HPU names Alumni Association’s El Paso Chapter 2018 officers

BROWNWOOD – April 2, 2018 – Howard Payne University recently announced the 2018 officers of the El Paso Chapter of the HPU Alumni Association. All of the officers are graduates of HPU’s El Paso Center. The chapter’s new president is Priscilla Macias, who earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree in criminal justice […]

HPU New Braunfels Center to host 5K race

BROWNWOOD – April 2, 2018 – Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center will host its third-annual HPU 5000, a 5K race, Saturday, April 7. The run/walk will begin at 8 a.m. at Pavilion 5 of New Braunfels’ Landa Park. Proceeds from the event will be used to establish scholarships for HPU New Braunfels Center students […]

Three students named first recipients of HPU El Paso Center Scholarship

BROWNWOOD – December 5, 2017 – Three students from Howard Payne University’s El Paso Center were recently named recipients of the 2017-18 Howard Payne University El Paso Center Scholarship. The scholarship, in its inaugural year, was created by a donation from the Ladies Auxiliary of IBBI-HPU. Recipients of the scholarship are Beatriz Cabrera, freshman general […]

Three HPU El Paso students awarded Nassar scholarship

BROWNWOOD – November 29, 2017 – Three students from Howard Payne University’s El Paso Center were recently awarded the Dr. Richard W. Nassar Annual Scholarship. Dr. Nassar, who holds an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree from HPU, is a faithful supporter of the university and its students. Three deserving students are chosen to receive the […]

HPU El Paso Center taking part in El Paso Giving Day today

BROWNWOOD – November 15, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s El Paso Center is taking part in El Paso Giving Day today, Wednesday, November 15. El Paso Giving Day is a 24-hour online fundraising campaign built for nonprofits. Beyond the dollars raised, El Paso Giving Day provides a special, high-profile day annually to bring attention to […]

HPU New Braunfels Center to host apologetics workshop

BROWNWOOD – September 8, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center and Abba’s House Bible Training Center of New Braunfels are joining together to host a one-day apologetics workshop titled “Reasons: Defending Your Faith in a Hostile World.” The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 16, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at HPU’s […]

HPU El Paso Center collects cans and other food items for local food bank

BROWNWOOD – January 30, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s El Paso Center hosted a three-week food drive during the 2016 Thanksgiving season through which students, faculty and staff donated more than 170 pounds of food. The collected canned-food was donated to The El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank. “I’m proud of all of those who […]

HPU’s El Paso Center awards two undergraduate degrees, first MBA degree

BROWNWOOD – January 24, 2017 – Three students recently graduated from Howard Payne University’s El Paso Center including the first student from the center to receive the university’s Master of Business Administration degree. Commencement activities were held in Brownwood, the location of HPU’s main campus. El Paso Center graduates are Blanca Manuela Gamez, Master of […]

Eight graduate from HPU’s New Braunfels Center

BROWNWOOD – December 15, 2016 – Eight students from Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center were recognized during the university’s Commencement ceremony in Brownwood on December 10. Two of the students completed degree requirements in May while the remaining six completed their degrees in December. “We’re proud of these students and excited for their futures,” […]

HPU El Paso students awarded Nassar scholarship

BROWNWOOD – December 7, 2016 – Three students from Howard Payne University’s El Paso Center were recently awarded the Dr. Richard W. Nassar Annual Scholarship. The $500 scholarship is awarded to three deserving students each year. This year’s recipients were Miguel A. Estrada, sophomore criminal justice major; Fernando L. Fernandez, freshman ministry major; and Veronica […]

HPU announces new online master’s degree program in criminal justice

BROWNWOOD – September 15, 2016 – Howard Payne University has announced the unveiling of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program to be offered beginning in October 2016. Coursework, offered completely online, is designed to provide preparation for those who are interested in furthering their career goals in a field of criminal justice. […]

HPU New Braunfels Center to celebrate grand opening of new facility

BROWNWOOD – September 2, 2016 – The grand opening of Howard Payne University’s new location in New Braunfels will be held on Thursday, September 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by The Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Numerous supporters including government officials and other dignitaries will be on […]

