HPU establishes Gold and Blue Partnerships with Carroll ISD and Santa Fe Christian School
BROWNWOOD – February 27, 2025 – Howard Payne University recently formed Gold and Blue Partnership programs with Carroll ISD (CISD), in Southlake, Texas, and Santa Fe Christian School (SFC) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The partnerships will provide automatic acceptance for students from each school who graduate within the top 50 percent of their respective […]
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: […]
HPU to host spring preview days
BROWNWOOD – January 8, 2025 – Howard Payne University will host four upcoming prospective student visit days this spring. These preview days provide opportunities to visit campus and learn more about the HPU student experience. The Yellow Jacket Preview Days will be held on Monday, January 20; Monday, February 17; and Saturday, March 22. A […]
Upcoming HPU preview days to be held on Nov. 25 and Dec. 3
BROWNWOOD – November 14, 2024 – Howard Payne University will host two upcoming prospective student visit days on Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, December 3. These preview days provide opportunities to visit campus and learn more about all aspects of the HPU student experience. “Visiting campus on a weekday is one of the best ways […]
HPU to host Homeschool Day on September 18
BROWNWOOD – August 30, 2024 – Howard Payne University will host Homeschool Day on Wednesday, September 18. This preview day will target homeschool students and their families for an opportunity to visit campus and learn more about all aspects of the HPU student experience. “We have seen an increase in the interest among homeschoolers over […]
HPU earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly® school designation
BROWNWOOD – June 26, 2023 – Howard Payne University was named to the annual Military Friendly® Schools list by VIQTORY, a premiere military marketing company for military personnel entering the civilian workforce. HPU received a silver level award designation on the 2023-2024 list. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public […]
HPU recognized as “military friendly school” on 2022-2023 national list
BROWNWOOD – July 7, 2022 – Howard Payne University was named to the annual Military Friendly® Schools list by VIQTORY, a premiere military marketing company for military personnel entering the civilian workforce. HPU received a bronze level award designation on the 2022-2023 list. The list identified 665 colleges, universities and trade schools in the U.S. […]
HPU to offer half-price undergraduate tuition for summer sessions
BROWNWOOD – May 18, 2022 – Howard Payne University has announced a 50% discount for undergraduate tuition for the summer 2022 academic sessions. The discount is available to students who enroll for at least three credit hours in person or online. Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, encourages all interested students to take advantage of the […]
Grand opening of Newbury Family Welcome Center marks historic day in HPU history
BROWNWOOD – May 13, 2022 –Howard Payne University unveiled its newly constructed Newbury Family Welcome Center at a grand opening celebration last week. The new “front door” of HPU was opened to hundreds of guests who gathered inside the nearly 8,000-square-foot facility. The event included self-guided tours of the building and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Dr. […]
HPU announces the HPU Price Promise tuition program
BROWNWOOD – September 22, 2020 – Howard Payne University recently announced the HPU Price Promise, guaranteeing tuition costs will remain the same from a student’s first through senior years. Beginning in fall 2021, all new students’ tuition will be locked in at their starting rate until they graduate, as long as they remain enrolled full […]
HPU recognized as “military friendly school” on national list
BROWNWOOD – July 8, 2020 – Howard Payne University was named to the annual Military Friendly® Schools list by VIQTORY, a premiere military marketing company for military personnel entering the civilian workforce. The list identified 625 colleges, universities and trade schools in the U.S. that excel in welcoming and preparing military service members, veterans and […]
HPU invites area high school students and recent graduates to preview event July 8
BROWNWOOD – July 1, 2020 – Recent graduates and current students of area high schools will be the guests at a special Howard Payne University preview event on Wednesday, July 8. The activities will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in HPU’s Mabee University Center. The event will include a giveaway of a […]
HPU to offer half-price undergraduate tuition and housing for summer sessions
BROWNWOOD – May 15, 2020 – Howard Payne University has announced a 50% discount for undergraduate tuition and housing for the summer 2020 academic sessions. Classes will be offered online and in person, with the on-campus classes hosted in classrooms that can accommodate social distancing while still providing quality face-to-face instruction. HPU encourages all interested […]
