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Friday, May 24, 2013

HPU observes Mathematics Awareness Month
BROWNWOOD – May 24, 2013 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Mathematics recognized April as Mathematics Awareness Month. The national theme for this year, according to the American Mathematical Society, was Mathematics of Sustainability, “balancing needs and seeking solutions for a complex changing world.”

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

HPU honor student receives scholarship to study in D.C.
BROWNWOOD – May 22, 2013 – Elizabeth Rogers, a senior political science and European history major in Howard Payne University’s Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom multidisciplinary honors program, was recently chosen to participate in the 2013 Engalitcheff Institute on Comparative Political & Economic Systems (ICPES) to be held this summer in Washington, D.C.

HPU staffer named Chamber Ambassador of the Month
BROWNWOOD – May 22, 2013 – Karina Daniel, director of corporate, community and foundation relations at Howard Payne University, was named the May 2013 Ambassador of the Month by the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Ambassadors participate in various Chamber and community events and serve as the core volunteer group for the Chamber. The Ambassador of the Month is chosen based on participation in events and programs during the previous month.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

TexasBank awards $25,000 to HPU through Doss Foundation
BROWNWOOD – May 15, 2013 – TexasBank recently announced that more than $79,000 in scholarship funds will be given to local and area high schools and colleges – including $25,000 to Howard Payne University – through the Doss Foundation.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Mesquite ISD awards HPU alumna for excellence in teaching
BROWNWOOD – May 14, 2013 – Molly (Nickols) Purl, a 2000 Howard Payne University graduate and eighth-grade teacher in Mesquite ISD, was awarded for excellence in teaching during the spring 2013 semester.

Thursday, May 09, 2013

HPU DPS officers undergo additional training
Howard Payne University’s Department of Public Safety team recently underwent additional training at the new headquarters building. The training was specifically in the fields of New Radio Procedures; Hazardous Materials Recognition and Response; and Officer Safety.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013

HPU El Paso Center celebrates opening of new facility
The Howard Payne University El Paso Center celebrated the opening of its new facility at the First Baptist Church in El Paso on April 29. Dr. Bill Ellis, HPU president, gave a special address to the attendees of the open house and Dr. Stephen Kovach, professor of Christian studies for the El Paso Center, offered a prayer of dedication. As part of the celebration, Blanca Gamez, a 2009 graduate with a double major in Christian studies and business management, shared an inspiring story of how her HPU education from the extension center has made a remarkable difference in the life of her family. A special award was given to Bertha Valle, office manager, for her almost 20 years of dedicated service to the extension center. The award was presented by Dr. Ellis and Dale Meinecke, HPU assistant vice president for external programs and church relations.

HPU assistant baseball coach inducted into Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame
Jerry Don Gleaton, HPU assistant baseball coach, was inducted into the Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame on May 6.

HPU to hold spring Commencement on May 11
BROWNWOOD – May 7, 2013 – Howard Payne University will graduate approximately 138 undergraduate and graduate students at its spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m., in the Brownwood Coliseum.

Monday, May 06, 2013

Stinger Stories, Spring 2013
Stinger Stories is a collection of news and feature stories focusing on HPU students. These articles were produced by HPU's Office of University Marketing and Communications and distributed to media during the spring 2013 semester. Click on the headline to open the publication.

Thursday, May 02, 2013

HPU alumnus to appear on Travel Channel’s “Burger Land”
BROWNWOOD – May 2, 2013 – Don Blake, a 1977 Howard Payne University alumnus formerly of Brownwood, will be featured on the Travel Channel’s “Burger Land” on Monday, May 6, beginning at 8 p.m.

HPU students awarded for servant-leadership qualities
BROWNWOOD – May 2, 2013 – Five Howard Payne University students were honored recently for their acts of servant leadership on campus and in the local community. Awards were presented during HPU’s annual Servant Leadership Program.

HPU faculty and staff members honored for service
BROWNWOOD – May 2, 2013 – Members of Howard Payne University’s faculty and staff were recently honored at an annual personnel recognition luncheon held on the HPU campus. Dr. Harlan Scott, chair of the biology department and associate professor of biology, was named Outstanding Faculty Member and Jodi Goode, director of information technology, received the Outstanding Staff Member Award.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Chassidy Carroll honored with HPU Spirit of Social Work award
BROWNWOOD – April 30, 2013 – Howard Payne University’s Social Work Advisory Board recently presented the Spirit of Social Work award to Chassidy Carroll, a 2008 HPU graduate and co-founder of Hope Home Ministry of Brownwood. Carroll received the award for “many years of outstanding social work service helping others.”

Five HPU seniors honored at annual Sumners Banquet
BROWNWOOD – April 30, 2013 – Five graduating seniors in the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom honors program at Howard Payne University were recently honored during the annual Sumners Banquet held on the HPU campus.

Friday, April 26, 2013

HPU students recognized as 2013 Young Maston Scholars through HSU
BROWNWOOD – April 26, 2013 – Two Howard Payne University students were recognized recently as 2013 Young Maston Scholars during the T.B. Maston Lectures in Christian Ethics, an annual conference hosted by Hardin-Simmons University’s Logsdon Seminary.

Thursday, April 25, 2013

HPU students complete criminal justice internships
BROWNWOOD – April 25, 2013 – Eight Howard Payne University students were recently honored for the successful completion of criminal justice internships. The students were recognized at the annual luncheon held at HPU’s Girling Center for Social Justice.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

HPU theatre to present “Dancing at Lughnasa”
BROWNWOOD – April 24, 2013 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Theatre will present “Dancing at Lughnasa,” at the HPU Theatre Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 28, at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and free for all HPU faculty, staff and students.

HPU composer’s music performed in Washington, D.C.
BROWNWOOD – April 24, 2013 – The works of Dr. Elisabeth Greene, adjunct faculty member in Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts, were recently performed in the Washington, D.C., area.

Cynthia Clawson Courtney honored with prestigious HPU Yellow Rose Award
BROWNWOOD – April 24, 2013 – Dr. Cynthia Clawson Courtney, 1970 Howard Payne University graduate and award-winning vocalist, recently received the 2013 HPU Woman’s Club Yellow Rose Award. The honor was announced at the Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon held on the HPU campus.

Ashley Krueger named recipient of HPU’s Yellow Rose Scholarship
BROWNWOOD – April 24, 2013 – Howard Payne University sophomore Ashley Krueger, a music education major from Howe, was named the recipient of the HPU Woman’s Club Yellow Rose Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. The award was presented at the annual Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon held recently on campus.

HPU announces 18th annual “American Music Spectacular”
BROWNWOOD – April 24, 2013 – Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts announces the upcoming performance of the university’s Symphonic Band in its 18th annual “American Music Spectacular,” The Struggle for Freedom. The event will be held Thursday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Mims Auditorium.

HPU to host El Paso Center Open House
BROWNWOOD – April 24, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host an Open House at its new El Paso Center location, First Baptist Church El Paso, on Monday, April 29, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The El Paso Chamber of Commerce will perform a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, and guests will have the opportunity to take a tour of the new facilities and enjoy refreshments and fellowship.

Friday, April 19, 2013

HPU honors students attend Karl Rove lecture
BROWNWOOD – April 19, 2013 – Howard Payne University students recently had the opportunity to attend a Dallas lecture by Karl Rove, deputy chief of staff and senior advisor during the George W. Bush administration. The lecture was attended by Academy of Freedom honors students who have received the designation of Sumners Scholars.

HPU to host community band concert
BROWNWOOD – April 19, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host a concert of the Central Texas Community Band on Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Mims Auditorium. There is no charge for admission, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

HPU Jazz Ensemble to present Spring Concert: “When Swing Was King”
BROWNWOOD – April 18, 2013 – The Howard Payne University Jazz Ensemble will present a concert exclusively devoted to the music of the Swing Era on Monday, April 22, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. The concert will be held in Mims Auditorium on the HPU campus.

HPU to collect donations for West disaster relief
BROWNWOOD – April 18, 2013 – In light of the recent tragedy in West, Texas, Howard Payne University students, faculty and staff are uniting with the surrounding communities to aid in relief efforts. Donations will be collected through Monday morning, April 22, at the university’s Office of Admission (adjacent to the Mabee University Center) before being delivered to West on Monday afternoon.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

HPU to present evening of music and drama for the entire family
BROWNWOOD – April 10, 2013 – This Friday, April 12, the familiar children’s fairy tales of “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Pinocchio” will be told through music and drama by students of the Howard Payne University School of Music and Fine Arts. The evening of “OperaTales” will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Mims Auditorium. There is no charge for admittance and the doors will open at 7 p.m.

HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau wraps up successful spring semester
BROWNWOOD – April 10, 2013 – Student Speaker Bureau, Howard Payne University’s competitive speech and debate team, completed their spring tournament schedule in March.

The Almost to headline 18th annual HPU Fest
BROWNWOOD – April 10, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host its 18th annual HPU Fest on Saturday, April 13. The Almost will be the headlining band for this all-day music festival.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

HPU hosts Model United Nations conference
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2013 – Howard Payne University hosted a Model United Nations (MUN) conference recently, welcoming 40 students from five universities across Texas. In addition to HPU, participants included Baylor University, East Texas Baptist University, Hardin-Simmons University and the University of the Incarnate Word.

HPU provost coedits book on faculty development
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2013 – Working with a collaborative research group, Dr. W. Mark Tew, Howard Payne University provost, recently coedited and contributed to a volume of “New Directions in Teaching and Learning,” a periodic monograph published by Jossey-Bass, a noted higher education publisher.

Monday, April 08, 2013

HPU launches "A Call to Send" campaign to Heart of Texas residents
BROWNWOOD – April 8, 2013 – Howard Payne University held a luncheon on Monday afternoon to announce its A Call to Send campaign to community leaders from the Heart of Texas area. In preparation for the launch of the campaign, the university unveiled Phase I, which features plans for major new facilities and endowment growth.

Friday, April 05, 2013

HPU announces engineering science degree program
BROWNWOOD – April 5, 2013 – Howard Payne University recently announced the launch of an engineering science degree program, designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as engineering assistants or to pursue bachelor’s or master’s degrees in engineering disciplines of their choice. The degree program was approved during a recent meeting of HPU’s Board of Trustees.

Thursday, April 04, 2013

HPU students share Christ during Spring Break on South Padre Island
BROWNWOOD – April 4, 2013 – Heading to the beach for Spring Break is a common experience among college students, but a group of Howard Payne University students had perhaps a different purpose in mind when they travelled to South Padre Island last month. Ten students from HPU’s Baptist Student Ministries, along with BSM director Keith Platte, shared the love of Jesus Christ with beachgoers during Beach Reach 2013.

HPU student delegates meet with state legislators
BROWNWOOD – April 4, 2013 – Six students from Howard Payne University visited Austin recently for the Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) Student Advocacy Day. Groups from several private universities in the West Texas region, including HPU, traveled to the capitol building to encourage representatives and senators to continue support for the TEG program.

HPU cheerleaders named National Champions
BROWNWOOD – April 4, 2013 – The Howard Payne University cheerleaders recently participated in the 2013 Christian Cheerleaders of America Cheer Nationals and were named “National Champions” in the small co-ed college division and fourth place overall. The competition consisted of more than 50 divisions, ranging from toddlers to college students, from more than 20 states.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Howard Payne University to feature art of Susan Harmon
BROWNWOOD – March 28, 2013 –Artist Susan Harmon will exhibit her Sight/Insight Collection at Howard Payne University until May 1. Susan is the spouse of David Harmon, chair of art at HPU. The collection is housed at the Doakie Day Art Center in the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

HPU celebrates Black History Month with special chapel service
BROWNWOOD – March 27, 2013 – Howard Payne University celebrated Black History Month with a special chapel service held last month. The second annual service focused on the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation signing and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, in which an estimated 250,000 people demonstrated peacefully in the nation’s capital for civil rights and economic equality. Members of the African-American chapter of HPU’s Alumni Association, alongside current students, presented poetry, music and stories during the service titled “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington.”

