Fall Highlights Newsletter

Apple, Domino’s, the NBA. You know the brands. Are you ready to know the people behind them?

The Netflix Co-Founder and dozens of world leaders mentor HPU students.

At no other university are students mentored by the founders, CEOs and leaders behind their favorite brands. High Point University’s Access to Innovators program brings industry leaders and game changers to the HPU campus to work one-on-one with students.

When students hear from and work alongside these leaders, they begin to unlock their own potential.

Pictured above is Ivana Korankyi. Her story is one of many that highlights the impact of having access to these game-changing leaders. Korankyi is an HPU pharmacy student who’s had the chance to not only speak with Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph about her business idea, but also pitch the entrepreneurial leader her product on multiple occasions. Randolph serves as HPU’s Entrepreneur in Residence, and his feedback has helped Korankyi push her “Flasky Labware” invention, a specialized tool that collects the medication researchers and drug companies are usually unable to reach on the interior walls of a round-bottom flask, from idea to reality.

“I am beyond thankful for his time,” says Korankyi. “Marc has offered insightful perspective, and it’s amazing to tap into a resource that is so knowledgeable and so exposed to the real world. I ask him questions, and he asks me questions back that challenge me to learn more about my business by taking new approaches.”

Randolph is just one of HPU’s in-resident faculty making a tangible impact on students. You can find the full lineup inside!

And, HPU’s Access to Innovators program is just one of HPU’s unique and distinguishable advantages. Inside these pages, explore the experiential learning, stellar academics, school spirit and fun that await you at HPU.

“The main forces that drove me to HPU were the intangibles that other schools could not offer such as the Office of Career and Professional Development, opportunities with industry professionals offered through the Access to Innovators Program, the Office for Student Success and the countless connections available with extraordinary faculty, staff and leaders.”

– Josh Topper, ʼ23, Audit & Assurance Assistant at Deloitte

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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 Thesestudentsshowwhatyour futurecouldlooklikewhenyouenrollatHPU!

Alon Parker, ’22, Amazon Web Services, Startups Associate Account Executive

Major: Sales

Hometown: Concord, North Carolina

“HPU 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. I became a change agent, acted as a servant leader and learned to advocate for others through my experiences as vice president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Student Government Association, event coordinator for the Office of Multicultural Affairs and as a diversity mentor.”

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

Majors: Journalism, Sociology and Anthropology

Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina

“HPU created a professional environment for me to gain experience on a unique level. They provided me with various opportunities to learn and grow in order for me to thrive in the world post-graduation. HPU offered me an amazing chance to continue my education with their CBL Graduate program; it was awesome being part of it’s inaugural class.”

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.”

Henry Voelpel, ’22, Gartner, Business Development Associate

Major: Finance

Hometown: Cape Coral, Florida

“HPU teaches students to reach for the stars from day one. Every member of the faculty, staff, administration and student body is in your corner. Nothing is impossible when you have perseverance.”

Kate McCarthy, ’23, Visa, Client Services Development Program

Major: Marketing

Hometown: Worcester, Massachusetts

“When looking for a college, I wanted to attend a university that would help fuel my ambition and support me in reaching my goals. HPU has the resources, mentors and programs that help students sharpen their passions and aim for more. The Office of Career and Professional Development helped me navigate the current job market and gain the skills needed to excel in my job search and interviews.”

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.

1924 PRIME and Alo

HPU’s fine-dining learning labs allow students to practice etiquette and communication skills 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.

Get Involved Immediately: Hands-On Experience

HPU’s Nido R. Qubein School of Communication steers students toward the steps that have led many graduates to achieve success and their goals. The opportunities are endless to get involved in and out of the classroom. You could be the host of a podcast, broadcast a news show, act as an announcer at sporting events, design a video game, influence through social media and so much more.

Ries Allyn, ’23, was heavily involved in student news shows since her freshman year, allowing her to develop skills across the broadcast journalism field through hands-on learning in the areas she was passionate about. Getting involved right away equipped Allyn with experiences that helped her land a seven-month internship with ABC News in New York City as a news gathering operations intern her senior year.

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.

“HPU really does have so many opportunities — you just have to be the student to take advantage of them. I appreciate the School of Communication’s emphasis on learning all aspects. Even if you want to be on-air, you still need to learn behind-the-scenes, crew positions, producing, etc.”

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

Explore more experiential learning opportunities and see HPU students in action!

