Phil R. Taylor

Dr. Nido R. Qubein became the seventh president of High Point University in January 2005. Driven by faithful courage, he continues to lead HPU through an extraordinary transformation that includes: Significant and measurable academic growth 210% increase in traditional undergraduate enrollment 203% increase in faculty 383% increase in campus acreage And dozens of additional strategic growth accomplishments. President Qubein has partnered with faculty and staff to forge new opportunities for HPU. Focusing on experiential education and holistic, values-based learning, graduates are prepared to live a life of both success and significance. He has served as past president of the Big South Conference and teaches a class to all freshmen titled, ?The President's Seminar on Life Skills.? In the course, Dr. Qubein shares with students the habits, skills, values, and the practical intelligence that one must apply to succeed in an ever-changing world. He came to the United States as a teenager with limited knowledge of English and only $50 in his pocket. His inspiring life story is one filled with adversity and abundance. It is through the lens of his life accomplishments, that one appreciates his current role as an educator, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for the development of our future leaders. For More information, please visit: http://www.highpoint.edu/president/