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Over the span of five years, High Point University underwent significant growth and challenges. From opening five major academic buildings to uniting as a campus at the beginning of a global pandemic, HPU rapidly expanded while navigating unexpected obstacles.

The View Point Editorial Board condemns the violence that occurred on Sept. 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. We extend our deepest condolences to the family of Charlie Kirk and to all those directly impacted by this tragedy.

With a new academic year at High Point University there also comes new rules. In September, the Student Government Association implemented a rule regarding apparel across all clubs.

@BarstoolHPU on Instagram posted an email on Wednesday, August 7 that confirmed that Derby Day would not be happening and a new event would take place, ‘Picnic in the Park.’ The email also stated that security and police would be briefed during a morning meeting and sent out to patrol campus.

High Point University’s 2024 undergraduate and graduate level graduations are right around the corner. Seniors and grad students alike are making arrangements to enter the real world of the workforce or choosing to further their education.

High Point University’s Qubein School of Communication is soon to be one of the only private institutions in the country with an AI capable video wall and a virtual reality filming system. HPU is set to be ahead of the curve and ahead of most schools. In Dec. 2022, the sprinkler system froze, which caused the pipes to burst. This unfortunately ruined the studio. The School of Communication received a very generous insurance check, which allowed a complete studio revamp w

High Point’s Police Department has recently released a statement saying that the violent crime rate is down 15% from 2023. The two main reasons officers have been able to lower this rate is due to a focused deterrence model of policing as well as prioritizing community engagement. Focused deterrence is a model of policing where police look at people who are subject to recidivism or repeat offenders and focus intervention on those groups people or individuals according t

The Nido R. Qubein School of Communication has undergone some major changes in the last year. The School of Communication earned itself a brand new and improved TV studio after water leakage damaged equipment and the space used to create its student newscast.

High Point University is not shy when it comes to expansion…more specifically, academic expansion. ​ Academics at HPU have grown substantially since Dr. Nido Qubein became president. Since 2005, HPU’s academic schools have jumped from three to 14 – and HPU shows no intention of slowing down any time soon. ​ Academics have been growing at a fast rate, all thanks to a $400 million academic expansion plan put into place. HPU has announced a brand new addition to their set of a

High Point University is notorious for advertising their excellent connections and outcomes after graduation. The university has thousands of prospective students applying each year to get a chance at experiencing what is supposed to be the premier life skills university.

From the animated pictures to the progress the community has watched over the past year, students have been anxiously anticipating a swift completion of the new Panther Commons building.

With recent active shooter emergencies occurring at college campuses across the United States, High Point University has initiated safety measures to educate students and faculty on how to respond in the event of such an emergency. The university has recently released an active shooter training video that is required to be shown in all classes.

Earlier this semester, Debra Duncan, Chief Director of Campus Police and Security, sent an email to all High Point University students with guidelines about new passport regulations. The email informed students that failure to provide a passport when requested by a security officer will result in a referral to the Office of Community Standards inferring that conduct sanctions may be taken. The email did not include any information on the type of sanctions or warnings a stu

Nicholas Nelson, at the time a freshman at HPU, was charged by the Guilford County Sheriff’s department on Oct. 28, 2023. Nelson waived his right to an assigned counsel and was released on bond of $100,000. Nelson is allowed to leave the state of North Carolina, but must return for all court dates.

Slane Student Center is one of the main hubs for student activity on HPU’s campus. Slane is an ideal place to workout, shoot hoops, get a cup of coffee from Starbucks, get a plate at The Café or just mingle with friends and classmates in the common areas.

High Point University and the Triad wait in anticipation as they expect more than 20,000 visitors to attend the Big South Championships at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in March 2024. The university won the bid to host the Big South Championships for both men’s and women’s basketball from March 6 to March 10. This is expected to boost the economy in the Triad and for the very first time, the tournaments will be held in the Qubein Center. According to Fox 8, this event

Anyone who lives in High Point, North Carolina knows that High Point Market is the biggest event of the year. It's a time when the city, the university, and the outside world gather together for one purpose: to admire furniture. The massive stone and brick buildings that cluster together in the city of High Point are filled with a warm glow as furniture is moved inside. Interior designers and well known furnishing companies come together to put on a memorable show. It is a

This past Sunday, the Student Government Association at High Point University held their introductory meeting, announcing the new rules for the school year. High Point University’s Office of Communications presented their new branding policy regarding club logos.