HPU hosts first Social Work Alumni Brunch
BROWNWOOD – April 10, 2025 – HPU’s Student Association of Social Work (SASW) hosted its first Social Work Alumni Brunch on March 29 in the Newbury Family Welcome Center. The event was a time to build community with professionals in the fields of social work and criminal justice to help students make new connections. The […]
HPU honors Central Texas J.R. Beadel Foundation, Inc., at Robnett Founders Dinner
BROWNWOOD – March 28, 2025 – Howard Payne University hosted the third annual Robnett Founders Dinner on March 27. The Central Texas J.R. Beadel Foundation, Inc. was honored as the recipient of the 2025 Dr. John D. Robnett Founders Award. More than $206,000 was raised from the event to benefit student scholarships. The event hosted […]
HPU invites public to annual Spring Family Reunion on April 5
BROWNWOOD – March 24, 2025 – Howard Payne University will host its annual Spring Family Reunion on Saturday, April 5. The public is invited to join alumni, students and personnel for a day of fun on the campus, including music, games and food. Other events will include the dedication of the Bob Carter Athletic Park, […]
HPU celebrates Black History Month with several campus events
BROWNWOOD – March 3, 2025 – Howard Payne University honored Black History Month with three major events focused on gaining knowledge and inspiration from African American alumni, music and films. The Black History Luncheon was held on Wednesday, February 19 in the Newbury Family Welcome Center. The event included three panelists from the African American […]
Dr. Don Newbury ’61 and Jeff Dixon ’86 to share during HPU Chapel on Dec. 4
BROWNWOOD – November 26, 2024 – During the last chapel of the semester at Howard Payne University, Dr. Don Newbury ’61, university chancellor, and Jeff Dixon will be guest speakers. Dr. Newbury will present the 35th reading of the “Littlest Jingle Bell,” a long-standing tradition on the campus. He will share a few remarks and […]
Legacy Luncheon at HPU thanks supporters and celebrates scholarships
BROWNWOOD – November 26, 2024 – Howard Payne University hosted alumni and friends on November 23 at the Legacy Luncheon, a special event celebrating the impact scholarships and giving have on students and the campus. During the program, gratitude for support was expressed by university administrators, alumni and students. The event was held in the […]
HPU celebrates Homecoming Weekend
BROWNWOOD – October 22, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently welcomed alumni and other guests to campus for Homecoming. This year’s Homecoming included Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend. “It was a blessing to see the campus filled with the HPU family during Homecoming weekend,” said Dr. Kalie Lowrie ’06, associate vice president for communications […]
HPU alumna Brandi Parrish receives Texas Baptists’ 2024 B.E.S.T. Award
BROWNWOOD – October 15, 2024 – Howard Payne University alumna Brandi Parrish was recently named by Texas Baptists as one of nine recipients of the Baptist Educators Serving Texans (B.E.S.T.) Award for 2024. HPU President Dr. Cory Hines presented Parrish with the award during a worship service at her church, Pursuit Church in Kilgore, on […]
HPU’s Homecoming play, “Hispanic Tales,” will open October 18
BROWNWOOD – October 14, 2024 – The HPU Department of Theatre and Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies will present “Hispanic Tales” by Barbara Winther as part of HPU’s Homecoming weekend. Performances will be held at HPU’s Theatre on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, October 20, at 2:30 […]
HPU announces 2024 Homecoming Court nominees
BROWNWOOD – October 11, 2024 – Howard Payne University has announced its 2024 Homecoming Court nominees. The students will be featured on a float during the Homecoming parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Later that day, the Homecoming Court will be crowned during halftime at HPU’s football game versus University of Mary Hardin-Baylor […]
HPU to host Homecoming Weekend on October 18-19
BROWNWOOD – October 8, 2024 – Howard Payne University invites alumni, prospective students and other friends of the university to Homecoming on Friday and Saturday, October 18-19. Presented by Citizens National Bank, the event will also include Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend for an exciting time on campus. “We look forward to a wonderful […]
HPU hosts third annual North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament in Grapevine
BROWNWOOD – June 18, 2024 – The third annual Howard Payne University North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament was held on Monday, June 17, at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine. Alumni and friends enjoyed an opportunity to network and connect with each other while raising money for student scholarships. The event was presented by the HPU […]
HPU hosts fourth annual Spring Family Reunion
