Point University announced today that Derrick Shields, pastor of Christ Community Church in Columbus, Georgia, has been named to its board of trustees. “Derrick is a great addition to our board of trustees,” said Dean Collins, president of Point. “His commitment to Christ and his demonstrated servant-leadership in Columbus make him uniquely qualified to help […]
Point will host its fall 2020 graduation ceremony virtually on Saturday, December 19. “While we want to honor our graduates for their hard work and dedication to their education, we also want to make sure we keep health and safety for all a priority,” said Cassidy Davis ’18, registrar. “Graduates and their families can still […]
West Point, Georgia, June 24, 2020 — Point University has appointed Leonard Phillips to serve as the University’s first chief diversity officer. In this senior-level position, Phillips will report to the University president and will lead all of Point’s diversity initiatives. He will also leverage his relationships with churches to create a new initiative to […]
Dear students, I am excited to announce today that we plan to welcome you back to campus this fall! As you can imagine, things will look very different from what we’ve been used to in the past. But I want to assure you that we are committed to a rich community experience and to your […]
Point University joins our community and our nation in lamenting the tragic instances of racial injustice that are being publicly mourned around the world. Our hearts and our prayers are with our brothers and sisters, created in God’s image, who face this kind of discrimination every day because of their skin color. In particular, we […]
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 […]
Under the leadership of Chapter President Austin Jaime, Point University’s Psi Alpha Psi chapter was awarded a research grant from the TriBeta Research Foundation for a research project proposal that the members submitted. After brainstorming ideas for research, the team quickly agreed on the topic; the organization will test the antimicrobial properties of CBD oil. […]
WEST POINT, GA – It’s the ideas that live outside the norm that often grow and better our societies. When we give the space to think differently, we become more empathetic, compassionate and aware of the world around us. This message was the theme of Point University’s second annual TEDxPointUniversity event at the New Horizon […]
Point University graduated 81 students in a commencement ceremony at Crossroads Church in Sharpsburg, Georgia, on Saturday, December 15. The Class of 2018 included Point’s first graduates from the master of transformative ministry and master of business administration programs. During commencement, President Dean Collins ‘79 presented the highest honor for a Point graduate, the Hathcock Award, which recognizes an outstanding student who has excelled […]