Monday, March 25, 2013

HPU to present concert of original music by student, alumni and faculty composers
BROWNWOOD – March 25, 2013 – Howard Payne University will present a concert of all-new music by student, alumni and faculty composers March 26 at 6 p.m. in the university’s Grace Chapel. There is no cost for admission, and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

HPU to host Traffick911 training session
BROWNWOOD – March 25, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host a free Traffick911 training session on the prevention of domestic minor sex trafficking March 28 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will be held in the Bullion Suites of the Mabee University Center. The training is designed for CPS workers, teachers, school counselors, attorneys, family court personnel, social workers and others who come across at-risk children. Continuing Education Units are available.

Friday, March 22, 2013

HPU’s Resurrection Week to begin Monday
BROWNWOOD – March 22, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host Resurrection Week, the university’s annual spring revival, March 25-27. The featured speaker for the week is David Burk, president and founder of Total Surrender Evangelistic Association, Inc., in Arlington. Worship will be led by the Nick Gainey Band. Gainey is a 2008 HPU graduate and the worship pastor and an elder at Connection Community Church in Rowlett.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Tickets available for HPU’s “Rock: Then and Now” concert
BROWNWOOD – March 19, 2013 – Tickets are still available for Howard Payne University’s “Rock: Then and Now” concerts to be held on the HPU campus, March 22-23 beginning at 7:30 p.m. each evening.

Friday, March 08, 2013

HPU students recognized by faculty for achievements in Christian studies
BROWNWOOD – March 8, 2013 – Four students in Howard Payne University’s School of Christian Studies were honored as Currie-Strickland Scholars in Christian Ethics and Theology during the Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics held recently on the HPU campus.

Thursday, March 07, 2013

HPU’s Perspectives Conference explores ministering in changing cultures
BROWNWOOD – March 7, 2013 – Howard Payne University recently hosted its second annual Perspectives Conference, an event which brings together youth ministry professionals to explore the many facets of their field of ministry. Among the participants were HPU undergraduate and graduate students as well as other youth ministers from around the state.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013

HPU to present “Rock: Then and Now” concert
BROWNWOOD – March 5, 2013 – “There’s something about music that just draws people closer together,” says Dr. Rob Tucker, dean of music, fine arts and extended education at Howard Payne University. Tucker is hoping one of the most recognized and beloved music genres, rock, has that effect at concerts to be held on the HPU campus, March 22-23 beginning at 7:30 p.m. each evening.

HPU’s Currie-Strickland lectures addresses issues of Christian moral discernment
BROWNWOOD – March 5, 2013 – Howard Payne University held its sixth annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics, Feb. 28-March 1 on the HPU campus.

HPU Jazz Ensemble to present concert Thursday evening
BROWNWOOD – March 5, 2013 – The Howard Payne University Jazz Ensemble will present a concert this Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Mims Auditorium.

Group from HPU recalls trip to Israel
BROWNWOOD – March 5, 2013 – Several faculty, staff and students from Howard Payne University gathered recently to share with peers their reflections from a trip to Israel. The group returned from the Holy Land in January with more than just suitcases full of souvenirs – they brought back memories to last a lifetime.

Monday, March 04, 2013

HPU names Randy Yeakley as vice president for development
BROWNWOOD – March 4, 2013 – Howard Payne University recently named Randy Yeakley ’83 to the position of vice president for development. He will assume this role on March 18.

Thursday, February 28, 2013

HPU’s production of “Stealing Home” to open Christian University Theatre Festival
BROWNWOOD – February 28, 2013 – The Howard Payne University Department of Theatre will present its first spring production, “Stealing Home,” in several performances Thursday, Feb. 28, through Monday, March 4. The final performance of the show will open the Christian University Theatre Festival, held March 4-6, in which HPU will host acting companies from Hardin-Simmons University, Lubbock Christian University and Wayland Baptist University.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

New Braunfels community invited to learn more about Howard Payne University
BROWNWOOD – February 27, 2013 – Howard Payne University New Braunfels Center invites all who are planning to enroll in undergraduate classes at New Braunfels – or those who are just interested in learning more about the university – to attend an HPU Preview Night at New Braunfels High School. These Monday-evening sessions are scheduled for March 4, April 1 and May 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Check-in for the preview events will begin at 6 p.m.

HPU to present Spring Sing 2013
BROWNWOOD – February 27, 2013 – Howard Payne University students will perform in the annual Spring Sing event on Friday and Saturday, March 1-2, at 7:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively, in Mims Auditorium.

Friday, February 22, 2013

HPU faculty and staff members wear red for heart health awareness
BROWNWOOD – February 22, 2013 – Several Howard Payne University faculty and staff members wore red on Friday in support of the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign for heart health awareness.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Presidential biographer reflects on lives of Theodore Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan at HPU lecture
BROWNWOOD – February 14, 2013 – Edmund Morris, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and well-known presidential biographer, addressed area residents, students, faculty, staff and board members at a lecture held on Howard Payne University’s campus Monday.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013

HPU adjunct addresses Houston attorneys
BROWNWOOD – February 5, 2013 – David Balkum, adjunct instructor in Howard Payne University’s criminal justice department, addressed the Houston Chapter of the Christian Legal Society on January 31.

HPU to host sixth annual Currie-Strickland lectures
BROWNWOOD – February 5, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host the sixth annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics on Thursday, February 28, and Friday, March 1. Anyone interested in theology and Christian issues is encouraged to attend this free lecture series. Reservations are requested.

MBA program begins at New Braunfels Center
Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center Master of Business Administration program began January 14 with seven total students. Two more students are currently enrolled to begin during later terms.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

HPU hosts 15th Annual CASL Conference
BROWNWOOD – January 31, 2013 – More than 250 Christian student leaders from nine Baptist universities participated in the 15th Annual Christian Association of Student Leaders (CASL) Conference hosted by Howard Payne University last weekend.

HPU to present a “Night at the Movies” musical event
BROWNWOOD – January 31, 2013 – The community is invited to join the fun as faculty from Howard Payne University’s Department of Music present a “Night at the Movies” concert Friday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Mims Auditorium. There is no charge for admission, and a popcorn reception will immediately follow the event.

Friday, January 25, 2013

HPU Lady Jackets basketball featured on ESPN’s “SportsCenter”
BROWNWOOD – January 25, 2013 – The exciting conclusion of Thursday’s Howard Payne University Lady Jackets basketball game against Concordia University Texas was featured on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” segment “Top Ten Plays” Thursday evening, coming in at number 10.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

HPU to host financial aid seminars
BROWNWOOD – January 24, 2013 – Parents of area junior and senior students in high school are invited to free seminars at Howard Payne University to learn more about financing their children’s college education. HPU will host meetings on financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, and Thursday, Feb. 7, in the university’s Paul and Jane Meyer Faith and Life Leadership Center.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

HPU to host Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biographer Edmund Morris
BROWNWOOD – January 23, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host a lecture by presidential biographer and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edmund Morris on Monday, February 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m., in the university’s Mims Auditorium. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend this free event.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

New faculty begin at HPU
There were several additions to the HPU faculty in the spring 2013 semester.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Worship event to focus on HPU provost book
BROWNWOOD – January 16, 2013 – A book by Dr. Mark Tew, Howard Payne University provost and chief academic officer, will be the focal point of a worship event at San Saba’s First Baptist Church this Sunday, January 20, beginning at 6 p.m.

HPU honors 288 students for academic success in fall 2012 semester

BROWNWOOD – January 16, 2013 – Howard Payne University recently announced its academic honors for the fall 2012 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s List, a 3.65-3.99 grade point average to be named to the Dean’s List and a 3.50-3.64 grade point average to be named to the Honor Roll.

Receiving honors were:

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

HPU’s Penny University ministry brings together a community of learners
BROWNWOOD – December 18, 2012 – At Howard Payne University, there are many exciting organizations with which to get involved. One of the most popular choices is the Baptist Student Ministry (BSM), which has many opportunities for students including one of the newest ministries, Penny University.

HPU faculty and staff support Hope Home Ministry
BROWNWOOD – December 18, 2012 – Howard Payne University recently presented a gift of $800 to Hope Home Ministry of Brownwood. The funds were collected during the annual President’s Christmas Reception for HPU faculty and staff.

Community invited to learn more about HPU’s MBA degree offered in New Braunfels
BROWNWOOD – December 18, 2012 – Those who may be interested in pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from Howard Payne University in New Braunfels are invited to attend a free informational session on Monday, Jan. 7, at 6:00 p.m. The one-hour event will be held at the Aflac Suite located on the second floor at 1259 Loop 337 N., New Braunfels, TX, 78131.

Monday, December 17, 2012

HPU’s Mustache Wheel of Doom raises money for missions
BROWNWOOD – December 17, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Baptist Student Ministry recently completed the fall 2012 semester with the annual “Mustache Wheel of Doom” fundraiser. The popular event raised $3,513 for missions and left several HPU men with attention-getting facial hair throughout final exams week.

Friday, December 14, 2012

HPU’s Death and Dying course prepares students for life
BROWNWOOD – December 14, 2012 – The name is sure to get attention – “Death and Dying.” Then one may wonder what a class called Death and Dying is like – perhaps morbid, definitely somber, maybe even depressing. Even so, Howard Payne University’s 8 a.m. class this fall reached the maximum enrollment and even had a waiting list.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Link, Fall 2012
The fall 2012 edition of the Link, featuring Paul and Paula, is now available online. Click on the headline to get started.

Monday, December 10, 2012

Give yourself the gift of an HPU graduate education this holiday season
BROWNWOOD – December 10, 2012 – This Christmas, Howard Payne University is encouraging people from Brownwood and beyond to give themselves the gift of a master’s education from HPU. The university offers four master’s degree programs, with a new semester beginning January 15.

Friday, December 07, 2012

Stinger Stories, Fall 2012
Stinger Stories is a collection of news and feature stories focusing on HPU students. These articles were produced by HPU's Office of University Marketing and Communications and distributed to media during the summer and fall 2012 semesters. Click on the headline to open the publication.

Thursday, December 06, 2012

HPU’s December Commencement scheduled for Saturday
BROWNWOOD – December 6, 2011 – Howard Payne University will hold its Commencement ceremony this Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Brownwood Coliseum beginning at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012

"Winds of Triumph -- Memories of the London 2012 Olympics Journey" video now available online
The "Winds of Triumph -- Memories of the London 2012 Olympics Journey" video is now available on Howard Payne University's Youtube channel.

Donations to be collected for Hope Home Ministry
Howard Payne University faculty and staff will have the opportunity to support a worthy cause during the President's Christmas Reception to be held December 8 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monetary donations will be collected to support the Hope Home Ministry, founded by two HPU students.

Friday, November 30, 2012

HPU announces holiday schedule
BROWNWOOD – November 30, 2012 – Howard Payne University will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 19, through Tuesday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 2.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas visits HPU campus
BROWNWOOD – November 30, 2012 – Howard Payne University hosted a presentation by representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on Thursday. Area businesspeople, high school students and other community members joined HPU faculty, staff and students in learning about the history of the Federal Reserve as well as economic trends and predictions for the future.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

HPU’s Heritage Singers to present Service of Lessons and Carols
BROWNWOOD – November 29, 2012 – A Service of Lessons and Carols will be presented by Howard Payne University’s Heritage Singers at 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 2, at St. John’s Church in Brownwood. The event is free and open to the public.

