Howard Payne University

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.

Howard Payne University
Former name
Howard Payne College (1889–1974)
MottoBelieve, Belong, Become
TypePrivate university
EstablishedJune 20, 1889 (1889-06-20)
Religious affiliation
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Endowment$58.8 million (2020)
PresidentCory Hines
Students1170
Location,
Texas
,
United States
ColorsNavy blue and old gold
   
NicknameYellow Jackets
Websitewww.hputx.edu

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.

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