Howard Payne University to host Summer and Young Scholars programs for summer 2026
BROWNWOOD – April 17, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s (HPU) annual academic summer camp for elementary and middle school age students is scheduled for July 13-17, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at HPU. The registration fee for the program is $165 and includes tuition, a T-shirt, promotional items, daily snacks and supplies. T-shirts are […]
HPU’s Rylie Burden takes top speaker at Rocky Mountain Moot Court Invitational
BROWNWOOD – October 30, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s Moot Court team competed at the Rocky Mountain Moot Court Invitational at Colorado Christian University in Denver on October 16-18. Sophomore Rylie Burden, of Nederland, won top speaker at the competition. She and her partner senior Katelyn Turner, of Katy, advanced to the top 16. The […]
HPU students attend Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit in Houston
BROWNWOOD – October 22, 2025 – Lisa Medlin, assistant professor of criminal justice and chair of the department, and Ciera Ray, assistant professor of social work and field director, took three HPU students to the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit 2025 in Houston earlier this month. The students attending were Monica Prado, a criminal […]
HPU welcomes five new faculty for 2025-2026 academic year
BROWNWOOD – August 27, 2025 – Howard Payne University welcomed five faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. New faculty include Dr. Mary Agboola, associate professor of finance; Dr. David Lowrie, dean of the School of Christian studies and assistant professor of Christian studies; Kay Shields, assistant professor of education; Dr. Jacob Skiles, assistant professor […]
Local students present research at HPU’s 4th Annual Summer Research Symposium
BROWNWOOD – August 5, 2025 – Seven area high school students and seven HPU undergraduate students completed a summer of research at HPU and concluded their studies with a presentation to family and university faculty on Tuesday, August 5. Area high school students Mark Agboola, Alyssa Hutcheson, Dawson Jones, Sarah Mitchell, Isaac Nowowiejski, Alexis Sigle […]
HPU announces two new degree offerings available fall 2025
BROWNWOOD – June 6, 2025 – Howard Payne University has announced two new programs, Bachelor of Arts in worship ministry and Associate Degree in general studies, that will begin in the 2025 fall semester. The addition was finalized following the HPU Board of Trustees meeting early in the spring semester. Students earning a Bachelor of […]
HPU named 2025-2026 Military Friendly® school
BROWNWOOD – May 28, 2025 – Howard Payne University was recently awarded the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation and received a silver level designation on the 2025-2026 list. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the […]
HPU’s Commencement weekend celebrates 2025 graduates
BROWNWOOD – May 12, 2025 – Howard Payne University hosted Commencement ceremonies and several additional events on May 9 and 10 to celebrate graduates from August 2024, December 2024 and May 2025. Dr. Cory Hines, university president, and Marc Dingler ’84, chairman of the Board of Trustee, conferred degrees on graduates during two Commencement ceremonies […]
HPU recognizes 50 students for academic achievement at Academic Awards Convocation
BROWNWOOD – April 25, 2025 – Howard Payne University honored 50 students with Academic Awards during a special ceremony on April 23. Deans from the six schools and several department chairs presented the awards to students. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Outstanding Student in the School of Business: Jack Shackelford Outstanding Student in Finance: Jaxon Hermesmeyer SCHOOL […]
HPU announces Dr. Nathan Lane to serve as new Vice President for Academic Affairs
BROWNWOOD – April 17, 2025 – Howard Payne University announced the hiring of Dr. Nathan Lane as the new vice president for academic affairs. Lane brings more than 20 years of higher education experience to the position in faculty and administrative roles and will begin the new position in July. “Dr. Nathan Lane has tremendous […]
HPU Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Donnie Auvenshine announces retirement
BROWNWOOD – March 7, 2025 – HPU administrator Dr. Donnie Auvenshine has announced his retirement from Howard Payne University after 32 years of service to the institution. Auvenshine currently serves as the vice president for academic affairs and is set to retire in June. “Dr. Donnie Auvenshine has provided tremendous leadership at HPU for more […]
HPU recognizes 244 students for academic success for the fall 2024 semester
BROWNWOOD – February 1, 2025 – Howard Payne University recognized 244 students for academic excellence during the fall 2024 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 […]
Selected HPU offices to open Saturday, Jan. 18, to assist students preparing for spring semester
BROWNWOOD – January 14, 2025 – Howard Payne University personnel in several offices will be available on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for any student who may need additional assistance in advance of the spring 2025 semester, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The following offices will be open as indicated: […]
HPU receives 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from SACSCOC
BROWNWOOD – December 10, 2024 – Howard Payne University received recognition of a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) at the SACSCOC Annual Meeting in Austin on Dec. 10. The university submitted a 10-year reaffirmation compliance report to SACSCOC that included responding to 73 compliance […]
Howard Payne University receives $3 million grant to support Hispanic and under-served students
BROWNWOOD – September 17, 2024 – Howard Payne University will receive a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education over the next five years as a part of the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) program. This grant, which is the largest in university history, will be used to assist Hispanic and under-served students through […]
HPU commends 215 students for academic accomplishment in spring 2024 semester
BROWNWOOD – August 5, 2024 – Howard Payne University recognized 215 students for their academic excellence during the spring 2024 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 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 […]