HPU to Host 2nd Annual STEM Research Day
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2025 – HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics is hosting the 2nd annual STEM Research Day, which is designed to give HPU students conducting STEM-related research the opportunity to share their work in a professional conference setting. The public is invited to attend the poster session on Tuesday, April 15 from […]
HPU hosts three Spring Break trips
BROWNWOOD – March 26, 2025 –During HPU’s Spring Break from March 10-14, several students had the opportunity to travel with various HPU programs. Ten HPU students and seven faculty and staff members traveled to Honduras for a mission trip, the biology department took students in the Global Studies in Biology class to London and Cambridge, […]
HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics recently attended the Texas Academy of Science conference
BROWNWOOD – March 6, 2025 – Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics recently attended the Texas Academy of Science conference in Waco on February 28-March 1. Dr. Kristen Hutchins, dean of the School of Science and Mathematics and professor of biology, and Dr. Dennis Gibson, associate professor of chemistry and department chair of […]
HPU receives $90,000 grant from the Robert A. Welch Foundation

BROWNWOOD – December 9, 2024 – Howard Payne University was recently notified that the university has been selected as a recipient of a $90,000 Department Grant from the Robert A. Welch Foundation. The grant will be distributed over the next three years beginning in June 2025. The Welch Foundation is committed to the mission of […]
HPU offers Summer Research Symposium to local high school students

BROWNWOOD – August 7, 2024 – Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics recently held its annual Summer Research Symposium, where local high school students conducted scientific study alongside HPU students from July 1 through August 5. Four topics of study were covered by the participating students, and the research was overseen by Dr. […]
Registration deadline for HPU Summer and Young Scholars programs is Monday
BROWNWOOD – July 5, 2024 – The registration deadline for Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars programs is Monday, July 8. The one-week programs are slated for July 15-19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU campus. It is designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children […]
Dr. Wade Ashby assumes new role as HPU’s dean of online education
BROWNWOOD – July 1, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently appointed Dr. Wade Ashby as dean of online education and associate professor and chair of the Department of Computer Information Systems. In his new role as dean of online education, Dr. Ashby will help provide the tools and training for HPU faculty to offer high […]
HPU hosts Health Science Enrichment Workshop for high school juniors and seniors
BROWNWOOD – June 24, 2024 – Howard Payne University recently welcomed high school juniors and seniors for the second annual Health Science Enrichment Workshop (HSEW). The two-day program was sponsored by the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and offered hands-on learning opportunities on the HPU campus and onsite at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood. The students […]
Applications are open for HPU’s Summer Research Symposium
BROWNWOOD – May 13, 2024 – Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics invites high school students to apply for admission to the second annual Summer Research Symposium, scheduled for July 1 through August 5, 2024. Applications are now open and will be accepted until May 17. The symposium provides students with a paid […]
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 to host Summer and Young Scholars programs for summer 2024
BROWNWOOD – May 7, 2024 – Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars programs are slated for July 15-19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the HPU campus. The annual programs are designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children entering grades K-6. This year, programming will include a […]
HPU group attends Mathematical Association of America meeting
BROWNWOOD – April 22, 2024 – Students and a faculty member from Howard Payne University’s Department of Mathematics attended the Texas Section meeting of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in March. The meeting, held at Texas State University in San Marcos, featured more than 70 presentations by plenary speakers, undergraduate students, graduate students and […]
HPU students participate in annual Texas Academy of Science meeting
BROWNWOOD – April 16, 2024 – Howard Payne University students attended the Texas Academy of Science (TAS) annual meeting in March at The University of Texas Permian Basin in Odessa. Representing HPU were eight students and two faculty members, with three of the students giving presentations at the conference. TAS promotes scientific research in Texas, […]
HPU completes major renovation of microbiology lab
