Howard Payne University to host Homecoming celebration Oct. 2-3
BROWNWOOD – August 27, 2026 – Howard Payne University friends, alumni, prospective students and current students are invited to campus for Homecoming weekend on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3. Presented by Citizens National Bank, the celebration will also include Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend. “Homecoming is an incredible opportunity for Yellow Jackets from throughout […]
Selected HPU offices to open Saturday, Aug. 15, to assist students preparing for fall semester
BROWNWOOD – August 13, 2026 – Howard Payne University personnel in several offices will be available on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to noon for any student who may need additional assistance in advance of the fall 2026 semester. Classes begin on Monday, Aug. 17. The following offices will be open as indicated: Office […]
Save the date! Howard Payne University announces Chris Tomlin concert Sept. 20
BROWNWOOD – August 10, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) is excited to announce that Grammy Award-winning Christian artist Chris Tomlin will perform a free community concert and night of worship at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at the Brownwood Event Center’s outdoor stage, 601 Baker St. The event, originally scheduled for April, was postponed […]
Howard Payne commends 258 students for academic success during spring 2026 semester
BROWNWOOD – June 30, 2026 – Howard Payne University (HPU) recognized 258 students for their academic excellence during the spring 2026 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 […]
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 to present Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert on April 12
BROWNWOOD – April 8, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s School of Education and Fine Arts will present its Spring Jazz Ensemble Concert on Sunday, April 12 at 3 p.m. The concert will be held in Mims Auditorium and is free and open to the public. The theme of the concert is Texas Jazz. The program […]
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 […]
Project requests still being accepted for HPU’s annual community service day
BROWNWOOD – March 5, 2026 – Opportunities remain for organizations in the Brown County area to submit project requests for Howard Payne University’s William B. Dean, M.D. Community Impact Day, scheduled for Wednesday, March 25. The day will feature service projects conducted by HPU personnel and student volunteers from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Requests […]
HPU to host Chris Tomlin for a night of worship on April 15
BROWNWOOD – January 29, 2026 – Howard Payne University invites the public to an outdoor night of worship with Grammy-award winning musician Chris Tomlin, on Wednesday, April 15, at the Brownwood Event Center’s outdoor stage. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the event beginning at 7 p.m. Tickets are free, but reservations are requested as […]
Selected HPU offices to open Sunday, Jan. 18, to assist students preparing for spring semester
BROWNWOOD – January 14, 2026 – Howard Payne University personnel in several offices will be available on Sunday, Jan. 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for any student who may need additional assistance in advance of the spring 2026 semester, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 20. The following offices will be open as indicated: […]
HPU kicks off the 2025-2026 school year
BROWNWOOD – August 18, 2025 –Howard Payne University’s campus had a busy weekend kicking off the 2025-2026 academic year. Student-athletes participating in fall sports moved back to campus on Monday and Tuesday, August 11 and 12, followed by incoming students on Friday, August 15. Faculty, staff and students lined the parking lots to help new […]
HPU names Adam Bright as new director of athletics
BROWNWOOD – June 23, 2025 – Howard Payne University announced the hiring of Adam Bright as the new director of athletics. Bright brings almost 20 years of leadership experience to the role with a background in athletic administration, coaching and business. He will begin the new role on July 14. The public and media outlets […]
HPU dedicates Bob Carter Athletic Park for intramural sports
BROWNWOOD – April 7, 2025 – Howard Payne University dedicated the new Bob Carter Athletic Park (CAP) during a ceremony on Saturday, April 5. HPU alumnus Bob Carter and his wife, Tammy, gave the lead gift for the project. Bob Carter is a 1973 alumnus and CEO and founder of Lion Street insurance firm. The […]
Selected HPU offices to open Saturday, Jan. 18, to assist students preparing for spring semester
