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High Point University is a private, liberal arts university affiliated with The United Methodist Church and dedicated to the Judeo-Christian principles of inclusiveness and diversity. The mission of High Point University is to provide vital and distinguished undergraduate and graduate programs that enhance both traditional and non-traditional students' powers of inquiry, breadth of knowledge, command of written and spoken language and insight into ethical behavior. This mission is deeply rooted in the liberal arts and reflected in seven overlapping commitments:


To foster close communication, both inside and outside the classroom, between motivated students and faculty who are committed to teaching and scholarly activity;
To blend imaginatively critical thinking, intellectual inquiry and aesthetic appreciation with a practical need for innovation, skill and knowledge within professional disciplines;
To promote the balanced development of students' cognitive, social and physical capacities;
To offer an education, grounded in the development of character, personal responsibility and a sense of civic duty that prepares students for leadership, citizenship and service in a diverse global community;
To provide the opportunity for exploration of faith and humane values within a Judeo-Christian context;
To contribute to the educational and cultural life of the broader community by offering cultural activities of regional and national interest, and by devoting the resources of the University, the professional skills of the faculty and the talents of students to local charities, businesses and other civic groups;
To maintain a physical environment, including classrooms, libraries, laboratories and open spaces, that supports the academic success of students and the professional development of faculty.


Recent News

HPU Honors Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Through Service

High Point, NC -- High Point University students, faculty and staff honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering more than 2,000 hours of service to more than a dozen service projects on campus and around the city of High Point.…

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HPU Receives 2024 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement

HPU Receives 2024 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 10, 2024 – High Point University is one of just 40 colleges and universities in the nation to receive the 2024 Carnegie Classification for…

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HPU Hosts MLK Day of Service Events and Worship Service

HPU Hosts MLK Day of Service Events and Worship Service Center for Community Engagement Awarded MLK Day of Service Grant HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 5, 2024 – High Point University students, faculty and community members are invited to…

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HPU Welcomes Google Executive to Access to Innovators Program

HIGH POINT, N.C.– Teena Piccione, global transformation & operations executive at Google, has joined the growing list of industry leaders who mentor students as part of High Point University’s Access to Innovators program. As…

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HPU Welcomes Thousands for Christmas Drive

High Point, NC - Nearly 30,000 community members enjoyed the sights and sounds of the holiday season while driving through campus during HPU’s annual Christmas Drive celebration. The free event was held for 10 consecutive nights, from Dec. 18…

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HPU to Provide Free Dental Care to Veterans, Teachers and First Responders on MLK Day

Who: The High Point University Workman School of Dental Medicine will provide free dental care at two locations to veterans, teachers and first responders on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, as a way to thank these everyday heroes in the community. Jan. 15 is…

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HPU Hosts 52nd Annual Christmas Prayer Breakfast

High Point, NC - High Point University rang in the holiday season by hosting approximately 1,500 community members today for the 52nd Annual Christmas Breakfast. The annual tradition brought Christmas music and inspirational messages to the large…

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HPU Students Stuff 600 Stockings for Senior Citizens

HPU Students Stuff 600 Stockings for Senior Citizens HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 13, 2023 – High Point University’s Student Government Association and other students filled 600 stockings for senior citizens in the community as part of…

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HPU Students Co-Host Special Populations Christmas Event

HIGH POINT, N.C., – High Point University students and community members with disabilities created arts and crafts and danced the night away at the annual ASPIRE Christmas Dance on Dec. 5. The student chapter of the Council for Exceptional…

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HPU Board of Stewards Provides Christmas Gifts for 100 Children

High Point, NC - High Point University’s Board of Stewards exceeded its goal to raise more than $10,000 this semester to purchase gifts for 100 children through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. The Board of Stewards is a student…

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HPU Invites Community to Enjoy Christmas Drive

HPU Invites Community to Enjoy Christmas Drive HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 1, 2023 – High Point University invites the community to enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas while driving through campus during HPU’s annual Christmas…

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HPU Invites Community to Attend Holiday Events

High Point, NC - High Point University invites the community to campus for a variety of holiday events in December. Some events require complimentary registration as noted below. Registration and the complete list of community events can be found…

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HPU Students Donate Food to Open Door Ministries

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- High Point University’s Student Government Association donated nearly 500 meals to Open Door Ministries, a nonprofit that provides food for people in need and operates a shelter for homeless men. The food was delivered on…

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HPU Students Provide Thanksgiving Meals for More Than 100 Local Families

High Point, NC -- High Point University students are giving back to the community during this season of thankfulness by providing Thanksgiving meals. Students in the Professional Selling Club raised nearly $4,000 to donate more than 100 meals again…

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HPU Poll: More North Carolinians Will Shop on Cyber Monday than Black Friday

- Nearly two-thirds of North Carolinians report having smaller holiday shopping budgets. - Half of NC residents say they are concerned about shipping delays. - But the majority of North Carolinians do not report increased stress this…

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HPU Poll: Three-peat! Pumpkin Pie Continues to be North Carolina Holiday Favorite

High Point, NC -- In the latest High Point University Poll, more North Carolinians (24%) chose pumpkin pie as their favorite pie to eat during the holidays than any other type of pie. This is the third consecutive year pumpkin pie has been in that…

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HPU President Nido Qubein Honored by N.C. Travel Industry Association

High Point, N.C. – High Point University President Nido R. Qubein was selected to receive the North Carolina Travel Industry Association’s Charles Kuralt Award on Nov. 16 at the Westin Raleigh/Durham Airport Hotel. “My heart…

