HPU New Braunfels Center graduates two
BROWNWOOD – May 20, 2016 – Two students from Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center participated in the university’s Commencement ceremony in Brownwood on May 7. Tara Roussett of Canyon Lake and John Kublank of New Braunfels graduated with Master of Business Administration degrees. “We are proud of these graduates and their successes,” said Dr. […]
HPU alumna named All-Big Country Coach of the Year
BROWNWOOD – May 4, 2016 – Heather Hohertz, 2007 Howard Payne University graduate, said she credits her HPU professors and coaches in guiding her to be her best. Hohertz, who serves as head basketball coach and assistant softball coach at Brownwood High School, was recently named the All-Big Country Coach of the Year for Classes […]
TSHOF inductee Ken Gray reflects on life at HPU, in the NFL and beyond
By Abram Choate, assistant athletic director for sports information and game administration A version of this article originally appeared in HPU’s Link magazine. BROWNWOOD – March 31, 2016 – Recent Texas Sports Hall of Fame inductee Ken Gray had great success on the football field for Howard Payne University and the National Football League, but […]
HPU alumna named Teacher of the Year at Duncanville’s Central Elementary
BROWNWOOD – March 29, 2016 – Howard Payne University alumna Amanda (Hendrix) Taylor was recently named Teacher of the Year at Central Elementary School in Duncanville. Taylor, who teaches visual arts, graduated from HPU in 2012 with a degree in art education. Taylor has taught for three years, with all three of those years spent […]
Father’s love of HPU lives on through children
BROWNWOOD – February 15, 2016 – Growing up, the children of Col. Alvin Ray and Patsy Allene Turner heard many stories about their parents’ time at Howard Payne University. Following his death, Col. Turner’s family honored his legacy by establishing the Alvin Ray Turner Scholarship fund at HPU, designed to benefit students majoring in mathematics. […]
HPU graduates 84 at Commencement in December
BROWNWOOD – February 1, 2016 – Howard Payne University graduated 84 students during its Commencement ceremony held at the close of the fall 2015 semester. Dr. Bill Ellis, HPU president, and other university representatives conferred the degrees. Students must have a 3.55-3.69 grade-point average to graduate Cum Laude; a 3.70-3.84 GPA to graduate Magna Cum […]
Early HPU artifact discovered in attic of Brownwood home
BROWNWOOD – December 14, 2015 – An item found in the attic of a Brownwood home was recently given a prominent new location at Howard Payne University. A 117-year-old Howard Payne diploma – the oldest known in existence – was discovered and donated to the university by Derek and Stephanie Kirbo of Brownwood. The diploma […]
Graduating senior Margarita Solis reflects on HPU experiences
“Howard Payne is Home” By Rachel Ellington, HPU senior BROWNWOOD – December 10, 2015 – Saturday’s graduating class at Howard Payne University is characterized by many dedicated Yellow Jackets. One of them is Margarita Solis of Gonzales, a history major with minors in Bible and English. She reflects on her first impression of HPU during […]
HPU historian publishes encyclopedia of university’s 125-year history
BROWNWOOD – November 23, 2015 – Dr. Robert Mangrum, university historian and professor of history and government at Howard Payne University, has published an account of HPU’s history titled For Howard Payne My All: 125 Years of Christian Higher Education and Service, 1889-2015, An Encyclopedia. The book, which took 17 years to write, celebrates the […]
HPU celebrates restoration of Steinway piano
BROWNWOOD – November 3, 2015 – Amid the flurried activity during Howard Payne University’s Homecoming 2015 festivities, a group of people assembled in the choral hall of HPU’s Davidson Music Complex to celebrate friendship, music and a very special piano. The university hosted a rededication of one of its Steinway pianos in conjunction with the […]
Chapman and Bonner crowned HPU Homecoming Queen and Princess
BROWNWOOD – October 16, 2015 – Ashley Chapman of Ennis and Jaclyn Bonner of Lytle were crowned Howard Payne University’s Homecoming Queen and Princess during a ceremony held today on campus. Chapman, the daughter of Ricky and Diane Chapman, is a senior Guy D. Newman Honors Academy student who majors in Spanish and political science. […]
Final preparations underway for HPU Homecoming 2015
BROWNWOOD – October 15, 2015 – The Howard Payne University Homecoming banner was installed today at HPU’s Mims Auditorium, the site of registration for the event. Homecoming activities, many of which are open to the community, will be held this Friday and Saturday. A complete list of events and corresponding ticket information is available online […]
HPU announces 2015 Homecoming Court
BROWNWOOD – October 14, 2015 – Howard Payne University has announced the 2015 Homecoming Court. The Homecoming queen and princess will be crowned this Friday, October 16, at 2 p.m. during Homecoming Convocation in the university’s Mims Auditorium. Homecoming queen nominees are Ashley Chapman of Ennis, senior Guy D. Newman Honors Academy student who majors […]
