High Point University Presents: Colin Powell

The UNC-TV network recently broadcast a special program titled, “High Point University Presents: Colin Powell” that features HPU president Nido Qubein and Gen. Colin Powell, former secretary of state, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and national security advisor.
Powell served as HPU’s Commencement speaker in May 2014 and joined HPU’s National Board of Advisors this summer. Powell sat down with Qubein for an extended question and answer session, filmed on the HPU campus for the UNC-TV broadcast, where he discussed his humble beginnings and rise to becoming one of the world’s most influential leaders.
This is the latest in a series of specials that UNC-TV has presented on HPU’s Cultural Enrichment Series. Past specials have included a discussion with internationally renowned leadership expert John Maxwell; a question and answer session with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak; bestselling author and marketing pioneer Seth Godin; HPU’s entrepreneurship roundtable discussion with business leaders, including Gov. Pat McCrory and racing CEO Richard Childress; as well as a presentation with Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author and one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People.