HPU President Nido Qubein Publishes New Leadership Book on University’s Transformation
May 14 2024 - 12:04PM
High Point University is excited to announce that Extraordinary
Transformation, the latest book from HPU President Nido Qubein, is
available starting today on Amazon and Barnes & Noble’s
website. All proceeds from the book will support scholarships for
HPU students.
In Extraordinary Transformation, Qubein shares lessons he has
learned during his two decades and counting as HPU’s president and
offers innovative strategies that have sparked the university’s
incredible growth in size and academic stature under his
leadership. His book serves as an entrepreneurial blueprint for any
leader who seeks to start a new organization or grow a proven brand
that could use fresh ideas.
Published by High Point University Press, Extraordinary
Transformation is being released at an exciting time for HPU. The
university, which opened in 1924 as High Point College, will
celebrate its centennial anniversary in September. In addition, HPU
will welcome its largest enrollment in school history this fall,
including the first cohorts of graduate students to the Kenneth F.
Kahn School of Law and the Workman School of Dental Medicine.
While the average tenure for a college president is less than
six years, Qubein is in his 20th year as HPU’s president, and in
2025 begins his 21st year leading his alma mater. Extraordinary
Transformation is not the final chapter in his long, successful
career in higher education but rather a first-hand account of how
he transformed a small, private college into The Premier Life
Skills University.
“Extraordinary Transformation is really an autobiographical
account of how we applied business and leadership principles to
grow and re-imagine HPU as a nationally recognized institution of
higher learning,” Qubein said. “And I’m just as excited about the
future of HPU as I am proud of what we’ve accomplished in the
previous 20 years.”
HPU has achieved unprecedented growth since Qubein began leading
a total transformation of the campus after becoming president in
January of 2005. The university welcomed the largest number of
students in its 100-year history last fall, with approximately
6,040 students starting classes in August 2023. Data collected by
HPU in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and
Employers standards shows 99% of the Class of 2022 were
employed or furthering their education within 180 days of
graduating, which is 14 points higher than the national
average.
In addition, HPU has received many other national accolades.
U.S. News & World Report continues to recognize HPU for its
commitment to innovation and student success in many ways,
including three No. 1 rankings in the 2024 edition of
“Best Colleges.” HPU was once again named the No. 1 Best Regional
College in the South in U.S. News & World Report’s rankings,
which were released in September 2023. This is the
12th consecutive year the university has earned the
prestigious distinction. In addition, HPU is ranked as the No. 1
Most Innovative Regional College in the South for the ninth year in
a row and No. 1 for Best Undergraduate Teaching. In addition, HPU
is named in the top 30 nationally (No. 27) for Best First-Year
Experiences.
Qubein has published more than a dozen books on communication
and personal development and has been featured widely in national
publications. The Biography Channel televised his Emmy-nominated
life story, a 30-minute program titled “A Life of Success and
Significance.” He has received many prestigious awards and
distinctions as an internationally known speaker and consultant,
including The Ellis Island Medal of Honor and induction into the
Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and the
National Speakers Hall of Fame.
Praise from proven leaders in higher education and business
about Extraordinary Transformation:
“Anyone seeking to transform an organization will find this book
filled with life lessons and practical advice from an engaging
leader brimming with optimism, determination, energy and an
unshakable faith that the seemingly impossible can be achieved.” —
Dr. Vincent Price, Duke University president
“Nido Qubein shines a light on the challenges facing higher
education and gives principles and a vision to guide innovative
leaders in our world today as they face an ever-changing
environment.” — Dr. Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Michigan State University
chancellor
“President Qubein has proven it is possible to transform higher
education in a responsible way — and anyone curious how they did it
will find this book to be innovative, substantive and resourceful.”
— Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix and HPU’s Entrepreneur in
Residence
“Nido Qubein is an extraordinary university president. He cares
deeply about the holistic growth of his students. You’ll love this
book. It’s captivating.” — Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple
Computers, Inc. and HPU’s Innovator in Residence
“At a time when other universities have faltered and even
closed, High Point University has thrived. This book gives us a
blueprint on how that happened. A must-read for anyone interested
in how to lead.” — Cynthia Marshall, chief executive officer of the
NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and HPU’s Sports Executive in Residence
“An outstanding business book to help you live, learn and lead
through any challenge.” — Dr. John C. Maxwell, New York Times
best-selling author
At High Point University, every student receives an
extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring
people.® HPU, located in the Piedmont Triad region of
North Carolina, is a liberal arts institution with 6,040
undergraduate and graduate students. U.S. News & World
Report has ranked HPU the No. 1 Best Regional College in the South
for 12 consecutive years and the No. 1 Most Innovative Regional
College in the South for nine consecutive years. The Princeton
Review named HPU in “The Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition” and among
the “Best South” colleges by region list. HPU was also recognized
among the Top 20 in the nation for Best-Run Colleges, Best Career
Services, Most Beautiful Campus, Most Active Student Government,
Best College Dorms and Best Campus Food, as well as a Great School
for Business/Finance Majors and a Great School for Communication
Majors. For 13 years in a row, HPU has been named a College of
Distinction with special recognition for career development,
business and education programs. The university has 60
undergraduate majors, 66 undergraduate minors and 18 graduate
degree programs. It is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big
South Conference. Visit High Point University on the web at
highpoint.edu.
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Alex Abrams
High Point University
336-841-9588
aabrams1@highpoint.edu