HPU holds University Convocation ceremony
BROWNWOOD – August 28, 2014 – Howard Payne University kicked off its fall 2014 Chapel season yesterday with its annual University Convocation ceremony. Dr. Don Newbury, chancellor and former HPU president, addressed the audience. Dr. Newbury spoke of many notable people in HPU’s 125-year-history including alumna Dr. Cynthia Clawson Courtney and former presidents Dr. Guy […]
HPU cheerleaders report for fall 2014 season
BROWNWOOD – Aug. 21, 2014 – Members of the Howard Payne University cheer team arrived on campus this week to begin practicing for the upcoming season. The team will make its debut during the first HPU home football game at 1 p.m. on September 20 at Gordon Wood Stadium. The cheerleaders are under the direction […]
New students arrive on HPU campus
BROWNWOOD – Aug. 20, 2014 – Howard Payne University’s class of 2018 arrived on campus yesterday for Jacket Journey, a week-long introduction to their classmates, the university and the HPU way of life. Classes begin on Monday, August 25. The new students, in yellow shirts, are pictured with upperclassman group leaders; “Secret Service,” a behind-the-scenes […]
HPU students embark on summer mission trips
BROWNWOOD – May 30, 2014 – In preparation for summer mission trips through the Baptist General Convention of Texas’ Go Now Missions, Howard Payne University students Ashley Chapman, Daniel Harris and Paula Johnson spent time reflecting on Isaiah 6:8. The verse reads, “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? […]
Kelsan Wolverton of Lampasas receives HPU Yellow Rose Scholarship
BROWNWOOD – May 22, 2014 – Howard Payne University sophomore Kelsan Wolverton of Lampasas was named the recipient of the Yellow Rose Scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year. The award was presented at the tenth annual HPU Woman’s Club Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon held on campus last month. Wolverton is a cross-cultural studies and Bible […]
HPU dean of students to serve on NASPA Region III board
BROWNWOOD – May 20, 2014 – Dr. Brent Marsh, vice president for student life and dean of students at Howard Payne University, was recently appointed to a two-year term as the Student-Athlete Knowledge Community Representative for NASPA Region III, an organization for student affairs administrators in higher education. Dr. Marsh just completed his tenth year […]
HPU Cheer Team places second at American Cheer Power Competition
BROWNWOOD – May 15, 2014 – The Howard Payne University Cheer Team traveled to San Antonio recently to participate in the American Cheer Power Competition. The team was awarded second place in the College Division and received the New School Award. The team is coached by Alyson Price and coordinated by Gretchen Campbell, executive assistant […]
HPU “beach reachers” minister at South Padre Island
By Rachel Ellington, Howard Payne University junior BROWNWOOD – April 28, 2014 – Howard Payne University’s Baptist Student Ministry facilitates many events and trips that send students to spread the gospel. One of those annual trips is Beach Reach. For 34 years, college students from across the United States have traveled to South Padre Island […]
HPU’s Resurrection Week to begin April 14
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2014 – Howard Payne University will host Resurrection Week, the university’s annual spring revival, April 14-16. The featured speaker for the week is Dave Edwards of Dave Edwards Ministries in Oklahoma City. Worship will be led by recording artist Jami Smith. Edwards, who describes himself as an “itinerant postmodern pastor,” has […]
HPU to present Spring Sing 2014
BROWNWOOD – February 21, 2014 – Howard Payne University students will perform in the annual Spring Sing event on Friday and Saturday, February 28 and March 1, at 7:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively, in Mims Auditorium. This year’s theme is “Remember When” and each participating group will perform a 12-minute original musical/theatrical sketch that […]
HPU to celebrate Black History Month
BROWNWOOD – January 29, 2014 – Howard Payne University will celebrate Black History Month in February with a special chapel service at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the university’s Mims Auditorium. The public is invited to attend as students and alumni of the university commemorate the “Golden Jubilee” celebration of the signing of […]
HPU students to spend Spring Break ministering to beachgoers
BROWNWOOD – January 22, 2014 –Though the spring 2014 semester at Howard Payne University began just last week, 23 students are already finalizing their plans for Spring Break. These students will spend the week at South Padre Island, a popular destination for many college students across the country. However, they will have a much different […]
HPU announces 2013 Homecoming Court