At High Point University, there are many distinctive opportunities you won’t find on other campuses, including the tuition-free master’s degree. When you complete your undergraduate degree at HPU, you’ll be eligible to enroll in an HPU Tuition-Free Master’s Degree. That’s right – it’s tuition free. If you apply to High Point University as an Early Decision student, you’ll unlock access to your choice of 10 different master’s programs. For those who do not apply Early Decision, a Tuition-Free Master’s Degree in HPU’s coveted Communication and Business Leadership program is still available to all incoming freshmen.

Earning your graduate degree immediately after you complete your undergraduate degree, rather than delaying and jeopardizing the possibility, maximizes the amount of time you’ll have to achieve success in your career.

And, let it be known that 100% of HPU’s advanced degree holders are employed within 180 days of graduating.

What other university will offer you a tuition-free master’s degree after you complete your four-year degree?

Never Miss an Opportunity to Network

HPU’s airplane fuselage is located in Cottrell Hall. 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 acts as a reminder to always be ready for new opportunities.

“The tuition-free master’s in communication and business leadership at High Point University has equipped me with arguably the two most critical skills in the workplace: strong communication skills and an actionable understanding of transformational leadership.”

Experiential Learning Opportunities Abound

Have you met these innovators?

HPU Students Learn from Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak

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.

INNOVATOR IN RESIDENCE

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

ENTREPRENEUR IN RESIDENCE

Marc Randolph Netflix Co-Founder

HPU students have.

Apple Computer

During Wozniak’s most recent visit to campus, he participated in a Q&A session at HPU’s Innovation Summit, a meet-and-greet with students, and an interactive Q&A session with HPU engineering and robotics students.

As HPU’s Innovator in Residence, Wozniak discussed the importance of life skills and his concerns about artificial intelligence. Senior electrical engineering major, Matt Costantino, presented the HPU Robotics Team’s designs for a lunar rover to Wozniak.

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

CORPORATE EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE

Russell Weiner Domino’s CEO

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

Students Spend Summer Fighting Cancer, Researching Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria + More.

Summertime on HPU’s campus doesn’t just bring sunny days. It also brings a time for collaborating on innovative summer research. Students representing all academic schools are paired with professors who guide them through projects in a variety of fields. From learning new technology to working as a team, students tackled cancer research, utilized virtual reality, studied treatments for brain cells after injury, tested diabetes treatments and so much more.

Pictured here, master’s student Tori Federico (left) works in a lab with Dr. Heather Miller (right), associate professor of biochemistry, on a project to overcome antibiotic resistant bacteria. Miller worked with three students in support of the nearly $440,000 National Institutes of Health Grant she received last year, enabling her to continue her research for three years.

“Our team is studying drugs we can use to make existing antibiotics work again,” said Miller. “We’re trying to eventually create some clinically relevant molecules that could be used to treat MRSA infections because we know that antibiotic resistance is such a big problem. We’ve already discovered some molecules that are effective.”

Charlie Freeman, HPU’s Sports Business Executive in Residence, Advises Students on Building Career Connections

Charlie Freeman, president of business operations for the Orlando Magic, returned to campus to mentor students. During his time on campus, Freeman spoke to sport management students about creating culture in the workplace, led a Q&A with exercise majors, shared lunch with HPU Business Fellows and advised students during a Premier Life Skills Seminar.

He stressed the need for sales and public speaking skills, and emphasized effective research before networking via job fairs, conferences and events.

You’ll have access to INNOVATORS.

Athletic Success

HPU Announces New Men’s Basketball Head Coach

This past March, High Point University made the exciting announcement that Alan Huss would serve as the new HPU Men’s Basketball Head Coach. He is serving as the 14th head coach in the program’s history. Huss has joined an exceptional team of athletes and coaches for an inspiring season in the Qubein Arena.

HPU Women’s Lacrosse Deemed No. 4 Seed Heading Into Big South Tournament

In early May, HPU’s women’s lacrosse held an overall record of 8-9, going 7-2 in Big South play and finishing the regular season in a three-way tie for second place. HPU graduate attacker, Mena Loescher, posted 79 points off of 43 goals and 36 assists. HPU’s Ava Scudillo led the Panthers with 26 caused turnovers.

Three HPU Track and Field Athletes Earn Big South Awards

After competing in April, three HPU track and field athletes earned recognition from the Big South as athletes of the week. Terris Burton won the men’s 400m hurdles with a time of 52.13 seconds. Chris Van Niekerk won both the discus and shot put at HPU’s Meet of Champions. His mark in the discus of 58.08m was over three meters further than his previous season best. Lindsay Cooper swept the hurdle races at the Meet of Champions with a time of 13.43 seconds (+2.8 wind) in the 100m hurdles. Cooper also helped the HPU 4x400m relay team to a second place finish.

