[7] Qubein started a newsletter aimed at Christian program directors, Adventures with Youth, soon after he arrived in the US, and eventually became a highly sought-after motivational speaker and corporate consultant.

[17] In 1999, Qubein was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bryan School of Business & Economics.

[20] In 2009, he was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters in humanities degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

[22] In early 2017, High Point University announced that it would name its new basketball arena and conference center for Qubein and his wife, Mariana.

[23] Beginning in January 2012, UNCTV began airing High Point University Presents A Conversation with... series.

[26] Qubein has written 11 books, including How To Communicate Like A Pro and Stairway to Success: The Complete Blueprint for Personal and Professional Achievement.

[27] The September 2012 issue of Success magazine featured Qubein discussing his role as president of High Point University.