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Dr Scott Wyatt, FHU Choir Conductor

FHU Hires Accomplished Conductor as New Director of University Chorale

With a vision to build on the excellence of FHU’s music program, Dr. Scott Wyatt has been named Freed-Hardeman University’s new director of the University Chorale and assistant professor of music.

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FHU Appoints Kaylan Stewart Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

After seven years of leading undergraduate admissions at Freed-Hardeman University, Kaylan Stewart will step into her new role as associate vice president for enrollment management on August 1.

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Blue and green flyer for a fish fry event benefiting Mid-South Youth Camp on July 27, 2024, from 4–6 p.m. All-you-can-eat. Dine-in or drive-through. $15 adults, $10 ages 6–11, free ages 0–5.

MSYC to Host 41st Annual Fish Fry Event

Mid-South Youth Camp will once again host its popular fish fry fundraising event to benefit the well-loved Christian camp. This year’s 41st annual MSYC Fish Fry will be held July 27, from 4-6 p.m., at 260 Youth Camp Loop near Henderson, Tennessee. 

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FHU’s Inaugural Equip Ministry Camp Trains Young Men for Future Ministry

Freed-Hardeman University’s College of Biblical Studies hosted 12 young participants for the inaugural Equip Ministry Camp on campus May 28-31.

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FHU Spring Commencement Honors Graduates, Looks to the Future

Freed-Hardeman University conferred 377 degrees upon a talented group of students during FHU’s 154th commencement exercises Saturday, May 11, 2024. In addition to the 274 bachelor’s degrees, 11 associate degrees, two education specialist degrees, 81 master’s degrees and nine doctorates were also awarded.

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Mykal’s Sonshine Circle at Mid-South Youth Camp Honors the Memory of Mykal Moss Daniels

Mid-South Youth Camp (MSYC) celebrated the legacy of former camp counselor Mykal Moss Daniels with the unveiling of Mykal’s Sonshine Circle, a new pavilion. The ribbon-cutting ceremony held in late May brought together friends and loved ones to honor Mykal’s memory and reflect on the lasting benefits the pavilion will bring to future generations of campers.

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Abby Stutts Named Head Coach of FHU Lady Lions Basketball

Freed-Hardeman University Athletic Director Jonathan Estes did not have to look long or far to fill the head coaching position for the Lady Lion basketball team, removing the interim tag and elevating Abby Stutts to be just the sixth head coach in 45 years.

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Freed-Hardeman University and Chester County Schools Share Thriving Dual Enrollment and Strong Partnerships

In just 10 years, a cohort that began as 14 students has grown to more than 80 who are thriving in challenging college-level courses with the dual enrollment partnership between Freed-Hardeman University and Chester County Schools.

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The Conductor’s Coda: FHU Celebrates the Musical Legacy of Dr. Gary McKnight

In a poignant farewell filled with music and memories, scores of former Sonshine Singers and Chorale members gathered at the Henderson Church of Christ to mark Dr. Gary McKnight’s retirement.

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Verses and Voices Unite FHU Students and Professors in Poetry Celebration

Freed-Hardeman English majors and faculty came together to celebrate National Poetry Month and the conclusion of the spring semester.

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FHU Research Group, Memphis Collaborators Published in Journal of Chemical Physics

One of Freed-Hardeman University’s research groups, along with researchers at the University of Memphis, were recently published in the Journal of Chemical Physics for their paper, “Plasmonic Couplings in Ag (gold) – Au (silver) Heterodimers,” which examined how the metals influence each other and transfer energy.

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Annual Scholarship Luncheon Highlights Transformative Impact of Scholarships at Freed-Hardeman University

Freed-Hardeman University’s Annual Scholarship Luncheon, held recently at the Brewer Sports Center, celebrated the profound impact of scholarships on student careers and academic advancement.

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