HPU hosts event for current students interested in Sumners Scholar Program

BROWNWOOD – February 6, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently held the Sumners Social, offering information to current HPU students interested in the Sumners Scholar Program. All current students eligible to apply for the scholarship program were invited. The event was hosted by current Sumners Scholars and Charles Lewis, HPU’s director of development and Sumners […]

Ceremony marks completion of HPU’s Spanish for Healthcare Professionals class for fall 2023

BROWNWOOD – January 10, 2024 – Howard Payne University’s fall 2023 Spanish for Healthcare Professionals class hosted a special ceremony honoring the students’ completion of coursework. The curriculum was designed to teach Spanish specifically for application in the medical field. The course, typically offered every other fall semester, was taught by Dr. Danny Brunette-López, professor […]

Dr. Michael Rosato returns to HPU as dean and professor of education

BROWNWOOD – October 2, 2023 – Howard Payne University recently appointed Dr. Michael Rosato as dean and professor of education in the university’s School of Education. Dr. Rosato returned to HPU prior to the beginning of the fall 2023 semester. He previously served in this role at HPU from 2006 to 2015. “We are excited […]

HPU junior Emily Moran accepted into the Joint Admission Medical Program

BROWNWOOD – September 26, 2023 – Howard Payne University student Emily Moran of Coleman recently became the second HPU student to be accepted into the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP). This program helps undergraduate students who want to enter the medical field by preparing them for medical school. JAMP is a state-funded program that consists […]

HPU offers Health Science Enrichment Workshop to high school juniors and seniors

BROWNWOOD – September 13, 2023 – Howard Payne University hosted the first annual Health Science Enrichment Workshop (HSEW) this past summer. The two-day program was sponsored by the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and provided participating high school juniors and seniors hands-on learning opportunities on the HPU campus and onsite at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood. […]

HPU creates Center for Student Success to strengthen academic achievement

BROWNWOOD – July 5, 2023 – Howard Payne University recently announced the creation of the Center for Student Success, a program focused on improving academic outcomes for undergraduate students enrolled at the university. The resources offered by the center will complement existing student-success initiatives to prepare students comprehensively for success upon graduation and entry into […]

HPU confers degrees to 149 graduates at recent Commencement ceremonies

BROWNWOOD – June 30, 2023 – Howard Payne University recently awarded 149 degrees at Commencement ceremonies held for August 2022, December 2022 and May 2023 graduates. Degrees were presented by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel. The ceremonies were held on May 13 in HPU’s Mims Auditorium. Graduation honors are based on […]

HPU highlights Sumners Scholars program at recent event

BROWNWOOD – February 15, 2023 – Howard Payne University recently hosted the Sumners Social for prospective and current students, with nearly 60 attendees gathering as HPU Sumners Scholars shared the opportunities of the Sumners Scholar program over free hot chocolate and s’mores. The event was held in conjunction with the HPU’s Office of Admissions as […]

Two HPU academic programs to host shoe drive through Nov. 2

BROWNWOOD – October 13, 2022 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies and Department of Social Work are partnering with the non-profit organization Buckner International to collect shoes for vulnerable children across the globe. The shoe drive will take place through Nov. 2 with donation boxes located in various buildings on the […]

HPU presents degrees to 144 graduates at recent Commencement ceremonies

BROWNWOOD – June 30, 2022 – Howard Payne University presented degrees to 144 graduates at Commencement ceremonies held for fall 2021 and spring 2022 graduates. Degrees were conferred by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel. Abilene Jordan Givens, Bachelor of Arts in strategic communication Bethany McClure, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education […]

HPU recognizes 62 students for academic achievement

BROWNWOOD – June 8, 2022 – Howard Payne University recently honored 62 students for their academic achievements in the 2021-2022 school year. Award recipients represent majors, minors and other programs from the university’s seven schools and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy. Amarillo Abigail Laubhan, Outstanding Student in Christian Education Austin Casey Dufner, Outstanding Scholar […]

HPU announces 2022 Who’s Who list

BROWNWOOD – May 20, 2022 – Howard Payne University recently named 31 students to its annual Who’s Who list. Students were honored during HPU’s Servant Leadership Awards chapel. The award is presented annually to juniors, seniors and graduate students who have been noted for their academic ability, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, […]

