High Point
North Carolina
High Point University
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 to Host 14th Annual Veterans Day Celebration
High Point, NC -- High Point University will honor hundreds of men and women who have served this country during its 14th Annual Veterans Day Celebration. Grammy Award-winning singer Lee Greenwood, whose hit song “God Bless the USA”…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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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