Nido is the President of High Point University, an undergraduate and graduate institution of more than 4,000 students from 50 countries and 44 states. Since taking the helm in 2005, he has transformed the university into one of the nation's premier institutions by raising more than $150 million and revitalizing the campus with more than 15 new academic buildings and dorms (with a total investment of half-a-billion-dollars that is now leading the way for a $1.262 billion expansion), increasing enrollment by nearly 50%, and rebranding the higher education experience altogether. US News & World Report ranks HPU as #1 among “Colleges To Watch.” His role in reculturing an organization is sparking immense interest across the nation as he translates his actions into meaningful strategies that businesses can use everyday. His Qubein Foundation has provided over 600 scholarships worth more than $6 million and continues to provide 48 additional scholarships to deserving students yearly.►Read full bio