Monday, November 26, 2012

KTXS reports on HPU’s scholarship established in memory of Gordon Cowden ’84
Howard Payne University recently established a scholarship in memory of Gordon Cowden '84, a victim of the Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting.

Click here to see coverage by Abilene's KTXS news station.

HPU art exhibit open through December 5
BROWNWOOD – November 26, 2012 – There are still opportunities to view the works of David E. Harmon, professor of art and chair of the Department of Art at Howard Payne University. The exhibit will be open through December 5, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the university’s Doakie Day Art Center.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

HPU’s Symphonic Band and Concert Choir to present Christmas Celebration
BROWNWOOD – November 20, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Symphonic Band and Concert Choir will present a Christmas Celebration concert on Thursday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m. in HPU’s Mims Auditorium. There is no charge for admission, but guests are encouraged to bring a canned good or boxed dry good as a donation. All of the items collected will go to Brownwood’s Good Samaritan Ministries to aid those in need this winter and holiday season.

HPU memorializes Colorado victim, announces scholarship at San Antonio Spurs game
BROWNWOOD – November 20, 2012 – Howard Payne University memorialized alumnus Gordon Cowden -- a victim of the Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting -- during halftime of the San Antonio Spurs Faith and Family Night game on Saturday, which would have been his 52nd birthday. The university presented a gift to his family and announced the establishment of a $60,000 HPU presidential scholarship in his name.

Monday, November 19, 2012

HPU’s Tau Beta Sigma to host fundraiser Christmas dinner
BROWNWOOD – November 19, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s chapter of Tau Beta Sigma, a national honorary band sorority, will host a Christmas dinner on Tuesday, November 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Brownwood. A minimum $5 donation is requested and proceeds will go toward the purchase of new uniforms for the HPU Yellow Jacket Band.

Friday, November 16, 2012

New HPU scholarship to benefit Central Texas students
BROWNWOOD – November 16, 2012 – Howard Payne University is offering a new scholarship to students from Central Texas, which will award $48,000 over four years to eligible applicants. The Central Texas Scholarship Program is offered to students who are graduates of high schools and home schools in the Central Texas area, meet unconditional admission requirements and enroll full-time in the fall and spring semesters.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

HPU to offer Master of Business Administration degree in New Braunfels
BROWNWOOD – November 15, 2012 – Those who may be interested in pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from Howard Payne University in New Braunfels are invited to attend a free informational session on Monday, Nov. 26, at 6:00 p.m. The one-hour event will be held at the Aflac Suite located on the second floor at 1259 Loop 337 N., New Braunfels, TX, 78131.

HPU visits East Elementary School
BROWNWOOD – November 15, 2012 – A group from Howard Payne University visited with third grade students at Brownwood’s East Elementary School on Thursday to discuss the importance of good grades and higher education. Shown demonstrating the university’s “sting ’em” cheer are HPU students Rebecca Lamar and Michael Ballejo.
 

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

HPU’s Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry program to begin January 2013
BROWNWOOD – November 14, 2012 – In response to requests from current students and alumni, Howard Payne University will offer a Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry (MATM) degree beginning in January 2013.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

HPU appoints assistant vice president for finance
BROWNWOOD – November 13, 2012 – Howard Payne University recently appointed Emily (Tittle) Attaway, a 2009 graduate of the university, as assistant vice president for finance. Attaway, a certified public accountant, will direct and oversee HPU’s business office, which is responsible for financial reporting, accounting operations, budget management, student accounts, cashiering, accounts payable and audit compliance.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to host discussion at HPU
BROWNWOOD – November 12, 2012 – The public is invited to attend a special presentation by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on Howard Payne University’s campus November 29. The presentation, “Dialogue with the Dallas Fed,” will be held in the Bullion Suites of the Mabee University Center from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

HPU’s Concert Choir to present “We the People: Words and Music of Revolutionary America”
BROWNWOOD – November 12, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Concert Choir will present “We the People: Words and Music of Revolutionary America,” on Friday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Grace Chapel.

Friday, November 09, 2012

HPU’s Jazz Ensemble to present “The Very Best of Times”
BROWNWOOD – November 9, 2012 – The Howard Payne University Jazz Ensemble will present a special concert Thursday evening, November 15, at 7:30 p.m. with the theme: “The Very Best of Times.” The concert, open to the public and free of charge, will take place in HPU’s Mims Auditorium.

Thursday, November 08, 2012

HPU makes donation to Brownwood’s Walker Cancer Center
BROWNWOOD – November 8, 2012 – Howard Payne University presented a check for $3,857.81 to representatives from Brownwood Regional Medical Center’s Walker Cancer Center on Tuesday. The donation represents funds raised during the university’s Brenda Newbury Breast Cancer Awareness Walk-A-Thon held last month.

HPU to host annual Community Thanksgiving Feast
BROWNWOOD – November 8, 2012 – The 29th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast at Howard Payne University will once again usher in the holiday season for area residents. The event is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 22, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at HPU’s Mabee University Center.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012

HPU wins Moot Court tournament at South Texas College of Law
BROWNWOOD – November 7, 2012 – The Howard Payne University team of Jake Aschmutat, a senior from Corpus Christi, and Charity Chambers, a senior from Derby, Kan., recently won the South Texas College of Law Moot Court Tournament in Houston.

HPU claims Debate Sweepstakes and 2nd Place Overall at home tournament
BROWNWOOD – November 7, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s speech and debate team, the Student Speaker Bureau, recently hosted the Fall 2012 Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA) state championship tournament. HPU received several honors including Debate Sweepstakes and 2nd Place Overall.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012

Sara Haley promoted to assistant vice president for facilities and planning at HPU
BROWNWOOD – November 6, 2012 – Howard Payne University recently promoted Sara Haley from director of facilities and planning to assistant vice president for facilities and planning. In her new role, she has assumed additional responsibilities to lead HPU’s efforts of planning for future campus facilities and the renovation of existing facilities.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau has busy semester with tournaments at home and abroad
BROWNWOOD – October 30, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s speech and debate team, Student Speaker Bureau, has a busy month ahead hosting and competing in tournaments. In addition to conducting the Fall 2012 Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association state championship tournament Nov. 2-4 on the HPU campus, the SSB will travel to Oxford, England, to compete in the Oxford IV Inter-Varsity Debate Tournament Nov. 8-10.

HPU to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
BROWNWOOD – October 30, 2012 – Howard Payne University has announced that it will offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree beginning in the fall 2014 semester, pending accreditation approval. The degree will be offered in response to large demand.

Monday, October 29, 2012

HPU exhibits work of new art professor, department chair
BROWNWOOD – October 29, 2012 – Howard Payne University will host a reception and viewing of paintings by David E. Harmon, professor of art and chair of the Department of Art, at the university’s Doakie Day Art Center on November 1 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will also be a lecture by Harmon from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the art center. The community is welcome and encouraged to attend both the reception and the lecture.

HPU faculty members complete doctoral degrees
BROWNWOOD – October 29, 2012 – Two Howard Payne University faculty members recently celebrated the completion of their doctoral degrees with a reception on campus.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

HPU students, faculty and staff walk for cancer awareness
BROWNWOOD – October 25, 2012 – Howard Payne University recently held the Brenda Newbury Annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness, with proceeds going to cancer research. The event is named in honor of Brenda Newbury, wife of HPU chancellor and former president Dr. Don Newbury.

HPU’s Winds of Triumph bring London experiences back to the classroom
BROWNWOOD – October 25, 2012 – Howard Payne University is known for providing unique educational experiences, but quite a few people on campus are still in awe of one such opportunity presented to students this summer. One of the most discussed events of the summer, the 2012 Olympic Games, was held in London and HPU students not only were in attendance – they were on stage.

Monday, October 22, 2012

HPU promotes Kevin Kirk to associate VP for enrollment management
BROWNWOOD – October 22, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Kevin Kirk has been promoted from assistant vice president for enrollment management to associate vice president for enrollment management. In his new role, Kirk joins HPU’s executive team as a member of the university’s administrative council.

Friday, October 12, 2012

Ammons and Scofield crowned Homecoming Queen and Princess
BROWNWOOD – October 12, 2012 – Carlee Ammons of Houston (left) and Robin Scofield of Naples, Fla., were crowned Howard Payne University’s Homecoming Queen and Princess during a ceremony held on campus today.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

HPU freshman looks forward to another Homecoming
BROWNWOOD – October 11, 2012 – With Homecoming festivities coming up at the end of this week, Howard Payne University freshman Ashley Miller recalls her past memories of Homecoming weekends spent at HPU. For the 2012 graduate of Austin’s James Bowie High School, college has always been a part of life. For as long as she can remember, Miller has been attending HPU events with her grandparents, Dr. Damon ’54 and Betty ’58 Miller.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

HPU to present Homecoming theatre performances
BROWNWOOD – October 10, 2012 – Howard Payne University will begin its theatrical season with the comedic musical, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Performances correspond with HPU’s Homecoming 2012 celebration, Thursday, Oct. 11, through Sunday, Oct. 14.

Monday, October 08, 2012

HPU announces Homecoming Parade route
BROWNWOOD – October 8, 2012 – Howard Payne University has announced the parade route for Homecoming 2012. The parade will travel around the HPU campus Saturday, October 13, beginning at 11 a.m., and the community is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Friday, October 05, 2012

HPU music students to present concert Monday night
BROWNWOOD – October 5, 2012 – The public is invited to a special concert at Howard Payne University featuring eight of the university’s music students. The concert will be held, free of charge, on Monday, October 8 at 5 p.m., in the university’s Grace Chapel.

HPU appoints assistant vice president for external programs and church relations
BROWNWOOD – October 5, 2012 – Howard Payne University has expanded to three campuses across the state, and the university recently created a new administrative position to serve these extension centers. Dale Meinecke, a 1998 HPU graduate, was appointed assistant vice president for external programs and church relations.

HPU announces Homecoming 2012 Honorees
BROWNWOOD – October 5, 2012 – Howard Payne University will recognize nine outstanding alumni during Homecoming 2012 weekend, Oct. 12-14.

Thursday, October 04, 2012

HPU designated “Military Friendly School”
BROWNWOOD – October 4, 2012 – Howard Payne University was named to the Military Friendly Schools® list by Victory Media, the premier media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools® list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools in the U.S. that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.

Homecoming volunteers needed
October 5, 2012 -- Homecoming Week is fast approaching, and the university is in need of volunteers to make the celebration the best it can be. Some of the jobs will only require an hour of someone’s time, and each volunteer will receive a free t-shirt.

Wednesday, October 03, 2012

HPU announces 2012 Homecoming Court
BROWNWOOD – October 3, 2012 – Howard Payne University has announced the Homecoming Court for 2012. The HPU Homecoming queen and princess will be crowned on Friday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. during the Homecoming Convocation in the university’s Mims Auditorium.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012

HPU’s Homecoming 2012 celebration scheduled Oct. 12-14
BROWNWOOD – October 2, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Homecoming celebration will be held Friday through Sunday, Oct. 12-14. This year’s theme is “The Great Adventure,” and approximately 40 events will be held throughout the weekend.

Display at HPU memorializes domestic violence victims
BROWNWOOD – October 2, 2012 – In observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Howard Payne University is hosting a special exhibit to pay tribute to the lives lost to domestic violence. The “Empty Shoes” display at the university’s Girling Center for Social Justice features a pair of shoes for each of the 10 Central Texas women and children who have died in the last 13 years as a result of such violence.

Generous grant allows HPU to hit the highways
BROWNWOOD – October 2, 2012 – Howard Payne University is now mobile thanks to a generous grant from the Texas Pioneer Foundation and assistance from the Bruner Auto Group of Brownwood. The new Mobile Go Center, a 42-foot trailer equipped with laptop computers, satellite Internet and more, will allow HPU to take the university to prospective students across the state.

