Howard Payne University
Private university in Brownwood, Texas, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Howard Payne University is a private Baptist university in Brownwood, Texas, United States. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Howard Payne College was founded by Noah T. Byers and John David Robnett in 1889. The institution is named for its first major benefactor, Edward Howard Payne, who was the brother-in-law of Robnett.[3]
Former name | Howard Payne College (1889–1974) |
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Motto | Believe, Belong, Become |
Type | Private university |
Established | June 20, 1889; 134 years ago (1889-06-20) |
Religious affiliation | Baptist General Convention of Texas |
Endowment | $58.8 million (2020)[1] |
President | Cory Hines |
Students | 1170 |
Location | , , United States |
Colors | Navy blue and old gold[2] |
Nickname | Yellow Jackets |
Website | www |
Athletic programs include NCAA Division III football, baseball, softball, women's volleyball, men and women's soccer, basketball and tennis. The HPU mascot is a yellow jacket named "Buzzsaw".
The university also has extension centers located in New Braunfels, Texas and in El Paso, Texas.