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May 08, 2024 16:24 ET | Source: High Point University

‘Undercover Billionaire’ Star Advises HPU Graduates to Embrace Life’s Challenges

HIGH POINT, N.C., May 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Point University celebrated the Class of 2024 in many special ways on May 4 during two undergraduate Commencement ceremonies inside the Nido...
August 14, 2023 16:18 ET | Source: High Point University

HPU Announces Two Commencement Speakers and Ceremonies for Spring

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Point University will have many reasons to celebrate in 2024, which will mark HPU’s 100th anniversary, including accomplished Commencement...
February 02, 2023 09:03 ET | Source: High Point University

HPU Students Learn from Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak

HIGH POINT, N.C., Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Point University welcomed Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, HPU’s Innovator in Residence, back to campus this week to mentor students. He has...
January 25, 2023 09:04 ET | Source: High Point University

99% of HPU Graduates Are Employed or Furthering Their Education Within 180 Days

HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Point University’s commitment to equipping students with life skills is producing extraordinary results. Data collected by HPU in accordance...
October 14, 2022 08:43 ET | Source: High Point University

Over $20 Million for Teacher Preparation Awarded to HPU’s Stout School of Education

High Point, North Carolina, Oct. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 14, 2022 – High Point University’s Stout School of Education is one of only six universities in the nation and...
May 09, 2022 15:15 ET | Source: High Point University

HPU Announces $32,000,000 Donor for New School of Dental Medicine

High Point, NC, May 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HIGH POINT, N.C., May 9, 2022 – At an event today, High Point University announced the major donor for the new School of Dental Medicine, which is...
May 07, 2022 15:15 ET | Source: High Point University

KIND Founder Daniel Lubetzky Encourages Class of 2022 to Lead With Curiosity, Courage and Compassion

High Point, NC, May 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To download video from HPU’s Commencement ceremony and Daniel Lubetzky’s speech, click here. HIGH POINT, N.C., May 7, 2022 – This morning,...
August 17, 2021 15:11 ET | Source: High Point University

Founder of KIND Snacks and Entrepreneur Named HPU’s 2022 Commencement Speaker

High Point, NC, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of KIND Snacks, a business leader, investor and social entrepreneur, will deliver High Point University’s Commencement...
April 26, 2021 09:39 ET | Source: High Point University

Domino’s COO and President Joins HPU as Corporate Executive in Residence

High Point, NC, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Point University announces Russell Weiner will serve as HPU’s Corporate Executive in Residence. Weiner is the chief operating officer and...
March 24, 2021 11:55 ET | Source: High Point University

NASA Astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison Named HPU’s Commencement Speaker

High Point, NC, March 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Mae Jemison, an accomplished NASA astronaut, engineer and physician who became the first woman of color to travel to space, will deliver High...