The Yellow Jacket Experience is about learning, growing in your faith and becoming a part of a legacy 130 years in the making. Click the link below to learn more about what you can expect to experience if you choose to continue your education at HPU.
The Yellow Jacket Experience is about learning, growing in your faith and becoming a part of a legacy 130 years in the making. Click the link below to learn more about what you can expect to experience if you choose to continue your education at HPU.
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What is a Christ-centered university?
What is a Christ-centered university?
“Christ-centered” means we strive every day to be imitators of Jesus Christ. This affects all aspects of the university experience including academics, student life, athletics and more.
Academics
HPU offers more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional programs in a vibrant, Christ-centered academic community.
HPU offers more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional programs in a vibrant, Christ-centered academic community.
Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.
Our Mission
Howard Payne University is a Christ-centered academic community dedicated to excellence by developing and equipping the whole person for intellectual inquiry, personal and professional integrity, and service to God and humanity.
“As I look back, I have no doubt that God has used this school in my life and the lives of others.”
Dr. Gary Gramling
Dean of the School of Christian Studies; Director of Christian Studies Graduate Programs; and Professor of Christian Studies
“As I look back, I have no doubt that God has used this school in my life and the lives of others.”
Dr. Gary Gramling
Dean of the School of Christian Studies; Director of Christian Studies Graduate Programs; and Professor of Christian Studies
News Archive | Howard Payne University
- HPU’s renovated Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom now scheduling self-guided tours March 5, 2024
- HPU Department of Theatre to present the play “Poor Clare” this weekend February 29, 2024
- HPU Symphonic Band and Central Texas Community Band present “Rhythm in Motion” on Feb. 27 February 26, 2024
- Serving on stage: Dr. Nick Ewen and HPU’s theatre department to demonstrate servant-artist approach at upcoming festival February 26, 2024
- HPU speech and debate clinches debate sweepstakes at TIFA: Chenault named to Texas All-State Forensics Squad February 22, 2024