HPU hosts “Nature Explorers” themed Summer and Young Scholars programs
BROWNWOOD – July 19, 2024 – This week, Howard Payne University hosted the Summer and Young Scholars programs for children entering grades K-6. This year’s theme was “Nature Explorers.” The students engaged in a rotation of classes that ranged from art to ecology. Dr. Julie Welker, professor of communication and department chair, expressed her appreciation […]
HPU hosts third annual North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament in Grapevine
BROWNWOOD – June 18, 2024 – The third annual Howard Payne University North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament was held on Monday, June 17, at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine. Alumni and friends enjoyed an opportunity to network and connect with each other while raising money for student scholarships. The event was presented by the HPU […]
HPU announces Lonn Reisman to serve as assistant to the president for special projects
BROWNWOOD – June 7, 2024 – Howard Payne University (HPU) recently named Lonn Reisman to the position of assistant to the president for special projects. He assumed the new role at the beginning of June. He will provide leadership in the areas of athletics, fundraising and campus development. Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, looks forward […]
HPU honors Mabee Foundation at Robnett Founders Dinner, raises funds for scholarships
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently hosted the second annual Robnett Founders Dinner, with the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc., of Midland honored as the recipient of the 2024 Dr. John D. Robnett Founders Award. Funds raised from the event benefited student scholarships. More than 420 attended the event, with […]
HPU serves community during annual William B. Dean, M.D. Community Impact Day
BROWNWOOD – April 4, 2024 – Howard Payne University students and personnel participated in the third annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day last Wednesday. More than 380 volunteers worked on various service projects with 22 community organizations. “Each year, this event is an opportunity for our university to give back […]
Project requests still being accepted for HPU’s annual community service day
BROWNWOOD – February 20, 2024 – 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 27. 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’s Stephen Goacher to present concert this Thursday celebrating Black History Month
BROWNWOOD – February 12, 2024 – Stephen Goacher, professor of music at Howard Payne University, will present a Faculty Concert Celebrating Black History Month. The concert, featuring a variety of accomplished guest musicians, will be held on Thursday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m. in Mims Auditorium on the HPU campus. Admission to the concert is […]
NADIIIAA honors HPU for community service
BROWNWOOD – January 23, 2024 – Howard Payne University was recognized by the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) when the organization recently announced the recipients of the NADIIIAA Community Service Award and Athletics Administrator Awards, presented at the NCAA Convention in Phoenix. HPU was named One-Time Project Category Winner in recognition of […]
Community invited to submit project requests for HPU’s annual service day
BROWNWOOD – January 18, 2024 – Howard Payne University’s third annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27. 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 holds latest Community Leadership Lunch and Learn event
BROWNWOOD – September 27, 2023 – This year’s installment of Howard Payne University’s Community Leadership Lunch and Learn series featured a presentation by leadership coach and consultant Casey Merrifield, Ph.D., of Elk City, Oklahoma. The event was held Tuesday, September 26, in the Bullion Suites of HPU’s Mabee University Center. Dr. Merrifield, co-founder and partner […]
HPU alumni and friends enjoy second annual North Texas Alumni Golf tournament
BROWNWOOD – June 19, 2023 – The second annual Howard Payne University North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament was held on Monday, June 5, at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine. Alumni and friends enjoyed a beautiful day of golf and an opportunity to network and connect with each other while raising money for student scholarships. The […]
HPU students honored for servant leadership
BROWNWOOD – June 16, 2023 – Howard Payne University honored six students for servant leadership demonstrated on campus and in the community at the annual Servant Leadership Awards Chapel near the end of the spring semester. Students honored were Daniel Archer of Houston; Olivia Catlett of Alleyton; Nicole de la Houssaye of Cleveland; Mariah Garcia […]
HPU Symphonic Band and Central Texas Community Band to present American Music Spectacular on April 25
