HPU students honored for servant leadership
BROWNWOOD – June 16, 2023 – Howard Payne University honored six students for servant leadership demonstrated on campus and in the community at the annual Servant Leadership Awards Chapel near the end of the spring semester. Students honored were Daniel Archer of Houston; Olivia Catlett of Alleyton; Nicole de la Houssaye of Cleveland; Mariah Garcia […]
HPU Symphonic Band and Central Texas Community Band to present American Music Spectacular on April 25
BROWNWOOD – April 18, 2023 – The Howard Payne University Symphonic Band and the Central Texas Community Band will present the 28th Annual American Music Spectacular on Tuesday, April 25. The combined concert, “U.S.A. Musical Experience,” will honor veterans and current military personnel as well as law enforcement and other first responders. The free event […]
HPU banquet honors Dr. Leonard Underwood, raises funds for Academy renovation
BROWNWOOD – April 14, 2023 – Howard Payne University recently hosted the Robnett Founders Dinner, an elegant banquet at which Dr. Leonard Underwood was celebrated as the first recipient of the Robnett Founders Award and $247,824 was raised for the renovation of HPU’s Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom facility. More than 400 attendees gathered for […]
HPU holds second annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day
BROWNWOOD – April 6, 2023 – More than 400 Howard Payne University students and personnel served at 21 community sites across the Brown County area during the second annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day on Wednesday, March 29. “Our hope and prayer for this event is to love our neighbors by following […]
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 […]
Opportunities remain to submit requests for HPU’s upcoming community service day
BROWNWOOD – March 7, 2023 – Howard Payne University is still accepting project requests from community organizations in the greater Brown County area for the annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day on March 29. As part of the day’s activities, service projects will be conducted by HPU personnel and student […]
HPU invites community organizations to submit requests for service day
BROWNWOOD – February 8, 2023 – Howard Payne University invites organizations in the greater Brown County area to submit project requests for the annual William B. Dean, M.D. Lecture Series and Community Impact Day, scheduled for March 29. As part of the day’s activities, service projects will be conducted by HPU personnel and student volunteers […]
HPU campus to be closed Monday, January 15th, due to inclement weather
Howard Payne University has announced the closure of its Brownwood campus on Monday, Jan. 15, due to inclement weather. All offices are closed. HPU is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16. ###
Howard Payne University and area ISDs establish guaranteed acceptance program
BROWNWOOD – January 12, 2023 – Howard Payne University and representatives of the seven independent school districts in Brown County recently announced the launch of a partnership to provide automatic acceptance to the university for high-achieving students from high schools in the area. Participating ISDs are those of Bangs, Blanket, Brookesmith, Brownwood, Early, May and […]
HPU Symphonic Band and Central Texas Community Band present Christmas concert
BROWNWOOD – November 17, 2022 – Howard Payne University’s Symphonic Band and the Central Texas Community Band will present a community Christmas concert on Tuesday, November 29, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held at HPU’s Mims Auditorium and is free of charge. Compositions featured will include “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson, “Boughs of […]
Community invited to Thanksgiving Day lunch at HPU
BROWNWOOD – October 25, 2022 – Area residents and visitors are invited to the 38th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast at Howard Payne University, scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at HPU’s Mabee University Center, located at 1219 Fisk Street in Brownwood. North Lake […]
Two HPU academic programs to host shoe drive through Nov. 2
BROWNWOOD – October 13, 2022 – Howard Payne University’s Department of Spanish and Hispanic Studies and Department of Social Work are partnering with the non-profit organization Buckner International to collect shoes for vulnerable children across the globe. The shoe drive will take place through Nov. 2 with donation boxes located in various buildings on the […]
HPU hosts Community Leadership Lunch and Learn event
