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 […]
HPU raises $1.26 million on GivingTuesday
BROWNWOOD – December 4, 2025 – Howard Payne University surpassed this year’s GivingTuesday goals of raising $750,000 from 400 supporters. The total given on Tuesday, December 2, was $1,265,075 from 425 supporters across 21 states. Donations during the one-day giving event were provided by alumni, friends, personnel and community partners. Gifts will support a wide […]
Legacy Luncheon at HPU thanks supporters and celebrates three new scholarships
BROWNWOOD – November 24, 2025 – Howard Payne University hosted alumni and friends on November 22 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 […]
“Christmas at HPU” concert to be held on Dec. 2 featuring HPU’s band and choir, and community musicians
BROWNWOOD – November 20, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s Yellow Jacket Band and Concert Choir will join with the Central Texas Community Band and Brownwood Community Chorus to present the “Christmas at HPU” community concert. This year’s concert will also feature students from Coggin 6th Grade, directed by Ashley Foust, music teacher at Coggin 6th […]
Howard Payne University to take part in GivingTuesday on Dec. 2
BROWNWOOD – November 19, 2025 – Howard Payne University will participate in GivingTuesday on Dec. 2. 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 to host Jazz Ensemble performance on November 17
BROWNWOOD – November 14, 2025 – HPU’s School of Education and Fine Arts will present the Jazz Ensemble in concert on Monday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m. in L.J. Mims Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. “This concert caps a fun and busy semester for the Jazz Ensemble,” said Stephen Goacher, […]
HPU celebrates Texas Arbor Day 2025 with a memorial tree planting ceremony
BROWNWOOD – November 13, 2025 – Howard Payne University recently held activities to celebrate Texas Arbor Day. The university hosted the planting of a Texas Red Oak involving HPU students from different campus organizations. Aaron Diaz, HPU’s grounds supervisor, organized and led the event with Kailee Torgerson, director of student leadership engagement. “Once again, our […]
HPU debater Rylie Burden wins at TCU
BROWNWOOD – November 7, 2025 – HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau speech and debate team recently competed at the DFW Swing tournament at Texas Christian University (TCU). Junior Rylie Burden, Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and jurisprudence major from Lubbock, won the International Public Debate Association (IPDA) open debate division and earned third place overall individual […]
Annual Community Thanksgiving lunch to be hosted at HPU
BROWNWOOD – November 3, 2025 – Area residents and visitors are invited to attend the annual Community Thanksgiving Feast at Howard Payne University, to be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is free, but donations are accepted. It will take place at HPU’s Mabee University Center, […]
HPU students attend Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit in Houston
BROWNWOOD – October 22, 2025 – Lisa Medlin, assistant professor of criminal justice and chair of the department, and Ciera Ray, assistant professor of social work and field director, took three HPU students to the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit 2025 in Houston earlier this month. The students attending were Monica Prado, a criminal […]
Dallas Symphony Orchestra cellist Christopher Adkins to present guest recital at HPU
BROWNWOOD – October 20, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s School of Education and Fine Arts announces a special guest recital performance featuring Christopher Adkins, principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, November 11. The concert, which will feature members of the HPU Department of Music, will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Grace […]
Tickets still available for “A Night of Worship with Matt Papa” at HPU on October 23
BROWNWOOD – October 16, 2025 – Tickets are still available for “A Night of Worship with Matt Papa” at Howard Payne University on Thursday, October 23. This free concert for the community will be held at 7 p.m. in L.J. Mims Auditorium. The event is presented by HPU’s Bachelor of Arts in Worship Ministry and […]
HPU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with several events
BROWNWOOD – October 16, 2025 – Howard Payne University recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with several events on campus. HPU student organizations Amigos Unidos and Student Activities Council joined together to host a Hispanic Heritage Festival on September 29, at the Ben and Bertha Mieth Outdoor Pavilion. The evening included live music, authentic Mexican food, […]
Brownwood’s Tammy Gray serves as keynote speaker at HPU’s Community Leadership Lunch and Learn
BROWNWOOD – October 15, 2025 – Howard Payne University recently hosted its Community Leadership Lunch and Learn on campus for local business leaders. Attendees enjoyed a meal and heard from guest speaker Tammy Gray, director of facilities for Brownwood ISD, who shared insight on successful project management. Gray oversees the maintenance of district-wide facilities and […]
Howard Payne University preserves Dr. José Rivas’ legacy
BROWNWOOD – October 14, 2025 – Howard Payne University recently digitized the sermons, lectures and personal letters of the late Dr. José Rivas, former HPU professor. “In digitizing Dr. Rivas’ papers, Howard Payne is preserving the rich history and heritage that has made HPU special over the years,” said Jordan Villanueva, instructor of Christian studies […]
HPU family enjoys Homecoming Weekend 2025
BROWNWOOD – October 13, 2025 – Howard Payne University recently welcomed alumni and other guests to campus for Homecoming 2025. This year’s Homecoming included Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend. “It was incredible to see so many alumni, friends and families on campus during Homecoming weekend,” said Lindsay Badgeley ’09, director of alumni relations. “We […]
HPU’s Homecoming musical, “Oklahoma!,” will open October 10
BROWNWOOD – October 8, 2025 – The HPU School of Education and Fine Arts will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” as part of HPU’s Homecoming weekend. Performances will be held at HPU’s Mims Auditorium on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 12, at 2:30 p.m. “This is one […]
HPU announces 2025 Homecoming Court
BROWNWOOD – October 2, 2025 – Howard Payne University has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court nominees. The students will be featured during the Homecoming parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 11. Later that day, the Homecoming court will be crowned during halftime at HPU’s football game versus East Texas Baptist University at Brownwood’s Gordon […]
HPU to host Homecoming Weekend on October 10-11
BROWNWOOD – September 30, 2025 – Howard Payne University friends, alumni, prospective students and current students are invited to campus for Homecoming weekend on Friday and Saturday, October 10-11. Presented by Citizens National Bank, the event will also include Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend for an exciting time on campus. “Homecoming is such an […]
HPU Sumners Scholars host Early and Brownwood high school students for Constitution Day
BROWNWOOD – September 24, 2025 – The Howard Payne University Sumners Scholars hosted two classes from Early High School and one class from Brownwood High School in the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom building on Tuesday, September 23. The campus visit was held in conjunction with Constitution Day, which was on September 17. The 40 […]
HPU celebrates 135 years of the student experience
BROWNWOOD – September 18, 2025 – On Tuesday, September 16, the Howard Payne University family celebrated 135 years of the student experience in recognition of the first day of classes held in Brownwood on September 16, 1890. “God has been so faithful to our university over the last 135 years, and it was wonderful to […]