BROWNWOOD – April 5, 2024 – Howard Payne University celebrated its fourth annual Spring Family Reunion on March 23. The event’s festivities included music, games, food, a 5K run/walk and the Outdoor Vendor Market. Yellow Jacket Preview, a prospective student event, was also held in conjunction with the reunion that morning. “We were thrilled with […]
HPU invites public to annual Spring Family Reunion on March 23
BROWNWOOD – March 8, 2024 – Howard Payne University will host its annual Spring Family Reunion on Saturday, March 23. The public is invited to join alumni and students for a day of fun on the campus, including music, games and food. New this year is the Outdoor Vendor Market, featuring handmade crafts from alumni, […]
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 Alumni Association to host second annual Virtual 5K
BROWNWOOD – February 21, 2024 – The Howard Payne University Alumni Association Virtual 5K will be held on Saturday, March 23. Alumni, students, community members and friends are invited to participate by running or walking from anywhere. Last year, more than 100 individuals participated from 25 cities and four states. The local Brownwood community is […]
HPU alumni and friends enjoy second annual North Texas Alumni Golf tournament
BROWNWOOD – June 19, 2023 – The second annual Howard Payne University North Texas Alumni Golf Tournament was held on Monday, June 5, at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine. Alumni and friends enjoyed a beautiful day of golf and an opportunity to network and connect with each other while raising money for student scholarships. The […]
HPU hosts third annual Spring Family Reunion
BROWNWOOD – April 10, 2023 – Howard Payne University alumni, students, personnel and friends gathered on April 1 to celebrate the HPU Spring Family Reunion. The weekend’s festivities included a 5K run/walk, outdoor games, food, alumni reunions, live music and a reunion lunch at Underwood’s BBQ. Yellow Jacket Preview, a prospective student event, was also […]
HPU’s Spring Family Reunion scheduled for April 1
BROWNWOOD – March 10, 2023 – Howard Payne University invites the community, students, alumni, personnel and friends to HPU’s campus for the Spring Family Reunion on Saturday, April 1. The day’s festivities will begin at 9 a.m. and feature a 5K run/walk, outdoor games, food, alumni reunions, live music and a reunion lunch at Underwood’s […]
Clifton Fifer ’78 speaks at HPU about history of buffalo soldiers
BROWNWOOD – March 9, 2023 – Clifton Fifer, 1978 graduate of Howard Payne University and resident of Kerrville, gave an educational, entertaining presentation on the history of buffalo soldiers at Black History Luncheon held recently on the HPU campus. The event, co-hosted by the African American Alumni Chapter and the Black Student Association (BSA), was […]
HPU alumna Pat Hardy receives Texas Baptists’ 2022 B.E.S.T. Award
BROWNWOOD – December 16, 2022 – Texas Baptists recently named Howard Payne University alumna Pat Hardy ’70 as one of nine recipients of Baptist Educators Serving Texans (B.E.S.T.) Award for 2022. The B.E.S.T. Award is coordinated by the Office of Cooperative Program Ministries and annually recognizes Christian educators who live out their faith among their […]
HPU alumnus Dr. Ronny Marriott elected second VP of BGCT
BROWNWOOD – December 16, 2022 – Texas Baptists recently named Howard Payne University alumnus Dr. Ronny Marriott second vice president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT). The announcement was made during the BGCT’s Annual Meeting in Waco. Dr. Marriott serves as pastor of First Baptist Church in Burleson and was nominated to the […]
HPU enjoys lively Stinger Spectacular weekend
BROWNWOOD – November 2, 2022 – The Howard Payne University campus was bustling recently for Stinger Spectacular, held October 14-15. Comprised of Homecoming, Family Weekend and Yellow Jacket Preview, the slate of events welcomed alumni, prospective students, families and other friends of the university, as well as participating personnel and current students. Approximately 800 attendees […]
HPU chancellor Dr. Don Newbury to sign books at Stinger Spectacular this weekend
BROWNWOOD – October 11, 2022 – Dr. Don Newbury, Howard Payne University chancellor, will sign copies of his new biography this Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, as part of the university’s Stinger Spectacular. The book, titled Faith, Fervor and Fun: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Don Newbury, Howard Payne University’s Popcorn President, was commissioned […]
HPU readies campus for Stinger Spectacular weekend, Oct. 14-15
BROWNWOOD – October 7, 2022 – Howard Payne University is putting finishing touches on preparations for Stinger Spectacular, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 14-15. The event will include Homecoming, Yellow Jacket Preview and Family Weekend, with many activities open to the public. “Stinger Spectacular 2022 is shaping up to be a wonderful weekend on the […]