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 […]
HPU to host “A Night of Worship with Matt Papa” on October 23
BROWNWOOD – September 12, 2025 – Howard Payne University will host “A Night of Worship with Matt Papa” on Thursday, October 23 as a free concert for the community. The event will be held at 7 p.m. in L.J. Mims Auditorium. Tickets are free, but reservations are requested as space is limited. The concert is […]
HPU kicks off the 2025-2026 school year
BROWNWOOD – August 18, 2025 –Howard Payne University’s campus had a busy weekend kicking off the 2025-2026 academic year. Student-athletes participating in fall sports moved back to campus on Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12, followed by incoming students on Friday, August 15. Faculty, staff and students lined the parking lots to help new […]
Selected HPU offices to open Saturday, August 16, to assist students preparing for fall semester
BROWNWOOD – August 11, 2025 – Howard Payne University personnel in several offices will be available on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for any student who may need additional assistance in advance of the fall 2025 semester. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 18. The following offices will be open as indicated: […]
Heart of Texas scholarship made attending HPU possible for local student Nina Delafuente
BROWNWOOD – July 14, 2025 – Nina Delafuente, a senior kinesiology major from Brady, has enjoyed the opportunity to pursue an education while also playing tennis at Howard Payne University. Receiving HPU’s Heart of Texas Scholarship made college attainable for her. Delafuente was hesitant to apply for Howard Payne because she grew up so close […]
HPU invites public to performance of the Texas Southern Gospel of Music camp June 27
BROWNWOOD – June 24, 2025 – Howard Payne University invites the public to the closing performance of the Texas Southern Gospel School of Music camp Friday, June 27, at 7:00 p.m. in Mims Auditorium. This is the 29th year of the Texas Southern Gospel School of Music camp and the first year hosted on HPU’s […]
Pre-registration deadline for HPU’s Summer and Young Scholars program is June 27
BROWNWOOD – June 20, 2025 – The pre-registration deadline for Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars annual academic summer camp is June 27. The program is scheduled for July 14-18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on HPU’s campus. The registration fee for the program is $165 and includes tuition, a t-shirt, promotional items, […]
HPU participates in local Juneteenth Celebration
BROWNWOOD – June 19, 2025 – Howard Payne University President Dr. Cory Hines, staff member Sareta Delgado and student Aniyah O’Neal took part in the Brownwood Community Juneteenth Celebration on Thursday, June 19. HPU also served as a sponsor for the community-wide event. Delgado, copy center and mailroom coordinator, participated in the committee that planned […]
Alexis Ewen ’25 recalls fond memories of HPU
BROWNWOOD – May 15, 2025 – May graduate Lexi Ewen ’25 recently received a bachelor’s degree from HPU in social work with a minor in cross-cultural ministry. Originally from Idalou, Ewen believes that God called her to attend HPU. “The social work department caught my eye, and it was important to me to be able […]
HPU to host Summer and Young Scholars programs for summer 2025
Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars annual academic summer camp for elementary age students is scheduled for July 14-18, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU campus. The registration fee for the program is $165 and includes tuition, a t-shirt, promotional items, daily snacks and supplies. T-shirts are only guaranteed to those […]
HPU dedicates new Mieth Outdoor Pavilion and Martin Volleyball Courts
BROWNWOOD – April 28, 2025 – A special dedication ceremony and ribbon cuttings were held on April 26 for the new Ben and Bertha Mieth Outdoor Pavilion and Woody and Miki Martin Volleyball Courts on the HPU campus. The new facilities are located between Veda Hodge Hall and the J. Howard Hodge Bell Towers. “We […]
HPU student to begin internship with Baptist World Alliance
BROWNWOOD – April 24, 2025 – The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is providing Howard Payne University student Maddie King, junior strategic communication and Guy D. Newman Honors Academy major from Abilene, the opportunity to be their first communication intern. “We are pleased to have Maddie as our first intern with the Baptist World Alliance,” said […]
HPU honors Central Texas J.R. Beadel Foundation, Inc., at Robnett Founders Dinner
BROWNWOOD – March 28, 2025 – Howard Payne University hosted the third annual Robnett Founders Dinner on March 27. The Central Texas J.R. Beadel Foundation, Inc. was honored as the recipient of the 2025 Dr. John D. Robnett Founders Award. More than $206,000 was raised from the event to benefit student scholarships. The event hosted […]
More than 500 volunteers from HPU serve Brown County during Community Impact Day
BROWNWOOD – March 27, 2025 – Howard Payne University students and personnel participated in the fourth annual William B. Dean Lecture Series and Community Impact Day on Wednesday, March 26. More than 500 volunteers served at 27 site locations across Brown County, marking the largest participation since the event began in 2021. “It is a […]