High Point University Honored for Providing Exemplary Undergraduate Research Opportunities

This section is Partnership Content suppliedThe content in this section is supplied by GlobeNewswire for the purposes of distributing press releases on behalf of its clients. Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire High Point University was selected by the Council on Undergraduate Research as the recipient of the 2025 Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments. Dr. Bill Kochen, professor and founding chair of neuroscience, observed lab results with Harlie Culbreth, center, Isabella Frankovic and Alexandra Shutters, front, during HPU's 2025 Summer Research Program in the Sciences (SuRPS). GNWArticle contentHIGH POINT, N.C., April 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High Point University was selected by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) as the recipient of the 2025 Campus-Wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishments (AURA). This award recognizes an institution with exemplary programs that provide high-quality research experiences for undergraduate students.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentArticle contentFor more than 10 years, the AURA has drawn on CUR’s Characteristics of Excellence in Undergraduate Research (COEUR), which outlines criteria for exceptional undergraduate research programs. For AURA recognition, universities must demonstrate depth and breadth in their undergraduate research initiatives and evidence of continual innovation.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article content“On behalf of CUR, we congratulate High Point University on this recognition, which reflects HPU’s exceptional commitment to fostering a culture of inquiry, mentorship and discovery,” said Lindsay Currie, CUR’s executive officer. “By prioritizing meaningful research experiences for undergraduates across disciplines, the university is empowering students to think critically, engage creatively and contribute to solving complex challenges. We applaud their leadership and dedication to advancing undergraduate research as a transformative educational practice.”Article contentHPU’s emphasis on undergraduate research is evident by the fact that more than 90% of undergraduates complete at least one experiential learning opportunity, such as faculty-mentored research, internships or study abroad, before graduation. A large proportion of those opportunities involves students engaged in original research across disciplines.Article contentArticle contentHPU supports this work through robust funding for student travel and presentation, dedicated research days and symposia, and strong faculty-student collaboration that results in conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications. The university’s strategic investment in undergraduate research, coupled with its emphasis on mentorship and interdisciplinary exploration, demonstrates a sustained, measurable impact on student success and positions the institution as a national leader in high-impact educational practices.Article content“The AURA is the highest honor an office of undergraduate research can earn, and we are excited to be a recipient,” said Dr. Joanne Altman, HPU professor of psychology and founding director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works. “The recognition affirms the academic rigor that defines undergraduate research and creative work at High Point University and reflects our commitment to engaging students early in collaborative research with faculty mentors. These high-impact experiences help students develop the critical skills that prepare them for exciting futures no matter what career path they choose.”Trending CRA denied taxpayer with multiple health issues the disability tax credit Personal Finance U.S. targets Canada’s cloud-computing move as trade irritant Economy Posthaste: Look for the Canadian dollar to be an 'underperformer' once the war winds down, says CIBC News Snowbirds moving back home drives demand for cottage properties, says Royal LePage Real Estate When helping a young adult out with the rent can do more harm than good Debt Article contentAltman has served as an elected volunteer at CUR since 2001. Article content“We are incredibly proud that High Point University has earned the CUR AURA, a prestigious national distinction reserved for institutions that meet the most rigorous academic standards in undergraduate research,” HPU Provost Dr. Daniel Erb said. “This recognition reflects the depth, breadth and sustained excellence of our research programs, affirming that HPU students are engaged in the kind of rigorous, mentored scholarly inquiry that defines the very best undergraduate academic experiences in the country. This recognition strengthens our commitment to providing transformative research experiences that prepare our undergraduates to excel in graduate study, professional careers and beyond, now and in the world as it is going to be.”Article contentAttachmentsArticle contentHPU Research 1HPU Research 2Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle contentAlex Abrams High Point University 3369517926 aabrams1@highpoint.edu Article contentShare this article in your social networkCommentsYou must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments.Create an AccountSign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information. 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