Spring Highlights Newsletter

SPRING 2024

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Engaged and Energetic Campus You’ll enjoy a vibrant student body like no other at High Point University. The uplifting environment gives students the perfect place to live their best lives.

Whether students are filling the Qubein Arena for major concerts and Division I basketball games, enjoying weekly free food trucks, attending campus carnivals or getting together at the new food hall, nail salon or barber shop on campus (see page 7), HPU students have endless opportunities for fun.

These exciting and engaging events and spaces are more than just a fun peek into student life at HPU — they’re a reflection of HPU’s holistic approach to the entire academic journey and the belief that students should love where they live throughout their college experience.

With over 300 intramural teams, 200 student clubs and organizations, 17 Division I athletic teams, 34 club sports, 18 Greek life organizations, and so many more aspects of student life, HPU prepares students to live a life of significance both in and outside the classroom.

There are 168 hours in a week. Students are in class for approximately 20 of those hours.

How do students spend all that remaining time? At HPU, they'll join a variety of campus organizations that fit their personalities, conduct undergraduate research, prepare for the real world with experiential learning opportunities, enjoy countless meals with friends at HPU's nationally ranked dining facilities and ultimately make memories they'll cherish for the rest of their lives.

HPU is committed to providing a safe environment with endless opportunities for students, with a goal to enhance both their academic achievements as well as their personal growth and development. “ Take advantage of the speakers who come to campus, the activities organized for students, the professors who care so much about your success, the sports games, the campus employees, the clubs and the food trucks! HPU helped prepare me for a life of significance. It was the best four years of my life.”

Sydney Donohue, ʹ23 CVS Health, Finance Leadership Development Program Analyst

You’ll Love Joining the #HPUFamily Who We Are: • HPU is a God, family and country school.

• No. 1 Best Regional College in the South (U.S. News & World Report).

• No. 1 Best Undergraduate Teaching in the South (U.S. News & World Report).

What You’ll Do: • Choose from 66 majors and 68 minors—programs like business, communication, biology, psychology and computer science.

• Surround yourself with a team of mentors, advisors and innovators like the co-founders of Apple and Netflix.

• Build Life Skills that allow you to launch your career at top-tier companies like Amazon, Google, the NBA and more.

Where You’ll Be: • Live and learn on one of the nation’s Top 20 most beautiful campuses (The Princeton Review).

• Live in the nation’s top college dorms (The Princeton Review).

• Learn in world-class facilities modeled after Silicon Valley at the No. 1 Most Innovative College in the South (U.S News & World Report).

Schedule Your Tour Our VIP Campus Tour provides a golf cart for you and your family (no large walking groups), a complimentary meal and a day-in-the-life experience at HPU. Book your spot now before your preferred tour date is full at www.highpoint.edu/visit.

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Where HPU Can Take You

99%

employed or continuing education within 180 days of graduation

14 points above national average

Below is a glimpse of High Point University graduates leading careers at impressive organizations or enrolled in competitive graduate programs. To see many more examples, visit www.highpoint.edu/outcomes. These students show what your future could look like when you enroll at HPU! Alon Parker, ’22, Amazon Web Services, Startups Associate Account Executive Major: Sales | Hometown: Concord, North Carolina “High Point University provided a variety of hands-on experiences and learning opportunities that prepared me for leadership roles on campus, which led to a summer internship with AWS. As a member of the business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, and a Senior Leadership Cabinet Member, I sharpened my professional etiquette and improved my communication effectiveness. From day one on campus, I visited the Office of Career and Professional Development every week. Thanks to High Point University for preparing me to become an effective leader, I am confident and ready to accomplish my career goals.”

Constance Marino, ’23, Ernst and Young, Forensic Integrity Services Assurance Staff Major: Accounting | Hometown: Livingston, New Jersey “HPU constantly reinforced the importance of networking, and I always found myself building connections.

I connected with an HPU accounting alumnus the summer before my junior year, and this relationship ultimately provided me with the opportunity to begin my career with Ernst and Young. Having contacts in my career field helped me continue to learn and grow.”

Sam Mycroft, ’21, SpaceX, Satellite Software Engineer Major: Physics | Hometown: Hawthorne, California “The physics and computer science departments at High Point University were such a huge factor in helping me land this amazing position at my dream company. Both in the classroom and outside of it, professors were always willing to help me work through my questions and provide insight on how to achieve my career goals.”

