HPU junior Emily Moran accepted into the Joint Admission Medical Program

BROWNWOOD – September 26, 2023 – Howard Payne University student Emily Moran of Coleman recently became the second HPU student to be accepted into the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP). This program helps undergraduate students who want to enter the medical field by preparing them for medical school. JAMP is a state-funded program that consists […]

HPU offers Health Science Enrichment Workshop to high school juniors and seniors

BROWNWOOD – September 13, 2023 – Howard Payne University hosted the first annual Health Science Enrichment Workshop (HSEW) this past summer. The two-day program was sponsored by the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and provided participating high school juniors and seniors hands-on learning opportunities on the HPU campus and onsite at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood. […]

HPU to host Health Science Enrichment Workshop for high school juniors and seniors

BROWNWOOD – June 1, 2023 – Howard Payne University will host a Health Science Enrichment Workshop (HSEW) July 6-7. The event, to be held on the HPU campus as well as onsite at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, is sponsored by Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and will provide a hands-on enrichment experience for high school […]

HPU announces Summer and Young Scholars program for this summer

BROWNWOOD – May 30, 2023 – Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars program has been scheduled for July 17-21, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the HPU campus. The popular, annual event is designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children entering grades 1-6. Summer Scholars is a program for […]

HPU launches biomedical engineering program

BROWNWOOD – May 26, 2023 – Howard Payne University has announced a new four-year program in biomedical engineering. The major, scheduled to begin this fall, received unanimous approval by the university’s Board of Trustees at the group’s recent meeting. Graduates from the program will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering. Students will […]

HPU engineering students selected to present work at international conference

BROWNWOOD – May 2, 2023 – Layton Pratt and Ryan Robertson, students in Howard Payne University’s Department of Engineering, have been invited to make a presentation at the third International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering (ICECCME). They will give an oral presentation on their design and testing of a wearable device for […]

High school students invited to apply for HPU’s Summer Research Symposium

BROWNWOOD – April 19, 2023 – Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics invites high school students to apply for admission to the second annual Summer Research Symposium, scheduled for July 5 through August 2, 2023. Applications are now open and will be accepted until May 13. The symposium provides students with laboratory experience […]

HPU students participate at Texas Academy of Science conference

BROWNWOOD – April 11, 2023 – Eight students from Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics recently attended the Texas Academy of Science (TAS) conference at Angelo State University. Six of the eight gave poster presentations about recent projects. Five of the six were seniors presenting research projects, and one was a freshman presenting her […]

Local students continue scientific research in collaboration with HPU and Baylor

BROWNWOOD – March 2, 2023 – At the conclusion of the fall 2022 semester, Howard Payne University organized a research excursion for three area students to Baylor University’s Center of Microscopy and Imaging. The research performed was a continuation of HPU’s Summer Research Symposium, which focused on determining if microplastics were leeching from various food […]

HPU alumni couple lead summer camp participants in astronomy lessons

BROWNWOOD – September 1, 2022 – Two Howard Payne University alumni gave back to their alma mater this summer by sharing their passion for astronomy with several of the university’s youngest students. Brad ’65 and Joy ’66 Riza participated in the university’s Summer Scholars program in July for students entering fourth, fifth and sixth grades. […]

Local students present summer research at HPU

BROWNWOOD – August 29, 2022 – Two area students recently participated in a four-week Summer Research Symposium at Howard Payne University. The students concluded their studies with a presentation to members of their families and HPU faculty. Brunette, a graduate of Bangs High School, and Aishwarya Nigalye, a senior at Brownwood High School, performed research […]

HPU presents degrees to 144 graduates at recent Commencement ceremonies

BROWNWOOD – June 30, 2022 – Howard Payne University presented degrees to 144 graduates at Commencement ceremonies held for fall 2021 and spring 2022 graduates. Degrees were conferred by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel. Abilene Jordan Givens, Bachelor of Arts in strategic communication Bethany McClure, Bachelor of Arts in Christian education […]

HPU students attend annual Texas Academy of Science research conference

BROWNWOOD – March 24, 2022 – Nine Howard Payne University students attended the annual Texas Academy of Science (TAS) research conference held at the University of Houston at Clear Lake. Two HPU seniors, Kaitlyn Drewniok of Willis and Madison Marzullo of Frisco, showcased their research. TAS is a state research conference showcasing student research done by undergraduate […]

