Recent audit affirms strong financial health at HPU
BROWNWOOD – February 18, 2025 – For the past five years, Howard Payne University has met or exceeded the financial target goals for the Department of Education, according to the university’s auditing firm CapinCrouse, LLP. In a recent report to the HPU Board of Trustees, CapinCrouse shared audit information from the 2023-2024 academic year. Their […]
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: […]
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 […]
CFO Michael Rodgers to retire from HPU
BROWNWOOD – December 17, 2024 – Howard Payne University’s Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration Michael Rodgers will retire at the end of 2024. Rodgers has served in the position for nine years, providing leadership to the finance, human resources and facilities and planning divisions of the university. “Mike has provided […]
HPU announces holiday closure
BROWNWOOD – December 17, 2019 – Howard Payne University will be closed from Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 3, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Offices will reopen on Monday, Jan. 6. HPU’s Office of Institutional Advancement (the Harrison House), located at 803 Center Ave., will be open from 10 […]
HPU names Michael Rodgers CFO, vice president
BROWNWOOD – January 19, 2016 – Howard Payne University recently named Michael Rodgers, Certified Public Accountant, as chief financial officer and vice president for finance and administration. Since 2009, Rodgers has served as vice president of business and chief financial officer at Criswell College in Dallas. He has held several administrative roles at First Baptist […]
HPU’s Fishback promoted to associate vice president for business and human resources
BROWNWOOD – June 30, 2015 – Howard Payne University announced today the promotion of Bill Fishback from assistant vice president for business and human resources to associate vice president for business and human resources. Fishback was also named interim chief financial officer and will join HPU’s executive team as a member of the university’s Administrative […]