# @highpointu on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DX45T03ETxS
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-03T19:55:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** HighPointUniversity (@HighPointU) — https://gondola.cc/HighPointU

## Caption

A Commencement so nice, we do it twice! 

Yesterday, more than 1,000 graduates crossed the graduation stage inside Qubein Arena during two undergraduate ceremonies. Here are top highlights from yesterday’s celebration:

🎓 Over 1,000 grads crossed the stage (1,700+ degrees awarded between grad and undergrad!)

💜President Qubein addressed the class with words of wisdom and a reminder of the journey they’ve taken at HPU

🎤 Inspiring keynote from former Walmart International CEO Kathryn McLay

🎓 Senior class president Casey Williams challenged grads to embrace what’s next

🌟 15-year-old grad, Kal Burgess-Hicks, who aspires to be a neurosurgeon, graduated yesterday and is believed to be the youngest student to ever graduate from HPU

🦅 Beloved Bald eagle, Clark, soared during “God Bless the USA” performed live by Lee Greenwood

❤️ Grads honored loved ones with the heartfelt tradition of gifting them an HPU blanket to signify the comfort of their love and support over the years 

#HPU2026 #Commencement #GraduateSeason

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