Friday, February 05, 2010
HPU Cheer Squad Hosts Junior Jackets Cheer Camp
Howard Payne University’s Yellow Jacket Cheer Squad will host a junior cheer camp on Friday, February 19 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
HPU Hosts Career and Summer Job Fair
The Howard Payne University Career Services has invited employers from around the state to the 2010 Career and Summer Job Fair on Friday, February 5, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Air Force Band of the West Keyboardist Returns to HPU for Recital Hour
Airman 1st Class Dennis Lambert of the United States Air Force returned to his alma mater on February 3, to perform in Howard Payne University’s Department of Music Recital Hour.
Friday, January 29, 2010
HPU alumnus holds book signing on campus
Howard Payne University alumnus Dr. Dan R. Crawford will be holding a book signing on the university campus Wednesday, February 3, for his new book Ambassadors on Mission: The Priority of Prayer and Proclamation.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
HPU Music Students Present Concert Tour in Metroplex
Sixteen students from Howard Payne University are going on a music tour throughout the Metroplex from January 28-31.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
HPU students shun showers to boost Haiti relief
Two freshmen girls at Howard Payne University did not shower for a total of six days in mid-January. It was not because they were lazy, but rather it was specifically to raise money for a relief effort for Haiti after hearing about the aftereffects of the 7.0 earthquake that hit on Jan. 12.
Flags Flown in Honor of Gen. MacArthur's Birthday
Flags were flown outside Howard Payne University’s Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom on Tuesday, January 26, in recognition of Gen. MacArthur’s birthday.
Friday, January 22, 2010
HPU Hosts Largest Yellow Jacket Monday
Howard Payne University hosted the largest Yellow Jacket Monday to date on Monday, January 18. The preview event brought a total of 147 people to campus, including 64 prospective students and their families.
HPU Holds Student Phonathon 2010
Howard Payne University will begin the Student Phonathon 2010 on campus beginning Monday, January 25.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
HPU creates new marketing and communications division
Dr. Bill Ellis, Howard Payne University president, recently announced the creation a new division to meet the university’s marketing and communications needs. The Office of University Marketing and Communications will develop and manage a wide range of programs designed to more effectively present the university’s image and objectives.
HPU Moot Court Team Advances to Round of 16 at National Tournament
The Howard Payne University Moot Court team comprised of seniors Cara Brewer and Lauren Teel recently advanced to the Round of 16 at the American Collegiate Moot Court Association National Tournament.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Harold G. and Margaret F. Meyer Endowed Scholarship Established at HPU
Howard Payne University has recently been notified that the institution will receive a new endowed scholarship valued at more than $800,000 from the estate of the late Harold Meyer and his late wife, Margaret.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Local High Schools Compete in Academy Scholastic Contest at HPU
Stephenville High School students took first place in Division II of the 14th annual Academy Scholastic Contest hosted by Howard Payne University’s Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom. Eastland High School took first place in Division I of the competition.
Howard Payne University Students Earn Academic Honors for Fall 2009
Howard Payne University recently announced that 289 students earned academic honors for the fall semester of 2009.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
HPU Announces Holiday Schedule
Howard Payne University’s administrative offices will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays from Dec. 21 to Jan. 1. Offices will reopen on Jan. 4.
106 Graduates Slated for HPU's December Commencement
Howard Payne University will hold Commencement for August and December graduates on Saturday, December 19.
Friday, December 11, 2009
HPU Names New Asst. Vice President for Enrollment Managment
Howard Payne University has named Kevin Kirk the new Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
HPU Hertiage Singers Present Eighth Annual Lessons and Carols
The Eighth Annual Service of Lessons and Carols presented by Howard Payne University’s Heritage Singers will be presented on Saturday, December 12.
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.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Student Artwork on Display in New Doakie Day Art Center
Paintings, photography, ceramics, drawings and crafts are on display in the Mayes Art Gallery now through December 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Inaugural Student Art Exhibit to be Held at HPU’s Doakie Day Art Center
The Howard Payne University Art Department would like to announce the inaugural student art exhibit to be held in the new Mayes Art Gallery.
HPU Dream Cast Receives Congratulations from Buckingham Palace
The 1959 theatre troupe from Howard Payne University recently received a letter from Buckingham Palace on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II, congratulating the group on their 50th reunion.
