Classes in Spanish language, Hispanic culture prepare Howard Payne students for workforce, service to communities

BROWNWOOD – October 27, 2026 – As Hispanic and Spanish-speaking populations continue to grow in Texas and throughout the United States, Howard Payne University’s Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies is preparing students to meet the needs of an increasingly multicultural marketplace. The department offers a Spanish minor, which complements all of the university’s major […]

Howard Payne University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

BROWNWOOD – October 19, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events recognizing Hispanic heritage, language and community. HPU student organizations Amigos Unidos and Student Activities Council joined together to host a Hispanic Heritage Festival on Oct. 5, at the Ben and Bertha Mieth Outdoor Pavilion. The […]

Howard Payne University students carry Spain summer immersion experience into fall semester

Five Howard Payne University (HPU) students are beginning the fall 2026 semester with a fresh perspective on life and academics after participating in the Spain Summer Immersion Program through HPU’s Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies. Students spent a month in Seville, Spain, learning about the region’s culture and history while being totally immersed in […]