Spring Highlights Newsletter

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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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