: var(--r);\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .14);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Flatten WordPress oEmbed wrappers (figure, div, etc.) *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-section-iframe > *,\r\n  .hpu-video-section-iframe .wp-block-embed,\r\n  .hpu-video-section-iframe .wp-block-embed__wrapper {\r\n    position: absolute !important;\r\n    inset: 0 !important;\r\n    width:  100% !important;\r\n    height: 100% !important;\r\n    margin:  0 !important;\r\n    padding: 0 !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-section-iframe iframe {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    inset: 0;\r\n    width:  100%;\r\n    height: 100%;\r\n    border: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Tabbed Container \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-body {\r\n    background: var(--gray);\r\n    border-radius: var(--r);\r\n    padding: 20px 24px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tabs {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    gap: 16px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-btn {\r\n    background: none;\r\n    border: none;\r\n    padding: 10px 4px;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    color: var(--muted);\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    margin-bottom: -2px; \/* overlay the border *\/\r\n    transition: color 0.2s;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-btn:hover {\r\n    color: #000;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-btn.active:not(:only-child) {\r\n    color: var(--purple);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-btn.active:not(:only-child)::after {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    bottom: 0;\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    height: 2px;\r\n    background: var(--purple);\r\n    border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-content {\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tab-content.active {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @keyframes fadeIn {\r\n    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }\r\n    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-summary p {\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n    color: var(--muted);\r\n    margin: 0 0 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tags {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n    gap: 6px;\r\n    margin-top: 4px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-tag {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n    color: var(--purple);\r\n    background: var(--purple-tint);\r\n    border: 1px solid rgba(51, 0, 114, .18);\r\n    border-radius: 20px;\r\n    padding: 3px 10px;\r\n    white-space: nowrap;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 CTA \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-btn-purple-outline {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    border: 2px solid var(--purple);\r\n    color: var(--purple);\r\n    background: transparent;\r\n    padding: 10px 24px;\r\n    border-radius: 5px;\r\n    font-size: 15px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    font-family: Bitter, sans-serif;\r\n    text-decoration: none !important;\r\n    transition: all 0.2s ease;\r\n  }\r\n  \r\n  .hpu-btn-purple-outline:hover {\r\n    background: var(--purple);\r\n    color: #fff !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-cta-container {\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    padding: 24px;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n    border-radius: var(--r);\r\n    margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #hpu-video-cta { margin-top: 0; }\r\n  \r\n  #hpu-video-cta h2 {\r\n    margin-top: 0;\r\n    margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n    font-size: 20px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    line-height: 1.3;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  #hpu-video-cta p {\r\n    color: var(--muted);\r\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Transcript container \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript {\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n    border-radius: var(--r);\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Transcript header \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-header {\r\n    padding: 16px 20px;\r\n    background: transparent;\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-title {\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    font-weight: 500;\r\n    color: #333;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-content {\r\n    background: transparent;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 FAQ Accordion Chapters \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter {\r\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter:last-child { \r\n    border-bottom: none; \r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header {\r\n    padding: 16px 20px;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n    transition: background-color 0.2s;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header:hover {\r\n    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.02);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Accordion chevron *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header::after {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    right: 20px;\r\n    top: 50%;\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg); \/* Point straight down *\/\r\n    width: 10px;\r\n    height: 10px;\r\n    border-right: 2px solid var(--muted);\r\n    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--muted);\r\n    transition: transform 0.3s ease;\r\n    transform-origin: 65% 65%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter.expanded .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header::after {\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-135deg); \/* Point straight up *\/\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    padding-right: 24px; \/* avoid chevron *\/\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number {\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    color: #333;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* h2 preserved for heading hierarchy and AEO *\/\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-speaker {\r\n    font-size: 16px !important;\r\n    font-weight: 500 !important;\r\n    font-family: Poppins, sans-serif !important;\r\n    color: #333 !important;\r\n    margin: 0 !important;\r\n    line-height: 1.4 !important;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-text-container {\r\n    height: 0;\r\n    overflow: hidden;\r\n    transition: height 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-text-inner {\r\n    padding: 0 20px 20px;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time {\r\n    margin-top: 4px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time a {\r\n    font-size: 11px;\r\n    font-weight: 400;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    background: var(--purple-tint);\r\n    padding: 3px 8px;\r\n    border-radius: var(--r-sm);\r\n    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-text-inner:hover .hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time a {\r\n    background: var(--purple);\r\n    color: #fff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-video-transcript-text {\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    line-height: 1.6;\r\n    color: var(--muted);\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* \u2500\u2500 Related Videos \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n  .hpu-related-videos {\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos::before,\r\n  .hpu-related-videos::after {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 0;\r\n    bottom: 0;\r\n    width: 16px;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n    z-index: 1;\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos::before {\r\n    left: 0;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gray), transparent);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos::after {\r\n    right: 0;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--gray), transparent);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos.has-scroll-left::before  { opacity: 1; }\r\n  .hpu-related-videos.has-scroll-right::after  { opacity: 1; }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav {\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    top: 50%;\r\n    transform: translateY(-50%);\r\n    width: 48px;\r\n    height: 48px;\r\n    padding: 0;\r\n    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);\r\n    border: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    cursor: pointer;\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    z-index: 2;\r\n    opacity: 0;\r\n    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;\r\n    pointer-events: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav-prev { left: 8px; }\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav-next { right: 8px; }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos.has-scroll-left  .hpu-rv-nav-prev,\r\n  .hpu-related-videos.has-scroll-right .hpu-rv-nav-next {\r\n    opacity: 1;\r\n    pointer-events: auto;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav-chevron {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    width: 12px;\r\n    height: 12px;\r\n    border-right: 2.5px solid var(--muted);\r\n    border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--muted);\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav-prev .hpu-rv-nav-chevron { transform: rotate(135deg);  margin-left: 3px; }\r\n  .hpu-rv-nav-next .hpu-rv-nav-chevron { transform: rotate(-45deg);  margin-right: 3px; }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos-none {\r\n    display: none;\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    color: var(--muted);\r\n    margin: 8px 0 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  @keyframes hpu-rv-shimmer {\r\n    0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }\r\n    100% { background-position: -200% 0; }\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-skel {\r\n    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 132px) \/ 4);\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    gap: 8px;\r\n    flex-shrink: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-skel-thumb {\r\n    width: 100%;\r\n    aspect-ratio: 16 \/ 9;\r\n    border-radius: var(--r-sm);\r\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8e8e8 25%, #f4f4f4 50%, #e8e8e8 75%);\r\n    background-size: 200% 100%;\r\n    animation: hpu-rv-shimmer 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-skel-line {\r\n    height: 12px;\r\n    border-radius: 4px;\r\n    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8e8e8 25%, #f4f4f4 50%, #e8e8e8 75%);\r\n    background-size: 200% 100%;\r\n    animation: hpu-rv-shimmer 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-rv-skel-line-short {\r\n    width: 60%;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos-slider {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    gap: 12px;\r\n    overflow-x: auto;\r\n    min-height: 130px;\r\n    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;\r\n    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\r\n    padding-bottom: 6px;\r\n    scroll-padding-left: 48px;\r\n    scrollbar-width: thin;\r\n    scrollbar-color: transparent transparent;\r\n    transition: scrollbar-color 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos-slider:hover {\r\n    scrollbar-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) transparent;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .hpu-related-videos-slider::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; 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