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HPU Freshmen Share Books with Fairview Elementary

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Students at Fairview Elementary School received 300 new books from High Point University freshmen, who donated copies of their favorite childhood books at the start of the fall semester. Each year, new students are…

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HPU Hosts Largest Crowd Ever at Annual Veterans Day Celebration

High Point, NC - High Point University welcomed more than 2,000 veterans, family members and community guests to the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center today for the 13th Annual Veterans Day Celebration, honoring veterans who have…

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HPU Poll: N.C. Still Feeling Effects of Inflation

High Point, NC - Inflation is still very much on the minds of North Carolinians interviewed for the newest HPU Poll. More than half (54%) of North Carolina residents responding to the survey say inflation concerns have affected a lot of their…

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Awards and Honors: October 2023

HIGH POINT, N.C– High Point University students, faculty and staff recently received the following academic and professional awards and recognitions. HPU Students Support UNICEF School Project HPU's Circle K Club hosted the annual…

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HPU Poll: Fewer North Carolinians Are Celebrating Halloween This Year

A High Point University Poll finds that less than half (47%) of North Carolinians will celebrate Halloween this year, while 42% will not celebrate. These findings are lower compared to a 2022 HPU Poll, when 63% of North Carolinians said they would…

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High Point University News - October 27, 2023

William E. Kennard, HPU’s Global Leader in Residence, Mentors Students High Point, NC - William E. Kennard, High Point University’s Global Leader in Residence, recently spoke to a large group of economics and political science students…

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Students Build Career Connections During 'HPU In The City' Program

High Point University students traveled to New York City and Washington, D.C. during their fall break to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to work in business, professional sports, politics, broadcast journalism and the fashion…

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HPU To Host Eclipse Viewing for the Public

Who: High Point University’s Department of Physics and Astronomy is hosting a viewing of the partial solar eclipse. There will be telescopes with solar filters and eclipse glasses available for people to safely view the partial solar eclipse. …

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HPU Freshman Races With Ukrainian National Rowing Team

High Point University freshman Arianna Ording served as the coxswain for the Ukrainian national rowing team during its races at the High Point Autumn Rowing Festival on Oak Hollow Lake on Oct. 8. Ording is a computer engineering major from…

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High Point University Students Connect With Employers During CareerFest

High Point University students posed for professional headshots, met with recruiters from dozens of companies and received career advice from ABC News co-anchor Byron Pitts during HPU’s CareerFest on Oct. 3. It was a full day of career…

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HPU to Host 13th Annual Veterans Day Celebration

High Point, NC - High Point University will honor hundreds of men and women who have served this country during the 13th Annual Veterans Day Celebration. The event will be held at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and…

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High Point University Dedicates New Bergman Family Hillel House

High Point, NC - High Point University’s Jewish students and supporters gathered to open and dedicate the new Bergman Family Hillel House on Sept. 22, during HPU’s annual Fall Family Weekend and two days before the start of Yom Kippur. …

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High Point University Holds Groundbreaking For New Dental School

High Point University broke ground today on a new three-story, 77,500-square-foot facility that will be home to the Workman School of Dental Medicine, the state’s only private dental school. A large crowd gathered inside Congdon Hall for…

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HPU Supports 16 VISTAs in Serving the Local Community

HIGH POINT, N.C., Sept. 19, 2023 – High Point University is welcoming 16 recent college graduates as AmeriCorps VISTAs (Volunteers in Service to America) to dedicate a year of service in the city of High Point. This is the largest group ever…

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High Point University to Host Dental School Groundbreaking

Who: High Point University and President Nido Qubein will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Workman School of Dental Medicine, which will be the state’s only private dental school. Dr. Scott De Rossi, founding dean of the Workman School…

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HPU Earns Three No. 1 Rankings from U.S. News and World Report

#1 Best Regional College South, #1 Most Innovative, #1 for Undergraduate Teaching, Top 30 in the Nation for First-Year Experiences HIGH POINT, N.C.,– High Point University continues to be recognized for its commitment to innovation and…

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HPU Poll: North Carolinians Say School Safety And Inflation Are Top National Issues

In a new High Point University Poll, more North Carolina residents say school safety (74%) and inflation (73%) are very important issues for policymakers in Washington, D.C., to deal with than any of the other issues in the poll. More than…

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HPU Welcomes Business Expert to Access to Innovators Program

High Point, NC - Meridith Elliott Powell, a bestselling author and a nationally recognized business expert and motivational speaker, has joined the growing list of industry leaders who mentor students as part of High Point University’s Access…

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HPU Poll: NC Still Feeling Impacts Of Inflation

Inflation is still very much on the minds of North Carolinians interviewed for the newest HPU Poll. Half (52%) of North Carolina residents responding to the survey say inflation concerns have affected a lot of their spending decisions this year.…

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HPU Students Honor September 11 Victims

High Point, NC - High Point University students remembered the nearly 3,000 lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, participating in a stair run fundraiser and planting American flags on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Students ran up and down the…

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Toyota Battery Manufacturing President Joins HPU’s Access to Innovators Program

High Point, NC - Sean Suggs, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC) president, has joined the industry leaders who mentor students in High Point University’s Access to Innovators program. Suggs serves as HPU’s Technology…

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HPU Dental School Achieves Accreditation Milestone

High Point, NC - High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine, the state’s only private dental school, achieved a milestone by receiving its initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) on Aug.…