BROWNWOOD – April 11, 2024 – Renovations were recently completed for a microbiology lab in Howard Payne University’s Winebrenner Memorial Hall of Science, thanks to generous funding from HPU supporters. The updated space facilitates labs for students majoring in fields such as biology, biomedical science, nursing and life science education. It will also house summer […]
HPU invites high school juniors and seniors to apply for June healthcare workshop
BROWNWOOD – March 20, 2024 – Area high school students can now apply for Howard Payne University’s second annual Health Science Enrichment Workshop (HSEW), scheduled for June 19-21. The workshop is designed to help prepare juniors and seniors who are interested in health professions while showcasing health-related programs at HPU. The event is sponsored by […]
HPU junior Emily Moran accepted into the Joint Admission Medical Program
BROWNWOOD – September 26, 2023 – Howard Payne University student Emily Moran of Coleman recently became the second HPU student to be accepted into the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP). This program helps undergraduate students who want to enter the medical field by preparing them for medical school. JAMP is a state-funded program that consists […]
HPU offers Health Science Enrichment Workshop to high school juniors and seniors
BROWNWOOD – September 13, 2023 – Howard Payne University hosted the first annual Health Science Enrichment Workshop (HSEW) this past summer. The two-day program was sponsored by the Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and provided participating high school juniors and seniors hands-on learning opportunities on the HPU campus and onsite at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood. […]
HPU to host Health Science Enrichment Workshop for high school juniors and seniors
BROWNWOOD – June 1, 2023 – Howard Payne University will host a Health Science Enrichment Workshop (HSEW) July 6-7. The event, to be held on the HPU campus as well as onsite at Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood, is sponsored by Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) and will provide a hands-on enrichment experience for high school […]
HPU announces Summer and Young Scholars program for this summer
BROWNWOOD – May 30, 2023 – Howard Payne University’s Summer and Young Scholars program has been scheduled for July 17-21, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the HPU campus. The popular, annual event is designed to provide intense, fun and academically stimulating summer camp programming for children entering grades 1-6. Summer Scholars is a program for […]
HPU launches biomedical engineering program
BROWNWOOD – May 26, 2023 – Howard Payne University has announced a new four-year program in biomedical engineering. The major, scheduled to begin this fall, received unanimous approval by the university’s Board of Trustees at the group’s recent meeting. Graduates from the program will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering. Students will […]
HPU engineering students selected to present work at international conference
BROWNWOOD – May 2, 2023 – Layton Pratt and Ryan Robertson, students in Howard Payne University’s Department of Engineering, have been invited to make a presentation at the third International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering (ICECCME). They will give an oral presentation on their design and testing of a wearable device for […]
High school students invited to apply for HPU’s Summer Research Symposium
BROWNWOOD – April 19, 2023 – Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics invites high school students to apply for admission to the second annual Summer Research Symposium, scheduled for July 5 through August 2, 2023. Applications are now open and will be accepted until May 13. The symposium provides students with laboratory experience […]
HPU students participate at Texas Academy of Science conference
BROWNWOOD – April 11, 2023 – Eight students from Howard Payne University’s School of Science and Mathematics recently attended the Texas Academy of Science (TAS) conference at Angelo State University. Six of the eight gave poster presentations about recent projects. Five of the six were seniors presenting research projects, and one was a freshman presenting her […]
Dr. Hutchins to succeed Dr. Clarkson as dean of HPU’s School of Science and Mathematics
BROWNWOOD – March 10, 2023 – Howard Payne University announced today that Dr. Kristen Hutchins, professor of biology and department chair, will become the dean of the university’s School of Science and Mathematics following the retirement of Dr. Gerry Clarkson, current dean, in May. Dr. Hutchins’ first day as dean will be June 1. “Dr. […]
Local students continue scientific research in collaboration with HPU and Baylor
BROWNWOOD – March 2, 2023 – At the conclusion of the fall 2022 semester, Howard Payne University organized a research excursion for three area students to Baylor University’s Center of Microscopy and Imaging. The research performed was a continuation of HPU’s Summer Research Symposium, which focused on determining if microplastics were leeching from various food […]