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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Howard Payne Is
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