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HPU’s New Students Surprise Local Children With Bicycles

High Point, NC - High Point University’s newest students kicked off their first day of classes by giving back to the community and surprising local children with new bicycles. After moving in on Friday and Saturday, HPU freshmen worked…

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HPU Welcomes New Students to Campus

HPU Welcomes New Students to Campus As HPU’s largest student body in history arrives, move-in weekend brings 20,000 visitors to the city and $5.15 million in economic impact. HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 19, 2023 – High Point…

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HPU Welcomes Largest Enrollment in History

HPU surpasses 6,000 total enrollment for the first time in history as the university prepares to enter its Centennial Year. High Point, NC - It’s a new year at High Point University, and once again HPU is welcoming the largest number of…

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HPU Honored Multiple Times in The Princeton Review’s ‘Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition’

High Point, NC - High Point University has once again been honored as one of America’s best academic institutions by The Princeton Review in “The Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition.” This is the seventh consecutive year HPU has been…

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HPU Announces Two Commencement Speakers and Ceremonies for Spring

HPU Announces Two Commencement Speakers and Ceremonies for Spring HPU’s transformational growth leads to two different Commencement ceremonies for undergraduate and graduate students. HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 14, 2023 – High Point…

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HPU Students and Faculty Focus On Impressive Summer Research

High Point, NC - High Point University’s campus is buzzing with students and faculty collaborating on innovative summer research through three unique programs. Students representing all academic schools are on campus participating in these…

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HPU Board of Stewards Serves, Donates $13,000 to West End Ministries

HPU Board of Stewards Serves, Donates $13,000 to West End Ministries The student group has contributed more than $80,000 to local nonprofits in the past four years. HIGH POINT, N.C., July 18, 2023 – The Board of Stewards of the Hayworth…

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HPU Stout School of Education Programs Earn Full National Accreditation

HPU Stout School of Education Programs Earn Full National Accreditation HIGH POINT, N.C., June 27, 2023 – High Point University’s Stout School of Education earned full seven-year accreditation from the Association for Advancing…

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HPU Hosts Annual STEM Camp for Children

HIGH POINT, N.C., June 26, 2023 – Local children had a blast as High Point University’s Stout School of Education hosted its 10th annual STEM Camp and provided a full week of fun science, technology, engineering and math…

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HPU Students Study Abroad for 'Maymester' and Global Experience Trips

HPU Students Study Abroad for ‘Maymester’ and Global Experience Trips HIGH POINT, N.C., June 21, 2023 – High Point University students and faculty members studied abroad in May and early June as part of HPU’s…

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HPU’s Stout School of Education Among Nation’s Best for Preparing Future Teachers

HPU’s Stout School of Education Among Nation’s Best for Preparing Future Teachers HPU’s undergraduate reading prep program is one of 160 to earn an ‘A’ from the National Council on Teacher Quality. HIGH POINT,…

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HPU Earns Colleges of Distinction Honor for 13th Consecutive Year

HPU Earns Colleges of Distinction Honor for 13th Consecutive Year HPU received special recognition for career development, as well as for business and education programs. HIGH POINT, N.C., June 9, 2023 – High Point University has been…

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HPU’s Future Educators Score 100% Pass Rate on Teacher Performance Assessment

HPU’s Future Educators Score 100% Pass Rate on Teacher Performance Assessment HIGH POINT, N.C., June 1, 2023 – High Point University’s Stout School of Education is celebrating top scores on national exams. The Class of 2023…

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HPU Poll : A Majority Of North Carolinians Want Compromise On U.S. Debt Ceiling

In a new High Point University Poll, a majority of North Carolinians (67%) say they would want a compromise to solve the U.S. debt ceiling problem. Only 21% say it is more important for the president and members of Congress in Washington, D.C., to…

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Majority of North Carolinians Plan to Travel this Summer

HPU Poll: Majority of North Carolinians Plan to Travel this Summer Most say inflation and gas prices will impact travel plans. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 24, 2023 – The latest High Point University Poll finds nearly-three quarters (72%) of…

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HPU Family Donates Food to United Way for Stamp Out Hunger Campaign

HPU Family Donates Food to United Way for Stamp Out Hunger Campaign High Point University students donated hundreds of pounds of food at the end of the spring semester to support the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger…

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Bonnie McElveen-Hunter to HPU Graduates: 'Can't Is A Word That Does Not Exist'

Bonnie McElveen-Hunter to HPU Graduates: ‘Can’t is a word that does not exist’ HPU conferred more than 1,400 degrees this spring, representing the largest graduating class in history. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 6, 2023 – As High…

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NIH Awards $2.2 Million Grant to HPU Pharmacy Professor

Dr. Comfort Boateng’s proposal has the potential to provide medication discovery to treat disorders such as ADHD and substance use. High Point, NC - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $2,235,000 grant to Dr. Comfort…

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HPU to Celebrate Class of 2023 Commencement

The largest number of graduates in HPU history will cross the Commencement stage. Who: High Point University’s Commencement Celebration for the Class of 2023 will honor HPU’s largest ever graduating class. The Honorable Bonnie…

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HPU to Host Henry Kravis on May 2, 2023

HPU President Nido Qubein will interview Henry Kravis during a special event, which supports closing achievement gaps for low-income high school students. HIGH POINT, N.C. – High Point University is proud to present “An Evening with…

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HPU Poll: Half of N.C. Residents Say Bank Failures Will Increase Inflation

