Classes in Spanish language, Hispanic culture prepare Howard Payne students for workforce, service to communities
BROWNWOOD – October 27, 2026 – As Hispanic and Spanish-speaking populations continue to grow in Texas and throughout the United States, Howard Payne University’s Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies is preparing students to meet the needs of an increasingly multicultural marketplace. The department offers a Spanish minor, which complements all of the university’s major […]
Howard Payne University invites community to public lecture on preaching Nov. 3
HPU to host Baylor University professor as lecturer for second annual Dr. James Shields Speaker Series BROWNWOOD – October 19, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) will welcome Dr. Doug Weaver, Ph.D., the Barbara Jo Beard Driskell Professor of Historical Studies and chair of the Department of Religion at Baylor University, as the keynote speaker […]
HPU speech and debate team hosts UIL Congressional Debate Workshop
BROWNWOOD – October 13, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau (SSB) speech and debate team hosted nearly 40 students and teachers from six area high schools at their annual UIL Congressional Debate Workshop. Team captain, Rylie Burden, senior social science-jurisprudence and Guy D. Newman Honors Academy major from Lubbock, led the workshop. She […]
Howard Payne University student takes next step toward medical school with Joint Admission Medical Program
BROWNWOOD – October 9, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) student Bethany Blair, a junior biomedical science major from Zephyr, is taking the next step toward her goal of medical school through her participation in the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP). JAMP was created by the Texas Legislature to assist students across the state in […]
Howard Payne University Student Speakers Bureau speech and debate team to host UIL workshops
BROWNWOOD – September 29, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau (SSB) speech and debate team invites area high school UIL teams to participate in its annual UIL congress, speech, debate and journalism events workshops on Oct. 8 and Oct. 28. The first workshop will be for the UIL Congress event. The workshop will […]
Howard Payne University welcomes eight new faculty members for 2026-27 academic year
BROWNWOOD – September 22, 2026 – With the 2026-27 academic year underway, eight new faculty members are now teaching and serving students at Howard Payne University. The new faculty members are Dr. Matthew Earnhardt, dean of the School of Business and professor of business administration; Dr. Patrick Ketter, assistant professor of biology; Dr. Jennifer McNiece, […]
Howard Payne University announces new data science, cybersecurity and nutrition programs for fall 2026
Career-aligned academic programs offered in partnership with Rize Education are available now for declaration BROWNWOOD – Aug. 7, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) has added three new career-aligned academic program areas beginning in fall 2026. HPU is introducing minors in data science, cybersecurity and nutrition. Nutrition is also offered as an area of emphasis within HPU’s […]
Howard Payne commends 258 students for academic success during spring 2026 semester
BROWNWOOD – June 30, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) recognized 258 students for their academic excellence during the spring 2026 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 […]
Pre-registration deadline for Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars program is June 27
BROWNWOOD – June 12, 2026 – The pre-registration deadline for Howard Payne University’s (HPU) Summer and Young Scholars annual academic summer camp is June 27. The program is scheduled for July 13-17 from 9 a.m. to noon in the renovated Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom.. The registration fee for the program is $165 and includes […]
Two Howard Payne University graduates pass ACE fitness certifications
BROWNWOOD – June 8, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) graduates Diondray Parker and Georgia (Simmons) Barganski passed the Personal Training Certification exams through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) earlier this spring. Barganski graduated from HPU with Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology-Fitness Specialist and a minor in communication. Parker graduated with a Bachelor of […]
Howard Payne University nursing program granted 10-year CCNE reaccreditation
BROWNWOOD – June 1, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (BSN) was granted reaccreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for 10 years. The School of Nursing participated in an extensive onsite CCNE evaluation in the fall of 2025. During the visit, CCNE found zero compliance concerns on […]
Howard Payne University’s School of Nursing recognizes first CNA cohort
BROWNWOOD – May 21, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s (HPU) School of Nursing recently held its first Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) completion ceremony. This event recognized the completion of HPU’s first CNA cohort through the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP). The students successfully completed the required classroom instruction and clinical training necessary […]