HPU Symphonic Band Presents Holiday Concert
The Symphonic Band of Howard Payne University will be presenting its annual holiday concert on Tuesday evening, December 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Coggin Avenue Baptist Church.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
HPU Concert Choir Presents Christmas Concert
The Concert Choir of Howard Payne University will present a program of Christmas music on Friday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First Baptist Church, Brownwood.
HPU December Graduate Ranks in Top 1% on Business Major Field Test
Howard Payne University Senior Tristan Summers was nationally ranked in the top 1% on the Major Field Test (MFT) in Business for the fall 2009 assessment.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Moot Court Team Places 2nd at Texas Tech Tournment
The Howard Payne University Moot Court team of Cara Brewer and Lauren Teel took second place at the at Texas Undergraduate Moot Court Association Southwest Regional Championship on November 6 and 7.
HPU Team Participates in National Model United Nations Conference
The Howard Payne University Model United Nations team recently participated in the National Model United Nations conference held in Washington, D.C.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
HPU Presents Check to Walker Cancer Center
Howard Payne University President Dr. Bill Ellis and University Nurse Jamie Skaggs presented a check in the amount of $5,104.27 to representatives from the Brownwood Regional Medical Center James B. N. Walker Cancer Center.
HPU Academy of Freedom Announces Holiday Tour Schedule
The Howard Payne University Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom will be closed for tours from November 23-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
HPU hosts Graduate School and Seminary Fair
A Graduate School and Seminary Fair will be held at Howard Payne University on Friday, November 13, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Bullion Suites of the Mabee University Center.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Empty Bowls to held end hunger
A simple meal of soup, bread and water was served in Brownwood to portray the theme “live simply, so others can simply live.” This meal was served during the Good Samaritan Ministries “Empty Bowls” event held on Friday, November 6.
Friday, November 06, 2009
Fourth Annual Breast Cancer Walk-a-thon Raises More than $5,000
The Fourth Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk-a-Thon at Howard Payne University was a deemed a great success this year, eliciting the highest level of participation and fund-raising to date.
Thursday, November 05, 2009
DEA Forensic Scientists Address Class at HPU
Two forensic chemists from the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration were guest speakers in Dr. Derek Smith’s Introductory Forensic Science class at Howard Payne University on Tuesday, November 3.
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Pre-College Music Department at HPU Presents “Saturday Class”
On Saturday, October 31, the Pre-College Music Department at Howard Payne University presented “Saturday Class.” The focus of the class this year was opera.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
26th Annual Thanksgiving Feast to be held at HPU
The 26th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast will once again help usher in the holiday season for area residents.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Student Speaker Bureau Achieves Best Rankings at Recent Tournament
Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau Speech and Debate Forensics team achieved its best rankings recently at the H.A.L.F. Parli Marathon debate tournament held in Kingwood, Texas.
Candle-Light Vigil Held at HPU for Domestic Violence Awareness
A candle-light vigil to raise awareness for domestic violence was held at Howard Payne University’s Girling Center on Tuesday, October 28.
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.
Monday, October 19, 2009
HPU to Dedicate Doakie Day Art Center Oct. 23
The newly remodeled Doakie Day Art Center at Howard Payne University will be dedicated during Homecoming weekend, on Friday, October 23. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. and the public is invited to attend and tour the facility.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
HPU Announces 2009 Homecoming Court
Howard Payne University has announced the Homecoming Court for 2009.
Good News Goods Comes to HPU
Good News Goods, a fair trade initiative of the Christian Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, will have products for sale in the Mabee University Center at Howard Payne University on Monday, October 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
HPU Announces 2009 Homecoming Honorees
Howard Payne University will recognize six outstanding alumni and friends of the university during Homecoming weekend, October 23 and 24, 2009.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Criminal Justice Students View Empty Shoe Display
Five criminal justice majors in Mrs. Lynn Humeniuk’s Criminology course were among many that viewed the “Empty Shoe Display” on exhibit, Wednesday, October 14.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Harrelson-Barger Endowed Scholarship Established at HPU
The Harrelson-Barger Endowed Scholarship for students majoring in social work has been established at Howard Payne University by Dann and Melba Harrelson Barger, of Brownwood.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Daze of Payne Tradition Week at HPU
One hundred fifty students participated in Daze of Payne activities at Howard Payne University last week. Click here to view a video of Daze of Payne.