Many think now is not a good time to invest in cryptocurrencies. HIGH POINT, N.C., April 25, 2023 – In a new High Point University Poll, a majority of North Carolinians (54%) think recent bank failures will increase inflation. About one in…

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HPU Celebrates Annual Arbor Day with Community

HIGH POINT, N.C.– The High Point University family joined with local community members for the annual Arbor Day Celebration on April 20 at the Cottrell Amphitheater. The event celebrated the health of campus and was led by First Lady Mariana…

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HPU Senior Miranda Keith Awarded Fulbright for 2023-2024

HPU Senior Miranda Keith Awarded Fulbright for 2023-2024 Keith will teach English in Taiwan. High Point, NC – Miranda Keith, a High Point University Honors Scholar, English and biology double major and Chinese minor, has received the…

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HPU Poll: North Carolinians Express Views on the Environment

High Point, NC - In a new High Point University Poll, almost half (47%) of North Carolinians said climate change is an emergency. Another 39% said climate change is not an emergency and 14% didn’t offer an opinion. When asked which statement…

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HPU Student Wins Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship

High Point, NC - High Point University student Sadie Flagg, a junior chemistry major from Richmond, Virginia, was named a 2023 Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation. One of the most…

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HPU Students Win Thousands In Startup Funds At Business Plan Competition

High Point University students earned thousands of dollars in startup funds for their businesses during HPU’s2023 Business Plan Competition on April 12. The annual competition is supported by Truist Financial Corporation and the Steve Bell…

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HPU Poll: More Than Half of North Carolinians Have Not Had an Oral Cancer Screening

In honor of Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, HPU’s Workman School of Dental Medicine and Survey Research Center collaborated on the following poll. HIGH POINT, N.C.– A new High Point University Poll recently conducted in honor of…

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Career Expert Available To Provide Insight As College Graduation Season Nears

As High Point University seniors prepare to join the job market or continue their education via graduate school, faculty experts are committed to equipping them with premier life skills to produce extraordinary results. That’s why data…

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High Point University’s Game Design Program Ranked Among Top 50 in the Nation

HPU’s Game Design Program Ranked Among Top 50 in the Nation HPU is the only university in North Carolina to make The Princeton Review list. For the second consecutive year, the Princeton Review has recognized High Point University for…

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HPU Poll: Many North Carolinians Expect to Pay More in Taxes This Year

High Point, NC - A new High Point University Poll finds nearly half (45%) of North Carolina residents expect to pay more in income taxes this year than they did last year. Only 10% said that they will pay less and one in five (20%) told us that they…

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HPU Students Learn From Leadership Expert In Residence

High Point University’s Leadership Expert in Residence Mark Sanborn, a best-selling author and president of leadership development idea lab Sanborn & Associates, shared his expertise and vision with HPU students during a visit to campus on…

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High Point University Hosts Second Annual Strickland Women’s Leadership Summit

HPU Hosts Second Annual Strickland Women’s Leadership Summit High Point University hosted the second annual Elizabeth Miller Strickland Women’s Leadership Summit on March 30 in Congdon Hall. HPU welcomed Lisa Sun, founder and CEO of…

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HPU Recognized as a Voter Friendly Campus

High Point, NC - High Point University was recently named a Voter Friendly Campus by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. HPU is one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the…

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HPU Poll: Nearly Half of North Carolinians Approve of Governor, Majority Disapprove of President

High Point, NC - In a new High Point University Poll, North Carolinians gave Gov. Roy Cooper a job approval rating of 48%, while 29% said they disapprove and 23% did not offer an opinion either way. These same respondents gave President Joe Biden a…

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MyEyeDr. CEO and HPU’s Health Care Expert in Residence Mentors Students

MyEyeDr. CEO and HPU’s Health Care Expert in Residence Mentors Students High Point University Students have learned life skills, leadership and more from a variety of global leaders who are part of the Access to Innovators Program.…

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HPU Wins American Heart Association ‘Gold’ Award for Workplace Health

High Point, N.C.– High Point University has earned a “Gold” level recognition from the American Heart Association’s 2022 Workforce Well-being Scorecard. The American Heart Association has defined best practices for employers…

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HPU to Host Easter Sunrise Service

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point University Chapel and Religious Life team invite the HPU family and surrounding community to an Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 9 at 7 a.m. on the Kester International Promenade in front of Hayworth…

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Eight HPU Students Named Fulbright Semifinalists

Eight HPU Students Named Fulbright Semifinalists Eight extraordinary High Point University students have been selected as semifinalists for the Fulbright United States Student Program, which is the U.S. government’s flagship international…

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HPU Students Selected for Externship at Masters Tournament on PGA Tour

HIGH POINT, N.C.,–High Point University students will have a unique experiential learning opportunity at one of golf’s ultimate externship experiences as they head to Augusta, Georgia, for the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf…

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HPU Poll: North Carolinians Say School Safety is Top Concern

HPU Poll: North Carolinians Say School Safety is Top Concern A large majority support having armed officers when school is in session. In a recent High Point University Poll, a large majority (73%) of North Carolinians said school safety is the…

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High Point University : Kappa Delta’s Shamrock Superhero Dash Raises Funds for Family Service of the Piedmont

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 30, 2023 – Superheroes of all ages suited up on High Point University’s campus on March 26 for the 10th annual Shamrock Superhero Dash to support services for the victims of child abuse. The 5K run/walk and 1K fun…

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High Point University Dallas Mavericks CEO And ABC News Anchor Mentor HPU Students

