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 […]

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 […]

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 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 alumna and current student honored at Hispanic Baptists’ recent Shine Conference

BROWNWOOD – March 7, 2024 – Howard Payne University alumna Mary Helen Ceniceros (deceased) and current student Angela Romero-Puente were honored at the Shine Conference, an event presented by the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas (Convención) for women of all ages and held in San Antonio February 23-24. Attending on behalf of HPU was Jordan […]

Alumni panelists featured at HPU’s recent Black History Luncheon

BROWNWOOD – February 28, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently hosted a Black History Luncheon featuring a panel of HPU alumni who shared stories about their time at HPU and how it impacted them throughout their careers. The panelists were Rev. L.J. Clayton Jr. ’78 of San Antonio, Gary Hopkins ’81 of Austin, Robert Morrison […]

HPU honorees to be recognized at 2023 Stinger Spectacular

BROWNWOOD – September 25, 2023 – Howard Payne University will honor nine individuals for achievements and service during the Stinger Spectacular on October 13-14. The weekend’s featured events are Homecoming, Family Weekend and Yellow Jacket Preview. The honorees for 2023 are Dale Fisher ’61, Distinguished Alumnus; Dr. Micaela (Espiricueta) Camacho ’59, Coming Home Queen; Natalia […]

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 Alumna Carrie Burrows ’04 publishes debut novel

Carrie (McCarver) Burrows ’04 recently published her debut novel “The Fields We Called Home,” a historical fiction book about true events in Central Texas during World War II. She was inspired by her love of Texas history and her family connection to the events in Coryell County as Fort Hood was established. Carrie had dabbled in […]