HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics attended the Texas Academy of Science conference
BROWNWOOD – March 30, 2026 – Students from Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics attended the Texas Academy of Science conference in Tyler this spring semester. Dr. Greg Hatlestad, associate professor of biology, and Dr. Philips Agboola, professor of engineering and chair of the Department of Engineering, brought 10 students to the conference. […]
Howard Payne University unveils the Center for Faculty and Student Research
BROWNWOOD – September 5, 2025 – Howard Payne University is pleased to announce the creation of the Center for Faculty and Student Research. This new center embodies HPU’s mission to equip the whole person for intellectual inquiry, integrity and service to God and humanity. Dr. Dennis Gibson, director of research and associate professor of chemistry, […]
HPU student Bailey Nobles participates in FutureDocs Abroad program in Vietnam
BROWNWOOD – August 12, 2025 – Bailey Nobles, a sophomore biomedical sciences major from Robstown, recently spent two weeks in Hue, Vietnam, as part of the FutureDocs Abroad program. The FutureDocs Abroad program is an honors program that allows undergraduate students to gain experience in medicine before they attend medical school. The purpose of the […]
Local students present research at HPU’s 4th Annual Summer Research Symposium
BROWNWOOD – August 5, 2025 – Seven area high school students and seven HPU undergraduate students completed a summer of research at HPU and concluded their studies with a presentation to family and university faculty on Tuesday, August 5. Area high school students Mark Agboola, Alyssa Hutcheson, Dawson Jones, Sarah Mitchell, Isaac Nowowiejski, Alexis Sigle […]
HPU student Magaly Cervantes was accepted to the Joint Admission Medical Program
BROWNWOOD – May 20, 2025 – Howard Payne University student Magaly Cervantes, biomedical science major from Brownwood, was recently accepted to the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP), which helps prepare undergraduate students for medical school. Cervantes is HPU’s third student to be accepted to JAMP, and her internship this summer will take place at Texas […]
HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics now home to Department of Natural Sciences and Department of Engineering
BROWNWOOD – May 6, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics announces the merging of two current science departments. The Departments of Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences have had a long-standing relationship of strong collaborations through academics and student support. The departments will combine their strengths into a newly formed Department of […]
HPU to Host 2nd Annual STEM Research Day
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2025 – HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics is hosting the 2nd annual STEM Research Day, which is designed to give HPU students conducting STEM-related research the opportunity to share their work in a professional conference setting. The public is invited to attend the poster session on Tuesday, April 15 from […]
HPU hosts three Spring Break trips
BROWNWOOD – March 26, 2025 –During HPU’s Spring Break from March 10-14, several students had the opportunity to travel with various HPU programs. Ten HPU students and seven faculty and staff members traveled to Honduras for a mission trip, the biology department took students in the Global Studies in Biology class to London and Cambridge, […]
HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics recently attended the Texas Academy of Science conference
BROWNWOOD – March 6, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics recently attended the Texas Academy of Science conference in Waco on February 28-March 1. Dr. Kristen Hutchins, dean of the School of Science and Mathematics and professor of biology, and Dr. Dennis Gibson, associate professor of chemistry and department chair of […]
HPU receives $90,000 grant from the Robert A. Welch Foundation
BROWNWOOD – December 9, 2024 – Howard Payne University was recently notified that the university has been selected as a recipient of a $90,000 Department Grant from the Robert A. Welch Foundation. The grant will be distributed over the next three years beginning in June 2025. The Welch Foundation is committed to the mission of […]
HPU offers Summer Research Symposium to local high school students
BROWNWOOD – August 7, 2024 – Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics recently held its annual Summer Research Symposium, where local high school students conducted scientific study alongside HPU students from July 1 through August 5. Four topics of study were covered by the participating students, and the research was overseen by Dr. […]
Registration deadline for HPU Summer and Young Scholars programs is Monday
BROWNWOOD – July 5, 2024 – The registration deadline for Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars programs is Monday, July 8. The one-week programs are slated for July 15-19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU campus. It is designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children […]
Dr. Wade Ashby assumes new role as HPU’s dean of online education
BROWNWOOD – July 1, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently appointed Dr. Wade Ashby as dean of online education and associate professor and chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems. In his new role as dean of online education, Dr. Ashby will help provide the tools and training for HPU faculty to offer high […]
HPU hosts Health Science Enrichment Workshop for high school juniors and seniors
BROWNWOOD – June 24, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently welcomed high school juniors and seniors for the second annual Health Science Enrichment Workshop (HSEW). The two-day program was sponsored by the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and offered hands-on learning opportunities on the HPU campus and onsite at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood. The students […]
Applications are open for HPU’s Summer Research Symposium
BROWNWOOD – May 13, 2024 – 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 1 through August 5, 2024. Applications are now open and will be accepted until May 17. The symposium provides students with a paid […]
HPU’s Shadia Herrera receives Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders
BROWNWOOD – May 8, 2024 – Howard Payne University freshman Shadia Herrera of Azle was recently named a recipient of the Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders, presented at the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) National Conference in Chicago. Herrera was one of 23 recipients of the scholarship. USHLI has awarded over […]
HPU to host Summer and Young Scholars programs for summer 2024
BROWNWOOD – May 7, 2024 – Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars programs are slated for July 15-19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU campus. The annual programs are designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children entering grades K-6. This year, programming will include a […]
HPU group attends Mathematical Association of America meeting
BROWNWOOD – April 22, 2024 – Students and a faculty member from Howard Payne University’s Department of Mathematics attended the Texas Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in March. The meeting, held at Texas State University in San Marcos, featured more than 70 presentations by plenary speakers, undergraduate students, graduate students and […]
HPU students participate in annual Texas Academy of Science meeting
BROWNWOOD – April 16, 2024 – Howard Payne University students attended the Texas Academy of Science (TAS) annual meeting in March at The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa. Representing HPU were eight students and two faculty members, with three of the students giving presentations at the conference. TAS promotes scientific research in Texas, […]
HPU completes major renovation of microbiology lab
BROWNWOOD – April 11, 2024 – Renovations were recently completed for a microbiology lab in Howard Payne University’s Winebrenner Memorial Hall of Science, thanks to generous funding from HPU supporters. The updated space facilitates labs for students majoring in fields such as biology, biomedical science, nursing and life science education. It will also house summer […]
HPU invites high school juniors and seniors to apply for June healthcare workshop
BROWNWOOD – March 20, 2024 – Area high school students can now apply for Howard Payne University’s second annual Health Science Enrichment Workshop (HSEW), scheduled for June 19-21. The workshop is designed to help prepare juniors and seniors who are interested in health professions while showcasing health-related programs at HPU. The event is sponsored by […]
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 […]