HPU GivingTuesday success allows for purchase of new chemistry equipment

BROWNWOOD – February 2, 2022 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Physical Sciences recently purchased a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) instrument as a result of a $22,000 gift received during the GivingTuesday event held in the fall. The new equipment will be utilized by students interested in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics […]

HPU professor, students develop micro-animal farming as initiative to combat hunger

BROWNWOOD, TEXAS – December 6, 2021 – Howard Payne University’s Dr. Martin Mintchev and students from his engineering science senior project course aim to feed the world using micro-animal farming. Their design, provisionally called Microfiest, attempts to grow microscopic animals known as tardigrades as rapidly procreating cellulose-to-protein converters. Once the contained environment is converted from being dominated […]

HPU presents degrees to 187 graduates at recent Commencement ceremonies

BROWNWOOD – July 1, 2021 – Howard Payne University presented degrees to 187 graduates at Commencement ceremonies held in May for fall 2020 and spring 2021 graduates. Degrees were conferred by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel. Abbott Kylie Johnson, Bachelor of Arts in cross cultural studies, Summa Cum Laude Abilene Kimberly […]

HPU announces addition of new program in software engineering

BROWNWOOD – March 25, 2021 – Howard Payne University has announced a new four-year software engineering program that will begin in the 2021 fall semester. The addition was finalized following the HPU Board of Trustees meeting early in the spring semester. Graduates from the program will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in software engineering. […]

Brenda Newbury and Amaya Marshall recognized at Yellow Rose Luncheon

BROWNWOOD – September 18, 2020 – The Howard Payne University Women’s Club recently honored Brenda Newbury and Amaya Marshall at the organization’s Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon. Newbury, former HPU first lady who currently resides in Burleson, received the prestigious Yellow Rose Award. Marshall, a junior biology major from McKinney, was the recipient of this year’s […]

HPU graduates 116 students at Commencement ceremony for spring and summer graduates

BROWNWOOD – September 17, 2020 – Howard Payne University presented degrees to 116 students during its Commencement ceremony for spring and summer 2020 graduates, held in late August. HPU’s spring Commencement ceremony was postponed until the end of the summer due to safety concerns related to COVID-19. Degrees were presented to graduates by Dr. Cory […]

HPU graduates 90 students at fall Commencement ceremony

BROWNWOOD – January 15, 2020 – Howard Payne University awarded degrees to 90 students during its Commencement ceremony held at the close of the fall 2019 semester. Those receiving diplomas included August 2019 and December 2019 graduates. Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university representatives conferred the degrees. Dr. Steve Bezner, senior pastor of […]

HPU engineering class builds scale model of Regency Bridge

BROWNWOOD – December 11, 2019 – A group of engineering students at Howard Payne University recently constructed a scale model of Regency Bridge. The model was one of several constructed for Engineering Design Project, an upper-level capstone course for engineering majors. The class, taken over the course of two semesters, requires students to research and […]

Patterson follows Justice through HPU’s biomedical science program

Howard Payne University’s biomedical science program reached two significant milestones recently with the graduation of its first program participant and the admittance of its second student. Hannah Justice of Brownwood, who was admitted to the program as a sophomore in 2017, graduated in May and Morgan Patterson, a junior from Kerrville, will begin coursework in […]

HPU’s Dr. Derek Smith and Frank Ritter ’17 instruct students at 4-H Horizons Camp

Dr. Derek L. Smith, former associate professor of chemistry at Howard Payne University, and Frank Ritter ’17 recently led a workshop for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students during the 4-H Horizons Camp, sponsored by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service and HPU. The camp is held each year at the Texas 4-H Conference Center […]

HPU honors 61 students at Academic Awards Convocation

Howard Payne University honored 61 students for academic achievements at the university’s annual Academic Awards Convocation, held near the end of the spring 2019 semester. Receiving awards were: Abbott Kylie Johnson, Honor Award in Spanish Allen Brianna Weaver, Outstanding New Secondary Teacher and English Academic Achievement Award Alleyton Jessica Catlett, Honor Award in Social Work […]