INSPIRED TO GIVE.

• Position: High Point University

"WHY FAMILIES AND ALUMNI SUPPORT HPU

They represent many different graduation years, majors, hometowns and walks of life. But the purple thread that binds them is HPU. From young alumni who recently graduated, to those who attended High Point College before it became High Point University, to parents who've watched their students flourish, they all have reasons they give back. Below is a snapshot of their stories and why HPU means so much to them.

"We appreciated the personalized education we received at HPU and want future students to have that same wonderful education. Additionally, we are proud of the growth of HPU and the positive economic effects on the city of High Point and the greater Triad."

--William, '69, and Sharon, '70, Stewart

"We partner with organizations that reflect our beliefs and our values. Our family is Christ-centered and faith-driven, and we believe that God placed us at HPU for a reason. Four years later, we're so grateful for our son's experience on campus. We've been in the classrooms, seen the technology and met the professors, and the entire campus is a wonderful extension of our home."

--Jim and Kristine Mestdagh, parents of JT Mestdagh, '18

"I received personal attention all four years at HPU. My professors connected me with internships and endorsed me to PricewaterhouseCoopers, which hired me for my first full-time job. I am now a CPA and recently celebrated my two-year anniversary at PWC as a top performer. My time at High Point kick-started my career and shaped the person I am today. That is why I choose to give."

--Leah M.Scully, '15

"HPU gave me the skills and...