Best-Selling Author and Columnist Jane Cook to Speak in Chapel
Best-selling author and columnist Jane Hampton Cook will be the featured speaker during Howard Payne University’s chapel services on Wednesday, October 7 at First Baptist Church, Brownwood.
Yellow Jacket Monday to be held Oct. 19
Howard Payne University will host Yellow Jacket Monday, a campus preview event for prospective students, on October 19. Yellow Jacket Mondays are designed to provide high school seniors the opportunity to get to know HPU by experiencing campus life.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Dream Cast Reunites at HPU’s Homecoming 2009
Plans are underway for Howard Payne University’s annual Homecoming weekend, to be held on October 23 and 24.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Good Samaritan Partners with HPU students for "Empty Bowls" Project
The Good Samaritan of Brownwood is holding a new event this fall to raise awareness and money for hunger needs. “Empty Bowls” will be held on Friday, November 6, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Brownwood’s Depot and Civic Cultural Center.
Friday, September 18, 2009
New Forensic Science Major Offered at HPU
There was a staged crime scene on the campus of Howard Payne University on Thursday, September 17, as part of the new “Introductory Forensic Science” course taught by Dr. Derek Smith, assistant professor of physical science.
Friday, September 11, 2009
HPU Students "Impact" Community
The simple act of painting walls in a local home provided several Howard Payne University students the opportunity to share the gospel.
Encounter Week - Sept. 14-16
Howard Payne University will hold Encounter Week events September 14-16, featuring award-winning author and speaker Gary Thomas.
Thursday, September 03, 2009
HPU Professor Publishes Article in "Distance Learning" Journal
Mr. Lester Towell, chair of the department of Computer Information Systems at Howard Payne University, recently had an article published in the Distance Learning journal. His article was entitled “The Student-Teacher Digital Divide and Six New Technology Roller Coaster Rides.”
Monday, August 31, 2009
Academy of Freedom Resumes Tours for Fall
The Howard Payne University Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom will resume tours on August 31 for the fall semester.
Friday, August 28, 2009
HPU Names New Faculty for 2009
Howard Payne University has named new faculty members for the 2009-10 academic school year.
Jacket Journey 2009 at HPU
Two hundred thirty-six new and returning students at Howard Payne University were involved in the new student orientation weekend Jacket Journey, held Fri., Aug. 21 – Mon., Aug. 24.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
HPU Maintains Strong Rankings in “America’s Best Colleges 2010”
For the second consecutive year, Howard Payne University was named in U.S.News and World Report “Top Ten” of Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the Western Region. The “America’s Best College’s 2010” report, which was made public today, placed HPU at number ten.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Kindermusik Class Offered at HPU for Fall 2009
The Howard Payne University Pre-College Music Department will begin Kindermusik classes this year on September 1. Registration deadline for these classes is August 20.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Dr. Rusty Wheelington Presents Lecture at IBC
Dr. Rusty Wheelington, assistant professor of Christian Studies at Howard Payne University, traveled to Interlaken, Switzerland last month to serve as a presenter at the International Baptist Convention Summer Assembly.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
HPU Names New Dean of Science and Mathematics
Howard Payne University has named Dr. Lynn Little, of Plano, as the new Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
HPU Names 19th President
The Board of Trustees of Howard Payne University today named Dr. William (Bill) Ellis as the 19th President of the 120 year old institution. Dr. Ellis has served as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Hardin-Simmons University since 2001.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Learning Beyond the Classroom in London
For 18 students enrolled at HPU, learning beyond the classroom took on a whole new meaning this summer when they travelled to London for a nine day learning journey.
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
HPU to Offer Masters of Education in Instructional Leadership
Beginning this fall, Howard Payne University will offer a Masters of Education in Instructional Leadership. The degree, which will be presented in a completely online format, is designed to provide preparation for those who desire to become a certified principal in the State of Texas.
Friday, June 05, 2009
HPU Professor and Student Present Paper at Restorative Justice Conference
Mrs. Lynn Humeniuk, associate professor of sociology and director of the criminal justice program at Howard Payne University, and graduating senior Jenna Middleton were invited to be presenters at the Second Annual National Conference on Restorative Justice in San Antonio in May.