HPU commends 214 students for academic accomplishment in fall 2023 semester
BROWNWOOD – February 13, 2024 – Howard Payne University recognized 214 students for their academic excellence during the fall 2023 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 […]
HPU earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly® school designation
BROWNWOOD – June 26, 2023 – Howard Payne University was named to the annual Military Friendly® Schools list by VIQTORY, a premiere military marketing company for military personnel entering the civilian workforce. HPU received a silver level award designation on the 2023-2024 list. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public […]
HPU recognizes 49 students for academic achievement
BROWNWOOD – May 9, 2023 – Howard Payne University recently recognized 49 students for their academic achievements in the 2022-2023 school year. Award recipients represent majors, minors and other programs from the university’s seven schools. Abilene Ryleigh Watson, Outstanding Yellow Jacket Staff Member Alleyton Olivia Catlett, HPU Education Deans of Independent Colleges and Universities […]
HPU honors 243 students for academic success in the fall 2022 semester
BROWNWOOD – February 9, 2023 – Howard Payne University recognized 243 students for academic excellence during the fall 2022 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 […]
HPU recognized as “military friendly school” on 2022-2023 national list
BROWNWOOD – July 7, 2022 – Howard Payne University was named to the annual Military Friendly® Schools list by VIQTORY, a premiere military marketing company for military personnel entering the civilian workforce. HPU received a bronze level award designation on the 2022-2023 list. The list identified 665 colleges, universities and trade schools in the U.S. […]
HPU honors 211 students for academic success in the spring 2022 semester
BROWNWOOD, TEXAS – June 15, 2022 – Howard Payne University recognized 211 students for academic success during the spring 2022 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 […]
HPU to offer half-price undergraduate tuition for summer sessions
BROWNWOOD – May 18, 2022 – Howard Payne University has announced a 50% discount for undergraduate tuition for the summer 2022 academic sessions. The discount is available to students who enroll for at least three credit hours in person or online. Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, encourages all interested students to take advantage of the […]
Welcome center and Commencement activities to highlight eventful week at HPU
BROWNWOOD – May 2, 2022 – As the spring semester draws to a close, Howard Payne University is preparing for an exciting week of events that will include the grand opening of the university’s Newbury Family Welcome Center and Commencement activities for fall 2021 and spring 2022 graduates. On Thursday, May 5, the public is […]
HPU wraps up busy academic year and prepares for 2021-22
BROWNWOOD – June 25, 2021 – Howard Payne University recently celebrated the close of the 2020-21 academic year with Commencement ceremonies recognizing fall 2020 and spring 2021 graduates. The university wrapped up the spring semester continuing construction projects, accomplishing academic firsts, adding new academic programs and welcoming new coaches to lead athletic teams, along with […]
HPU honors 67 students at Academic Awards Convocation
BROWNWOOD – May 11, 2021 – Howard Payne University honored 67 students for their academic achievements in the 2020-2021 school year. Students were recognized during the university’s annual Academic Awards Convocation. Award recipients represent majors, minors and other programs in the university’s seven schools, the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and the athletic department. Abbott […]
HPU to offer online seminar on Bible’s first four chapters
BROWNWOOD – May 10, 2021 – Howard Payne University has announced the upcoming “In the Beginning and Beyond: A Study of Genesis 1-4,” a special online seminar to be held on six Wednesdays in May and June. Leading the study will be Dr. Donnie Auvenshine, HPU’s vice president for academic affairs and professor of Christian […]
HPU to hold Commencement ceremonies for spring 2021 and fall 2020 graduates
BROWNWOOD – April 28, 2021 – Howard Payne University will hold two Commencement ceremonies, divided by major, for spring 2021 and fall 2020 graduates at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 8. The events will be held at the university’s historic L.J. Mims Auditorium, located on HPU’s campus near the intersection of Austin […]
HPU to hold Commencement ceremony for spring and summer graduates this Saturday
BROWNWOOD – August 18, 2020 – Howard Payne University will hold a Commencement ceremony for spring and summer 2020 graduates on Saturday, August 22, beginning at 10 a.m. at Brownwood Coliseum. The coliseum is located at 500 E. Baker Street. Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university representatives will confer the undergraduate and graduate […]