Mia Clemons, ’23, GE HealthCare, Commercial Leadership Program Major: Biology | Hometown: Winston-Salem, North Carolina “High Point University has provided me with a supportive success network and invaluable networking tools. From my first day on campus freshman year, I have had so many opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. My advisors, professors and mentors at HPU have been there to support me throughout my undergraduate career and prepare me to succeed after graduation.”

Mac Laborde, ’23, Warner Bros. Discovery, NCAA Digital Multimedia Specialist

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Major: Media Production and Entrepreneurship | Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia

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“During my four years at HPU, I learned technical skills that will help me succeed in my career and Life Skills that prepared me for my future. HPU allowed for a seamless transition from my undergraduate education to my professional life. From giving me pointers on my resume to helping me practice for interviews, I would not be in the position that I am today without the assistance and advice from HPU’s career professionals.”

Amirah Darnaby, ’21, Booz Allen Hamilton, General Management Consultant Major: Human Relations | Hometown: Upper Marlboro, Maryland “HPU has helped me develop life skills that will be instrumental in my future. I have had numerous opportunities to serve in leadership roles that have nurtured my passion for diversity, equity and inclusion.

HPU overall inspired me to pursue my passions and challenged me to reach new heights.”

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Premier Life Skills Experiences HPU’s campus offers opportunities and state-of-the-art laboratories where students develop the life skills that will benefit them throughout their careers. While there are too many to list here, below is a glimpse of how HPU relentlessly pursues opportunities to arm students with practical experiences.

Fine-Dining Learning Labs 1924 PRIME, Alo and Kazoku, HPU's fine-dining learning labs, allow students to practice etiquette and communication skills, and explore international flavors, customs, and culture during dinner for four years at HPU. When an employer takes you to a job interview or you meet a client for dinner, you’ll be ready.

The Jana and Ken Kahn Hotel This boutique hotel is nestled within the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center on the campus of High Point University. HPU students in event management, hospitality, sport management, media production and other majors gain hands-on experiences working in a variety of positions in this $170 million experiential learning super structure.

Destination Success: New York City + Washington, D.C. HPU's Premier Networking and Life Skills Travel Experience High Point University students travel to New York City and Washington, D.C., during their fall break each year to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to work in business, professional sports, politics, broadcast journalism and the fashion industry.

Most recently, students toured the U.S. Capitol, appeared on “Good Morning America” and had the opportunity to network with professionals who work for such well-known brands as the NFL, the NBA, Morgan Stanley and Ralph Lauren.

“During HPU’s New York City trip, I learned the importance of establishing and maintaining good relationships in the workplace. I also learned to be more open-minded and patient as my career develops.”

David Hicklin, ʼ24 Business Administration Major

ABC News Co-Anchor Byron Pitts, who serves as HPU’s Journalist in Residence, gave HPU students a tour of the “Good Morning America” studios and ABC News while in New York City.

Check out video highlights of their trips!

Never Miss an Opportunity to Network HPU’s airplane fuselage is located in Cottrell Hall, a hub for career development. It offers the profile of a plane’s interior, complete with power outlets for laptops, overhead storage, reclining seats and inspirational quotes that scroll through the windows of the plane. This space allows students to practice their quick-pitch and serves as a reminder to always be ready for new opportunities.

HPU’S TUITION-FREE MASTER’S DEGREES: CAN’T MISS OPPORTUNITY

BONUS: If you apply Early Decision to HPU, you will unlock access to 10 Tuition-Free Master's Degrees including healthcare management, biomedical sciences, communication and business leadership, educational leadership, and many others! “ The CBL program helps you develop skills you never thought you needed. My top takeaway was learning how to collaborate efficiently with my fellow classmates. In the corporate world, this skill is vital. Being able to understand outside perspectives and adapt to group settings was a huge lesson I learned.”

– Nawal Dergham, ’20, MA-CBL, ’21 – Crisis Response Coordinator, Google

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At High Point University, there are many distinctive opportunities you won’t find on other campuses, including the Tuition-Free Master's Degree in Communication and Business Leadership, available to all incoming freshmen who complete their undergraduate degree at HPU. The master’s program focuses on critical life skills that serve every student well, regardless of major or career path.