BROWNWOOD – April 18, 2023 – The Howard Payne University Symphonic Band and the Central Texas Community Band will present the 28th Annual American Music Spectacular on Tuesday, April 25. The combined concert, “U.S.A. Musical Experience,” will honor veterans and current military personnel as well as law enforcement and other first responders. The free event […]
HPU banquet honors Dr. Leonard Underwood, raises funds for Academy renovation
BROWNWOOD – April 14, 2023 – Howard Payne University recently hosted the Robnett Founders Dinner, an elegant banquet at which Dr. Leonard Underwood was celebrated as the first recipient of the Robnett Founders Award and $247,824 was raised for the renovation of HPU’s Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom facility. More than 400 attendees gathered for […]
HPU holds second annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day
BROWNWOOD – April 6, 2023 – More than 400 Howard Payne University students and personnel served at 21 community sites across the Brown County area during the second annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day on Wednesday, March 29. “Our hope and prayer for this event is to love our neighbors by following […]
HPU’s Spring Family Reunion scheduled for April 1
BROWNWOOD – March 10, 2023 – Howard Payne University invites the community, students, alumni, personnel and friends to HPU’s campus for the Spring Family Reunion on Saturday, April 1. The day’s festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and feature a 5K run/walk, outdoor games, food, alumni reunions, live music and a reunion lunch at Underwood’s […]
Clifton Fifer ’78 speaks at HPU about history of buffalo soldiers
BROWNWOOD – March 9, 2023 – Clifton Fifer, 1978 graduate of Howard Payne University and resident of Kerrville, gave an educational, entertaining presentation on the history of buffalo soldiers at Black History Luncheon held recently on the HPU campus. The event, co-hosted by the African American Alumni Chapter and the Black Student Association (BSA), was […]
Opportunities remain to submit requests for HPU’s upcoming community service day
BROWNWOOD – March 7, 2023 – Howard Payne University is still accepting project requests from community organizations in the greater Brown County area for the annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day on March 29. As part of the day’s activities, service projects will be conducted by HPU personnel and student […]
HPU invites community organizations to submit requests for service day
BROWNWOOD – February 8, 2023 – Howard Payne University invites organizations in the greater Brown County area to submit project requests for the annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day, scheduled for March 29. As part of the day’s activities, service projects will be conducted by HPU personnel and student volunteers […]
HPU campus to be closed Monday, January 15th, due to inclement weather
Howard Payne University has announced the closure of its Brownwood campus on Monday, Jan. 15, due to inclement weather. All offices are closed. HPU is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16. ###
Howard Payne University and area ISDs establish guaranteed acceptance program
BROWNWOOD – January 12, 2023 – Howard Payne University and representatives of the seven independent school districts in Brown County recently announced the launch of a partnership to provide automatic acceptance to the university for high-achieving students from high schools in the area. Participating ISDs are those of Bangs, Blanket, Brookesmith, Brownwood, Early, May and […]
HPU Symphonic Band and Central Texas Community Band present Christmas concert
BROWNWOOD – November 17, 2022 – Howard Payne University’s Symphonic Band and the Central Texas Community Band will present a community Christmas concert on Tuesday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at HPU’s Mims Auditorium and is free of charge. Compositions featured will include “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson, “Boughs of […]
Community invited to Thanksgiving Day lunch at HPU
BROWNWOOD – October 25, 2022 – Area residents and visitors are invited to the 38th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast at Howard Payne University, scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at HPU’s Mabee University Center, located at 1219 Fisk Street in Brownwood. North Lake […]
Two HPU academic programs to host shoe drive through Nov. 2
BROWNWOOD – October 13, 2022 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies and Department of Social Work are partnering with the non-profit organization Buckner International to collect shoes for vulnerable children across the globe. The shoe drive will take place through Nov. 2 with donation boxes located in various buildings on the […]
HPU hosts Community Leadership Lunch and Learn event
BROWNWOOD – September 29, 2022 – Howard Payne University recently held the third installment of the Community Leadership Lunch and Learn series. The event featured presentations by Dr. Jill Heupel, associate vice president for academic affairs, and Professor James Wunderle Jr., assistant professor of psychology, as well as a meal catered by Sodexo. This year’s […]