WEST POINT, GA – Point University graduated 206 students in a virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday. During the ceremony, President Dean Collins ’79 celebrated graduates despite the unusual circumstances resulting from the recent coronavirus outbreak. “While this is a little bit different, a little bit unusual, we want to recognize you and honor you,” said […]
PEACHTREE CITY, GA – With the start of not only a new year but also the new decade, the National Conference of Minority Public Administrators (COMPA) gathered to discuss 2020 Vision: refocusing, reforming and restoring public service values and governance. Point University had the opportunity to sponsor this four-day event lead by COMPA President and […]
Point University recently announced a new initiative, Operation Launch, in order to assist students in preparing for life graduation. Operation Launch consists of two events: a workshop and career fair. This set-up allows students to develop and refine professional skills before putting them into practice. “The purpose of the workshop is to train young adults […]
Watch the video recap and view photo albums from homecoming weekend. West Point, Georgia, was bustling with activity October 21-22 as Point University celebrated its 80th anniversary during homecoming weekend. Hundreds of alumni came into town to enjoy luncheons, alumni athletic games, fine arts concerts and prayer walks around the community. Community members, students, faculty/staff and […]
Donovan Harper ’15, a counseling and human services major, and his wife Erin recently started a college ministry through GlobalScope in Freiburg, Germany. Through the ministry, the Harpers and their team are reaching out to college students and inviting them to different events—such as Café English, free meal, coffee dates, etc.—to create relationships and hopefully […]
Bill Redmon’s ’62 life mission is to help organizations who are serving people with disabilities. He was director of Lake Aurora Christian Camp & Retreat Center for 34 years and is currently working on a new endeavor, StirringWaters, which will meet the needs of the disabled and their families. Bill answered a few questions about […]
John and his wife, Debbie Taylor Houchens (’80-’83), live and serve in Kampala, Uganda. Why did you and Debbie decide to move to Africa? For Debbie it was an almost-forgotten calling from when she was a student at Point University in the early ’80s. For John, it was a growing “oughtness” . . . a […]