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Experiential Learning Opportunities Abound You’ll have access to

INNOVATORS. High Point University’s In-Residence Program provides students with extensive access to global leaders and innovators. All of the in-residence faculty below make regular visits to HPU or teach full-time on campus.

Visit www.highpoint.edu/innovators for more information on the global leaders who educate and inspire students to dream big.

Have you met these innovators?

HPU students have.

HPU Design Students Gain Real-World Experience and Network at High Point Market High Point University students learned more about their future profession as they worked alongside industry leaders at the High Point Market, one of the world’s largest home furnishings trade shows.

The market provides students with experiential learning and opportunities to network with professionals from different industries. Students toured designers around showrooms, answered questions about products and helped vendors place orders.

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INNOVATOR IN RESIDENCE Computer Steve Wozniak Apple Computer Co-Founder

SPORTS EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE Cynt Marshall CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and Former Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at AT&T

HPU Students Learn Life Skills from STEM Educator in Residence HPU students learned ways to engage interest and experience science through hands-on lessons from Steve Spangler, a bestselling author, TV personality and business leader who is HPU’s STEM Educator in Residence. Spangler recorded an episode for the Access to Innovators podcast led by a student and met with Natural Science and Education Fellows during a power lunch on campus.

ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE Marc Randolph Netflix Co-Founder

JOURNALIST IN RESIDENCE Byron Pitts Co-Anchor of ABC’s “Nightline”

TALENT ACQUISITION EXPERT IN RESIDENCE Dee Ann Turner Former Vice President for Talent at Chick-fil-A

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CORPORATE EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE Russell Weiner Domino’s CEO

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HPU Professor and Student Present Research at Astrophysics Conference Dr. Brad Barlow, associate professor of astrophysics and director of HPU’s Culp Planetarium, and Bryce Smith, a senior physics and mathematics major, presented the results of their latest research projects in Northern Ireland at an astrophysics conference focused on evolved, compact stars.

This biennial conference, the 11th Meeting on Hot Subdwarf Stars and Related Objects, attracts astronomers from around the world for a week of oral presentations, poster presentations, brainstorming sessions and social activities.

SPORTS REPORTER IN RESIDENCE Bob Ryan Famed Sportswriter for The Boston Globe; known as “the Quintessential American Sportswriter”

BROADCASTER IN RESIDENCE Joe Michaels Director of NBC’s “TODAY” show for 22 years

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Inside HPU’s Athletic Success HPU to Host 2024 Hercules Tires Big South Basketball Championship High Point University will host the combined tournament Wednesday, March 6 through Sunday, March 10 at the 4,500-seat Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena, bringing the excitement of a tournament environment to campus. Hosting the Big South Tournaments is an enormous win for the City of High Point and the entire Piedmont Triad Region, with thousands visiting and staying multiple days in local hotels, shopping and dining.

Women’s Volleyball Crowned Big South Tournament Champions Back-to Back Seasons In November, the top two women’s volleyball teams in the Big South battled for the 2023 Big South Championship title inside the Millis Center. After an exciting five sets in front of a packed house, the Panthers defended their Championship title earning the team’s fourth Big South Tournament win in head coach Ryan Meek’s era and the second consecutive win.

Men’s Soccer Crowned Big South Champions The High Point University men’s soccer team was named the 2023 Big South Conference Champions. The Panthers tied UNC Asheville 1-1, but HPU came out on top, advancing on penalty kicks 4-3 in front of a packed Vert Stadium. HPU has now won back-to-back Big South Conference Championships, which advanced them to the NCAA Tournament. Zach Haines and his staff have been crowned champions three times in the last four years.

HPU Launches NEW Streaming Service: HPU+ Bringing personal and professional development coaching to you digitally, HPU+ includes content focused on: • Life Skills • Student Outcomes • Lessons in Leadership • Transformation YOU Series (with President Nido R. Qubein) • Academic Innovation • Student Experience • Dorm Tours (a favorite already!) + MORE

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You’ll enjoy these benefits through HPU’s Go Global Grant:

UP TO A

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• Free tuition for your global coursework • Four academic credits • Four weeks of professional and cultural development • Your preferred destination in one of HPU’s International Hubs • Memories and lessons that will last a lifetime Sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, doesn’t it? To secure your Go Global Grant, contact the Office of Admissions at 1-800-345-6993 or scan the QR code above to schedule a time to visit HPU. During your visit, you’ll meet one-on-one with your admissions counselor, who can tell you more about this incredible opportunity.