Fall class scheduling underway at HPU’s New Braunfels Center

  BROWNWOOD – August 2, 2016 – There is still time to register for the fall 2016 semester at Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center. Classes begin August 22 at the center’s new facility located at 4102 TX-337 Loop in New Braunfels. The newly remodeled facility includes administrative offices, classrooms, a conference room and study […]

HPU New Braunfels Center raises more than $13,000 during 24-hour giving event

BROWNWOOD – May 27, 2016 – Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center recently took part in The Big Give S.A., a 24-hour fundraising event for nonprofits in the San Antonio area. The center raised $13,455 from 94 donors during the event, exceeding its goal for funds raised and number of donors. “This was our second […]

HPU New Braunfels Center graduates two

BROWNWOOD – May 20, 2016 – Two students from Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center participated in the university’s Commencement ceremony in Brownwood on May 7. Tara Roussett of Canyon Lake and John Kublank of New Braunfels graduated with Master of Business Administration degrees. “We are proud of these graduates and their successes,” said Dr. […]

HPU New Braunfels 5K raises more than $16,000 for facility renovation

BROWNWOOD – May 20, 2016 – Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center hosted its inaugural HPU 5000 event last Saturday at New Braunfels’ Landa Park. The walk/run 5K race garnered participation from 155 registered runners and support from 28 local businesses. The event raised a total of $16,150 for the center which will be used […]

HPU New Braunfels Center to host preview events for undergraduate, graduate programs

BROWNWOOD – July 6, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center will host two preview events in July for those interested in learning more about undergraduate and graduate offerings in the community. The center will host a casual get-together on Thursday, July 16, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt […]

First undergraduate student receives degree from HPU’s New Braunfels Center

BROWNWOOD – May 12, 2015 – Among the 140 students receiving diplomas from Howard Payne University on Saturday was James Scardami Jr., the first to earn an undergraduate degree from HPU’s New Braunfels Center. Scardami moved to New Braunfels in 2004 after four years with the United States Marine Corps. After briefly considering pursuing a […]

HPU’s New Braunfels Center to take part in 24-hour online giving event

BROWNWOOD – May 1, 2015 – Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center is a participating organization in this year’s The Big Give S.A., a 24-hour online giving event that will begin at midnight on May 5. The Big Give S.A. is designed to introduce supporters to non-profit organizations located in South Central Texas. “We’re very […]

HPU music students, faculty perform in New Braunfels

BROWNWOOD – April 17, 2015 – The Brauntex Performing Arts Theater in New Braunfels recently played host to students and faculty from Howard Payne University’s flagship campus in Brownwood. More than 150 guests from the community enjoyed Monday evening’s concert titled “A Joyful Heart.” Performers included the HPU Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Stephen […]

HPU New Braunfels concert to offer wide range of musical selections

BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2015 – Many of Howard Payne University’s finest musicians will take the stage at the Brauntex Performing Arts Theater in New Braunfels on Monday, April 13, as the university presents its “A Joyful Heart” concert. This special evening of music will cover a wide range of musical styles, from jazz to […]

HPU’s New Braunfels Center begins spring 2015 with increased enrollment

BROWNWOOD – January 22, 2015 – Fifty students are enrolled for the spring 2015 semester at Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center, continuing a trend of steady growth for the center since it first began offering classes in spring 2013. “We began with six students in 2013 and have since graduated eight Master of Business […]

HPU students intern at New Braunfels church

BROWNWOOD –September 24, 2014– Three Howard Payne University students interned this summer with Oakwood Church in New Braunfels. The students, who are enrolled at HPU’s Brownwood campus, are Brandon “Beaux” Pace, a junior Christian education major from Magnolia; Francis Schmaltz, a freshman Christian education major from Grand Prairie; and Kelsan Wolverton, a junior cross-cultural studies […]

Four graduate with MBA from HPU’s New Braunfels Center

BROWNWOOD – May 20, 2014 – Four area businesspeople recently graduated with Master of Business Administration degrees from Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center. Kimberly Ashley-Stevens, Steve Ellery, Brittney Overstreet and Frank Wall received their diplomas during the university’s Commencement ceremony on May 10 in Brownwood. HPU began offering the MBA degree in New Braunfels […]