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 28, 2023 – The all-star lineup of global leaders visiting High Point University’s campus this semester continued with both Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall, Sports Executive in Residence, and co-anchor for ABC…

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High Point University Students Explore Faith In New Mexico During Spring Pilgrimage

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 27, 2023 – A group of High Point University students spent their spring break at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert, which is a Benedictine monastery in Abiquiu, New Mexico. As part of HPU’s annual Spring…

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High Point University To Co-Host Author Discussing His Experience As A Vietnam Warmedic

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 28, 2023 – High Point University’s Department of History will co-host author Marc Levy at the High Point Museum on Friday, March 31. The public is invited to hear Levy discuss his book, “Medic in the Green…

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HPU Students Thank First Responders

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 23, 2023 – Local first responders were honored for their service and sacrifice on March 20 by High Point University’s Student Government Association. The HPU students delivered complimentary dinners and gifts to…

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High Point University Graduate Program Preparing Education Executives

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 22, 2023 – High Point University’s Stout School of Education is helping 50 North Carolina public school administrators expand their professional goals through a federal grant. The HPU school applied for an ASCEND…

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High Point University Workman School Of Dental Medicine Develops High-Tech Simulation Lab

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 23, 2023 – High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine has installed the first 10 SIMtoCARE dental simulation units that its team of professionals will use to train dental students. Ten more haptic…

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High Point University Poll: North Carolinians Have Mixed Feelings About Social Media

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 20, 2023 – A new High Point University Poll finds nearly half of North Carolina residents think the internet has been a good thing, but were less positive about the impact of social media. Only one in five (21%)…

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HPU Students to Thank Frontline Workers with Dinner

Who: All first responders in the city of High Point including law enforcement, fire, hospital and public health staff who are active or retired will be honored. Media are invited to cover this event. What: This year, High Point University’s…

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High Point University Poll: Half Of North Carolina Residents Say Inflation Is Worse Than Expected

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 16, 2022 – In a new High Point University Poll, nearly half (49%) of North Carolinians said that the inflation of the past few months has been worse than they expected. Another one-third (30%) said inflation has been…

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HPU Announces Community Events for March and April

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 16, 2023 – High Point University invites the community to campus for an exciting lineup of cultural events. The spring schedule for March and April includes a variety of speakers, art, music and theater performances. …

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High Point University : Rockers 2023 Summer Camps!

2023 Rockers Summer Camps! We are getting closer to summer, which means it's time to start scheduling your baseball plans, starting with Rockers Summer Camps! You are now able to sign up through our website and we have 5 different options: - June…

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Local Shops and Restaurants Experience Spring Business Boom from the HPU Family

High Point, NC - Every year, HPU welcomes more than 100,000 visitors to the city of High Point and surrounding area for admissions, athletic, cultural and community events that provide millions of dollars of economic impact in the community. The…

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HPU Poll: Nearly Half of North Carolinians Prefer Changing toYear-Round Daylight Saving Time

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 9, 2023 – The latest High Point University Poll finds that nearly a majority of poll respondents (46%) prefer changing to year-round daylight saving time. That would mean a later sunrise and more daylight in the…

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High Point University : The NBA’s Dallas Mavericks Host HPU Students for Externship

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 8, 2023 – The Dallas Mavericks recently gave High Point University students the ultimate externship experience and insight into operating an NBA team on game day. The special opportunity was held for HPU students at the…

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High Point University News: Nearly Half of All North Carolinians Approve of the Governor

HPU Poll: Nearly Half of All North Carolinians Approve of the Governor The favorability rating by North Carolinians for the President was at 35%. In a new High Point University Poll, North Carolinians gave Gov. Roy Cooper a job approval rating of…

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High Point University Graphic Design Students Learn Life Skills In NYC

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 3, 2023 – High Point University graphic design students in Professor Scott Raynor’s class recently traveled to the Big Apple to learn more about the inner workings of a design agency. The students benefited from a…

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High Point University : Wins Tree Campus Higher Education Award for 14th Consecutive Year

HIGH POINT, N.C., March 2, 2023 – High Point University has been recognized with the 2022 Tree Campus Higher Education award, formerly known as Tree Campus USA®. This is the 14th consecutive year the university has received this…

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HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein Recognized With The Lambert Engaged Leader Award

High Point University President Dr. Nido Qubein was recently selected as the 2023 recipient of the Lambert Engaged Leader Award by the North Carolina Campus Engagement executive board during the annual PACE Conference and Presidents Forum. HPU…

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Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Mentors HPU Students

High Point, N.C. – The all-star lineup of global mentors this semester continued with High Point University’s Entrepreneur in Residence and Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph on Feb. 19-20. During his time on campus, Randolph mentored and…

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High Point University Students Connect With Nearly 100 Employers At Career And Internship Expo

HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 17, 2023 – The opportunities were endless at High Point University’s Career and Internship Expo, held Feb. 14 in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center. Nearly 100 companies connected with students…

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High Point University : CEO Roundtable on Cancer Recognizes HPU as ‘Gold Standard Employer’

HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 16, 2023 – High Point University has again earned CEO Cancer Gold Standard accreditation by the CEO Roundtable on Cancer for its commitment to the health of its employees, students and campus community. “We place…

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High Point University -Most North Carolinians Have Positive View of Valentine’s Day Gifts

The latest High Point University Poll finds most respondents (62%) see the gift-giving tradition of Valentine's Day as a positive part of the holiday, while 17% see it as a negative. The most popular types of gifts typically given for…

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High Point University Students Spread Love To The Community

HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 9, 2023 – Love was in the air for High Point University’s Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the local community at a special Valentine’s dance hosted by HPU and the High Point Parks and…

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HPU’s Sports Business Executive in Residence Mentors Students

HIGH POINT, N.C. – High Point University welcomed Charlie Freeman, HPU’s Sports Business Executive in Residence and president for business operations for the Orlando Magic, to mentor HPU students on Feb. 2. During his time on campus,…

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High Point University Poll: North Carolinians Weigh In On National Issues Ahead of the State of the Union Address

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High Point University Students Host a Special Valentine’s Day Dance

HPU Students Host a Special Valentine’s Day Dance Who: High Point University’s Student Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and High Point Parks and Recreation’s ASPIRE unit are cohosting a special Valentine’s Day dance…

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HPU’s First Biomedical Science Students Presented With Laboratory White Coats

High Point University’s inaugural cohort of biomedical science students are leading the way for the new program in the Congdon School of Health Sciences. On Jan. 5, the five graduate students took part in the Celebration of Distinction…

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HPU Students Learn from Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak

HPU Students Learn from Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak High Point University welcomed Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, HPU’s Innovator in Residence, back to campus this week to mentor students. He has been working with HPU students on a…

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HPU Poll - North Carolina Consumer Sentiment Continues to Remain Low

Jan. 31, 2023 – Findings from the latest High Point University Poll on the Consumer Sentiment Index show North Carolinians’ opinions about the economy, including that their personal finances remain low. The newest index, based on the…

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HPU Poll : Majority In North Carolina Say Inflation Has Been Worse Than Expected

In the latest High Point University Poll, more than half (53%) of North Carolinians said that the inflation from the past few months has been worse than they expected. Another quarter (25%) said inflation has been about as they expected, and only…

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High Point University - Faculty Expert: Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 25, 2023 – Every new year, the one thing people commonly cite as their New Year’s resolution is to lose weight and get healthy. Weight loss can be difficult, but it is possible. It involves making wise choices by…

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High Point University - Nearly Half of North Carolinians Give Governor a PositiveApproval Rating

In a new High Point University Poll, North Carolinians gave Gov. Roy Cooper a job approval rating of 48%, while 30% said they disapprove and 22% did not offer an opinion either way. These same respondents gave President Joe Biden a job approval…

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HPU Dining Wins First Place in National Dining Survey For 11th Consecutive Year

HPU Dining Wins First Place in National Dining Survey For 11th Consecutive Year High Point University’s Dining Team won first place in an annual survey from Aramark, a national food service company. This is the 11th consecutive year that…

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HPU Parent Donates Technology Equipment to the Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy

Adam Covitt donated 14 pieces of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment for the school. High Point, N.C. – High Point University’s Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy has received a generous donation from HPU parent Adam Covitt and his…

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High Point University - Student Receives Statewide Award for Community Service

High Point University senior Glenda Emanuel is being honored for her outstanding leadership by North Carolina Campus Engagement, a statewide network of colleges and universities that are committed to community engagement. Emanuel earned the…

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High Point University : Domino’s CEO Kicks Off the New Year Mentoring HPU Students

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 18, 2023 – It’s a new semester on High Point University’s campus, and HPU’s Corporate Executive in Residence Russell Weiner, CEO of Domino’s, kicked it off with a day of mentoring students and…

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High Point University : World-Renowned Jazz Musician to Mentor HPU Students and Perform

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 17, 2023 – High Point University will host world-renowned and award-winning jazz trumpet player Etienne Charles from Jan. 19 to 20 for a series of masterclasses and sessions with music majors, as well as a lecture for…

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HPU Family Contributes Nearly 2,000 Hours in Community Service on MLK Jr. Day

High Point, NC, High Point University students gave back to the city of High Point through several service projects for HPU’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. In total, the HPU family dedicated nearly 2,000 hours in service to the…

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HPU Welcomes Business Leader with the Orlando Magic to In ResidenceProgram

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 13, 2023 – High Point University is adding another global leader to the Access to Innovators Program. Charlie Freeman, president of business operations for the Orlando Magic, joins HPU as the Sports Executive in…

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HPU Announces Community Events This Spring

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 13, 2023 – High Point University invites the community to campus for an exciting lineup of cultural events. The spring schedule includes a variety of speakers, art, music and theater performances. Triad residents can…

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High Point University News - Dr. Elwood Robinson To Speak At HPU’s Annual MLK Day Worship Service

Dr. Elwood Robinson To Speak At HPU’s Annual MLK Day Worship Service High Point University will host special guest Dr. Elwood Robinson as the keynote speaker for the university’s annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Worship Service.…

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99% Of HPU Graduates Are Employed Or Furthering Their Education Within 180 Days

High Point University’s commitment to equipping students with life skills is producing extraordinary results. Data collected by HPU in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) standards shows 98.9% of all…

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Business North Carolina Launching New Interview Series with Dr. Nido Qubein

HIGH POINT, N.C. – High Point University President Dr. Nido Qubein will soon be featured monthly in Business North Carolina Magazine interviewing leaders included in the magazine’s annual Power List. The first full interview will be…

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High Point University To Host MLK Day Of Service Events And Worship Service

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 11, 2023 – Every year, High Point University students lead community service projects for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service “A Day On, Not a Day Off.” Once again, community members are invited to…

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HPU Launches School Of Nursing, Announces New Dean

