HPU hosts Legacy Luncheon to thank supporters and celebrate scholarships

BROWNWOOD – December 18, 2023 – Howard Payne University recently hosted alumni and friends at the Legacy Luncheon, a special event celebrating the impact scholarships and giving have on students and the campus. During the program, gratitude for support was expressed by university administrators, alumni and students. The event was held in the Bullion Suites […]

Howard Payne University to take part in GivingTuesday on Nov. 28

BROWNWOOD – November 13, 2023 – Howard Payne University will participate in GivingTuesday on Nov. 28. The event, held the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a global day of giving that unites people, communities and organizations to celebrate generosity and raise support for non-profit organizations. This year, HPU’s goal is to raise a total of […]

HPU receives $1 million from Mabee Foundation to establish scholarship fund

BROWNWOOD – August 15, 2023 – Howard Payne University was recently awarded a $1 million gift by the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation to establish the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Endowed Scholarship Fund. The fund will provide scholarships for HPU students who demonstrate the character associated with the foundation’s founders, John and Lottie Mabee, such […]

HPU banquet honors Dr. Leonard Underwood, raises funds for Academy renovation

BROWNWOOD – April 14, 2023 – Howard Payne University recently hosted the Robnett Founders Dinner, an elegant banquet at which Dr. Leonard Underwood was celebrated as the first recipient of the Robnett Founders Award and $247,824 was raised for the renovation of HPU’s Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom facility. More than 400 attendees gathered for […]

HPU invites public to banquet honoring Dr. Leonard Underwood

BROWNWOOD – February 28, 2023 – Howard Payne University recently announced the first Robnett Founders Dinner, an annual event inviting alumni, friends, corporate partners, communities of Brown County and other members of the HPU family to come together to honor an individual who has made a significant impact on the university and in the furtherance […]

Howard Payne University supporters make GivingTuesday a huge success

BROWNWOOD – December 2, 2022 – Howard Payne University’s network of alumni, friends, personnel and community partners made a record-setting show of support on GivingTuesday, providing over $860,000 to impact the university’s student experience. The gifts were made by 430 supporters. HPU’s goals for the event were $750,000 through the support of at least 250 […]

HPU GivingTuesday success allows for purchase of new chemistry equipment

BROWNWOOD – February 2, 2022 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Physical Sciences recently purchased a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instrument as a result of a $22,000 gift received during the GivingTuesday event held in the fall. The new equipment will be utilized by students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics […]

HPU’s GivingTuesday outcome tops largest giving day in university’s history

Howard Payne University’s alumni, friends, community partners and students showed record-breaking support on GivingTuesday, the global day of giving held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. HPU received a total of $800,345 with donations given by over 255 individuals, topping last year’s GivingTuesday as the largest single day of giving in the university’s history. The […]

Howard Payne University to participate in GivingTuesday on Nov. 30

BROWNWOOD – November 2, 2021 – Howard Payne University will participate in GivingTuesday on Nov. 30. The event is a global day of giving that unites people, communities and organizations to celebrate generosity and raise support for non-profit organizations. HPU’s goal is to raise a total of $500,000 through the support of at least 200 people. The […]

Donors make Howard Payne University’s GivingTuesday a major success

BROWNWOOD – December 2, 2020 – Howard Payne University supporters showed enthusiastic support on GivingTuesday, the global day of giving held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. HPU received a total of $400,750 on December 1, with donations given by 441 donors. The overwhelming response from donors continues a positive trend in HPU’s GivingTuesday fundraising, […]

Brookshire Grocery Company donates $25,000 to establish scholarship fund at HPU

BROWNWOOD – November 13, 2020 – Howard Payne University recently received a gift of $25,000 from Brookshire Grocery Company to establish the Brookshire’s Scholarship at HPU. The scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to eligible HPU students. “I am thankful for Brookshire Grocery Company’s support of HPU and our students,” said Dr. Cory […]

