Howard Payne University breaks ground on new tennis center
BROWNWOOD – May 8, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) broke ground on its new HPU Tennis Center on Friday. The ceremony brought together HPU students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and members of the university’s Board of Trustees. The event, held on one of the university’s existing tennis courts, provided the opportunity to champion the […]
Howard Payne University recognizes 55 students for academic achievement at Academic Awards Convocation
BROWNWOOD – May 6, 2026 – Howard Payne University honored 55 students with Academic Awards during a special ceremony on April 29. Deans from the six schools and several department chairs presented the awards to students. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Outstanding Student in the School of Business: Chase Churchwell Outstanding Student in Accounting: Zachary Hallman Outstanding […]
Six Howard Payne University students recognized for servant leadership
BROWNWOOD – May 5, 2026 – Howard Payne University recently honored six students at the annual Servant Leadership Awards Chapel for their servant leadership on campus and in the community. Students honored were Vitória Biazi of São Paulo, Brazil; Kate Buchanan of Mineral Wells; Kourtney Melton of Katy; Blessing “Bill” Ngene of Madisonville; Diondray Parker […]
Harrison and Moreno honored at Howard Payne University’s 2026 Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon
BROWNWOOD – April 28, 2026 – Howard Payne University students Iza Harrison and Bekah Moreno were recipients of the 2026 Yellow Rose Scholarship presented by the Howard Payne University (HPU) Women’s Club. The students were honored at the annual Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon on April 23, alongside this year’s Yellow Rose Award winner Dr. Nancy […]
Howard Payne University Symphonic Band and Central Texas Community Band host annual American Music Spectacular April 28
BROWNWOOD – April 27, 2026 – The Howard Payne University Symphonic Band and the Central Texas Community Band join forces to present the annual American Music Spectacular concert on Tuesday, April 28. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in Mims Auditorium on the HPU campus. Admission is free and open to the public. […]
Howard Payne University music faculty to present recital in Grace Chapel this Friday
BROWNWOOD – April 22, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s (HPU) School of Education and Fine Arts will present a recital on Friday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Grace Chapel on HPU’s campus. The event is free and open to the public. The lecture-recital is titled “Art of the Sonata” and will feature Dr. Jacob […]
Howard Payne University’s spring exhibit of student artwork to open this Thursday
BROWNWOOD – April 21, 2026 – The Howard Payne University (HPU) Department of Art invites the public to its Spring 2026 Student Art Exhibit, on display from Thursday, April 23, through Friday, May 15, in the Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery at the university’s Doakie Day Art Center. An opening reception will be held […]
Howard Payne University’s Robnett Founders Dinner featuring Chris Tomlin honors Texas Baptists, raises $447,000
BROWNWOOD – April 15, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) hosted more than 400 attendees at its fourth annual Robnett Founders Dinner on Tuesday at the Brownwood Event Center. The dinner, which featured a special performance by Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin, raised $447,000, with $247,000 designated for student scholarships. “The annual Robnett Founders […]
HPU to reschedule April 15 Chris Tomlin concert due to severe weather forecast
BROWNWOOD – April 10, 2026 – After consultation with public safety officials regarding the weather forecast, Howard Payne University (HPU) will reschedule the Chris Tomlin concert originally planned for Wednesday, April 15, at the Brownwood Event Center outdoor stage. The university is working with Tomlin and his team to reschedule the concert for a future […]
Howard Payne University SWARM Events Offer Incoming Fall 2026 Students a One-Stop Enrollment Experience
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2026 – It’s time for incoming Fall 2026 Howard Payne University students to take the next step toward enrollment through SWARM, an exciting half-day, on-campus event designed to help students complete the college registration process. The first SWARM event is scheduled for this Saturday, April 11. Additional SWARM events are scheduled […]
Tickets available for Howard Payne University’s Spring Sing on Friday
BROWNWOOD – April 7, 2026 – Howard Payne University students will perform in the annual Spring Sing competition, which will take place on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Mims Auditorium on the HPU campus. The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $7 and can be found at https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/hputx. Spring Sing is one […]
HPU invites public to annual Spring Family Reunion on March 28
BROWNWOOD – March 25, 2026 – Howard Payne University will host its annual Spring Family Reunion on Saturday, March 28. The public is invited to campus to join HPU alumni, students and personnel for a day of fun, including the Worldwide 5K run/walk, Outdoor Vendor Market, music, games and food. Admission is free and no […]
HPU commends 238 students for academic success for the fall 2025 semester
BROWNWOOD – March 16, 2026 – Howard Payne University recognized 238 students for their academic excellence during the fall 2025 semester. Students must earn a 4.0 grade point average to be named to the President’s List, a 3.65-3.99 grade point average to be named to the Dean’s List and a 3.50-3.64 grade point average to […]
HPU honors student leaders with Presidential Leadership Luncheon
BROWNWOOD – February 26, 2026 – Howard Payne University hosted the Presidential Leadership Luncheon on Wednesday, February 25. The luncheon is for students who have received the Presidential Merit Scholarship or other leadership scholarships, and for leaders of student organizations on HPU’s campus. This year’s guest speaker was Frosty Gilliam, Jr., the president and co-founder […]
HPU creates waitlist for Chris Tomlin concert, due to overwhelming demand
BROWNWOOD – January 30, 2026 – Due to the high number of requests for tickets, a waitlist has been created for tickets to Howard Payne University’s Chris Tomlin concert on April 15. In fewer than 24 hours after the event was announced, thousands of free tickets were reserved. To be added to the waitlist, individuals […]
HPU’s Moot Court team receives honors at the American Moot Court Regional Competition
BROWNWOOD – December 11, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s Moot Court Team recently competed in and received several honors at the American Moot Court Association Regional Competition at the University of Akron Law School in Akron, Ohio. Katelyn Turner, senior Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and history major, and Rylie Burden, sophomore Honors Academy and […]
HPU’s Model United Nations team has successful trip to Switzerland
BROWNWOOD – December 5, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s Model United Nations (MUN) team recently competed at the St. Gallen Model United Nations 2025 Conference in Switzerland, where HPU had the most awarded delegation. HPU students received Best Delegate awards in three of the four committees where they had delegates represented. The competition included 148 […]
Emily Attaway named new CFO and Vice President at Howard Payne University
BROWNWOOD – January 6, 2025 – Howard Payne University recently named Emily Attaway, certified public accountant, as chief financial officer and vice president for financial affairs. In her new role, Attaway will oversee the business office, financial affairs, financial aid, human resources, university events and facilities. “I have seen firsthand the excellent leadership that Emily […]