HPU’s Lajeana Long recognized as Faculty Member of the Month
BROWNWOOD – March 2, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s Lajeana Long, assistant professor of nursing at HPU, was selected as Faculty Member of the Month. “Lajeana is a highly engaged educator whose commitment to student success extends far beyond the classroom,” said Dr. Laci Sutton, dean of the School of Nursing and assistant professor of […]
HPU welcomes five new faculty for 2025-2026 academic year
BROWNWOOD – August 27, 2025 – Howard Payne University welcomed five faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. New faculty include Dr. Mary Agboola, associate professor of finance; Dr. David Lowrie, dean of the School of Christian studies and assistant professor of Christian studies; Kay Shields, assistant professor of education; Dr. Jacob Skiles, assistant professor […]
HPU recognizes personnel for dedicated service to the university
BROWNWOOD – April 29, 2025 – Howard Payne University recently recognized members of faculty and staff at an annual personnel luncheon held on campus. Dr. Chris Rosborough, associate professor of music, director of choral activities and department chair, received the Outstanding Faculty Member Award. Aaron Diaz, grounds supervisor, received the Outstanding Staff Member Award. The […]
HPU faculty and staff honored at annual Personnel Recognition Luncheon
Scott Owen was named the recipient of HPU’s Outstanding Faculty Member Award. Pictured from left to right are Lisa Underwood and Leo Underwood, representing Underwood’s Cafeteria; Scott Owen; and Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president. Roger Dewell (center) received HPU’s Outstanding Staff Member Award. He is pictured with Lanie Spears of Porter Insurance Agency (left) […]
HPU personnel recognized for service during 2022-2023
BROWNWOOD – June 21, 2023 – Members of Howard Payne University’s faculty and staff were recognized for their service during the 2022-2023 year at an annual personnel luncheon held recently on campus. Dr. Danny Brunette-López, professor of Spanish and department chair, received the Outstanding Faculty Member Award. Dr. Wendy McNeeley, assistant vice president for university […]
HPU’s Dr. Julie Welker named Educator of the Year by state forensics association
BROWNWOOD – April 20, 2020 – Dr. Julie Welker, chair of Howard Payne University’s Department of Communication and coach of HPU’s speech and debate team, was recently named the Texas Intercollegiate Forensics Association (TIFA) Educator of the Year. The award is selected by members of the TIFA executive council and is voted on by the […]
HPU faculty members attend TSCA state convention
Two faculty members of Howard Payne University’s Department of Communication attended the Texas Speech Communication Association’s (TSCA) state convention held recently in Amarillo. The faculty members, Dr. Julie Welker and Richelle Hair, both had an opportunity to be on a discussion panel. Dr. Julie Welker, chair of the Department of Communication and professor of communication, […]
HPU personnel complete doctoral degrees
BROWNWOOD – August 15, 2018 – Two members of Howard Payne University’s staff and faculty earned doctor of philosophy degrees at the end of the spring 2018 semester. Dr. Jodi Goode, assistant vice president for informational technology services and chief information officer, completed her degree in information systems – security from Nova Southeastern University in […]
HPU faculty member’s recent books highlight theological traditions
BROWNWOOD – July 23, 2018 – Writings on theology by Howard Payne University’s Dr. Derek Hatch, associate professor of Christian studies, were recently released in two books. One book is a tribute to his mentor and prior professor that contains essays by Dr. Hatch and other scholars. The second book, written solely by Dr. Hatch, […]
Four join HPU faculty
BROWNWOOD – September 4, 2015 – Howard Payne University started the fall 2015 semester with four new faculty members. Joining HPU were Dr. James Finch, professor of business administration; Rafael Franco-Cuevas, instructor of Spanish; Leslie Greaves, instructor of nursing; and Dr. Derek Smith, associate professor of chemistry. “We’re pleased to welcome these four additions to […]
HPU faculty member’s book recommended by FCA Magazine
BROWNWOOD – Aug. 7, 2014 – “The Last Three Outs,” a novel by John Nickols, assistant professor of history and political science at Howard Payne University, was recently recommended by FCA Magazine, a national publication of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The novel was the only work of fiction recommended by the magazine in its […]