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Freed-Hardeman University Appoints Batte and Rucker to Board of Trustees
Henderson, Tennessee – (April 22, 2024) – Freed-Hardeman University has announced the appointments of Kyle Batte, of Aubrey, Texas, and Jana Rucker, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the newest members of the FHU Board of Trustees.
Scott Latham, Chairman of Board of Trustees, to Deliver FHU Spring Commencement Address
Henderson, Tennessee – (April 19, 2024) – Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address at Freed-Hardeman University’s spring graduation ceremony. The commencement will take place on May 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Loyd Auditorium and will mark the conclusion of FHU’s 154th academic year.
FHU Recognizes Retirees for Their Years of Service to the University
Henderson, Tennessee – (April 17, 2024) – Freed-Hardeman University recently celebrated five longstanding members of its faculty and staff in recognition of their upcoming retirements. Dr. Tom DeBerry, Mrs. Karen Hobbs, Dr. Gary McKnight, Mr. Clarence McNeal and Dr. David Powell, together representing a combined 129 years of service to the university, were honored during a special chapel presentation and reception Wednesday, April 10.
Faculty, Staff and Student Body Select Nominees for Titles of Mr. and Miss FHU
Henderson, Tennessee – (April 16, 2024) – Freed-Hardeman University has announced the eight student finalists who have been nominated for the titles of Mr. and Miss FHU. These young men and women have been chosen by their faculty, staff and fellow students because of their positive influence, involvement, leadership and academic abilities. Nominees will be honored with a reception Thursday, April 25, at 9 a.m., in the Hope Barber Shull Academic Resource Center, and winners will be announced at 10:30 a.m. during a special chapel presentation in Loyd Auditorium.
FHU English Scholars Celebrate Black History, Women’s History Month
Henderson, Tennessee — (April 10, 2024) — Professors on Poetry combined the celebration of Black History and Women’s History Month with a discussion of Afrofuturism through poetry, musicians, artists and writers led by professors Neil Segars, Loren Warf and Derrick Spradlin.
Community and Campus Celebrate Freed-Hardeman Men’s Basketball National Championship
Henderson, Tennessee — (April 9, 2024) — Dignitaries and community members joined Freed-Hardeman University faculty, staff and students in honoring the 2024 NAIA National Champions, FHU Men’s Basketball Tuesday, April 2! The Lions brought home the first national title for men’s basketball (joining the 2018 national title held by FHU Women’s Basketball) with their hard fought win against Langston University in the final game in Kansas City, Missouri, March 26, 2024.
Freed-Hardeman University Welcomes New Officers to Board of Trustees
Henderson, Tennessee — (April 4, 2024) — The Freed-Hardeman University Board of Trustees has appointed three new officers to lead its governing body: Chairman Scott E. Latham, Vice Chairman Stephen C. Estes and Secretary John D. Dodd.
MSYC Unveils New Dodd Pavilion With Ribbon Cutting on Campgrounds
Henderson, Tennessee – (April 3, 2024) – Campers at Mid-South Youth Camp now have another place to learn, play and grow, thanks to the generous donations of one family. A ribbon cutting for the new Dodd Pavilion took place in early March, welcoming members of the Dodd family, representatives from Freed-Hardeman University and members of the MSYC and Chester County communities.
FHU Theatre Presents “A Walk in the Woods” – A Timely Cold War Drama
Henderson, Tennessee — (March 27, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman University’s Theatre program is set to stage “A Walk in the Woods,” featuring two of its own professors, Cliff Thompson and Brandyn Graves, in a gripping Cold War drama. The production promises to delve deep into the complexities of international relations and personal bonds.
FHU Communication Sciences and Disorders Students Visit Tennessee Legislators for Day on the Hill
Henderson, Tennessee — (March 25, 2024) — Seven Freed-Hardeman University students studying Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) attended the Tennessee Association of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists (TAASLP) “Day On The Hill” in Nashville, Tennessee, this month where they met with state legislators to discuss professions, answer questions and share issues facing their fields.
FHU Students Help Provide Free Dental Care
Henderson, Tennessee — (March 20, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman...
FHU Spring Undergraduate Enrollment Hits a Record High
Henderson, Tennessee – (March 22, 2024) – Spring undergraduate enrollment numbers for Freed-Hardeman University have hit an all-time high, with 2,159 students currently enrolled. Primary drivers for this record enrollment include a 98% retention rate for all undergraduates, a 94% retention rate for first-time freshmen and a 29% increase in dual enrollment students.