Howard Payne University will be closed from Tuesday, Dec. 19, through Monday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2.

HPU’s Office of Advancement will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29, to process end-of-the-year gifts to the university. The office is located at 1209 Fisk St., next to the Mabee University Center. Gifts can also be arranged to be made in person by contacting Dr. Dale Meinecke, vice president for advancement, by phone at 325-649-8804 or e-mail at [email protected] anytime throughout the break.

The first day of classes for HPU’s spring 2024 semester is Tuesday, Jan. 16. Visit www.hputx.edu for more information about HPU, including details on registration.