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A promotional poster for the new trips to Europe and Alaska with FHU's Alumni and Friends Travel Program

FHU Alumni and Friends Offer Tours to Alpine Europe and Alaska in 2027

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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FHU Scholars’ Day Marks Its 10th Year of Showcasing Academic Research

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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Grant Burns, head coach of the FHU men's basketball team

FHU Selects Grant Burns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach — “The Standard Remains the Same”

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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Join us for the 2nd annual FHU Golf Fundraiser Tournament

Second Annual FHU Golf Fundraiser Tournament to Spotlight Alumni Players

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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The 2026 nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU

Eight Students Selected as Nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU

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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President David Shannon and his wife, Tracie

FHU to Honor President David R. Shannon and First Lady Tracie Shannon With Day of Celebration

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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FHU Spring Enrollment Continues to Set Records

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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Stutts Moving to UNA: FHU Begins Search for Men’s Head Basketball Coach

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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Freed-Hardeman University Adds Specialized Concentrations to MBA Program

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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The newest members of FHU' Alpha Chi Honor Society pose for a photo after their induction ceremony

FHU’s Alpha Chi Honor Society Inducts 14 Student Scholars

The Tennessee Iota Chapter of Alpha Chi National Honor Society welcomed 14 new student members during an induction ceremony held Monday, March 16, 2026, in Chapel Hall on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University.

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A woman stands in front of her class and teaches a lesson

FHU Restructures Teacher Licensure-Only Program for Greater Affordability and Classroom Readiness

Becoming a confident, classroom-ready educator in Tennessee is now more accessible through Freed-Hardeman University’s Teaching Licensure-Only Program.

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Artwork made by Laquita Thomson

FHU to Host Retrospective Exhibition Honoring Art Professor Laquita Thomson

To celebrate the upcoming retirement of Professor Emerita Laquita Thomson, Freed-Hardeman University will present her exhibition, “20 Years: A Retrospective,” in the Bulliner-Clayton Visual Arts Center, March 12-April 15.

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