Dr. Dennis Gibson (second from right), recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Member Award, is pictured with (from left) Dr. Jill and Paul Underwood of Underwood’s Cafeteria, and Dr. Cory Hines, HPU president.
Members of Howard Payne University’s faculty and staff were recognized for their service during the 2020-2021 year at an annual personnel luncheon held on campus. Dr. Dennis Gibson, associate professor of chemistry and department chair, received the Outstanding Faculty Member Award. Hunter Sims, athletic director, received the Outstanding Staff Member Award. The outstanding faculty and staff awards are made possible by Underwood’s Cafeteria and Porter Insurance Agency, respectively.
Howard Payne University issued the following press release Thursday afternoon:
Howard Payne University associate director of athletics Troy Drummond is taking on an expanded role after transitioning from basketball responsibilities.
After 13 seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at Howard Payne, Drummond will now concentrate on duties as associate director of athletics and men’s and women’s golf coach.
Drummond will work closely with the City of Brownwood as HPU expands its partnership regarding the Brownwood Coliseum.
“Coach Drummond has served in a multifunctional role as head basketball and head men’s and women’s golf coach, along with his associate athletic director roles,” said Hunter Sims, director of athletics. “The expanded partnership with the Brownwood Coliseum provided the perfect opportunity for our athletic department to provide an even better experience for our students.”
Howard Payne University Athletics raised over $130,000 from 236 donors to record its best ever #GivingTuesday campaign this December. Twenty-one of those gifts are from new monthly donors, who were welcomed into the Jacket Century Club.
“The support our alumni and friends provided to HPU Athletics on Giving Tuesday in this unprecedented year was outstanding,” said Hunter Sims, director of athletics. “God continues to bless and guide our University and I am so thankful for everyone who gave to support the student-athlete experience.”
The Howard Payne athletic staff used the annual event to raised money to benefit individual team sports, the HPU athletic endowment, and the overall student-athlete experience.
Wyatt Olson named Assistant AD for Athletic Compliance and Enrollment Specialist at Sul Ross State University
He previously worked as a Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Game Administration at Howard Payne University in Brownwood.
Credit: Sul Ross State University Author: Zach Leff Updated: 11:10 AM CST December 22, 2020
ALPINE, Texas Sul Ross State University has hired Wyatt Olson to fill the vacant Assistant AD for Athletic Compliance and Enrollment specialist position. I am thankful and grateful for this opportunity and I am beyond excited to be a part of the Lobo family, Olson says.
Olson previously worked as a Graduate Assistant for Marketing and Game Administration at Howard Payne University in Brownwood.