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Before Dr. Qubein
In 1924, a small school in rural North Carolina was founded called High Point College. The college only had 120 students and 9 Professors upon its opening. High Point College didn’t become High Point University until 1991, only 14 years before its current president assumed his role. His name was Dr. Nido Qubein. High Point University has grown at an exponential rate in recent years with the leadership of Dr. Nido Qubein. His presidency began in 2005, and admissions to the university have increased by nearly 300% in the past 16 years. His contributions are well known throughout the school as well as the city of High Point. High Point, North Carolina has expanded as well under Dr. Qubein. According to the 2020 census, High Point has seen a rise in teenagers aged 15 to 19 due to High Point University’s continual expansion. 2020 High Point Census

Dr. Qubein's Career
Nido Qubein came to the United States with very little knowledge of English and $50 in his pocket, as he often puts it. Life and Times Nido has had many job titles that include educator, business leader, and motivational speaker. He became the 7th president of High Point University in 2005 and has also written over two dozen books and audio programs. As a businessman, Nido is chairman of the Great Harvest Bread Company with 220 stores in 43 states and serves on the boards of many national organizations (including La-Z-Boy and BB&T now Truist). When it comes to speaking, Nido was inducted into the International Speaking Hall of Fame in 1988. He has also been a recipient of many honors, for example, The Ellis Island Medal of Honor (along with four United States presidents). Dr. Qubein’s works have received high recognition from various organizations and influential leaders.

2005-Present
In 2005 Dr. Qubein succeeded Jacob C. Martinson Jr. as president of High Point University. Under Qubein, the university has experienced substantial growth. To achieve this growth, Dr. Qubein said that he did not want High Point University to just be another college, stating that “I wanted to take HPU from an ocean of sameness to a much smaller lake of differentiation.” Life Skills High Point University became a forward-thinking institution focused on developing students for life outside of the university. Since 2010 High Point University has spent 2.1 billion dollars on growth to the college. New class buildings, concierge services, and a five-star steak house are some of the projects that money has gone to. In 2019, High Point University was ranked as the number one regional college in the south for the seventh year in a row. On May 21, 2021 Dr. Qubien was named recognized as one of the most influential leaders in North Carolina. Influential Leaders. Qubein has promised to continue expanding not just High Point University, but the city of High Point as well. He says he has raised 63 million dollars from private donors to continue expansion in the city.

The future of High Point and High Point University
Dr. Qubein has focused time, effort, and funding to develop both the campus and community of High Point and his plans for future expansion are ongoing. High Point University is continuing its transformational growth, it will establish a new School of Dental Medicine and Oral Health. This new dentistry school will be the only dental school at a private university in the state of North Carolina. This project is a $120 million investment which is High Point’s largest investment yet. Future Projects Dr. Qubein states that the way he has built this campus and community is an American success story. “This is what happens when you believe in the fundamental principles that built this country in the first place,” he said. “High Point University had a dream, and we’re living this dream every day.” The mayor of High Point, Bencini, stated as well, “that he is pleased that HPU has made such a deep commitment to the city… High Point University is High Point’s University.” Bencini went on to say that this university has energized the city while transforming the campus. Dr. Qubein has announced plans for a new 700 million dollar scholarship focused on “first-generation students, diversity, academic excellence, and veterans.” He has also championed the involvement of his students in the community helping to grow the city while also giving the students valuable work experience. As the campus continues to grow with Dr. Qubein as president, it will create more opportunities for students, employees, and the community as a whole.