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High Point Univ. Dedicates School Of Communications
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High Point University Featured in June 2009 Edition of "The Business Advocate" by the High Point Chamber of Commerce
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HPU dedicates school named for furniture rep Plato Wilson
Furniture Today · High Point University officials held a dedication ceremony Wednesday for the new Plato S. Wilson Plato S. Wilson School of Commerce, named for the longtime furniture sales representative and HPU supporter.
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HPU Included in CBS News Commencement Segment
CBS News ·
CBS News ran a story on May 24 highlighting Commencement ceremonies across the country. HPU was included in the segment.
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Congressman Howard Coble Attends Jack Lucas Dedication Ceremony
Fox News ·
High Point University received a special honor on Oct. 4 when a Medal of Honor awarded to the late Pfc. Jacklyn Harrell Lucas, USMC, was dedicated to the university. Lucas, an alumnus of HPU, served in World War II.
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Club Ed: This University Is at Your Service
The Chronicle of Higher Education ·
Lots of colleges treat students like customers. But how many have an ice-cream truck? And valet parking? And a concierge desk? And an enormous hot tub in the middle of the campus?
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Dorm Life Becomes the High Life
WRAL, Raleigh, NC ·
If Chelsea Johnson wanted, she could get an automated wake-up call in the morning, leave her clothes at the
concierge desk for dry cleaning, grab some free pretzels and a banana from a snack cart and then unwind in a
hot tub with several of her friends.
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'Jaw-dropping menu of student services'
CR80 News ·
Customers, in this case students, are not always right, but they're deserving of more, lots more. That's the
premise at High Point University in North Carolina which, since the 2005 arrival of its president, Nido R. Qubein, a
motivational speaker and author of such books as "How to Get Whatever You Want" and "Close Like a Pro: Selling Strategies
for Success," has seen its freshman registration triple even though it now costs more.
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High Point University Boosts Its 'Wow' Factor
Morning Edition ·
NPR features an educational segement about all of the things that High Point University
is doing to help make students happy. The piece highlights innovative features, such as the ice cream trucks,
valet parking, a concierge desk, a hot tub and free snacks.
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Laura Ingraham Show
Dr. Nido Qubein appeared on "The Laura Ingraham Show", a nationally syndicated radio program, to discuss the values that are taught at High Point University and what makes HPU so extraordinary.
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Greensboro News & Record
Changes at the university are drawing prospective students. The university is expecting a percentage increase in the double digits in its traditional
freshman class this fall.
Some of the changes on campus -- free carwashes and kiosks that give away beverages and snacks, for example -- are part of Qubein's branding of the
university as a place where students can learn in a fun environment. But what some may see as unorthodox perks, Qubein said, is a way to teach
students principles such as the value of generosity, work and appreciation.
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The State of Things
There's a major upheaval taking place at a North Carolina university, and no, it's not Duke.
High Point University has a new president and is awash in cash. Host Frank Stasio speaks with HPU
President Nido Quebin about his record-breaking fundraising, his rags-to-riches life story and his mission
to transform this private liberal arts school. (12:22)
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HPU in the News... Wall Street Journal
On page R12 of Monday's paper,
our own President Qubein is featured as the lead-in for the top story in the Lifestyle section.
The article is entitled "Life's Lessons," and focuses on ethical wills.
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HPU Hits the Big Time... on CBS Evening News
Missed the big network newscast? Not to worry. Follow this link to see HPU
included in a segment on 2005 commencement speakers which aired on national network news on Sunday, May 29...
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Colleges Compete for Commencement Speakers
by Ben Bergman
Morning Edition, May 6, 2005 ·
President Qubein sat down for an interview with NPR correspondent Ben Bergman to talk about
bringing Rudy Giuliani to High Point University to deliver this year's commencement address.
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