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FHU to Host Retrospective Exhibition Honoring Art Professor Laquita Thomson

March 5, 2026

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.

Beloved Literary Heroines Step Off the Page in FHU Theatre’s “Recommended Reading for Girls”

February 13, 2026

Freed-Hardeman University Theatre invites audiences to an entertaining, heartfelt and uplifting production of “Recommended Reading for Girls,” a moving play by playwright Ellen Struve.

Hundreds Brave Icy Weather to Attend FHU Spiritual Growth Workshop

Freed-Hardeman University hosted a successful Spiritual Growth Workshop Feb. 4-6, after icy campus conditions forced the cancellation of the annual Bible Lectureship.

FHU to Present Makin’ Music 49: “Memories in the Makin’,” April 10-11

February 10, 2026

Freed-Hardeman University is once again gearing up for its biggest musical event of the year, as tickets go on sale for Makin’ Music 49: “Memories in the Makin’.” Performances are scheduled for Friday, April 10, at 7:30 pm and Saturday, April 11, at 2 pm and 7:30 pm in FHU’s Dryden Auditorium.

FHU to Offer Graduate Certificates in Old and New Testament Studies

February 4, 2026

Freed-Hardeman University will offer graduate certificates in Old Testament and New Testament Studies beginning in Fall 2026 as part of its ongoing effort to prepare church leaders and Bible students for Christian service.

FHU Changes 90th Annual Bible Lectureship to Abbreviated Spiritual Growth Workshop Due to Weather

January 29, 2026

In light of challenging weather and road conditions and with the safety of all attendees in mind, Freed-Hardeman University will replace the 90th Annual Bible Lectureship with a Spiritual Growth Workshop.

Freed-Hardeman University Celebrates 90th Annual Bible Lectureship With Focus on the Gospel of Matthew

January 13, 2026

For the 90th consecutive year, Freed-Hardeman University will host its Annual Bible Lectureship, welcoming Christians, church leaders and Bible students from across the nation Feb. 1-5. Registration is free and open to the public. This year’s theme, “Our God, His Kingdom: Seeing the Christ in Matthew,” examines Jesus’ teachings, miracles and sacrifice as told in the Gospel of Matthew.

Freed-Hardeman University’s Henderson Nursing Cohort Achieves Seven Consecutive Years of 100% First-Time NCLEX Success

January 9, 2026

The latest cohort of Freed-Hardeman University nursing graduates from the Henderson campus continued the impressive trend of earning 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN examination, marking the seventh consecutive year for this achievement.

FHU’s 61st Annual Benefit Dinner Featuring Gen. Stanley McChrystal Raises More Than $1.4 Million for Student Scholarships

December 16, 2025

Freed-Hardeman University raised $1,478,642 for student scholarships at its 61st Annual Benefit Dinner December 5, marking the 25th consecutive year the popular fundraising event has surpassed the $1 million threshold.

FHU Offers Special Practice Event for Lads to Leaders Participants

December 12, 2025

Freed-Hardeman University will host a free practice event Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, to help young students sharpen their skills and build confidence before Lads to Leaders conventions this spring.

FHU’s Alpha Chi Honor Society Inducts 19 Student Scholars

December 8, 2025

The Tennessee Iota Chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society welcomed a group of 19 new student members into its ranks during an induction ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 2, in the lobby of Brown-Kopel Business Center on the campus of Freed-Hardeman University. 

A New Era of FHU Ambassadors: President David R. Shannon to Serve as Chancellor, Dr. Milton Sewell to Become Chancellor Emeritus

December 5, 2025

During Freed-Hardeman University’s 61st Annual Benefit Dinner, FHU Board of Trustees Chairman Scott E. Latham announced upcoming new titles for two of the university’s most beloved servant leaders.