April 24, 2026
HENDERSON, Tenn. — (April 24, 2026) — Freed-Hardeman University will welcome retired U.S. Air Force Major General Paul Johnson as the keynote speaker for its spring commencement May 16 at 10 am in Dryden Auditorium. A reception will follow in the Brewer Sports Center.
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April 23, 2026
HENDERSON, Tenn. — (April 23, 2026) — Freed-Hardeman University has named its 2026 Mr. and Miss FHU, selecting seniors Tiro “Philly” Nong, of Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, and Anna Claire […]
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April 22, 2026
HENDERSON, Tenn. — (April 22, 2026) — Freed-Hardeman University will offer a Master of Science in applied sport and exercise psychology beginning in Fall 2026, becoming the only university in […]
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April 17, 2026
HENDERSON, Tenn. — (April 17, 2026) — Following a series of well-received domestic and international tours, Freed-Hardeman University’s Alumni and Friends Travel Program will continue its tradition of shared exploration […]
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April 16, 2026
HENDERSON, Tenn. — (April 16, 2026) — Freed-Hardeman University’s 10th annual University Scholars’ Day will showcase recent scholastic research and projects from a variety of fields through lectures, displays and […]
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April 10, 2026
After serving the last five years as the assistant coach, Grant Burns will take over as the head coach for the defending NAIA National Champion Lion basketball team. "Faces and names may change, but the standard remains the same,” Burns said.
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Freed-Hardeman University invites golfers and enthusiasts alike to take part in the Second Annual FHU Golf Fundraiser Tournament Monday, June 8, at Brentwood Country Club, located at 5123 Country Club Drive in Brentwood, Tennessee. This year’s tournament will highlight FHU Golf alumni Ben Burnette and Kayland (Boling) Wilson while continuing to honor the memory of former golf coach Dr. Cliff Bennett.
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April 9, 2026
For the 86th year, faculty and students at Freed-Hardeman University have selected eight seniors as nominees for the titles of Mr. and Miss FHU. A reception honoring the nominees will be held Thursday, April 23, at 9:30 am in the Hope Barber Shull Academic Resource Center. Winners will be announced at 10:30 am during a chapel presentation in Dryden Auditorium.
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April 7, 2026
Following nine years of transformative leadership at Freed-Hardeman University, President David R. Shannon and First Lady Tracie Shannon will be honored with a campus-wide day of celebration Friday, May 8, as Shannon’s presidency draws to a close. The day will include a farewell chapel service, a festive carnival in the Commons, an evening dinner and additional moments of tribute throughout the day.
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April 3, 2026
For the sixth consecutive year, Freed-Hardeman University has recorded its highest-ever spring enrollment, with 2,192 students currently enrolled.
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April 2, 2026
FHU men’s basketball head coach Drew Stutts is set to join his alma mater, the University of North Alabama, as an assistant coach.
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March 25, 2026
Henderson, Tennessee — (March 25, 2026) — Students in Freed-Hardeman University’s highly rated Master of Business Administration program can now choose from three specialized concentrations: Business Analytics, Accounting or Organizational Leadership. The additions are designed to provide a strong business foundation while offering flexibility to align coursework with individual career goals.
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