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HPU’s Go Global Grant is a tuition-free opportunity that empowers students to see the world while developing the life skills they’ll need to make an impact in their future career.

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Values-Based Living and Learning

See HPU's Veterans Day Celebration in action!

HPU Hosts 13th Annual Veterans Day Celebration High Point University welcomed its largest crowd ever, more than 2,000 people, to the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center, for the 13th Annual Veterans Day Celebration, honoring veterans who have served our nation. The event was filled with patriotic speakers and moments to show appreciation for veterans, who were welcomed to a free breakfast after walking a red carpet lined with cheering HPU students. Nearly 100 student volunteers greeted and assisted veterans throughout the event. The North Carolina Brass Band provided patriotic music along with the HPU Chamber Singers, and an eagle soared over the crowd before veterans were gifted with an HPU blanket.

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HPU Gives Teddy Bears to Freshmen to Teach Kindness

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Each year, HPU President Nido Qubein hands out teddy bears to all freshmen during a special session of his First-Year Seminar on Life Skills, a class taught by the president and other accomplished leaders.

HPU freshmen are encouraged to give the teddy bear away to somebody who has positively impacted their life. For President Qubein, the teddy bear is a quintessential symbol of childlike innocence, and gifting it to another provides an important life lesson on love, safety and stewardship.

PARENT PERSPECTIVE Families appreciate HPU’s commitment to values-based learning and living.

Watch these families and students explain why HPU was the right fit for them.

HPU Students Provide More Than 100 Thanksgiving Meals to the Community This past Thanksgiving, students filled 100 boxes with turkey, corn, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy and a handwritten note.

They loaded the boxes onto buses for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater High Point, who delivered the meals to local families. Last year was HPU’s Professional Selling Club’s ninth year donating these Thanksgiving meals to the community.

HPU Stout School of Education Students Teach in South Africa Two professors and 14 HPU Stout School of Education students spent two weeks in South Africa putting their teaching skills to positive use. They tutored children, graded papers, taught dance and read aloud from the books they brought with them to donate to each classroom. The group traveled through much of Cape Town and the eastern provinces learning about the culture, trying various cuisines and examining the history of South Africa.

Annually, HPU students commit nearly 500,000 hours of community service to local organizations and beyond.

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Live Here. Love It Here.

LIVE Your Best Life at HPU: Featuring TINY HOMES WHAT’S INCLUDED?

BEST DORMS in the NATION! GET AN INSIDER’S LOOK AT SOME OF HPU’S NATIONALLY RANKED HOUSING!

• A loft with a full-size bed • Full bathroom • Galley kitchen • Living area with a study desk

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HPU’S ENERGETIC CAMPUS OFFERS:

Electric Energy Meets Panther Pride!

For an HPU Panther, there’s nothing quite like walking into the sea of purple that fills HPU’s new Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena ahead of a men’s or women’s basketball game.

Students pack the student section and HPU Student Suite for the best views in the house throughout the season. They rise to their feet as the band plays and the lights dim before Prowler, HPU’s Panther mascot, struts to center court raising an HPU flag to the beat of purple drums. HPU athletes storm the court.

The energy is contagious. The memories made are priceless.

Squad Goals: Student Concert Edition

I athletic 17 Division teams to cheer on 34 Club Sports and 200+Clubs Organizations 300 Intramural Teams

HPU students look forward to attending top-tier concerts on campus with their friends each year. Priceless memories are made with lifelong friends. Food trucks, photo ops, carnival rides and more are provided before the concerts begin. Most recently, international superstar Flo Rida headlined the student concert in the Qubein Arena, bringing some of his all-time hits to HPU.

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See these moments come to life and learn more about why students don’t just live here — they love it here.

The $92 million Panther Commons facility is a 200,000-square-foot building that stands five stories tall and houses 400 students.

This new residence hall also includes several retail shops on the first floor, such as a hibachi restaurant, nail salon, mail center, fitness studios, study rooms and more!

NEW!

Panther Polish

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