HPU recognized as “military friendly school” on national list
BROWNWOOD – July 8, 2020 – Howard Payne University was named to the annual Military Friendly® Schools list by VIQTORY, a premiere military marketing company for military personnel entering the civilian workforce. The list identified 625 colleges, universities and trade schools in the U.S. that excel in welcoming and preparing military service members, veterans and […]
HPU to start fall semester on August 24 with health guidelines in place
BROWNWOOD – June 17, 2020 – Howard Payne University’s fall 2020 semester will begin as scheduled on August 24, pending any delays or other modifications as directed by government officials. The university announced that classrooms, residence halls and other campus facilities, as well as the university’s El Paso and New Braunfels Centers, will be open […]
HPU to offer half-price undergraduate tuition and housing for summer sessions
BROWNWOOD – May 15, 2020 – Howard Payne University has announced a 50% discount for undergraduate tuition and housing for the summer 2020 academic sessions. Classes will be offered online and in person, with the on-campus classes hosted in classrooms that can accommodate social distancing while still providing quality face-to-face instruction. HPU encourages all interested […]
HPU recognizes 69 students for academic achievements
BROWNWOOD – May 7, 2020 – Howard Payne University recently honored 69 students for their academic achievements in the 2019-20 school year. Award recipients represent majors, minors and other programs from the university’s seven schools and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy. For the first time, the Mrs. Dallas B. Sherman and Dr. Othal Brand […]
HPU recognizes 256 students for academic success
BROWNWOOD – March 26, 2020 – Howard Payne University recognized 256 students for academic success during the fall 2019 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 […]
HPU graduates 90 students at fall Commencement ceremony
BROWNWOOD – January 15, 2020 – Howard Payne University awarded degrees to 90 students during its Commencement ceremony held at the close of the fall 2019 semester. Those receiving diplomas included August 2019 and December 2019 graduates. Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university representatives conferred the degrees. Dr. Steve Bezner, senior pastor of […]
HPU announces holiday closure
BROWNWOOD – December 17, 2019 – Howard Payne University will be closed from Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 3, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Offices will reopen on Monday, Jan. 6. HPU’s Office of Institutional Advancement (the Harrison House), located at 803 Center Ave., will be open from 10 […]
HPU to hold fall Commencement ceremony this Saturday
Howard Payne University will hold its fall Commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 7, beginning at 10 a.m. at the university’s historic L.J. Mims Auditorium. The auditorium is located on HPU’s campus, near the intersection of Center Avenue and Austin Avenue. Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university representatives will confer the undergraduate and graduate […]
HPU honors 61 students at Academic Awards Convocation
Howard Payne University honored 61 students for academic achievements at the university’s annual Academic Awards Convocation, held near the end of the spring 2019 semester. Receiving awards were: Abbott Kylie Johnson, Honor Award in Spanish Allen Brianna Weaver, Outstanding New Secondary Teacher and English Academic Achievement Award Alleyton Jessica Catlett, Honor Award in Social Work […]
HPU provost Dr. W. Mark Tew departs for president role at Judson College
BROWNWOOD – March 8, 2019 – Dr. W. Mark Tew, Howard Payne University’s provost and chief academic officer, has been named the 23rd president of Judson College in Marion, Alabama. He will assume the post on March 25. Dr. Tew, who joined HPU’s administration as vice president for academic affairs in September 2007, is a […]
Life of the Mind, Life of the Spirit: HPU speaking sessions celebrate crossroads of faith and academics
BROWNWOOD – February 27, 2019 – Embracing true Christian higher education is less about integrating faith with learning than it is about recognizing that the two are already inherently joined – no “integration” required. The study of science, history, math, English – every subject – is also the study of God the Creator. With this […]
HPU to adjust academic programs and related staffing based on budget outlook
BROWNWOOD – November 8, 2018 – Howard Payne University recently announced plans to reduce or otherwise modify selected academic programs to strengthen the institution’s footing in an increasingly challenging higher-education landscape. The moves were unanimously approved by HPU’s Board of Trustees at a meeting on November 2. While the university’s long-term financial standing is stable […]