HPU students honored for servant leadership

BROWNWOOD – April 28, 2022 – Howard Payne University honored six students for their servant leadership demonstrated on campus and in the community at the annual Servant Leadership Awards Chapel on Wednesday, April 6. Students honored were Katherine Burnside of Lorena; Olivia Catlett of Alleyton; Casey Dufner of Austin; Camdyn Hering of Alvord; Linsey Piper […]

HPU hosts Sumners Foundation Social for students interested in scholarship program

BROWNWOOD – March 4, 2022 – Howard Payne University recently hosted a Sumners Foundation Social for current and prospective HPU students interested in the Sumners Scholar program. The event, which took place during a Yellow Jacket Preview event on January 17, was arranged by HPU’s Office of Institutional Advancement and Office of Admissions in conjunction […]

HPU named Hispanic Serving Institution by U.S. Department of Education

BROWNWOOD – February 16, 2022 – Howard Payne University was recently named a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education. The designation will allow HPU to expand financial aid options and support for Hispanic students. Dr. Cory Hines ’97, HPU president, said that the designation highlights the importance of Hispanic students to […]

HPU honors students for academic success in the fall semester

BROWNWOOD – February 9, 2022 – Howard Payne University recognized 239 students for academic success during the fall 2021 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 nursing scholarship benefits from key gift by Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

BROWNWOOD – January 21, 2022 – Howard Payne University’s new Brown County Endowed Nursing Scholarship recently received full funding, thanks to a $12,500 lead gift from Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood and additional support from other generous donors and community partners. The endowment fund was established to help deserving nursing students from Brown County attend Howard Payne University. […]

HPU senior Emily Brown receives CIC/UPS Scholarship

BROWNWOOD – January 19, 2022 – Howard Payne University senior Emily Brown, a theatre major from Brownwood, has been selected as a recipient of a CIC/UPS Scholarship provided by Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas and its national partner, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). Brown is the daughter of Jeannie Gotcher Wunderlich and Johnnie […]

HPU celebrates Constitution Day

BROWNWOOD – September 27, 2021 –Howard Payne University celebrated Constitution Day on Friday, Sept. 17. Members of the Student Government Association (SGA) and the HPU Sumners Scholar program partnered with the staff of HPU’s Walker Memorial Library to provide educational opportunities and celebrate the ratification of the United States Constitution. On Constitution Day, students from […]

HPU presents degrees to 187 graduates at recent Commencement ceremonies

BROWNWOOD – July 1, 2021 – Howard Payne University presented degrees to 187 graduates at Commencement ceremonies held in May for fall 2020 and spring 2021 graduates. Degrees were conferred by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel. Abbott Kylie Johnson, Bachelor of Arts in cross cultural studies, Summa Cum Laude Abilene Kimberly […]

HPU offers half-price undergraduate tuition and housing for May and summer sessions

BROWNWOOD – March 26, 2021 – Howard Payne University has announced a 50% discount for undergraduate tuition and housing for the May and summer 2021 academic sessions. The discount is available to students who enroll for at least three credit hours in person or online. Students who are taking classes and/or working on campus will […]

HPU announces closure for Spring Break

BROWNWOOD – March 4, 2021 – Howard Payne University will be closed for Spring Break next week, March 8-12. No classes will be held and university facilities will be closed. The university will reopen and classes will resume at 8 a.m., March 15. ### Cutline: HPU will close March 8-12 for Spring Break.

HPU graduates 116 students at Commencement ceremony for spring and summer graduates

BROWNWOOD – September 17, 2020 – Howard Payne University presented degrees to 116 students during its Commencement ceremony for spring and summer 2020 graduates, held in late August. HPU’s spring Commencement ceremony was postponed until the end of the summer due to safety concerns related to COVID-19. Degrees were presented to graduates by Dr. Cory […]

HPU’s Sigma Beta Delta inducts four new members

BROWNWOOD – July 17, 2020 – Howard Payne University’s chapter of the Sigma Beta Delta International Business Honor Society recently inducted four new members. Inductees were Erin Blanchard, a senior from Rockdale majoring in marketing; Hunter Coffee, a spring 2020 graduate from Early who majored in business administration; Zachary Gingrich, a senior from Plano majoring […]

HPU honors 257 students for academic success in spring

BROWNWOOD – June 30, 2020 [Updated July 1, 2020]  – Howard Payne University recognized 256 students for academic success during the spring 2020 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 […]