We are honored to welcome Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot a space shuttle and the first woman to command a NASA space mission, as the keynote speaker for High Point University's 2027 Undergraduate Commencement. A trailblazer in aviation and space exploration, Collins has spent more than 870 hours in space, broken barriers throughout her career and inspired generations through her leadership, perseverance and commitment to excellence. Our graduates and their families will have the opportunity to hear from a true pioneer whose story embodies the courage to dream big and the determination to make history. Read more: highpoint.edu/blog/2026/08/first-female-nasa-space-shuttle-pilot-named-hpus-undergraduate-commencement-speaker-for-2027 #HighPointUniversity #HPU365 #Commencement2027 #EileenCollins #NASA #Leadership #Trailblazer #HigherEducation #DreamBig