Friday, September 28, 2012

HPU’s Jazz Ensemble to present fall concert
BROWNWOOD – September 28, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Jazz Ensemble will present its fall concert October 4, at 7:30 p.m., in HPU’s Mims Auditorium. There is no charge for admission and the public is welcome to attend.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

HPU to host Accounting Day this Friday
BROWNWOOD – September 25, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s School of Business will host an Accounting Day this Friday, September 28. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the 10 a.m. session in room 136 of Newman Hall on HPU’s Academy of Freedom campus.

HPU women’s soccer captain plays in Italy
BROWNWOOD – September 25, 2012 – The Howard Payne University women’s soccer season is underway and team captain Leslie Jones is bringing extra experience to the field after honing her skills in Italy this summer.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Howard Payne University student spends summer in Malaysia
BROWNWOOD – September 21, 2012 – Many Howard Payne University students spend their summers working at camps. This summer Jessi Galindo, an HPU athletic training major from Del Rio, followed in the footsteps of her peers. However, Galindo’s camp was in Malaysia.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

HPU to host organ dedication ceremony
BROWNWOOD – September 20, 2012 – Dr. Yoon-Mi Lim will be the featured performer at a special organ dedication ceremony at Howard Payne University on Tuesday, Sept. 25. The ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Mims Auditorium and a reception will immediately follow. Admission is free and the public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas meeting on HPU’s campus postponed
BROWNWOOD – September 14, 2012 – A presentation by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, originally scheduled to be hosted on Howard Payne University’s campus on September 25, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Thursday, September 13, 2012

HPU lauded by national publication for providing quality education and great value
BROWNWOOD – September 13, 2012 – Howard Payne University was again named one of the “Best Regional Colleges of the West” in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges by U.S.News & World Report released Wednesday. HPU was also named to the “Great Schools at Great Prices” list, in which the publication determines the value of education received by comparing the quality of the programs offered to the cost of attendance.
 

Monday, September 10, 2012

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to host discussion at HPU
BROWNWOOD – September 10, 2012 – The public is invited to attend a special presentation by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on Howard Payne University’s campus September 25. The presentation, “Dialogue with the Dallas Fed,” will be held in the Bullion Suites of the Mabee University Center from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Thursday, September 06, 2012

HPU alumnus Randy Johnson to retire from youth ministry after 38 years
BROWNWOOD – Sept. 6, 2012 – Randy Johnson, youth minister at First Baptist Church of Richardson, does not attribute his longevity with the church to his skills as a minister. In fact, Johnson, who will retire in January after 28 years at FBC Richardson and 38 total years as a youth minister, says just the opposite.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

HPU's Millard Kimery completes doctorate in English
BROWNWOOD -- Sept. 5, 2012 -- Millard Kimery, associate professor of English at Howard Payne University, recently completed his doctorate in English. His dissertation is titled Imagining Membership and Its Obligations: The Voice of John Ruskin in Wendell Berry’s Fiction.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

HPU music professor spends summer teaching English in Southeast Asia
BROWNWOOD – Sept. 4, 2012 – Dr. Monte Garrett, professor of music at Howard Payne University, spent two weeks in Southeast Asia this summer, teaching English to men and women who will, in turn, teach the language to local children.

HPU graduate receives scholarship to continue education at Baylor Law School

by Rachel Ellington, Howard Payne University freshman

BROWNWOOD – Sept. 4, 2012 – Lauren Teel, a 2010 graduate of Howard Payne University, recently received the Nancy Stallings Lee Endowed Scholarship at Baylor University. Teel, a student at Baylor Law School, who hails from Canton, was the first recipient of this award.

HPU group tours four Spanish cities
BROWNWOOD – Sept. 4, 2012 – Students make many memories throughout their college years, but seeing the Cathedral of Toledo or the paintings of Picasso will likely stand out as some of the best for students in Howard Payne University’s Culture and History of Spain class.

HPU named “Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education
BROWNWOOD – September 4, 2012 – Howard Payne University was recently honored as a “2012 Great College to Work For” by The Chronicle of Higher Education. This year, a record 47,000 employees from universities across the nation participated in The Chronicle’s survey. Of the 294 colleges represented, 103 were named as great places to work, being recognized for specific best practices and policies. HPU was honored in the areas of Work/Life Balance and Supervisor or Department-Chair Relationship.

Friday, August 31, 2012

HPU’s Pre-College Music and Art Program announces fall classes
BROWNWOOD – August 31, 2012 – The Pre-College Music and Art Program at Howard Payne University is hosting fall classes in music and art. Classes and lessons are available for both children and adults, and the registration deadline for the fall semester is Friday, September 7.

Dr. Richard Jackson speaks at HPU Convocation
BROWNWOOD – August 31, 2012 – Dr. Richard Jackson, Howard Payne University alumnus and interim pastor of First Baptist Church of San Angelo, addressed new and returning HPU students, faculty and staff during University Convocation on Wednesday. University Convocation marks the first chapel service of the 2012-13 academic year, and faculty and various administrators donned academic regalia for the service.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

ICUT Foundation awards UPS scholarship to Howard Payne University junior
BROWNWOOD – August 28, 2012 – Samantha Guerrero, a Howard Payne University junior from Big Lake, has been selected to receive a $2,400 UPS Scholarship provided through the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT) Foundation.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Public invited to tomorrow’s memorial service for former HPU dean
BROWNWOOD – Aug. 24, 2012 – The public is invited to attend a memorial service for Dr. George Baker, former dean of Howard Payne University’s School of Music, tomorrow, August 25, at 2 p.m. in the university’s Mims Auditorium.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

HPU to offer courses in New Braunfels this fall
BROWNWOOD – Aug. 22, 2012 – Howard Payne University will offer classes this fall at New Braunfels High School in advance of a permanent campus currently in development. The university, which has partnered with the Veramendi development project to bring higher education to the Comal/Guadalupe County area, will offer five undergraduate courses beginning on Aug. 27.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

HPU welcomes new faculty for fall 2012
BROWNWOOD – August 21, 2012 – Howard Payne University welcomes two new faculty members beginning this fall. David Harmon will serve as professor of art and chair of the art department and Dr. Shane Kendell will serve as assistant professor of chemistry.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

HPU athletic trainer treats injuries while sharing the word of Christ
BROWNWOOD – August 14, 2012 – According to Kara Taylor, assistant athletic trainer at Howard Payne University, no sports medicine professional would leave home without basic supplies.

HPU students serve in leadership roles with FCA
BROWNWOOD – August 14, 2012 – Two Howard Payne University students recently attended a summer camp sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Taylor Castleberry, a senior business administration major from Paradise, and Corbin Young, a 2010 graduate and current student in the youth ministry master’s program from Brownwood, attended the FCA Sports Camp 2012 held at Texas A&M University.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012

HPU dean publishes book on autism
BROWNWOOD – Aug. 7, 2012 – Though not a student or employee at Howard Payne University, Joel Tucker is widely recognized on campus. His father, Dr. Robert Tucker, serves as the dean of music and fine arts and extended education at HPU, and Joel is on campus often, visiting his father or stopping by Fambrough’s Grill and Eatery for a burger and Coke. Dr. Tucker recently wrote a book inspired by Joel, titled “Like a Crown: Adventures in Autism.”

Wednesday, August 01, 2012

HPU students work to fulfill the Great Commission
BROWNWOOD – Aug. 1, 2012 – The Gospel of Matthew records some of the last words Jesus Christ spoke to His disciples while on earth. Matthew 28:19 says, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

Friday, July 27, 2012

HPU students on campus to rehearse for Scotland performances
BROWNWOOD – July 27, 2012 – A group of theatre students from Howard Payne University are on campus this week, rehearsing Grimaldi: King of the Clowns, which they will perform in August at the International Collegiate Theatre Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Thursday, July 26, 2012

HPU providing professional development for area teachers
BROWNWOOD – July 26, 2012 – Fifteen area science and math teachers, along with two elementary school principals, are on the Howard Payne University campus this summer participating in a three-week professional development experience.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

HPU plans “bon voyage” performances and fundraisers for campus groups
BROWNWOOD – July 25, 2012 – After a whirlwind spring and summer filled with practices, performances and fundraisers, two Howard Payne University groups will leave for international appearances at the beginning of August. HPU’s Winds of Triumph musical ensemble will perform in conjunction with the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8. A group from HPU’s Department of Theatre will perform at the International Collegiate Theatre Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, on August 6, 8, 9 and 11.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

HPU sophomore to compete in world championship horse show
BROWNWOOD – July 24, 2012 – Howard Payne University offers many extracurricular activities such as athletics, cheerleading and student organizations, but Hope D’Alessio, a sophomore from Brownwood, doesn’t stop there. Hope has a passion for horses and is pursuing a horse show career at the national level.

Monday, July 23, 2012

HPU alumnus among victims of Colorado tragedy
Gordon Cowden, a 1984 Howard Payne University graduate, was one of 12 killed in Friday's shooting at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater.

HPU mourns loss of former dean
Dr. George Baker, former dean of Howard Payne University’s School of Music, passed away Sunday, July 22, after a lengthy illness.

HPU professor featured as U.S. Mission Geneva’s Photo of the Week
BROWNWOOD – July 23, 2012 – Stephen Goacher, professor of music at Howard Payne University, was recently the subject of the U.S. Mission Geneva Photo of the Week. Goacher and other members of the Temple Jazz Orchestra represented the United States in concert at the Great Hall of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, at the U.N. “America Appreciation Day” celebration on July 5.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

HPU hosts National Association of Baptist Enrollment Professionals
BROWNWOOD – July 19, 2012 – Howard Payne University hosted the annual conference of the National Association of Baptist Enrollment Professionals (NABEP) on campus July 16-18. Kevin Kirk, assistant vice president for enrollment management at HPU, finished his term as the group’s president during the conference.

HPU honors 246 for academic success during spring semester
BROWNWOOD – July 19, 2012 – Howard Payne University honored 246 students for academic success during the spring 2012 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s List, a 3.65-3.99 grade point average to be named to the Dean’s List and a 3.5-3.64 grade point average to be named to the Honor Roll.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

HPU students spread Gospel throughout the world this summer
BROWNWOOD – July 3, 2012 – Thirty-one Howard Payne University students and three recent graduates are serving the Lord and their communities this summer in various mission fields around the world. From HPU’s own community of Brownwood to foreign locations such as Nicaragua and Central Asia, students are spending their “free time” bringing others closer to God.

HPU’s Goacher to perform internationally throughout summer
BROWNWOOD – July 3, 2012 – Stephen Goacher, professor of music and director of Howard Payne University’s Winds of Triumph and Jazz Ensemble, has a summer of international performances ahead of him.

Friday, June 29, 2012

It’s not too late to register for HPU’s Young and Summer Scholars programs
BROWNWOOD – June 29, 2012 – Registration continues for Howard Payne University’s annual Young and Summer Scholars programs to be held July 16-20 from 9 a.m. to noon on HPU’s Academy of Freedom campus. Deadline for registration is July 9, and an online registration form is available on the HPU homepage at http://www.hputx.edu/.

HPU employees receive discounted registration to Young and Summer Scholars camps
BROWNWOOD – June 29, 2012 – Registration continues for Howard Payne University’s annual Young and Summer Scholars programs to be held July 16-20 from 9 a.m. to noon on HPU’s Academy of Freedom campus. Deadline for registration is July 9, and an online registration form is available on the HPU homepage at http://www.hputx.edu/.