HPU Launches School of Nursing, Announces New Dean HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 10, 2023 – High Point University announces it has established a School of Nursing that Dr. Racquel Ingram will lead as founding dean. Ingram joined HPU’s…

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HPU Welcomes Founding Dean of Optometry School

HPU Welcomes Founding Dean of Optometry School Dr. Catherine Heyman is one of the nation’s premier optometrists specializing in children with low vision and special needs. High Point University announces Dr. Catherine Heyman will serve as…

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High Point University Family Gives Back During The Holidays

HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 21, 2022 – It’s the season of giving on High Point University’s campus! Throughout the months of November and December, HPU students, faculty and staff hosted programs to benefit the local community and…

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HPU Continues Welcoming Thousands to the Annual Christmas Drive

HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 20, 2022 – The Triad and surrounding communities are enjoying the sights and sounds of the season at High Point University’s Annual Community Christmas Drive, which kicked off on Monday, Dec. 19. During the first…

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High Point University Communication Fellows Help Nonprofit Organizations Through Experiential Learning

HPU Communication Fellows Help Nonprofit Organizations Through Experiential Learning High Point University’s Communication Fellows dedicated their fall colloquium in Dr. Arden Anderson’s class to designing and implementing events…

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High Point University Nido R. Qubein School Of Communication Provides Gifts For Families

HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 16, 2022 – Christmas is just a week away, but faculty in the Nido R. Qubein School of Communication are giving gifts early through their 10th annual Operation Elf tradition to help local nonprofits provide gifts to…

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High Point University Hosts a Night of Holiday Fun for the Community

HPU Hosts a Night of Holiday Fun for the Community High Point University students and community members with disabilities danced the night away at the annual ASPIRE Christmas Dance on Dec. 6. The student chapter of the Council for Exceptional…

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Former White House Chief Of Staff Erskine Bowles Visits HPU

Erskine Bowles, an American businessman and political leader, visited High Point University’s campus on Dec. 5 to learn more about HPU’s extraordinary transformation under the leadership of HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein. Bowles has…

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High Point University Board of Stewards Provide Christmas Gifts for 100 Children

HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 9, 2022 – It’s the season of giving on High Point University’s campus, and HPU’s Board of Stewards have raised more than $10,000 to purchase gifts for 100 children through the Salvation Army’s…

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HPU Welcomes Community to 51st Annual Christmas Prayer Breakfast

HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 9, 2022 – Today, more than 1,500 community members gathered at High Point University for the 51st Annual Christmas Prayer Breakfast. The annual tradition rang in the holiday season inside the Nido and Mariana Qubein…

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HPU Poll: Most North Carolinians Say They Are Paying More For Gas,Other Goods

North Carolinians were also asked how the prices they are currently paying for other products compared to last year. Most residents said prices are much higher for meat (63%) and eggs (56%). Less than half of the poll respondents said they are…

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High Point University Professor Earns Prestigious Fulbright Specialist Award

HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 7, 2022 – High Point University professor Dr. Brian Augustine, interim dean of the Wanek School of Natural Sciences, has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist. Thanks to the award, he’ll start off 2023 by helping…

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High Point University Interior Design Students Redesign Local Hotel Rooms

HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 8, 2022 – High Point University interior design students’ prototypes were recently selected to refurbish guest rooms inside the J.H. Adams Inn, local to the city of High Point. J.H. Adams Inn selected designs…

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High Point University Students Celebrate Jewish Traditions This Holiday Season

HPU Students Celebrate Jewish Traditions This Holiday Season High Point University’s Jewish students shared their faith and Hanukkah traditions with the HPU community during the annual Hanukkah Shabbat on Friday, Dec. 2. This year,…

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HPU : Students Stuff 1,000 Stockings for Salvation Army

HIGH POINT, N.C., Dec. 6, 2022 – High Point University’s Student Government Association and other HPU students shared the holiday spirit with senior citizens in the community by filling 1,000 stockings for the Stuff a Stocking Campaign…

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High Point University - Former Columnist For The Boston Globe Mentors HPU Students

High Point University students were mentored again by Bob Ryan, retired sports columnist for The Boston Globe and HPU’s Sports Reporter in Residence, on Nov. 29 and 30 as part of the Access to Innovators Program. Ryan spoke to different…

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High Point University Poll: North Carolinians Respond to the 2022 Election Results

HPU Poll: North Carolinians Respond to the 2022 Election Results State residents saw a lot of negative campaigning in 2022 and do not expect the political parties to work together in Washington or in Raleigh. In a new High Point University Poll,…

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HPU Poll: Nearly Half of North Carolinians Give Governor a Positive Approval Rating

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 30, 2022 – In a new High Point University Poll, North Carolinians gave Gov. Roy Cooper a job approval rating of 48%, while 28% said they disapprove and 24% did not offer an opinion either way. These same respondents…

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HPU Christmas Drive Continues This Holiday Season

HPU Christmas Drive Continues This Holiday Season Families can enjoy North Carolina’s tallest Christmas tree and 100,000 lights from Dec. 19 to Jan. 1. With the holiday season just around the corner, High Point University is preparing to…

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HPU Hosts Several Holiday Events in November and December

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 23, 2022 – High Point University invites the community to campus for a variety of holiday events this month and in December. Triad residents can sign up to receive email updates about community events at HPU throughout…

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HPU Students Provide More Than 100 Thanksgiving Meals to theCommunity

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 23, 2022 – It’s the season of giving and thankfulness, and High Point University students are giving back to the community by providing Thanksgiving meals. Students in the Professional Selling Club raised nearly…

