HIGH POINT, N.C., Oct. 28, 2009 - High Point University has hired Troy J. Thompson as the facility and operations coordinator for the University Center.

Thompson, who is certified in green building for building professionals by the National Association of Home Builders, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility – including managing the theater and arcade, working with the restaurant and library staff, coordinating with the internal and external groups who use the facility for activities, and acting as an ambassador for the University Center.

"As HPU continues to grow, I am thrilled to be a part of the culture and unique approach," Thompson says. "I embrace the challenges this position presents and look forward to ensuring that the University Center continues to stand as a showcase facility at HPU."

Thompson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from North Carolina State University.

At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in a fun environment with caring people. HPU, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a liberal arts institution with 3,700 undergraduate and graduate students from 50 countries and 44 states at campuses in High Point and Winston-Salem. It is ranked by US News and World Report No. 5 among comprehensive universities in the South and No. 1 in its category among up-and-coming schools. Forbes.com ranks HPU in the top 6 percent among "America's Best Colleges." HPU was included in The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" 2009 listings. The university offers 68 undergraduate majors, 40 undergraduate minors and seven graduate degree programs. It is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big South Conference. Visit High Point University on the Web at www.highpoint.edu.