Monday, June 25, 2012

HPU education students visit London schools
BROWNWOOD – June 25, 2012 – Nine Howard Payne University education students recently returned from a trip to London where they visited schools to compare the Texas and London education systems.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Spirited HPU football prop donated to Sidney I.S.D.
BROWNWOOD – June 22, 2012 – Howard Payne University recently donated a large, inflatable football helmet, used at home football games, to the Sidney Independent School District. Sidney, a rural community in Comanche County, has a six-man football team.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Howard Payne University graduates 145 at Commencement in May

BROWNWOOD – June 20, 2012 – Howard Payne University graduated 145 students at its Commencement ceremony at the close of the spring 2012 semester. Dr. Bill Ellis, university president; Dr. David L. Lowrie, Jr., chairman of HPU’s Board of Trustees; and other university administrators conferred the degrees.

Graduates include:

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

HPU summer camps keep university busy
BROWNWOOD – June 13, 2012 – Though summer is underway, a variety of camps and programs at Howard Payne University will keep the campus hopping. Approximately 2,300 campers, most of whom are visitors to the university, are expected to be on campus throughout June and July.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Currie-Strickland Lectures now available online
The 2012 Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics are now available on Youtube. Click here to view the lectures.

Thursday, June 07, 2012

HPU Update, Summer 2012
The summer 2012 edition of the HPU Update is now available online. Click on the headline to get started.

Monday, June 04, 2012

HPU alumni help heal Iraqi hearts
BROWNWOOD – June 4, 2012 – Monique Ching, an international student from Hong Kong who recently graduated from Howard Payne University, is serving as an intern for Preemptive Love Coalition (PLC) in Iraq. PLC, founded in 2007 by HPU alumni Jeremy and Jessica (Bond) Courtney, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the more than 30,000 children awaiting lifesaving heart surgery.

HPU employees transition into new campus roles
Several HPU employees will spend their summer transitioning into new roles on campus.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

HPU theatre prepares for Scotland trip with local performances of “Greater Tuna”
BROWNWOOD – May 31, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s theatre program has a busy summer planned. The students, who have been invited to perform the dramatic comedy “Grimaldi: King of the Clowns” at the International Collegiate Theatre Festival (ICTF) in Edinburg, Scotland, in August, will raise funds for the trip with local performances of a show of a different nature.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

HPU study-abroad program wraps up successful semester in London
BROWNWOOD – May 30, 2012 – Five Howard Payne University students recently returned from a semester in London, where they studied a variety of subjects with the rich history and culture of the city serving as a backdrop.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

HPU’s School of Business inducts four new members into Sigma Beta Delta
BROWNWOOD – May 23, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s School of Business recently inducted four new members into the Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society. The ceremony was held on April 17 in the Bullion Suites at HPU’s Mabee University Center.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

HPU’s Gamma Beta Phi welcomes 37 new members

BROWNWOOD – May 22, 2012 – Thirty-seven Howard Payne University students were inducted into the Gamma Beta Phi Society at Howard Payne University this spring. Gamma Beta Phi is a national collegiate honor and service organization, and members are chosen for induction based on scholastic ranking.

Inductees include:

Thursday, May 17, 2012

HPU announces dates, new curriculum for Young and Summer Scholars programs
BROWNWOOD – May 17, 2012 – Howard Payne University will host its annual Young and Summer Scholars programs July 16-20 from 9 a.m. to noon on HPU’s Academy of Freedom campus. The programs, for students in first through sixth grades, will feature innovative instruction in a variety of subjects, including music for the younger students and robotics for the older students. In honor of the election year, the theme for this year’s programs is “Star-Spangled Students.”

Monday, May 14, 2012

HPU students awarded for servant leadership
BROWNWOOD – May 14, 2012 – Six Howard Payne University students were honored recently for their acts of servant leadership on campus and in the local community. Awards were presented during HPU’s annual Servant Leadership Program in April.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

HPU faculty and staff members honored for service
BROWNWOOD – May 9, 2012 – Members of Howard Payne University’s faculty and staff were recently honored at an annual personnel recognition luncheon held on the HPU campus. Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld, director of theatre and professor of theatre, was named Outstanding Faculty Member and Debbie Childs, facilities coordinator, received the Outstanding Staff Member Award.

Friday, May 04, 2012

Three HPU seniors honored at annual Sumners Banquet
BROWNWOOD – May 3, 2012 – Three graduating seniors in the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom Honors Program at Howard Payne University were recently honored during the annual Sumners Banquet held on the HPU campus. The students, who were selected in 2010 as Hatton W. Sumners Foundation Scholars, were awarded plaques and expressed their gratitude to the Foundation.

Thursday, May 03, 2012

Glenda Huff featured in Abilene Reporter-News
Glenda Huff, director of financial aid at HPU, was recently profiled in the Abilene Reporter-News. Click here to read the article.

HPU students complete criminal justice internships
BROWNWOOD – May 3, 2012 – Sixteen Howard Payne University students were recently honored for the successful completion of criminal justice internships. The students were recognized at the annual luncheon held at HPU’s Girling Center for Social Justice. 

HPU names recipients of Alumni Association Scholarship
BROWNWOOD – May 3, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Alumni Association recently awarded 18 students with the HPU Alumni Association Scholarship for the 2012-2013 school year. The scholarship is awarded annually to relatives of HPU alumni as selected by the association’s Scholarship Committee.

Four HPU business students honored in business strategy competition
BROWNWOOD – May 3, 2012 – Four Howard Payne University business students were honored in April as Global Top 100 Performers in the GLO-BUS international business strategy competition.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Stinger Stories, Spring 2012
Stinger Stories is a collection of news and feature stories focusing on HPU students. These articles were produced by HPU's Office of University Marketing and Communications and distributed to media during the spring 2012 semester. Click on the headline to open the publication.

Monday, April 30, 2012

HPU students honored during Academic Awards Convocation

BROWNWOOD – April 30, 2012 – Howard Payne University recently honored 81 students for academic achievements during the spring 2012 semester. The honors were conferred at the annual Academic Awards Convocation ceremony held on HPU’s campus.

Receiving awards were:

HPU Commencement scheduled for May 5
BROWNWOOD – April 30, 2012 – Howard Payne University will graduate 154 students at its spring Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 5, at 10 a.m., in the Brownwood Coliseum. Of the graduates, 150 will receive bachelor’s degrees and four will receive Master of Education in Instructional Leadership degrees. The university will also present an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree to retired faculty member Dr. Robert L. Smith.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Lillie Davis named recipient of HPU’s Yellow Rose Scholarship
BROWNWOOD – April 23, 2012 – Howard Payne University sophomore Lillie Davis, a cross-cultural studies major from Lampasas, was named the recipient of the HPU Woman’s Club Yellow Rose Scholarship for the 2012-2013 school year. The award was presented at the annual Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon held recently in the university’s Grace Chapel.

HPU cheer team named “Texas Champs”
BROWNWOOD – April 23, 2012 – The Howard Payne University cheerleaders recently dominated in a cheer competition hosted by Nationwide Cheer and Dance at St. Edward’s University in Austin. HPU earned the most points and brought home first place overall and the title “Texas Champs” in NCAA Division III.

HPU’s security force to become Department of Public Safety
BROWNWOOD – April 23, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Board of Trustees recently approved the university’s decision to upgrade its security force to a Department of Public Safety. The DPS agency will include at least one commissioned police officer, and the current security personnel will undergo training to become public safety officers.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Paul and Paula to return to HPU for 50th anniversary celebration of hit song
BROWNWOOD – April 20, 2012 – Howard Payne University will welcome back distinguished former students Ray Hildebrand and Jill Jackson Landon, known professionally as Paul and Paula, for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of their number-one hit “Hey Paula.”

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

HPU Phone-A-Thon a success thanks to donors and Mid-Tex Cellular

BROWNWOOD – April 18, 2012 – Howard Payne University students recently earned more than $15,000 in pledges during a Phone-A-Thon held to raise funds to renovate the sound system in the university’s Mims Auditorium.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Angelia Bostick honored with HPU Spirit of Social Work award
BROWNWOOD – April 13, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Social Work Advisory Board recently presented Angelia Bostick, director of Brownwood’s Good Samaritan Ministries, with the Spirit of Social Work award. Bostick received the award for “many years of outstanding social work service helping others.”

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Betty Broome honored with prestigious Yellow Rose Award
BROWNWOOD – April 12, 2012 – The Howard Payne University Woman’s Club honored Betty Broome, HPU’s executive assistant to the president, as the recipient of the Yellow Rose Award. The honor was announced at the Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon held in the university’s Grace Chapel on Thursday.

Monday, April 09, 2012

Empty Bowls raises $16,000 to help fight hunger
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2012 – Howard Payne University partnered with Brownwood-based Good Samaritan Ministries to once again feed hungry families in the community through the annual Empty Bowls project held last week at the Brownwood Coliseum. More than $16,000 was raised during the event.

HPU faculty members receive promotions
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2012 – Howard Payne University recently announced promotions for four faculty members.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

HPU awarded for outstanding acting at Christian University Theatre Festival
BROWNWOOD – April 4, 2012 – Fourteen theatre students from Howard Payne University recently won awards at the Christian University Theatre Festival at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview. The company performed a rendition of the Pulitzer-prize winning play Picnic.

HPU to close Friday for the Easter holiday
BROWNWOOD – April 4, 2012 – The Howard Payne University campus will be closed for the Easter holiday on Friday, April 6.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Resurrection Week services conclude today
BROWNWOOD – April 3, 2012 – Howard Payne University's Resurrection Week, the annual spring revival, will hold its last service Wednesday at 10 a.m. The featured speaker for the week is Mike Satterfield of Field of Grace Ministries from Alabaster, Ala. Music is provided by Roger Cullins, a worship leader and songwriter from Houston. Cullins is a 2003 graduate of HPU.

Monday, April 02, 2012

HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau wins several awards at national championship tournament
BROWNWOOD – April 2, 2012 – HPU’s speech and debate team, Student Speaker Bureau, recently brought home several awards from the National Christian College Forensics Association (NCCFA) national championship tournament held at Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, Tenn.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Currie-Strickland lecturers address faith and politics at HPU
BROWNWOOD – March 30, 2012 – Howard Payne University held its fifth annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics on March 29, with speakers addressing the topic “Faith and Politics: Being Prophetic Without Being Partisan.”

HPU plans higher education presence in New Braunfels area
BROWNWOOD – March 30, 2012 – Howard Payne University is taking part in a major development project that will bring an HPU extension center to the Comal/Guadalupe County area. During its regular meeting held on campus earlier this week, the HPU Board of Trustees, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Faculty Services Committee, authorized the university to begin working to develop an HPU presence in the New Braunfels area.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

HPU teams take top awards at Moot Court tournament
BROWNWOOD – March 29, 2012 – Members of Howard Payne University’s Moot Court team received the highest rankings at a recent tournament at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Jake Aschmutat, a senior from Corpus Christi, and Charity Chambers, a junior from Derby, Kan., were named the Tournament Champions after defeating teams from Texas A&M University and the University of North Texas in the semifinal and final rounds of the tournament.

Howard Payne sends delegates to World Model UN conference in Vancouver
BROWNWOOD – March 29, 2012 – The Howard Payne University Model United Nations team participated in the WorldMUN conference, March 11-15, hosted by Harvard University’s World Model United Nations team in Vancouver, British Columbia.