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High Point University Poll: North Carolinians Prefer Cyber Monday Over Black Friday

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 22, 2022 – A recent High Point University Poll found more North Carolinians plan to shop on Cyber Monday than on Black Friday. The HPU Survey Research Center asked people in North Carolina about shopping on the Monday…

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High Point University Poll - Pumpkin Pie Remains North Carolina's Favorite During the Holidays

HPU Poll: Pumpkin Pie Remains North Carolina’s Favorite During the Holidays For the second year in a row, the High Point University Poll finds that pumpkin pie continues to be the favorite pie (25%) to eat during the holidays for most…

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HPU Poll: North Carolinians Think Retailers Stock Shelves Too Early For Christmas

Most (55%) North Carolinians think September and October is too early for retailers to start stocking their shelves for Christmas, according to the latest High Point University Poll. About one-third (29%) think that’s not too early, while 17%…

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High Point University Poll: Most North Carolinians Have Not Received the Seasonal Flu Vaccine This Year

Most North Carolinians Have Not Received the Seasonal Flu Vaccine This Year In the latest High Point University Poll, 40% of North Carolinians said they have received a flu shot. Most North Carolinians (56%) said they did not receive the…

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High Point University Expands Access To Innovators Program

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 15, 2022 – High Point University is welcoming another global leader to the growing Access to Innovators Program. Motivational business speaker and international bestselling author Phil M. Jones joins HPU as the…

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HPU Freshmen Share Books with Local Schools

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 9, 2022 – Students at local elementary schools received new books from High Point University freshmen, who collected more than 1,000 copies of their favorite books for children this semester. HPU’s Stout School…

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HPU Poll: North Carolinians See Russia as Biggest Threat to U.S.National Security

HPU Poll: North Carolinians See Russia as Biggest Threat to U.S. National Security High Point, N.C., Nov. 9, 2022 – In the latest High Point University Poll, many North Carolinians now see Russia as the biggest threat to the United…

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High Point University's First Nursing Cohort Presented with White Coats

HPU’s First Nursing Cohort Presented with White Coats It was a moment of firsts for High Point University’s inaugural cohort of nursing students. The four students were presented with their white coats during the Department of…

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High Point University Personal Development Expert In Residence Mentors Students

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 2, 2022 – High Point University’s Personal Development Expert in Residence and Hall of Fame speaker Marilyn Sherman mentored several student groups on Oct. 27. During her time on campus Sherman spoke to freshmen…

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HPU Poll: Gov. Cooper’s Approval Remains High Among North Carolinians

In a new High Point University Poll, North Carolinians gave Gov. Roy Cooper a job approval rating of 49%, while 28% said they disapprove and 24% did not offer an opinion either way. These same respondents gave President Joe Biden a job…

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High Point University Poll: Gas Prices Continue To Affect North Carolina Households

HIGH POINT, N.C., Nov. 1, 2022 – In a new High Point University Poll, half (51%) of North Carolinians said higher gas prices have affected their household a lot. Just over one-third (37%) said a little bit, and 9% said not at all. A bit more…

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HPU Installs Steel From NYC’s Twin Towers In The Qubein Arena

High Point University is a God, family and country school, with symbols of patriotism abounding throughout campus. The university recently installed the 3,000 pounds of steel forged into lettering underneath the 30-foot-wide American Flag display in…

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HPU Poll : Most North Carolinians Are Celebrating Halloween This Year

A High Point University Poll finds that almost two-thirds (63%) of North Carolinians will celebrate Halloween this year, while 34% will not celebrate. These findings are similar to a 2019 HPU Poll, when 65% of North Carolinians said they would…

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HPU Design, Visual Merchandising Students Gain Experience ViaRedesign Project

HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 28, 2022 – High Point University interior design students gained experience and helped enhance the theme for Culp Inc.’s 50th anniversary event in the fabric manufacturer’s Congdon Yards showroom on Friday,…

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HPU Students Host a Night of Dancing for Community Members

High Point, NC - It was a night of dancing and fun at this year’s ASPIRE Halloween Dance, hosted by High Point University students at the Miracle League of High Point Field on Oct. 25. Each year, HPU’s Student Council for Exceptional…

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HPU Students Work with Home Furnishings Leaders at the High PointMarket

HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 26, 2022 – High Point University students worked alongside industry leaders from Oct. 22-26 at the fall High Point Market, one of the world’s largest home furnishings trade shows. The biannual event attracts…

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High Point University News Former Chick-Fil-A V.P. Mentors HPU Students On Acing The Interview

HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 21, 2022 – High Point University’s fall lineup of global leaders in the Access to Innovators Program continued on Oct. 18 with Dee Ann Turner, HPU’s Talent Acquisition Expert in Residence and former vice…

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HPU’s Theater Department to Present a Night of Magic with ‘Cinderella’

HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 20, 2022 – High Point University’s Department of Theatre will present a night of magic, music and more with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” The show will be performed Nov. 17-19 at 7:30…

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High Point University News Congresswoman Kathy Manning Tours HPU’s Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic

HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 20, 2022 – North Carolina Congresswoman Kathy Manning toured High Point University’s Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic on Oct. 12. Physical therapy students and faculty showed her around the facility and…

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HPU’s Department Of Physician Assistant Studies Holds Food Drive

High Point University’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies celebrated Physician Assistant (PA) Week (Oct. 6-12) with a friendly food drive collection competition with a Halloween twist. The department collected nearly 1,300 individual…

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