BROWNWOOD – January 14, 2025 – Howard Payne University personnel in several offices will be available on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for any student who may need additional assistance in advance of the spring 2025 semester, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 21. The following offices will be open as indicated: […]
Working for the Lord: Vitoria Biazi
By HPU student, Maddie King BROWNWOOD – November 8, 2024 – In her short time at Howard Payne University, Vitoria Biazi has discovered that HPU is a special place where she belongs. Biazi is a transfer student from São Paulo, Brazil. She began her journey to HPU in the summer of 2023 when she was […]
HPU celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with several events
BROWNWOOD – October 10, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with several events on campus. On Saturday, October 5, HPU hosted the Congreso Experience on campus for area high school and college Hispanic students. The university partnered with Texas Baptists Evangelism to provide a full-day event which included workshops, a campus […]
HPU hosts new Career and Student Success Week
BROWNWOOD – September 27, 2024 – HPU hosted a new Career and Student Success Week from September 23-27 to provide a variety of activities for students centered around the areas of career preparation and success while in college. More than 100 individuals participated in the week, which was coordinated through the offices of Career Services, […]
HPU’s Spanish department spends a month in Seville, Spain
BROWNWOOD – July 16, 2024 –Howard Payne University’s Spanish department recently took 16 students to Seville, Spain for a five-week immersion experience. Each student completed a total of six credits of Spanish at the Instituto San Fernando (San Fernando Institute), which is the equivalent of two HPU courses. Many of the students took introductory and […]
God’s faithfulness is evident on HPU’s campus
BROWNWOOD – May 31, 2024 – What happens when a group of students gather once a week and pray for their fellow university students? On the campus of Howard Payne University, a group of Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) students gathered every Thursday for the past year to pray. This gathering wasn’t initiated by faculty, staff […]
Stinger Spectacular scheduled for October 13-14 at Howard Payne University
BROWNWOOD – September 7, 2023 – Howard Payne University invites alumni, prospective students and other friends of the university to Stinger Spectacular on Friday and Saturday, October 13-14. Presented by Citizens National Bank, the event will combine Homecoming, Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend for an exciting time on campus. “We look forward to a […]
HPU students honored for servant leadership
BROWNWOOD – June 16, 2023 – Howard Payne University honored six students for servant leadership demonstrated on campus and in the community at the annual Servant Leadership Awards Chapel near the end of the spring semester. Students honored were Daniel Archer of Houston; Olivia Catlett of Alleyton; Nicole de la Houssaye of Cleveland; Mariah Garcia […]
HPU student Mitsue Rodriguez speaks at First Annual Pfluger Student Leadership Conference
BROWNWOOD – March 31, 2023 – Howard Payne University senior Mitsue Rodriguez recently spoke at the First Annual Pfluger Student Leadership Conference, organized by U.S. Rep. August Pfluger. Rodriguez serves as HPU’s Student Government Association (SGA) president and spoke to high school students alongside other SGA presidents from the University of Texas Permian Basin and […]
HPU hosts 120 at second annual Career Summit
BROWNWOOD – November 11, 2021 – Howard Payne University recently hosted 120 students, university personnel, alumni and event sponsors at the university’s second annual Career Summit. The two-day event featuring a luncheon seminar, a résumé writing workshop and career consultations with alumni. The luncheon included a catered meal by Sodexo and an alumni panel discussion […]
HPU names Dr. Nathan Penland as VP to oversee student experience initiatives
BROWNWOOD – July 9, 2021 – Howard Payne University recently named Dr. Nathan Penland to the position of vice president for student experience. He will lead HPU’s efforts in student life, housing, athletics and public safety. Dr. Penland has most recently served for nearly 12 years at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, as director […]
Howard Payne University names 27 students as recipients of the university’s annual HPU Who’s Who award
BROWNWOOD – June 4, 2021 – Howard Payne University awarded HPU Who’s Who award to 27 students at the end of the spring semester. The award is presented annually to juniors, seniors and graduate students who have been noted for their academic ability, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship, service to HPU […]