BROWNWOOD – September 29, 2022 – Howard Payne University recently held the third installment of the Community Leadership Lunch and Learn series. The event featured presentations by Dr. Jill Heupel, associate vice president for academic affairs, and Professor James Wunderle Jr., assistant professor of psychology, as well as a meal catered by Sodexo. This year’s […]
HPU to host Community Leadership Lunch and Learn event on campus
BROWNWOOD – September 15, 2022 – Howard Payne University invites the public to the latest installment of the Community Leadership Lunch and Learn series, featuring a meal catered by Sodexo and a presentation by HPU personnel. The event will be held Thursday, September 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Bullion Suites of […]
Central Texas Community Band begins rehearsals for fall 2022 at HPU
BROWNWOOD – September 8, 2022 – The Central Texas Community Band’s rehearsals for the fall 2022 season are under way. The band, hosted by Howard Payne University, meets on Monday evenings in the Davidson Music Complex with rehearsals beginning at 7:30 p.m. Participation in the band is open to individuals of age 14 through senior […]
HPU to host new season of Brownwood Community Choir
BROWNWOOD – August 26, 2022 – The Brownwood Community Choir, formerly University Singers, is set to begin rehearsals for the group’s 2022-2023 season on Monday, August 29. Rehearsals will be held weekly on Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in room 503 of Howard Payne University’s Davidson Music Complex. The choir is under […]
HPU top-ranked university in Texas on Forbes 2022 College Financial Grades list
BROWNWOOD – July 19, 2022 – Howard Payne University recently was named the top-ranked university in Texas on the Forbes 2022 College Financial Grades list. HPU received an A- grade and ranked 61st out of 905 private, not-for-profit institutions of higher education. HPU was among only 69 institutions on the Forbes list to receive an […]
Local Boy Scouts conduct flag raising ceremony at HPU’s new welcome center
BROWNWOOD – June 29, 2022 – Howard Payne University recently hosted Boy Scouts of America Troop 14 of Brownwood for a special Flag Day ceremony, raising flags for the first time outside of the newly constructed Newbury Family Welcome Center on the corner of Austin Avenue and Center Avenue in Brownwood. “Raising our Nation’s flag, […]
HPU recognizes 62 students for academic achievement
BROWNWOOD – June 8, 2022 – Howard Payne University recently honored 62 students for their academic achievements in the 2021-2022 school year. Award recipients represent majors, minors and other programs from the university’s seven schools and the Guy D. Newman Honors Academy. Amarillo Abigail Laubhan, Outstanding Student in Christian Education Austin Casey Dufner, Outstanding Scholar […]
HPU announces 2022 Who’s Who list
BROWNWOOD – May 20, 2022 – Howard Payne University recently named 31 students to its annual Who’s Who list. Students were honored during HPU’s Servant Leadership Awards chapel. The award is presented annually to juniors, seniors and graduate students who have been noted for their academic ability, participation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, […]
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. […]
Welcome center and Commencement activities to highlight eventful week at HPU
BROWNWOOD – May 2, 2022 – As the spring semester draws to a close, Howard Payne University is preparing for an exciting week of events that will include the grand opening of the university’s Newbury Family Welcome Center and Commencement activities for fall 2021 and spring 2022 graduates. On Thursday, May 5, the public is […]
HPU students honored for servant leadership
BROWNWOOD – April 28, 2022 – Howard Payne University honored six students for their servant leadership demonstrated on campus and in the community at the annual Servant Leadership Awards Chapel on Wednesday, April 6. Students honored were Katherine Burnside of Lorena; Olivia Catlett of Alleyton; Casey Dufner of Austin; Camdyn Hering of Alvord; Linsey Piper […]
Mieth, Catlett and Phariss recognized at HPU’s annual Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon
BROWNWOOD – April 20, 2022 – The Howard Payne University Women’s Club recently honored Bertha Mieth of Glen Rose, Olivia Catlett of Alleyton and Jessica Phariss of Brownwood at this year’s Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon. Mieth was this year’s recipient of the prestigious Yellow Rose Award, while students Catlett and Phariss each received the Yellow […]