Howard Payne University’s 2026 Commencement weekend celebrates newest graduates
BROWNWOOD – May 19, 2026 – Howard Payne University hosted Commencement ceremonies and several additional events on May 15 and 16 to celebrate graduates from August 2025, December 2025 and May 2026. Degrees were presented by Dr. Cory Hines ’97, university president, and other HPU personnel during two Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, in […]
Howard Payne University recognizes 55 students for academic achievement at Academic Awards Convocation
BROWNWOOD – May 6, 2026 – Howard Payne University honored 55 students with Academic Awards during a special ceremony on April 29. Deans from the six schools and several department chairs presented the awards to students. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Outstanding Student in the School of Business: Chase Churchwell Outstanding Student in Accounting: Zachary Hallman Outstanding […]
Six Howard Payne University students recognized for servant leadership
BROWNWOOD – May 5, 2026 – Howard Payne University recently honored six students at the annual Servant Leadership Awards Chapel for their servant leadership on campus and in the community. Students honored were Vitória Biazi of São Paulo, Brazil; Kate Buchanan of Mineral Wells; Kourtney Melton of Katy; Blessing “Bill” Ngene of Madisonville; Diondray Parker […]
Howard Payne University’s BSN program earns 100 percent pass rate on NCLEX-RN
BROWNWOOD – April 29, 2026 – The Texas Board of Nursing confirmed the Howard Payne University (HPU) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program’s 2025 pass rate of 100 percent on the NCLEX-RN at its April 2026 board meeting. The NCLEX-RN is the national standard for nursing licensure in the United States, designed to assess […]
Harrison and Moreno honored at Howard Payne University’s 2026 Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon
BROWNWOOD – April 28, 2026 – Howard Payne University students Iza Harrison and Bekah Moreno were recipients of the 2026 Yellow Rose Scholarship presented by the Howard Payne University (HPU) Women’s Club. The students were honored at the annual Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon on April 23, alongside this year’s Yellow Rose Award winner Dr. Nancy […]
Howard Payne University speech and debate team earn honors at national tournament; one student wins national champion titles in two events
BROWNWOOD – April 24, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team earned high honors at the National Christian College Forensics Association (NCCFA) national tournament held at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. The national tournament attracted universities from across the nation, all member schools of the Council for Christian Colleges and […]
Howard Payne University to host inaugural research symposium featuring student, faculty research
BROWNWOOD – April 17, 2026 – Howard Payne University will host its inaugural Research Symposium from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the Mabee University Center. The event is open to the public, and all are invited to attend. The symposium will highlight the diverse research, scholarship and creative work of the university’s […]
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 […]
Howard Payne University names Sumners Scholars
BROWNWOOD – April 16, 2026 – Four Howard Payne University (HPU) students were recently selected as Sumners Scholars by the Sumners Foundation. The students selected are Rylie Burden, jurisprudence and Guy. D. Newman Honors Academy major from Lubbock; Ana Faulk, history and Guy D. Newman Honors Academy major from Fort Worth; Kourtney Melton, history and […]
Howard Payne University SWARM Events Offer Incoming Fall 2026 Students a One-Stop Enrollment Experience
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2026 – It’s time for incoming Fall 2026 Howard Payne University students to take the next step toward enrollment through SWARM, an exciting half-day, on-campus event designed to help students complete the college registration process. The first SWARM event is scheduled for this Saturday, April 11. Additional SWARM events are scheduled […]
HPU commends 238 students for academic success for the fall 2025 semester
BROWNWOOD – March 16, 2026 – Howard Payne University recognized 238 students for their academic excellence during the fall 2025 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 speech and debate earns honors at tournament
BROWNWOOD – March 4, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team competed recently at the Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association Spring Championship tournament, held at Texas State University in San Marcos, bringing home significant awards. In his tournament debut on the HPU debate team, freshman Adriaan Lafferty, Guy D. Newman Honors […]
HPU’s Lajeana Long recognized as Faculty Member of the Month
BROWNWOOD – March 2, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s Lajeana Long, assistant professor of nursing at HPU, was selected as Faculty Member of the Month. “Lajeana is a highly engaged educator whose commitment to student success extends far beyond the classroom,” said Dr. Laci Sutton, dean of the School of Nursing and assistant professor of […]