HPU library to host authors’ reception and display during Homecoming 2015
BROWNWOOD – October 12, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s Walker Memorial Library will host an Authors’ Reception and Archival Display in conjunction with the university’s Homecoming 2015 festivities. The reception will be held Saturday, October 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the HPU library. The library will remain open until noon on Saturday. […]
HPU Concert Choir to preview fall concert at Homecoming
By Amy Pitman, HPU communications assistant BROWNWOOD – October 8, 2015 – The Howard Payne University Concert Choir will perform a brief preview of the group’s fall concert as part of HPU’s Homecoming festivities on Saturday, October 17, 11:00-11:30 a.m. The concert will be held in Grace Chapel in the Paul and Jane Meyer Faith […]
HPU announces Homecoming parade route
BROWNWOOD – October 7, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s Homecoming parade, a longstanding community tradition, will be held Saturday, October 17, at 9:30 a.m. Beginning at the Brownwood Coliseum, the parade will travel north on Baker St., turn left onto Center Ave., move across Austin Ave. and enter campus. The procession will end in front […]
HPU to recognize 10 honorees during Homecoming 2015
BROWNWOOD – October 7, 2015 – Howard Payne University will recognize 10 individuals during the Homecoming 2015 celebrations, October 16-17. This year’s honorees include Dr. Dan Crawford ’64, Distinguished Alumnus; Dr. Sally M. (Davis) Kozoll ’61, Distinguished Alumna; Jeff Mitchell ’02, Outstanding Young Graduate; Melba (Harrelson) Barger ’58, Coming Home Queen; Betty Broome ’95, Medal […]
Works by HPU art faculty on exhibit during Homecoming 2015
BROWNWOOD – October 6, 2015 – Works by Howard Payne University’s art faculty will be on exhibit during HPU’s 2015 Homecoming celebrations, October 16-17. The exhibit, titled “Artists in Action,” is housed in the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery inside HPU’s Doakie Day Art Center. The artists include David Harmon, professor of art and […]
HPU’s Homecoming festivities scheduled October 16-17 to celebrate “Timeless Traditions”
BROWNWOOD – October 1, 2015 – Howard Payne University will celebrate many time-honored traditions at this year’s Homecoming, slated for October 16-17. “Timeless Traditions” is the theme for the event, at which alumni and friends of the university will convene on the HPU campus for a full schedule of activities. Alumni and visitors may register […]
Book and film on women in geology to profile retired HPU faculty member
BROWNWOOD – September 30, 2015 – Retired Howard Payne University faculty member Marie Gramann doesn’t consider herself a pioneer in geology, but from a young age the field held natural appeal. “I was thirteen years old when I decided I wanted to be a geologist,” she said. “I don’t know why. I was raised in […]
HPU announces Alumni Association directors
BROWNWOOD – September 29, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s Alumni Association recently announced its Board of Directors for the 2015-2016 academic year. Board members include Bobbette Bell ’87 of Salado, Shane Blackshear ’04 of Austin, L.J. Clayton ’77 of San Antonio, Melanie Bigbee Clonts ’75 of Austin, Jane Collette ’81 of McKinney, Dr. Dan Crawford […]
HPU enters fall 2015 semester with increased enrollment
BROWNWOOD – September 16, 2015 – Faculty, staff and students at Howard Payne University entered the fall 2015 semester recently with increased enrollment and excitement over the months to come. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment at HPU’s three locations is 1,163 students, a 2.2 percent increase over fall 2014. The figure includes 382 incoming freshmen […]
HPU mourns passing of alumnus Dr. Gary Price
Howard Payne University mourns the loss of Dr. Gary Price, 1960 HPU graduate, who passed away Monday, August 10, 2015. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The following story was originally published in the summer 2011 issue of the Link, the magazine of Howard Payne University. Price for […]
HPU hosts BGCT’s Super Summer camp for Texas youth
BROWNWOOD – July 21, 2015 – Howard Payne University recently hosted the Baptist General Convention of Texas’ Super Summer camp, a weeklong event designed to foster leadership skills in young Christians. In addition to hundreds of Texas youth, approximately 65 HPU alumni, students, faculty and staff members participated in the camp. Youth ministers from churches […]
HPU alumna Dr. Henrietta Grooms honored by Tyler ISD
BROWNWOOD – June 26, 2015 – Dr. Henrietta Grooms, a Howard Payne University alumna and professional educator for 37 years, was recently honored by the Tyler Independent School District. The ISD named career pathway wings in its new Career and Technology Center in recognition of three educators, including Dr. Grooms. Dr. Grooms received both her […]