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

Tuition-Free Study Abroad

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.

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

• 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

Experience the best of HPU anytime, anywhere with HPU+. Register today at hpuplus.com or by scanning the QR code.

LEARN MORE!

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.

Values-Based Living and Learning

At HPU, students live and learn in an environment that reinforces their personal values and surrounds them with mentors who model service, joy, generosity, gratitude and respect. HPU’s educational model results not only in student success but also significance. Our teaching philosophy prepares not only their minds but also their hearts and souls. An HPU education sets graduates apart. Here are a few examples:

WHY PARENTS APPRECIATE HPU’S VALUES

“The importance and value that is placed on God, Family and Country (in that order) is truly what propels HPU to the top in colleges and universities. Those values reinforce the decisions that have made HPU so unique among schools. Our daughter has had the best college experience and matured personally and professionally beyond what we could have imagined. HPU has equipped her with the best tools, resources and experiences to succeed. We have only wanted to give our children the best foundation in life, and we truly feel that HPU has partnered with us in that endeavor.”

-Tina Marsh, HPU Parent of Bailey, ’25

“As someone who knows the Higher Education world well, I honestly tell other families that no other college or university shares and instills their values as clearly as HPU. If a “God, Family, Country” university is what your child is looking for, this is it.”

-Kerry Tornesello, HPU Parent of Ben, ’23

Heartfelt Hugs Go Viral

From Move-In Day to Commencement, HPU Security Officer Valerie Baxter, better known as “Ms. Val,” is there for students. She’s one of the first smiling faces students meet, and she is a constant presence throughout their time on campus, cheering them on or giving one of her signature hugs when they need support.

Recently, Ms. Val’s caring spirit was recognized not only by the HPU students who adore her, but by the nation when a viral video of her HPU graduation hugs took her all the way to the “TODAY” show, national nightly news outlets and beyond.

Check out the footage here!

HPU Family Contributes

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

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 community for “A Day On, Not a Day Off.” Students served the community through nearly 20 projects to revitalize local organizations, clean areas in the city of High Point, pack thousands of seeds for the community, pack care kits for veterans and more.

HPU Sorority Raises Funds for Family Service of the Piedmont

HPU’s Kappa Delta Sorority hosted their 10th annual Shamrock Superhero Dash to support services for victims of child abuse. Participants were encouraged to dress up in superhero attire to run the course that veered throughout HPU’s campus. Members of Kappa Delta sorority were scattered across the course, cheering on participants. In total, the sorority raised nearly $2,000 for the Guild of Family Service of the Piedmont.

“Dr. Qubein will tell you that HPU is a God, Family and Country school. HPU treats students like adults, models important behaviors for them and gives students an incredible opportunity to grow. And no matter how many differences all our children have, they all share those same values that are at the core of HPU.”

-David Amigo, HPU Parent of Joshua, ’22, Zach, ’24, and Cooper, ’25

“When you bring your child to college, you’re taking the training wheels off, and you have to hope and pray that what you have done as far as instilling your values and what you think is important, right and wrong, sticks. When we brought Jodi to HPU, it was evident that this place is very different. The church is right on campus. Look at the sculptures on the promenade, the prominent figures like Harriett Tubman and Rosa Parks. That environment opens a curiosity that leads them down the correct path.”

-John Guglielmi, HPU Parent of Jodi, ’15

PARENT PERSPECTIVE

Families appreciate HPU’s commitment to valuesbased learning and living. Watch these families and students explain why HPU was the right fit for them.

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

Live Here. Love It Here.

LIVE Your Best Life at HPU: Featuring TINY HOMES

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• A loft with a full-size bed

• Full bathroom

• Galley kitchen

• Living area with a study desk

BEST DORMS in the NATION!

Find this option under UNIVERSITY LANDING TINY HOMES on the housing portal!

Club Sports

Next Stop: HPU Carnival!

HPU goes all out for celebrations! Students gather on HPU’s Kester International Promenade surrounded by carnival rides, food trucks, games, laughter and more to celebrate the last day of classes. Popcorn, snow cones, deep-fried Oreos, swings, Ferris wheel rides and slides were top picks by students as they created memories with friends to wrap up another successful academic semester!

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.

200+ Clubs and Organizations

300 Intramural Teams

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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.

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A SAFE HOME AT HPU

With 24/7 presence of friendly campus police, trained security officers and Student Life staff, you can rest easy knowing you are safe and secure.

WATCH: STUDENTS SHOW APPRECIATION FOR SECURITY OFFICER AND “CAMPUS MOM,” MS. VAL!

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