HPU to host Resurrection Week events
BROWNWOOD – March 29, 2012 – Howard Payne University will host Resurrection Week, the university’s annual spring revival, April 2-4. The featured speaker for the week is Mike Satterfield of Field of Grace Ministries from Alabaster, Ala. Music will be provided by Roger Cullins, a worship leader and songwriter from Houston. Cullins is a 2003 graduate of HPU.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

HPU and Good Samaritan Ministries fight hunger by filling empty bowls
BROWNWOOD – March 27, 2012 – Howard Payne University and Good Samaritan Ministries of Brownwood are joining together to help feed hungry families in Brown County. The groups are hosting Empty Bowls on Thursday, March 29, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., in the Brownwood Coliseum.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

HPU to host workshop for couples considering marriage
BROWNWOOD – March 21, 2012 – The step between dating and marriage is a large one, and Howard Payne University wants to help couples make sure they are ready for the commitment. HPU’s Family Studies program will present “Fit to be Tied,” a five-week pre-marital enrichment program open to students and members of the community.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

HPU to host fifth annual Currie-Strickland Lectures

BROWNWOOD – March 20, 2012 – Howard Payne University will host the fifth annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics on Thursday, March 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the Richard and Wanda Jackson Conference Room of the university’s Paul and Jane Meyer Faith and Life Leadership Center.

Monday, March 19, 2012

HPU provost publishes book on the Gospel of Luke
BROWNWOOD – March 19, 2012 – Dr. W. Mark Tew, Howard Payne University provost and chief academic officer, recently published his first book, titled Luke: Gospel to the Nameless and Faceless. A book signing and reception will be held Thursday, March 22, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the balcony area of HPU’s Mabee University Center.

Friday, March 09, 2012

More than $5,000 raised for HPU’s Winds of Triumph at special event
BROWNWOOD – March 9, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Java Jazz with Hazel Miller concert was deemed very successful, with the facility reaching near capacity and more than $5,000 raised to help send HPU’s Winds of Triumph musical group to perform at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Miller performed with Winds of Triumph, the HPU Jazz Ensemble and the university’s Heritage Singers.

Two HPU students lead ministry at Songbird Lodge
BROWNWOOD – March 9, 2012 – Every Thursday night around 6:30 p.m., the residents of Songbird Lodge have plans. Bianca Monge, Philip Jorgensen and other Howard Payne University students will be stopping by to visit and share life together.

Thursday, March 08, 2012

HPU alumnus Dr. Boyd Butler presents research to current students
BROWNWOOD – March 8, 2012 – Dr. Boyd Butler, a 1992 graduate of Howard Payne University, was on HPU’s campus recently presenting research and recruiting students for the Texas Tech University graduate program in biology.

Monday, March 05, 2012

HPU students raise money for Charity: Water
BROWNWOOD – March 5, 2012 – Howard Payne University students raised more than $1,800 through recent campus events for Charity: Water, an organization dedicated to providing clean drinking water for people in developing nations.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

HPU celebrates Black History Month with special chapel service
BROWNWOOD – February 28, 2012 – Howard Payne University celebrated the history and legacy of African-American individuals during a special chapel service held recently in honor of Black History Month. Members of the African-American chapter of HPU’s Alumni Association, current students and former students presented poetry, music and stories during the service titled “Pressing on with Precision and Purpose.”

HPU theatre to present Pulitzer-prize winning "Picnic"
BROWNWOOD – February 28, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Theatre will present the Pulitzer-prize winning play Picnic by William Inge. Show times are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 1-3, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 4, at 2:30 p.m., in the HPU Theatre.

HPU students will “Toon into the ’90s” at Spring Sing 2012
BROWNWOOD – February 28, 2012 – Howard Payne University will present Spring Sing 2012 on Friday and Saturday, March 2-3, at 5:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., respectively, in Mims Auditorium.

Jazz artist Hazel Miller to perform at HPU
BROWNWOOD – February 28, 2012 – Howard Payne University will host jazz artist Hazel Miller in concert on Thursday, March 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Beadel Dining Area of the Mabee University Center. Also performing will be the HPU Jazz Ensemble and Winds of Triumph as well as HPU’s Heritage Singers who will perform one selection.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Area students excelling at HPU with help from Heart of Texas Scholarship Program
BROWNWOOD – February 27, 2012 – Taylor Combs, a 2011 Brownwood High School graduate and freshman at Howard Payne University, has just a few minutes to talk between her classes and duties as a pledge to the Delta Chi Rho sorority.

Friday, February 24, 2012

HPU conference to focus on the many facets of ministering to youth
BROWNWOOD – February 24, 2012 – Howard Payne University will present a special gathering of youth ministry professionals from around the country for the 2012 Perspectives Conference to be held February 28 and 29. Titled “Many Facets, One Reality,” the conference is designed to show attendees the many sides of ministering to young people.

Monday, February 20, 2012

HPU sophomore receives music scholarship
BROWNWOOD – February 20, 2012 – Howard Payne University’s Allen Andrus, a sophomore music education major from Anson, was named the 2011-2012 recipient of the Clara Freshour Nelson Scholarship.

Friday, February 17, 2012

HPU students work to provide clean water
BROWNWOOD – February 17, 2012– Howard Payne University’s art students and the Baptist Student Ministry are meeting clean water needs for people around the world through events to be held February 23 and 24.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau places second overall at San Antonio tournament
BROWNWOOD – February 14, 2012 – The Student Speaker Bureau, HPU’s speech and debate team, won second place overall at the Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association Spring Championship tournament held recently at San Antonio College in San Antonio.

Monday, February 13, 2012

HPU senior’s award-winning film seeks to promote understanding between generations
BROWNWOOD – February 13, 2012 – Howard Payne University senior Adam Hardy, like many students, leads a busy life. The Corpus Christi native keeps a tight schedule of class work, extracurricular activities and church involvement. Most of his sparse “free time,” however, is spent behind the lens of a camera, documenting life around him.

HPU fellowship jumps to the next level
BROWNWOOD – February 13, 2012 – At Howard Payne University, interaction with students beyond the classroom is an important part of the university experience. How can faculty and staff find new and fun ways to relate with students? Faculty member Lester Towell has an answer – Full Court Fellowship, student and employee basketball games played on a regular basis.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Remedy Drive to play at HPU
BROWNWOOD – February 10, 2012 – Howard Payne University will present high-energy Christian rock band Remedy Drive in a free concert February 19, at 8 p.m., in the university’s Mims Auditorium.

HPU faculty and staff support heart health awareness
Several Howard Payne University faculty and staff members wore red on Friday in support of the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign for heart health awareness.

Monday, February 06, 2012

HPU provost publishes book on the Gospel of Luke
BROWNWOOD – February 6, 2012 – Dr. W. Mark Tew, HPU provost and chief academic officer, recently published his first book, titled Luke: Gospel to the Nameless and Faceless.

Walker Memorial Library debuts new tool for library patrons
BROWNWOOD – February 6, 2012 – HPU’s Walker Memorial Library is pleased to announce the debut of its “one-stop-shopping” search engine, designed to offer easy access to virtually all of HPU library’s content through a single search box.

HPU Update, Spring 2012
The spring 2012 edition of the HPU Update is now available online. Click on the headline to get started.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

HPU recognized by Baptist General Convention of Texas
BROWNWOOD – January 24, 2012 – Dr. Bill Ellis, president of Howard Payne University, was recently presented a gift by officers of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Howard Payne University graduates 78 at Commencement in December

Friday, January 20, 2012

Ministry using dogs to share God’s message at HPU chapel service
BROWNWOOD – January 20, 2012 – Howard Payne University will host a unique student chapel service, open to the public, next Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. in the university’s Mims Auditorium. Hank Hough, founder of Kingdom Dog Ministries, and his Labrador Retriever will demonstrate the importance of obedience in the lives of Christians.

Monday, January 16, 2012

HPU to host financial aid seminars
BROWNWOOD – January 16, 2012 – Parents of area junior and senior students in high school are invited to free seminars at Howard Payne University to learn more about financing their children’s college education. HPU will host meetings on financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Thursday, Feb. 9, in the university’s Paul and Jane Meyer Faith and Life Leadership Center.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Professional development meeting prepares staff for new semester
HPU staff members marked the beginning of the spring 2012 semester with a professional development event led by Drs. Mark and Lois Patton, HPU business professors.

Monday, January 09, 2012

HPU sophomore awarded UPS Scholarship
BROWNWOOD – January 9, 2012 – Samantha Guerrero, a sophomore at Howard Payne University, has been selected to receive a $2,400 UPS Scholarship provided through the Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT) Foundation.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Roger Geise named HPU’s head football coach
BROWNWOOD – December 14, 2011 – Howard Payne University announced today the hiring of Roger Geise, current assistant head football coach, as the new head coach of the Yellow Jacket football team.

HPU names fall 2011 academic honors
BROWNWOOD – December 14, 2011 – Howard Payne University recently announced its academic honors for the fall 2011 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s List, a 3.65-3.99 grade point average to be named to the Dean’s List and a 3.50-3.64 grade point average to be named to the Honor Roll.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Mustaches help HPU students raise money for missions
BROWNWOOD – Dec. 13, 2011 – Several Howard Payne University students, faculty and staff members recently sported rather interesting beards and mustaches for a week – but it was all for a good cause. More than $4,000 was raised to help students from across Texas spread the word of God’s love around the globe.

Friday, December 09, 2011

Steve Fanara released as head coach of HPU football team
BROWNWOOD, Texas – December 9, 2011 – Howard Payne University today announced that Steve Fanara has been released as head coach of the Yellow Jacket football team. The university will pursue its options regarding the head coach position immediately.

Thursday, December 08, 2011

Two HPU students lead a TJJD Mentoring Program
Go to class, grab lunch, stop by the library, go to work, attend an organization meeting later tonight – it’s a hectic schedule for a college student. A handful of Howard Payne University students can add “serve as mentor” to the list.

HPU’s December Commencement scheduled for Saturday
BROWNWOOD – December 8, 2011 – Howard Payne University will hold its Commencement ceremony this Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Brownwood Coliseum beginning at 10 a.m.

Christmas play “Walking with Wenceslas” to be performed at HPU
BROWNWOOD – December 8, 2011 – Howard Payne University theatre students will re-imagine a classic Christmas carol during their production of “Walking with Wenceslas,” written by Nick Ewen, assistant professor of theatre at HPU.

Stinger Stories, Fall 2011
Stinger Stories is a collection of news and feature stories focusing on HPU students. These articles were produced by HPU's Office of University Marketing and Communications and distributed to media during the fall 2011. Click on the headline to open the publication.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Howard Payne sends delegates to Model UN conference in UK
BROWNWOOD – Dec. 7, 2011 – The Howard Payne University Model United Nations team participated in the Nottingham International Model United Nations conference last month at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.

Link, Summer 2011
The summer 2011 edition of the Link is now available online. Click on the headline to get started.

Monday, December 05, 2011

HPU provost steps out of the office and onto the stage
BROWNWOOD – December 5, 2011 – Entertainment on Howard Payne University’s campus is not just for students, and most certainly does not just involve students. At HPU, faculty and staff strive to be a part of students’ everyday lives. Dr. Mark Tew, provost and chief academic officer, showed an example of his involvement with student activities in the recent production of the South Pacific musical.

Volunteers serve more than 2,000 Thanksgiving meals
BROWNWOOD – December 5, 2011 – Howard Payne University held its annual Community Feast on Thanksgiving Day, in which more than 100 volunteers served 2,039 meals to their friends and neighbors.

Reception honors Brian Street, HPU resident director
BROWNWOOD – December 5, 2011 – The HPU family said farewell to Brian Street, resident director for Jennings Hall, on Monday as he prepares to leave the university to take a position at The University of Texas at Tyler.

Bookstore now accessible through HPU app

HPU hosts Big Brothers, Big Sisters festival

Retired Employees Association elects 2012 officers
The Howard Payne University Retired Employees Association recently elected officers for 2012. Representing the group will be Dr. Robert Peters, associate professor emeritus of education, president; Virginia Butler, instructor emeritus of developmental studies, vice president; Marilynn Jackson, associate professor emeritus of psychology, secretary; and Jeff Turner, associate professor emeritus of business administration, treasurer.

