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 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 Dallas business leader, Raymond Harris, for latest Community Leadership Lunch and Learn event
BROWNWOOD – October 1, 2024 –Howard Payne University presented Raymond Harris, architect, executive movie and music producer and venture capitalist from Dallas, as the guest speaker at the annual Community Leadership Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, October 1. Many local business leaders were in attendance at the luncheon, sponsored by the Sumners Foundation and held […]
HPU announces honorees to be recognized at Homecoming 2024
BROWNWOOD – September 24, 2024 – Howard Payne University will celebrate eight individuals for accomplishments and service during Homecoming on October 18-19. The university’s Homecoming weekend, presented by Citizens National Bank, also features Family Weekend and Yellow Jacket Preview. The honorees for 2024 are Lauren (Teel) Browning, Outstanding Young Graduate; Rev. Robert Cuellar, Dr. José […]
HPU to host Faculty Jazz Recital featuring James Bode on September 26
BROWNWOOD – September 23, 2024 – HPU’s School of Education and Fine Arts will present new adjunct faculty member, James Bode, in a jazz concert on Thursday, Sept. 26, in L.J. Mims Auditorium. The preconcert interactive will begin at 7:00 p.m. and concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open […]
HPU begins renovations on Veda Hodge Hall
BROWNWOOD – September 6, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently began renovations on Veda Hodge Hall, the female residence hall on campus. The renovation project is estimated to cost a total of $4 million and will include new bathrooms, featuring a bathtub in each suite, fresh paint and new flooring. “We are excited about the […]
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 […]
Construction underway on new Outdoor Pavilion and Volleyball courts at HPU
BROWNWOOD – August 26, 2024 – Construction has begun on the Howard Payne University campus for a new 8,700 square foot Outdoor Pavilion and three sand volleyball courts. The $1.8 million project is located between Veda Hodge Hall and the J. Howard Hodge Bell Towers. This is an initiative to improve the student experience, attract […]
HPU Alumna Abigail (Brown) Rainey ’20 to open solo art exhibition August 23
BROWNWOOD – August 22, 2024 – HPU alumna Abigail (Brown) Rainey ’20 will present her first solo art exhibition August 23-October 6 at HPU’s Dorothy and Wendell Mayes Art Gallery in the Doakie Day Art Center. The exhibition is titled (Un)common Grace: All That I Don’t Deserve. Viewers are invited to attend the exhibition’s reception […]
HPU welcomes five new faculty members at start of academic year
BROWNWOOD – August 21, 2024 – Howard Payne University welcomed five faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. New to HPU are Dr. Wade Ashby, associate professor of computer information systems and dean of online education; Lajeana Hayes-Long, assistant professor of nursing; Cody Hutcheson, instructor of music; Lisa Medlin, J.D., assistant professor of criminal justice; […]
HPU kicks off the 2024-2025 school year
BROWNWOOD – August 20, 2024 – The campus of Howard Payne University has been swept up in a flurry of activities to kick off the 2024-2025 academic year. Student-athletes participating in fall sports moved back to campus on Tuesday, August 13, followed by incoming students on Friday, August 16. Faculty, staff and students lined the […]
HPU confers degrees to 149 graduates at recent Commencement ceremonies
BROWNWOOD – August 2, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently awarded 149 degrees at Commencement ceremonies held for August 2023, December 2023 and May 2024 graduates. Degrees were presented by Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, and other university personnel. The ceremonies were held on May 11 in HPU’s Mims Auditorium. Graduation honors are based on […]
HPU junior Hannah Hinshaw spends two weeks in Italy with Go Now Missions
BROWNWOOD – July 31, 2024 – Over the summer, HPU student Hannah Hinshaw had the opportunity to serve in Bobbio Pellice, Italy, with Go Now Missions. She spent two weeks working with students attending sports camp, many of them having never heard the gospel or regularly attended church. Hannah is a junior from Weatherford and […]
HPU hosts “Nature Explorers” themed Summer and Young Scholars programs
BROWNWOOD – July 19, 2024 – This week, Howard Payne University hosted the Summer and Young Scholars programs for children entering grades K-6. This year’s theme was “Nature Explorers.” The students engaged in a rotation of classes that ranged from art to ecology. Dr. Julie Welker, professor of communication and department chair, expressed her appreciation […]
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 announces Lonn Reisman to serve as assistant to the president for special projects
BROWNWOOD – June 7, 2024 – Howard Payne University (HPU) recently named Lonn Reisman to the position of assistant to the president for special projects. He assumed the new role at the beginning of June. He will provide leadership in the areas of athletics, fundraising and campus development. Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president, looks forward […]
HPU honors Mabee Foundation at Robnett Founders Dinner, raises funds for scholarships
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently hosted the second annual Robnett Founders Dinner, with the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation, Inc., of Midland honored as the recipient of the 2024 Dr. John D. Robnett Founders Award. Funds raised from the event benefited student scholarships. More than 420 attended the event, with […]
HPU serves community during annual William B. Dean, M.D. Community Impact Day
BROWNWOOD – April 4, 2024 – Howard Payne University students and personnel participated in the third annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day last Wednesday. More than 380 volunteers worked on various service projects with 22 community organizations. “Each year, this event is an opportunity for our university to give back […]
Project requests still being accepted for HPU’s annual community service day
BROWNWOOD – February 20, 2024 – 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 27. 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’s Stephen Goacher to present concert this Thursday celebrating Black History Month
BROWNWOOD – February 12, 2024 – Stephen Goacher, professor of music at Howard Payne University, will present a Faculty Concert Celebrating Black History Month. The concert, featuring a variety of accomplished guest musicians, will be held on Thursday, February 15, at 7:00 p.m. in Mims Auditorium on the HPU campus. Admission to the concert is […]
NADIIIAA honors HPU for community service
BROWNWOOD – January 23, 2024 – Howard Payne University was recognized by the National Association of Division III Athletic Administrators (NADIIIAA) when the organization recently announced the recipients of the NADIIIAA Community Service Award and Athletics Administrator Awards, presented at the NCAA Convention in Phoenix. HPU was named One-Time Project Category Winner in recognition of […]
Community invited to submit project requests for HPU’s annual service day
BROWNWOOD – January 18, 2024 – Howard Payne University’s third annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day is scheduled for Wednesday, March 27. Organizations in the Brown County area are invited to submit project requests. The day will feature service projects conducted by HPU personnel and student volunteers from 1:30 p.m. […]
HPU holds latest Community Leadership Lunch and Learn event
BROWNWOOD – September 27, 2023 – This year’s installment of Howard Payne University’s Community Leadership Lunch and Learn series featured a presentation by leadership coach and consultant Casey Merrifield, Ph.D., of Elk City, Oklahoma. The event was held Tuesday, September 26, in the Bullion Suites of HPU’s Mabee University Center. Dr. Merrifield, co-founder and partner […]
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 […]