Howard Payne University to participate in GivingTuesday on Dec. 1

BROWNWOOD – November 10, 2020 – Howard Payne University will participate in GivingTuesday on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The event is a global day of giving that unites people, communities and organizations to celebrate generosity and raise support for non-profit organizations. HPU’s goal is to raise $125,000 and total 280 donors with 100 new donors. The […]

HPU to host second Community Leadership Lunch and Learn event on campus

BROWNWOOD – March 5, 2020 – Howard Payne University invites the public to the second installment in the Community Leadership Lunch and Learn series, featuring a meal catered by Sodexo and a presentation by HPU personnel. The event will be held Tuesday, April 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bullion Suites of […]

HPU hosts first Career Summit

BROWNWOOD – February 28, 2020 – Howard Payne University recently hosted more than 90 students, faculty, staff and alumni at its first Career Summit. The meeting featured presentations from seven HPU alumni about their experiences in professional sectors including law, education, business, finance, municipal government and university administration, as well as a Q&A session at […]

HPU to improve campus experience with two major facility projects

BROWNWOOD – January 30, 2020 – Howard Payne University has announced the construction of an expansive new welcome center and renovations to the historic Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom building. Both projects will provide modernized facilities to benefit the university’s students, visitors and other constituencies. The Newbury Family Welcome Center, named for the family 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 […]

Howard Payne University thanks donors for overwhelming response on GivingTuesday

BROWNWOOD – December 5, 2019 – Howard Payne University expresses gratitude to its supporters for surpassing the institution’s goals for GivingTuesday, the global day of giving held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. With a total of $68,303 received on December 3, HPU raised more than triple its goal of $20,000 and received gifts from […]

HPU music students qualify for international summer programs, accepting donations

BROWNWOOD – December 14, 2018 – Four Howard Payne University music students participated last month in the Summer Program Auditions sponsored by the Texoma Region of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. The auditions are attended by casting representatives from young artist programs within the United States, as well as international programs. Each of […]

Improvements made at HPU’s Mamie D. McCullough Athletic Center

BROWNWOOD – November 26, 2018 – Howard Payne University’s Mamie D. McCullough Athletic Center underwent improvements to its facilities during the summer. The developments were made possible due to donations from Bruner Toyota, through the Toyota Dealer Match Program, and HPU alumnus Jarod Root ’03. In addition to their financial support of HPU, Root serves […]

HPU upgrades lecture hall with help from Midland charitable foundation

BROWNWOOD – October 4, 2018 – Students in Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics began the fall semester in a newly updated classroom thanks to the generosity of the James A. “Buddy” Davidson Charitable Foundation of Midland. Last semester, HPU received a grant of $207,000 from the foundation. The funds, designated for HPU’s […]

HPU New Braunfels Center to host 5K race

BROWNWOOD – April 2, 2018 – Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center will host its third-annual HPU 5000, a 5K race, Saturday, April 7. The run/walk will begin at 8 a.m. at Pavilion 5 of New Braunfels’ Landa Park. Proceeds from the event will be used to establish scholarships for HPU New Braunfels Center students […]

HPU receives $5,000 from United Supermarkets for scholarship funds

BROWNWOOD – March 2, 2018 – United Supermarkets recently presented $5,000 to Howard Payne University to be used as scholarship funds that will be awarded to local and area HPU juniors and seniors who also receive the university’s Heart of Texas Scholarship. The grocery store chain plans to make this a yearly scholarship donation to […]

HPU receives $25,000 from TexasBank through Doss Foundation

TexasBank recently presented $25,000 to Howard Payne University through the James and Dorothy Doss Foundation. The donation was part of $88,000 in scholarship funds that will be given to local and area high schools and colleges in 2017. Within the past eight years, the Doss Foundation has given more than $700,000 to area educational institutions. […]

HPU alumna “pays it forward” with scholarship benefiting female ministerial students

BROWNWOOD – January 6, 2017 – Joanna (Cornelius) Jespersen, a 1998 Howard Payne University graduate, recently established the Jespersen Direct Scholarship with the university to benefit females studying in HPU’s School of Christian Studies at the Brownwood campus or the New Braunfels extension center. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each fall and spring semester […]