BROWNWOOD – September 26, 2013 – Howard Payne University has announced the Homecoming Court for 2013. The HPU Homecoming queen and princess will be crowned on Friday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. during Homecoming Convocation in the university’s Mims Auditorium. Homecoming queen nominees are Catherine Mullaney, a senior Guy D. Newman Honors Academy student and […]
HPU welcomes new students with wide variety of activities
BROWNWOOD – August 27, 2013 – Classes began last week at Howard Payne University, signaling the official start of the fall 2013 semester. New HPU Yellow Jackets transitioned onto campus earlier in the month with Jacket Journey, HPU’s new student orientation. A variety of events were held on campus and around the community to introduce […]
HPU food service employees honored for 25 years of service
BROWNWOOD – August 20, 2013 – Howard Payne University’s food service provider, Sodexo, recently honored five staff members for longtime service to the company and to the university. Those honored for 25 years of service to Sodexo included Margie Coker, cashier; Lyndia Collier, beverage attendant; Wanda Gibbs, salad production; Paulette Henderson, lead cook; and Roseanna […]
HPU hosts Super Summer camp for Christian youth
By Kendyl Moore, HPU senior BROWNWOOD – July 15, 2013 – Howard Payne University recently hosted Super Summer, a youth leadership camp created by the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The camp ran from June 24 through June 28, and 458 eighth graders to high school graduates attended. Among the leaders present were 40 HPU […]
Ashley Krueger named recipient of HPU’s Yellow Rose Scholarship
BROWNWOOD – April 24, 2013 – Howard Payne University sophomore Ashley Krueger, a music education major from Howe, was named the recipient of the HPU Woman’s Club Yellow Rose Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. The award was presented at the annual Yellow Rose Scholarship Luncheon held recently on campus. Krueger is involved in a […]
The Almost to headline 18th annual HPU Fest
BROWNWOOD – April 10, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host its 18th annual HPU Fest on Saturday, April 13. The Almost will be the headlining band for this all-day music festival. Other artists to perform will include Jenny Simmons, Michael Henry & Justin Robinette, Jenn Grinels, Homestead Music and Here & Sea. Also performing […]
HPU’s Student Speaker Bureau wraps up successful spring semester
BROWNWOOD – April 10, 2013 – Student Speaker Bureau, Howard Payne University’s competitive speech and debate team, completed their spring tournament schedule in March. The Student Speaker Bureau (SSB) competed in two tournaments during the spring semester: The Sweetheart Swing at Oklahoma University in Norman and the National Christian College Forensics Association tournament held at […]
HPU hosts Model United Nations conference
BROWNWOOD – April 9, 2013 – Howard Payne University hosted a Model United Nations (MUN) conference recently, welcoming 40 students from five universities across Texas. In addition to HPU, participants included Baylor University, East Texas Baptist University, Hardin-Simmons University and the University of the Incarnate Word. HPU’s MUN team members hone their understanding of the […]
HPU cheerleaders named National Champions
By Rachel Ellington, Howard Payne University freshman BROWNWOOD – April 4, 2013 – The Howard Payne University cheerleaders recently participated in the 2013 Christian Cheerleaders of America Cheer Nationals and were named “National Champions” in the small co-ed college division and fourth place overall. The competition consisted of more than 50 divisions, ranging from toddlers […]
HPU students share Christ during Spring Break on South Padre Island
BROWNWOOD – April 4, 2013 – Heading to the beach for Spring Break is a common experience among college students, but a group of Howard Payne University students had perhaps a different purpose in mind when they travelled to South Padre Island last month. Ten students from HPU’s Baptist Student Ministries, along with BSM director […]
HPU’s Resurrection Week to begin Monday
BROWNWOOD – March 22, 2013 – Howard Payne University will host Resurrection Week, the university’s annual spring revival, March 25-27. The featured speaker for the week is David Burk, president and founder of Total Surrender Evangelistic Association, Inc., in Arlington. Worship will be led by the Nick Gainey Band. Gainey is a 2008 HPU graduate […]
Tickets available for HPU’s “Rock: Then and Now” concert
BROWNWOOD – March 19, 2013 – Tickets are still available for Howard Payne University’s “Rock: Then and Now” concerts to be held on the HPU campus, March 22-23 beginning at 7:30 p.m. each evening. “Rock: Then and Now” will feature HPU faculty, staff and students performing family-friendly songs by a variety of musicians including Elvis […]
HPU to present “Rock: Then and Now” concert
BROWNWOOD – March 5, 2013 – “There’s something about music that just draws people closer together,” says Dr. Rob Tucker, dean of music, fine arts and extended education at Howard Payne University. Tucker is hoping one of the most recognized and beloved music genres, rock, has that effect at concerts to be held on the […]