Thursday, December 01, 2011

HPU student art exhibit explores “A Collaboration of Differences”
BROWNWOOD – December 1, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts is presenting "A Collaboration of Differences," a student art exhibit showcasing works created by students Kelsey Duvall, a senior from Brownwood; Allison Harp, a senior from Ovilla; Ashley McLaughlin, a senior from Brownwood; and Danielle Wells, a senior from Terrell.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

HPU to close for the Thanksgiving holiday
BROWNWOOD – November 22, 2011 – Howard Payne University will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 23, through Friday, Nov. 25, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

HPU to host Christmas concert
BROWNWOOD – November 22, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s Symphonic Band and Concert Choir will present a special Christmas concert Friday, December 2, at 8:00 p.m., in HPU’s Mims Auditorium.

President of Christian Sports Medicine Alliance to speak at HPU
BROWNWOOD – November 22, 2011 – The Howard Payne University Athletic Training Education Program will present a brownbag lunch discussion featuring Paul Waller, president of the Christian Sports Medicine Alliance, at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 29, in the Balcony Room of HPU’s Mabee University Center.

Monday, November 21, 2011

ZUMBA® Fitness Master class to benefit Brown County children
BROWNWOOD – November 21, 2011 – Howard Payne University and Brownwood’s Fitness Fusion Studio are partnering to benefit Brown County’s annual Toys for Kids program with an evening of fun and ZUMBA® Fitness.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Send an HPU student a “care package from home”
BROWNWOOD – November 18, 2011 – The end of the fall semester is typically a time of great joy in a college student’s life – classes are ending, Christmas is rapidly approaching and some will even take the stage at December commencement to receive their hard-earned diplomas.

HPU to offer MBA degree
BROWNWOOD – November 18, 2011 – A new master’s degree at Howard Payne University will soon pave the way for future Brownwood and Central Texas leaders looking to improve their effectiveness at their current jobs or learn skills to find new careers. The university will offer a Master of Business Administration degree beginning January 2012.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Funeral arrangements for Christopher Jones

Visitation for the family of Christopher Jones, an HPU student killed in an accident over the weekend, will be Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Heartland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at First Baptist Church of Early.

Please continue to keep Chris’ family and friends in your prayers.

Monday, November 14, 2011

HPU donates Walk-A-Thon funds to local cancer treatment center
BROWNWOOD – November 14, 2011 – Howard Payne University recently presented a check for $2,715.05 to representatives from Brownwood Regional Medical Center and Walker Cancer Center. The donation represented funds raised during the Brenda Newbury Breast Cancer Awareness Walk-A-Thon held last month.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Two HPU students work in medical research over summer break
Working in a lab, running test after test, keeping up with the latest research, reading scientific articles and writing abstracts over one’s own research – these are not part of a typical summer for most college students. However, for Garrett Boland and Hunter Taylor, this was their first taste of scientific fieldwork.

HPU students experience effects of poverty
BROWNWOOD – November 8, 2011 – Eight Howard Payne University students recently spent a weekend experiencing first-hand the hardships faced by many in our nation and around the world every day. Students in Dan Humeniuk’s Social Services and Policy class participated in a poverty simulation sponsored by Mission Waco, a Christian-based, non-profit organization seeking to aid the poor and marginalized while also fostering compassion among the more-privileged.

HPU Concert Choir to present fall concert
BROWNWOOD – November 8, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s Concert Choir will present their fall concert this Friday, November 11, at 7:30 p.m. in HPU’s Grace Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.

Monday, November 07, 2011

HPU to host annual Community Thanksgiving Feast
BROWNWOOD – November 7, 2011 – The 28th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast will once again usher in the holiday season for area residents. It is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Howard Payne University’s Mabee University Center.

Friday, November 04, 2011

Cancer awareness event renamed for HPU former first lady
BROWNWOOD – Nov. 4, 2011 – Howard Payne University held its annual breast cancer awareness walkathon recently, renaming the event in honor of cancer-survivor Brenda Newbury. Newbury is the wife of Howard Payne University chancellor and former president Dr. Don Newbury.

HPU Board of Trustees elects 2012 officers
BROWNWOOD – November 4, 2011 – The Howard Payne University Board of Trustees recently elected officers for 2012.

Woman’s Club hosts Fall Brunch
BROWNWOOD – November 4, 2011 – More than 90 women recently gathered at the home of Drs. Bill and Diana Ellis, HPU president and first lady, for the annual HPU Woman’s Club Fall Brunch.

Thursday, November 03, 2011

HPU Jazz Ensemble to perform in concert
BROWNWOOD – November 3, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s Jazz Ensemble will host a concert Monday, November 7, at 8 p.m. in the university theatre, on the corner of Clark Street and Whaley Street. The program is open to the public and free of charge.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

HPU’s paintball team enjoys successful first semester
BROWNWOOD – November 2, 2011 - Howard Payne University is now represented as part of the NCPA, National Collegiate Paintball Association. This is the first semester HPU has had a competing paintball team.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

HPU awarded Military Friendly School title from "G.I. Jobs"
BROWNWOOD – October 26, 2011 – Howard Payne University was recently designated a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs, the premier magazine for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The 2012 Military Friendly Schools list honors the top 20 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members and veterans as students.

Monday, October 24, 2011

HPU alumna winner of prestigious teaching award
BROWNWOOD – October 24, 2011 – Howard Payne University alumna Dr. Peggy Pritchard Kulesz ’77 was recently named a recipient of the Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award by The University of Texas System. The awards are given to faculty members at UT System academic institutions who demonstrate extraordinary classroom performance and innovation at the undergraduate level.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

HPU cheer squad to host Junior Jacket Cheer Camp
BROWNWOOD – October 19, 2011 – The Howard Payne University cheer squad will host a Junior Jacket Cheer Camp for girls in kindergarten through sixth grade Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29.

Culpepper and Peisker crowned Homecoming Queen and Princess
BROWNWOOD – October 19, 2011 – Ciera Culpepper of Zephyr (left) and Laura Peisker of Cedar Park (right) were crowned Howard Payne University’s Homecoming Queen and Princess during a ceremony held on campus last week. They are shown with the 2010 Homecoming Queen, Jeffri (Malone) Foster.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau claims debate sweepstakes at recent tournament
BROWNWOOD – October 18, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau recently won the debate sweepstakes at the Forum in the Forest Speech and Debate Tournament, hosted by Rice University at Kingwood College. This marked HPU’s first overall debate sweepstakes win.

HPU adjunct professor’s opera scenes premiere in Canada
BROWNWOOD – October 18, 2011 – The Toronto-based Tapestry New Opera Company recently premiered four new five-minute opera scenes written by Dr. Elisabeth Greene, adjunct professor of music at Howard Payne University.

Monday, October 17, 2011

“Empty shoes” signify lives lost to domestic violence
BROWNWOOD – October 17, 2011 – Howard Payne University students (from left) Ricardo Martinez, Alejandra Jaramillo and Natalie Cardenas stop to observe the Empty Shoes exhibit displayed at HPU’s Bettie and Robert Girling Center for Social Justice last week. Each of the 10 pairs of shoes represents a Central Texas woman or child who has died as a result of domestic violence in the past 12 years. The display was provided by the ARK Domestic Violence Shelter in Brownwood to commemorate National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and is now available for viewing at Heartland Mall.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Alumnus art exhibit on display at HPU
BROWNWOOD – October 12, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts will present a special Homecoming art exhibit showcasing work from award-winning HPU alumnus Michael Gillespie ’69.

HPU presents Homecoming musical South Pacific
BROWNWOOD – October 12, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical South Pacific, Oct. 13-15 at 7:30 p.m. in HPU’s Mims Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

HPU students organize university prayer walk
BROWNWOOD – October 11, 2011 – Howard Payne University students recently spent a week “prayer walking” around campus, asking God to guide and bless the university.

Christian music artist Wayne Watson to perform at Alumni Banquet
BROWNWOOD – Oct. 11, 2011 – Christian music artist Wayne Watson will perform at Howard Payne University’s Sodexo Alumni Banquet this Friday. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Beadel Dining Area of HPU’s Mabee University Center. During the banquet, the 2011 Homecoming Honorees will be recognized.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Scholarships offered for HPU’s Master of Education program
BROWNWOOD – October 10, 2011 – Howard Payne University is announcing a new scholarship for students entering the Master of Education in Instructional Leadership program through HPU’s School of Education. The scholarship, at the highest award level, would cut tuition for the program almost in half.

Thursday, October 06, 2011

HPU announces 2011 Homecoming Court
BROWNWOOD – October 6, 2011 – Howard Payne University has announced the Homecoming Court for 2011. The HPU Homecoming queen and princess will be crowned on Friday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. during the Homecoming Convocation in the university’s Mims Auditorium.

HPU Announces 2011 Homecoming Honorees
BROWNWOOD – October 6, 2011 – Howard Payne University will recognize nine outstanding alumni and friends of the university during Homecoming weekend, Oct. 14-16.

HPU’s Homecoming celebration scheduled Oct. 14-16
BROWNWOOD – October 6, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s Homecoming celebration will be held next Friday through Sunday, Oct. 14-16. This year’s theme is “All Roads Lead Home,” and approximately 40 events will be held throughout the weekend.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau competes in tournaments
BROWNWOOD – October 4, 2011 – Members of Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau fared well at recent tournaments. Six students traveled to Seattle to compete in the Northwest Parli Warmup Tournament at Bellevue College, while four competed at the Newly New Newbie Novice Tournament at Tarrant County College in Hurst.

Monday, October 03, 2011

HPU alumna speaks to residence life staff
BROWNWOOD – October 3, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s student life office recently hosted HPU alumna Kerri Fisher ’03, who spoke to resident assistants and residence life staff on the importance of cultural humility.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Dr. Derek Smith and singing group featured in Abilene newspaper
Dr. Derek Smith, HPU associate professor of physical science, was recently featured in the Abilene Reporter-News.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

HPU alumna recognized as outstanding teacher
BROWNWOOD – September 28, 2011 – Howard Payne University alumna Bridget (Wells) Jones ’08 was recently honored as the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented 2011 Region 12 Rising Star Teacher. Jones is a sixth grade English/Language Arts teacher at Lake Belton Middle School, where she also serves as a cheer coach.

HPU’s Jazz Ensemble to present concert Thursday
BROWNWOOD – September 28, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s Jazz Ensemble will present a concert on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Mims Auditorium. The ensemble is directed by Stephen Goacher, professor of music.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

HPU to host guest flutist and pianist in concert
BROWNWOOD – September 27, 2011 – Howard Payne University will host flutist Sheryl Goodnight and piano accompanist Dr. Stephen Burnaman in concert Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Grace Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

Monday, September 26, 2011

A Call to Hope: HPU student shares God’s love in Haiti

by Courtney Wilmoth, Howard Payne University junior

Most students at Howard Payne University recognize Clay Tyner as the Baptist Student Ministry worship leader, perhaps the lead singer of Christian band One Less Stone or maybe even “that guy with the dreads.” Tyner’s peers may identify him by one of his many endeavors, but he plays another very important role and one that has become particularly close to his heart – a Hope Ambassador to Haiti for the interdenominational ministry Hope for the Hungry.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Howard Payne University creates Jacket Golf Course at request of students
BROWNWOOD – September 22, 2011 – Jacket Golf has been an entertaining fixture on Howard Payne University’s campus for 20 years, and the university recently took steps to ensure that it will continue well into the future. The game, played with tennis balls and golf clubs, now has an official home on HPU’s campus, complete with a 10-hole course, tee boxes and targets.

