Categories: HPU Community

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’s spring exhibit of student artwork to open this Thursday

BROWNWOOD – April 21, 2026 – The Howard Payne University (HPU) Department of Art invites the public to its Spring 2026 Student Art Exhibit, on display from Thursday, April 23, through Friday, May 15, in the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery at the university’s Doakie Day Art Center. An opening reception will be held […]

Howard Payne University invites community to HymnSing at FBC Brownwood

BROWNWOOD – April 17, 2026 – The Brownwood Community Chorus will present its annual HymnSing concert on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church Brownwood. The Brownwood Community Chorus is comprised of Howard Payne students and local musicians. Dr. Chris Rosborough’08, director of choral activities and chair of the […]

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’s Robnett Founders Dinner featuring Chris Tomlin honors Texas Baptists, raises $447,000

BROWNWOOD – April 15, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) hosted more than 400 attendees at its fourth annual Robnett Founders Dinner on Tuesday at the Brownwood Event Center. The dinner, which featured a special performance by Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin, raised $447,000, with $247,000 designated for student scholarships. “The annual Robnett Founders […]

HPU to reschedule April 15 Chris Tomlin concert due to severe weather forecast

BROWNWOOD – April 10, 2026 – After consultation with public safety officials regarding the weather forecast, Howard Payne University (HPU) will reschedule the Chris Tomlin concert originally planned for Wednesday, April 15, at the Brownwood Event Center outdoor stage. The university is working with Tomlin and his team to reschedule the concert for a future […]

Howard Payne University to present Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert on April 12

BROWNWOOD – April 8, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s School of Education and Fine Arts will present its Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. The concert will be held in Mims Auditorium and is free and open to the public. The theme of the concert is Texas Jazz. The program […]

Tickets available for Howard Payne University’s Spring Sing on Friday

BROWNWOOD – April 7, 2026 – Howard Payne University students will perform in the annual Spring Sing competition, which will take place on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Mims Auditorium on the HPU campus. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $7 and can be found at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/hputx. Spring Sing is one […]

HPU personnel and students serve Brown County and El Paso during Community Impact Day

BROWNWOOD – March 27, 2026 – Howard Payne University students and personnel participated in the fifth annual William B. Dean, M.D. Community Impact Day and Lecture Series on Wednesday, March 25. More than 500 volunteers served at 30 site locations across Brown County and El Paso. Service activities in Brown County included painting, cleaning, yardwork […]

HPU invites public to annual Spring Family Reunion on March 28

BROWNWOOD – March 25, 2026 – Howard Payne University will host its annual Spring Family Reunion on Saturday, March 28. The public is invited to campus to join HPU alumni, students and personnel for a day of fun, including the Worldwide 5K run/walk, Outdoor Vendor Market, music, games and food. Admission is free and no […]

HPU’s Concert Choir to present spring concert on March 26

BROWNWOOD – March 24, 2026 – The Howard Payne University Concert Choir will present its spring concert on Thursday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. in HPU’s Grace Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert is titled “Time Held Me…” and will feature the piece Fern Hill by composer John Corigliano. […]

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 […]

Project requests still being accepted for HPU’s annual community service day

BROWNWOOD – March 5, 2026 – Opportunities remain for organizations in the Brown County area to submit project requests for Howard Payne University’s William B. Dean, M.D. Community Impact Day, scheduled for Wednesday, March 25. The day will feature service projects conducted by HPU personnel and student volunteers from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Requests […]

HPU to host duo recital by Drs. Kent and In-Ja Eshelman

BROWNWOOD – March 4, 2026 – Howard Payne University will present a duo recital by Drs. Kent and In-Ja Eshelman on Thursday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. in Grace Chapel on HPU’s campus. The concert is free and open to the public. Dr. Kent Eshelman is professor of euphonium and tuba at Baylor University, where […]

HPU honors student leaders with Presidential Leadership Luncheon

BROWNWOOD – February 26, 2026 – Howard Payne University hosted the Presidential Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, February 25. The luncheon is for students who have received the Presidential Merit Scholarship or other leadership scholarships, and for leaders of student organizations on HPU’s campus. This year’s guest speaker was Frosty Gilliam, Jr., the president and co-founder […]

Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld to receive HPU Women’s Club’s 2026 Yellow Rose Award

BROWNWOOD – February 9, 2026 – Brownwood’s Dr. Nancy Jo Humfeld has been selected by the HPU Women’s Club to receive the 2026 Yellow Rose Award. Dr. Humfeld will be recognized at the club’s annual Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon, scheduled for Thursday, April 23, in the Beadel Dining Hall of HPU’s Mabee University Center. Table […]

HPU invites community to submit project requests for annual service day

BROWNWOOD – February 6, 2026 – Non-profits in the Brown County area are invited to submit project requests for Howard Payne University’s fifth annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day, scheduled for Wednesday, March 25. The day will feature service projects conducted by HPU personnel and student volunteers from 1:30 p.m. […]

HPU creates waitlist for Chris Tomlin concert, due to overwhelming demand

BROWNWOOD – January 30, 2026 – Due to the high number of requests for tickets, a waitlist has been created for tickets to Howard Payne University’s Chris Tomlin concert on April 15. In fewer than 24 hours after the event was announced, thousands of free tickets were reserved. To be added to the waitlist, individuals […]

HPU to host Chris Tomlin for a night of worship on April 15

BROWNWOOD – January 29, 2026 – Howard Payne University invites the public to an outdoor night of worship with Grammy-award winning musician Chris Tomlin, on Wednesday, April 15, at the Brownwood Event Center’s outdoor stage. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the event beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but reservations are requested as […]

HPU announces campus closure for Tuesday, January 27, due to inclement weather

BROWNWOOD – January 26, 2026 – Howard Payne University has announced the closure of its Brownwood campus on Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to inclement weather. All on-campus classes are canceled and university offices will be closed. The campus is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Please visit www.hputx.edu for more information about HPU.

HPU’s Model United Nations team has successful trip to Switzerland

BROWNWOOD – December 5, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s Model United Nations (MUN) team recently competed at the St. Gallen Model United Nations 2025 Conference in Switzerland, where HPU had the most awarded delegation. HPU students received Best Delegate awards in three of the four committees where they had delegates represented. The competition included 148 […]