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 […]
Upcoming HPU preview days to be held on Nov. 25 and Dec. 3
BROWNWOOD – November 14, 2024 – Howard Payne University will host two upcoming prospective student visit days on Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, December 3. These preview days provide opportunities to visit campus and learn more about all aspects of the HPU student experience. “Visiting campus on a weekday is one of the best ways […]
Working for the Lord: Vitoria Biazi
By HPU student, Maddie King BROWNWOOD – November 8, 2024 – In her short time at Howard Payne University, Vitoria Biazi has discovered that HPU is a special place where she belongs. Biazi is a transfer student from São Paulo, Brazil. She began her journey to HPU in the summer of 2023 when she was […]
Annual Community Thanksgiving lunch to be hosted for 40th year at HPU
BROWNWOOD – November 6, 2024 – Area residents and visitors are invited to attend the 40th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast at Howard Payne University, to be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at HPU’s Mabee University Center, located at 1219 Fisk Street in […]
HPU celebrates Homecoming Weekend
BROWNWOOD – October 22, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently welcomed alumni and other guests to campus for Homecoming. This year’s Homecoming included Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend. “It was a blessing to see the campus filled with the HPU family during Homecoming weekend,” said Dr. Kalie Lowrie ’06, associate vice president for communications […]
HPU alumna Brandi Parrish receives Texas Baptists’ 2024 B.E.S.T. Award
BROWNWOOD – October 15, 2024 – Howard Payne University alumna Brandi Parrish was recently named by Texas Baptists as one of nine recipients of the Baptist Educators Serving Texans (B.E.S.T.) Award for 2024. HPU President Dr. Cory Hines presented Parrish with the award during a worship service at her church, Pursuit Church in Kilgore, on […]
HPU New Braunfels to host FASFA night for local high school students
BROWNWOOD – October 15, 2024 – The Howard Payne University New Braunfels Center will host a fall community seminar titled “FAFSA Simplified” on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m. HPU’s Director of Student Financial Aid, Karen LaQuey, will speak to local students and their parents to help them learn more about the role federal student […]
HPU’s Homecoming play, “Hispanic Tales,” will open October 18
BROWNWOOD – October 14, 2024 – The HPU Department of Theatre and Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies will present “Hispanic Tales” by Barbara Winther as part of HPU’s Homecoming weekend. Performances will be held at HPU’s Theatre on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, October 20, at 2:30 […]
HPU announces 2024 Homecoming Court nominees
BROWNWOOD – October 11, 2024 – Howard Payne University has announced its 2024 Homecoming Court nominees. The students will be featured on a float during the Homecoming parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Later that day, the Homecoming Court will be crowned during halftime at HPU’s football game versus University of Mary Hardin-Baylor […]
HPU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with several events
BROWNWOOD – October 10, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with several events on campus. On Saturday, October 5, HPU hosted the Congreso Experience on campus for area high school and college Hispanic students. The university partnered with Texas Baptists Evangelism to provide a full-day event which included workshops, a campus […]
HPU hosts Dallas business leader, Raymond Harris, for latest Community Leadership Lunch and Learn event
BROWNWOOD – October 1, 2024 –Howard Payne University presented Raymond Harris, architect, executive movie and music producer and venture capitalist from Dallas, as the guest speaker at the annual Community Leadership Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, October 1. Many local business leaders were in attendance at the luncheon, sponsored by the Sumners Foundation and held […]
HPU announces honorees to be recognized at Homecoming 2024
BROWNWOOD – September 24, 2024 – Howard Payne University will celebrate eight individuals for accomplishments and service during Homecoming on October 18-19. The university’s Homecoming weekend, presented by Citizens National Bank, also features Family Weekend and Yellow Jacket Preview. The honorees for 2024 are Lauren (Teel) Browning, Outstanding Young Graduate; Rev. Robert Cuellar, Dr. José […]
HPU to host Faculty Jazz Recital featuring James Bode on September 26
BROWNWOOD – September 23, 2024 – HPU’s School of Education and Fine Arts will present new adjunct faculty member, James Bode, in a jazz concert on Thursday, Sept. 26, in L.J. Mims Auditorium. The preconcert interactive will begin at 7:00 p.m. and concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open […]
HPU begins renovations on Veda Hodge Hall
BROWNWOOD – September 6, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently began renovations on Veda Hodge Hall, the female residence hall on campus. The renovation project is estimated to cost a total of $4 million and will include new bathrooms, featuring a bathtub in each suite, fresh paint and new flooring. “We are excited about the […]
HPU to host Homeschool Day on September 18
BROWNWOOD – August 30, 2024 – Howard Payne University will host Homeschool Day on Wednesday, September 18. This preview day will target homeschool students and their families for an opportunity to visit campus and learn more about all aspects of the HPU student experience. “We have seen an increase in the interest among homeschoolers over […]
Construction underway on new Outdoor Pavilion and Volleyball courts at HPU
BROWNWOOD – August 26, 2024 – Construction has begun on the Howard Payne University campus for a new 8,700 square foot Outdoor Pavilion and three sand volleyball courts. The $1.8 million project is located between Veda Hodge Hall and the J. Howard Hodge Bell Towers. This is an initiative to improve the student experience, attract […]
HPU Alumna Abigail (Brown) Rainey ’20 to open solo art exhibition August 23
BROWNWOOD – August 22, 2024 – HPU alumna Abigail (Brown) Rainey ’20 will present her first solo art exhibition August 23-October 6 at HPU’s Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery in the Doakie Day Art Center. The exhibition is titled (Un)common Grace: All That I Don’t Deserve. Viewers are invited to attend the exhibition’s reception […]
HPU welcomes five new faculty members at start of academic year
BROWNWOOD – August 21, 2024 – Howard Payne University welcomed five faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. New to HPU are Dr. Wade Ashby, associate professor of computer information systems and dean of online education; Lajeana Hayes-Long, assistant professor of nursing; Cody Hutcheson, instructor of music; Lisa Medlin, J.D., assistant professor of criminal justice; […]
HPU kicks off the 2024-2025 school year
BROWNWOOD – August 20, 2024 – The campus of Howard Payne University has been swept up in a flurry of activities to kick off the 2024-2025 academic year. Student-athletes participating in fall sports moved back to campus on Tuesday, August 13, followed by incoming students on Friday, August 16. Faculty, staff and students lined the […]
HPU confers degrees to 149 graduates at recent Commencement ceremonies
BROWNWOOD – August 2, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently awarded 149 degrees at Commencement ceremonies held for August 2023, December 2023 and May 2024 graduates. Degrees were presented by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel. The ceremonies were held on May 11 in HPU’s Mims Auditorium. Graduation honors are based on […]
HPU junior Hannah Hinshaw spends two weeks in Italy with Go Now Missions
BROWNWOOD – July 31, 2024 – Over the summer, HPU student Hannah Hinshaw had the opportunity to serve in Bobbio Pellice, Italy, with Go Now Missions. She spent two weeks working with students attending sports camp, many of them having never heard the gospel or regularly attended church. Hannah is a junior from Weatherford and […]