HPU to improve campus experience with two major facility projects
BROWNWOOD – January 30, 2020 – Howard Payne University has announced the construction of an expansive new welcome center and renovations to the historic Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom building. Both projects will provide modernized facilities to benefit the university’s students, visitors and other constituencies. The Newbury Family Welcome Center, named for the family of […]
HPU to host first Ministry Monday event on campus
Howard Payne University invites high school juniors and seniors interested in ministry to visit its campus on Monday, Nov. 11, during the university’s first Ministry Monday event. Visiting students will have the opportunity to meet with faculty, staff and students in the HPU School of Christian Studies, sit in on a class, tour the university’s […]
HPU announces tuition freeze for 2020-21 academic year
BROWNWOOD – October 18, 2019 – Howard Payne University has announced a freeze of tuition rates from the 2019-20 academic year extending to the 2020-21 academic year. The freeze represents HPU’s continuing commitment to provide affordable and Christ-centered higher education of the foremost quality to its students and their families. “Our administration understands the significant […]
HPU’s Heart of Texas Scholarship offers financial assistance to students from local area
BROWNWOOD – May 16, 2018 – The Heart of Texas Scholarship offered by Howard Payne University provides financial support to future students from Brown and surrounding counties. The scholarship awards $15,000 annually, totaling $60,000 over four years to each eligible student. Students become eligible for the scholarship if they are graduates of high schools in […]
HPU’s Central Texas Scholarship offers financial assistance to area students
BROWNWOOD – May 16, 2018 – The Central Texas Scholarship offered by Howard Payne University provides financial support to area students. The scholarship awards $15,000 annually, totaling $60,000 over four years to each eligible student. Students become eligible for the scholarship if they are graduates of high schools in the Central Texas area, meet unconditional […]
HPU’s Cheryl Mangrum honored at national conference
BROWNWOOD – August 15, 2017 – Howard Payne University’s Cheryl Mangrum, associate director of admission, was recently honored among colleagues at the annual meeting of the National Association of Baptist Enrollment Professionals (NABEP). Mangrum received the first-ever Trent Argo Memorial Award, described by presenters as the “most valuable player” award among enrollment teams from 13 […]
HPU to host last Yellow Jacket Monday preview event of the semester
BROWNWOOD – April 19, 2017 – Howard Payne University will host its last Yellow Jacket Monday of the spring 2017 semester next Monday, April 24, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Yellow Jacket Monday is a preview day for prospective students and their parents. The event is free, and registration is available at www.hputx.edu/yjm. Yellow […]
HPU to host Yellow Jacket Monday on March 20
BROWNWOOD – March 10, 2017 – Howard Payne University will host the next Yellow Jacket Monday preview day for prospective students and their parents on Monday, March 20, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The event is free but registration is required at www.hputx.edu/yjm. Yellow Jacket Mondays are designed for high school juniors and seniors […]
HPU to host free preview event for high school students and parents
BROWNWOOD – February 9, 2017 – Howard Payne University will host a Yellow Jacket Monday preview day for prospective students and their parents on Monday, February 20, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free but registration is required at www.hputx.edu/yjm. Registration ends February 18. Yellow Jacket Mondays are designed for high school […]
HPU to host Yellow Jacket Monday free preview event
BROWNWOOD – January 9, 2017 –Howard Payne University will host a Yellow Jacket Monday preview day for prospective students and their parents next Monday, January 16, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free but registration is required at www.hputx.edu/yjm. Yellow Jacket Mondays are designed for high school juniors and seniors and allow […]
HPU first-year students enjoy exciting semester
BROWNWOOD – November 8, 2016 – An exciting fall semester at Howard Payne University is rapidly drawing to a close. The first-year students at HPU’s Brownwood campus comprise the university’s second-largest class in 16 years. Recent campus events include Homecoming, during which students participated in activities such as a parade, bonfire, fireworks show and more. […]
HPU to host financial aid seminar for area parents
BROWNWOOD – November 8, 2016 – Parents of area high school juniors and seniors interested in learning more about financing a college education are invited to attend a free financial aid seminar at Howard Payne University on Tuesday, November 15, beginning at 6 p.m. All parents are welcome at the seminar, even if their children […]