Brownwood News – Statement from Howard Payne University Friday Morning:

Howard Payne University is continuing to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak in the United States and across the world.

This morning (March 13, 2020), Howard Payne University has made the following decisions:

  • Spring Break will be extended for an additional week to include the week of March 16 – March 20.
  • All courses will transition to an online instruction format from March 23 – April 8, with in-class instruction resuming on April 13.
  • All University offices will remain open from March 16 – April 9.
    • Faculty and staff should report to their offices as scheduled on Monday, March 16, at 8:00 AM.
    • Student workers should contact their supervisors regarding expectations during this time.
  •  Residence Halls will remain closed and will reopen on April 12 at 5:00 PM.
  • American Southwest Conference leadership and the leadership of the ASC’s member institutions are meeting via conference call later today to discuss the spring athletic competitions. Information related to this decision will be provided as it becomes available.
  • Further information related to previously scheduled on-campus events will be forthcoming.