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 […]
HPU invites public to annual Spring Family Reunion on April 5
BROWNWOOD – March 24, 2025 – Howard Payne University will host its annual Spring Family Reunion on Saturday, April 5. The public is invited to join alumni, students and personnel for a day of fun on the campus, including music, games and food. Other events will include the dedication of the Bob Carter Athletic Park, […]
Project requests still being accepted for HPU’s annual community service day
Project requests still being accepted for HPU’s annual community service day BROWNWOOD – March 17, 2025 – 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 26. The day will feature service projects conducted by HPU […]
HPU celebrates Black History Month with several campus events
BROWNWOOD – March 3, 2025 – Howard Payne University honored Black History Month with three major events focused on gaining knowledge and inspiration from African American alumni, music and films. The Black History Luncheon was held on Wednesday, February 19 in the Newbury Family Welcome Center. The event included three panelists from the African American […]
HPU alumna and student honored at recent Shine Conference for Hispanic Baptists
BROWNWOOD – February 28, 2025 – Howard Payne University alumna Patty Villarreal ’75 and HPU student Eunice Cruz were honored at the Shine Conference, an event presented by the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas (Convención) on February 21-22. Attending on behalf of HPU was Jordan Villanueva ’13, assistant to the president for Hispanic relations and […]
HPU Department of Theatre hosts “Anastasia: The Musical”
BROWNWOOD – February 19, 2025 – Howard Payne University students will perform “Anastasia: The Musical” from February 28 through March 3. This musical performance will be HPU’s entrance into the Christian University Theatre Festival, hosted by Hardin-Simmons University (HSU). Showtimes at the HPU Theatre will be Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 […]
Finding God at HPU: Blaine Onick
By HPU student, Emily Hughitt BROWNWOOD – February 17, 2025 – Blaine Onick came to Howard Payne University to play golf, but what he found at HPU was much greater than any sport could give him: Jesus. Onick is a junior accounting major with a minor in Bible from Midland. He first visited HPU in […]
HPU’s Stephen Goacher to present Faculty Jazz Recital celebrating Black History Month
BROWNWOOD – February 12, 2025 – In observance of HPU’s month-long celebration of Black History Month, Stephen Goacher, professor of music at HPU, will present the Faculty Jazz Recital on Thursday, February 20. The concert will be held in Mims Auditorium and admission is free. The pre-concert interactive will begin at 7:00 p.m. and the […]
HPU invites community to submit project requests for annual service day
BROWNWOOD – February 7, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s fourth annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26. Organizations in the Brown County area are invited to submit project requests. The day will feature service projects conducted by HPU personnel and student volunteers from 1:30 p.m. […]
HPU to host the third annual Robnett Founders Dinner on March 27
BROWNWOOD – February 3, 2025 – Howard Payne University will host the third annual Robnett Founders Dinner on Thursday, March 27, in the new Brownwood Events Center. The annual event allows members of the HPU family to come together to honor an individual or group who has made a significant impact on HPU. All proceeds […]
HPU recognizes 244 students for academic success for the fall 2024 semester
BROWNWOOD – February 1, 2025 – Howard Payne University recognized 244 students for academic excellence during the fall 2024 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 3.5-3.64 grade point average to be […]
Dr. João Chaves to be featured at HPU’s Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics
BROWNWOOD – January 17, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s 17th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics will feature guest speaker Dr. João Chaves, assistant professor of history of religion in the Américas at Baylor University. The lectures will be held on Wednesday, January 29, at 10 a.m. during HPU’s Chapel service in L.J. Mims […]
HPU announces campus closure, Friday, January 10, due to inclement weather
BROWNWOOD – January 9, 2025 – Howard Payne University has announced the closure of its Brownwood campus on Friday, Jan. 10, due to anticipated inclement weather. The campus is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Jan. 13. Please visit www.hputx.edu for more information about HPU. ###
HPU surpasses GivingTuesday goals
BROWNWOOD – December 5, 2024 – Howard Payne University surpassed this year’s GivingTuesday goals of raising $800,000 from 350 supporters. The total given on Tuesday, December 3, was $882,908 from 394 supporters. Donations during the one-day giving event were provided by alumni, friends, personnel and community partners. Gifts will support a wide range of student-experience […]
Dr. Don Newbury ’61 and Jeff Dixon ’86 to share during HPU Chapel on Dec. 4
BROWNWOOD – November 26, 2024 – During the last chapel of the semester at Howard Payne University, Dr. Don Newbury ’61, university chancellor, and Jeff Dixon will be guest speakers. Dr. Newbury will present the 35th reading of the “Littlest Jingle Bell,” a long-standing tradition on the campus. He will share a few remarks and […]
Legacy Luncheon at HPU thanks supporters and celebrates scholarships
BROWNWOOD – November 26, 2024 – Howard Payne University hosted alumni and friends on November 23 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 […]
HPU’s Department of Music joins with community musicians to present ‘Christmas at HPU’ concert
BROWNWOOD – November 25, 2024 – 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. The performance will be held on Tuesday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m. in HPU’s Mims Auditorium and is free of […]
HPU junior Chris Martinez receives CIC/UPS Scholarship
BROWNWOOD – November 18, 2024 – Howard Payne University student Chris Martinez, a junior kinesiology major from Brownwood, has been selected as a recipient of a CIC/UPS Scholarship provided by Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas and its national partner, the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) through its CIC/UPS Educational Endowment. Martinez is thankful for […]