Howard Payne University

Howard Payne University A Christ-centered, close-knit academic community located in the heart of Texas The Guy D. Off-campus activities include visits to nearby Lake Brownwood.
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A Christian liberal arts institution, Howard Payne University prides itself on fostering a close community where personal connection is valued. Through teaching, learning and service, the faculty and staff truly invest in students’ success. At HPU, students choose from more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional programs in seven schools. Newman Honors Academy challenges students with a mult

idisciplinary curriculum and exciting travel opportunities. Co-curricular organizations include the Model UN, Moot Court and Student Speaker Bureau, and more than 30 student organizations round out the school’s extracurricular options. HPU’s eighty-acre, tree-lined campus in Brownwood perches on the northern side of the Texas Hill Country. Students who enjoy athletics take part in well-attended intramural sporting competitions. Student athletes at HPU compete in six men’s and six women’s sports through the American Southwest Conference.

12/25/2025

HPU wishes you and your family a very merry Christmas!

This group kicked off the winter break in the best way! HPU’s Ski and Snowboard class recently traveled to Wolf Creek Sk...
12/19/2025

This group kicked off the winter break in the best way! HPU’s Ski and Snowboard class recently traveled to Wolf Creek Ski Area in Colorado – the 23rd year the trip has taken place. Have you taken a trip with HPU? Tell us where in the comments!

Charts, intravenous lines and caring for patients are all a typical day of work for Howard Payne University student Anni...
12/16/2025

Charts, intravenous lines and caring for patients are all a typical day of work for Howard Payne University student Annie-Klein Allgood. Allgood is a junior nursing major from Brownwood and her HPU experience can be read here: https://buff.ly/4pt1x53

Congratulations to HPU's Moot Court Team, which recently competed in and received several honors at the American Moot Co...
12/11/2025

Congratulations to HPU's Moot Court Team, which recently competed in and received several honors at the American Moot Court Association Regional Competition at the University of Akron Law School. Katelyn Turner, senior Guy D. Newman Honors Academy and history major, and Rylie Burden, sophomore Honors Academy and jurisprudence major, advanced to the semi-finals. Turner and Burden advanced to the next round of competition, which will take place in January in San Francisco. Adriaan Lafferty, freshman Honors Academy and jurisprudence major, was named top speaker at the competition. Sting 'em! https://buff.ly/7Al7oZM

On Wednesday, students in the "Kinesiology Issues & Research" class presented their semester-long findings on specialize...
12/05/2025

On Wednesday, students in the "Kinesiology Issues & Research" class presented their semester-long findings on specialized topics impacting today’s athletes. Each project showcased strong critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and commitment to athlete health and performance. These students tackled real-world issues with passion and professionalism. Dr. Jill Heupel, associate professor of kinesiology, shared, "I couldn't be prouder to see these young minds shaping the future of kinesiology."

What had an incredible GivingTuesday! We are amazed (although not surprised) by the support we saw yesterday from alumni...
12/03/2025

What had an incredible GivingTuesday! We are amazed (although not surprised) by the support we saw yesterday from alumni and friends of HPU. Check back here tomorrow for the official count and a message from Dr. Hines!

It's not too late! Visit our giving page to be a part of this year's GivingTuesday: https://buff.ly/IQf2kHm
12/02/2025

It's not too late! Visit our giving page to be a part of this year's GivingTuesday: https://buff.ly/IQf2kHm

Address

1000 Fisk Street
Brownwood, TX
76801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+3256498009

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