The Stinger Shuttle provides transportation for HPU students
BROWNWOOD – Sept. 22, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s Stinger Shuttle is up and running for a second year, transporting students to locations across the university’s main campus, its east campus and beyond. The service is offered to students every weekday through a partnership with CARR, City And Rural Rides.

Friday, September 16, 2011

HPU again receives high rankings from U.S.News & World Report
BROWNWOOD – September 16, 2011 – Howard Payne University maintained strong rankings in the newly announced 2012 edition of “Best Colleges” by U.S.News & World Report. In the “Best Regional Colleges of the West” category for liberal arts universities, HPU advanced three places from 2011, tying for 13th out of 40 ranked institutions. Schools are ranked within four geographic regions: North, South, Midwest and West.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

HPU president named to international board of Baptist universities
BROWNWOOD – September 15, 2011 – Dr. Bill Ellis, president of Howard Payne University, was elected to the board of the International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities during an annual business meeting held this summer.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

HPU to host event for prospective students this Saturday
BROWNWOOD – September 14, 2011 – Howard Payne University will host a Sting ’Em Saturday event on Sept. 17 for prospective students interested in getting to know HPU better. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is free of charge.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

HPU remembers 9/11 events with special program
BROWNWOOD – September 13, 2011 – Howard Payne University honored those who lost their lives during the 2011 attacks on our country with a memorial program titled “Remembering 9/11: A Decade Later” Sunday afternoon.

Monday, September 12, 2011

HPU senior Zachary Varner wins award through international honor society
BROWNWOOD – September 12, 2011 – Howard Payne University senior Zachary Varner, of Comanche, was recently named recipient of the 2011 Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society Fellowship Award.

All roads lead to HPU at Homecoming 2011
Howard Payne University is gearing up for its annual Homecoming celebration to be held Oct 14-16. Billboards have gone up around town reflecting this year’s theme, “All Roads Lead Home.”

Wednesday, September 07, 2011

Student art on display at HPU
BROWNWOOD – September 7, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts is presenting a student art exhibit showcasing work from Drawing II, Painting II and Design II classes and featuring cubist, surrealist, film noir and collage projects.

HPU students launch water conservation initiative
BROWNWOOD – September 6, 2011 – Much of Texas is suffering from severe drought conditions, and Howard Payne University students are asking others to join them in making choices that will positively impact the environment.

Tuesday, September 06, 2011

Howard Payne University holds University Convocation
BROWNWOOD – September 6, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s Convocation was held last week in the university’s Mims Auditorium. Dr. Les Hollon, senior pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in San Antonio, addressed new and returning HPU students, faculty and staff on “Winning God’s Way.”

Message from Institutional Advancement
New Beginnings … those of us in the Education profession have the unique opportunity to annually “begin again” unlike so many other professions.

HPU assistant professor of music presents research in Mexico

BROWNWOOD – September 6, 2011 – Lance Beaumont, HPU assistant professor of music, recently returned from presenting research on teaching guitar and development of curriculum for teaching the guitar at the International Society for Music Education Regional conference held in Tabasco, Mexico.

Friday, September 02, 2011

HPU’s School of Music and Fine Arts to present 9/11 memorial
BROWNWOOD – September 2, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s School of Music and Fine Arts will present a memorial program Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11, titled “Remembering 9/11: A Decade Later.” Beginning at 3:00 p.m., the program will feature presentations by students, alumni and faculty.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Howard Payne University students serve Brownwood community
BROWNWOOD – August 31, 2011 – Members of Howard Payne University’s entering freshman class, along with many upperclassmen and staff members, spent their last Saturday before classes began serving the town they now call home. Approximately 150 students participated in the university’s annual Serving With A Right Motive (S.W.A.R.M.) project on Aug. 20.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

HPU app now available in the Android Market
An app featuring Howard Payne University news, sports, photos and more is now available in the Android Market. The app is free at https://market.android.com/details?id=com.u360mobile.howardpayne.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

HPU students bring the world back to Brownwood
BROWNWOOD – August 25, 2011 – Many students began classes at Howard Payne University this week with broadened minds and new stamps in their passports. Thirty-five students took part in summer trips abroad, where they gained knowledge and made memories that will last them a lifetime.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

HPU graduates first students from new Master of Education program
BROWNWOOD – August 23, 2011 – Howard Payne University graduated the first group of students from the university’s new Master of Education in Instructional Leadership degree program at HPU’s Commencement ceremony in May. Susan Fisher of Clint, Ken Parson of Bangs and Ricardo Rios of El Paso received the degree.

Nine join faculty at Howard Payne University
BROWNWOOD – August 23, 2011 – The fall 2011 semester at Howard Payne University brought several new faculty members to the HPU classrooms. Six full-time and three adjunct faculty members have joined a dedicated group of professors and instructors who invest daily in the success of HPU’s young men and women.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Howard Payne University alumnus redefines versatility
BROWNWOOD – August 22, 2011 –Lt. Col. Daniel H. Murray’s pilgrimage has been more than circuitous, with more side roads than maps have room for. He’d pay full price for bona fide adventures, even if requirements include strict training regimens and envelope-pushing only dreamed of by most mortals.

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Master pianist Michael Finlay to perform at HPU
Pianist Michael Finlay will perform a concert at Howard Payne University’s Grace Chapel August 25 at 7:30 p.m. Finlay, a Texas native, has performed as both a soloist and chamber musician in many cities in the United States and Canada.

HPU’s Class of 2015 spends first week on campus
Howard Payne University’s entering freshman class is spending the week getting acquainted with college life in fun and informative ways. Jacket Journey, HPU’s student orientation, is an opportunity for new students to meet one another as well as faculty, staff and returning students.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011

HPU assistant vice president named president of national association
BROWNWOOD – August 2, 2011 – Kevin Kirk, assistant vice president for enrollment management at Howard Payne University, recently began his term as president of the National Association of Baptist Enrollment Professionals at the group’s annual conference at Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis.

Monday, August 01, 2011

Young Scholars and Summer Scholars programs have largest enrollment ever
Howard Payne University's Young Scholars and Summer Scholars programs ran the week of July 18 with 77 children participating, the largest group in the history of the annual programs.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Academy of Freedom closed to tours
The Howard Payne University Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom facility is closed to the public indefinitely due to renovations. Tours of the facility will not be conducted during this time.

Friday, July 15, 2011

HPU’s Zeta Beta Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi receives honors
BROWNWOOD – July 15, 2011 – Howard Payne University’s Zeta Beta chapter of the national band fraternity Kappa Kappa Psi was named winner of the D.O. Wiley Outstanding Chapter Award for the 2010-2011 school year.

HPU students involved in unique summer missions
BROWNWOOD – July 15, 2011 – Summer break is typically a time of cookouts, road trips and lounging by the pool. Six students from Howard Payne University, however, are using their summer vacation as a time to serve others while strengthening their relationship with Christ.

Dr. James E. McEachern ’62 passed away on July 12
Dr. James E. McEachern ’62, longtime friend of Howard Payne University and member of the university’s Board of Trustees, passed away on Tuesday, July 12. 

Friday, July 01, 2011

Lady Jackets basketball team honored at Silver Stars game
The HPU Lady Jackets, 2011 American Southwest Conference women’s basketball champions, were recognized prior to the WNBA’s San Antonio Silver Stars game against the Los Angeles Sparks on June 24.

Students complete criminal justice internships
BROWNWOOD – July 1, 2011 – Eleven Howard Payne University students were recently honored for the successful completion of criminal justice internships. The students were recognized at a luncheon held at the Bettie and Robert Girling Center for Social Justice at HPU.

HPU group tours London
Twelve Howard Payne University students recently toured London, earning university credit from a variety of academic majors.

HPU team raises money for American Cancer Society
A team from Howard Payne University recently raised $700 for the American Cancer Society.

HPU all-star cast to perform in “My Fair Lady”
The Howard Payne University family will have the opportunity to see familiar faces of colleagues and friends on stage during a production of “My Fair Lady.”

HPU faculty and students perform in Italy and Austria
A group of 24 from Howard Payne University recently traveled to Italy and Austria during part of a special studies course in music and history.

Students travel to New York, Philadelphia and Boston
Thirteen Howard Payne University students recently visited many historic sites throughout New York, Philadelphia and Boston during a weeklong trip sponsored by Dr. Matthew and Mrs. Jennifer McNiece.

Audiobooks available from Abilene Public Library
Howard Payne University faculty and staff can now download audiobooks from Abilene Public Library’s website.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

HPU and NFL star Kenneth Gray on ballot for Texas Sports Hall of Fame
BROWNWOOD – June 30, 2011 – Football great Kenneth Gray, whose career as an offensive guard includes celebrated tenures at Howard Payne University and in the National Football League, has been nominated for induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Registration continues for Young Scholars and Summer Scholars programs
BROWNWOOD – June 29, 2011 – Registration continues for Howard Payne University’s Young Scholars and Summer Scholars programs to be held July 18-22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU Academy of Freedom campus.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Twelve students represent HPU at Model U.N. Conference
BROWNWOOD, Texas – June 28, 2011 – Student delegates from Howard Payne University attended the 61st Annual Session of the Model United Nations of the Far West conference, held in San Francisco in April.

Friday's concert honors fallen firefighter
High school band students from across Texas premiered a special selection in honor of volunteer firefighters at a recent concert held on HPU's campus.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

High school band students to honor fallen firefighter during concert at HPU
BROWNWOOD – June 22, 2011 – Band students from high schools across Texas will pay tribute to fallen firefighter Greg Simmons and other volunteer firefighters during a special concert to be held Friday, June 24, at 11:15 a.m. in Howard Payne University’s Mims Auditorium.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

HPU's School of Business inducts 12 new members into Sigma Beta Delta
BROWNWOOD, TX –June 21, 2011- Howard Payne University's School of Business recently inducted 12 new members into the Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society in Business, Management and Administration.

Monday, June 06, 2011

TexasBank Donates $25,000 to HPU for Scholarships
BROWNWOOD, TX -- June 3, 2011 -- Greg Dodds, president and chief executive officer of TexasBank, recently presented a check for $25,000 on behalf of TexasBank to Dr. Bill Ellis, Howard Payne University president.

HPU’s Pre-College Music Program Earns Honors in State Competition
BROWNWOOD, TX – June 3, 2011 – Twenty-three students from Howard Payne University’s Pre-College Music program participated in the recent Texas Federation of Music Clubs State Festival, with many earning high honors.

Thursday, June 02, 2011

Literature Center at HPU Hosts Distribution Event for Children’s Books
The Heart of Texas Literature Center at Howard Payne University held its 23rd annual distribution day on May 12, at which approximately 3,500 children’s books were dispersed among the center’s sponsor organizations.

Frank and Carla Hawkins Sponsor Student Trip to Ecuador
On May 10-19, Frank Hawkins, part-time lab assistant for modern languages, and Carla Hawkins, assistant professor of modern languages, traveled with nine HPU students to Quito, Ecuador, for a class on Ecuadorian culture and history.

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Faculty Members Attend Human Trafficking Forum
Three Howard Payne University faculty members attended the 2011 Salvation Army Human Trafficking Forum in Fort Worth on May 20.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

HPU Senior Cody Hambrick Receives Sigma Beta Delta Fellowship Award
Howard Payne University senior Cody Hambrick was selected as a recipient of the 2010 Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society Fellowship Award. 

Thursday, December 10, 2009

President of BGCT Speaks in Chapel
The President of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, Dr. David L. Lowrie, Jr., was the guest speaker at Howard Payne University’s final chapel of the semester.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

"Living Your Dreams" Homecoming 2009
Howard Payne University’s Homecoming celebration will be held this Friday and Saturday, October 23 and 24. The theme this year is “Living Your Dreams” with a total of 37 events being held throughout the weekend.