Henderson, Tennessee — (March 21, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman University’s Society of Future Marketers is revving up excitement with its inaugural Freed Speed Car Show Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Henderson Church of Christ, 240 White Ave, Henderson, Tennessee. With live music, contests and food vendors, the day offers something for everyone. 

Henderson, Tennessee — (March 20, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman University students in Dr. Kenan Casey’s Mobile Application Development course developed MOGI – a mobile game that challenges its players to guess random items that would matter most to the lead player. MOGI stands for Matters of Greatest Importance. The result was a fun and engaging project that culminated with a demonstration at the end of the fall semester where FHU Vice President for Student Services T.J. Kirk and FHU President David R. Shannon played the game to celebrate the completion of the project. 

Henderson, Tennessee — (March 18, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) honored Black History Month with a series of impactful events aimed at fostering diversity, inclusion, and understanding within its community. The events included a chapel presentation titled “What Black History Means to Me,” by FHU assistant history professor Corey Markum, Frederick Douglass Day: Transcription Event, a panel discussion about integration in Chester County schools and a Black history display in the Hope Barber Shull Academic Resource Center.

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Henderson, Tennessee — (March 13, 2924) — FHU’s Principles of Management class participated in an eye-opening poverty exercise with Missouri’s Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) and West Tennessee’s WestStar Leadership class in late February.

Henderson, Tennessee — (March 13, 2024) — Members of the Freed-Hardeman University Honors Council recently participated in the Tennessee Collegiate Honors Council 2024 Annual Conference on February 9 and 10. During the event, students presented diverse topics and engaged in learning opportunities from fellow scholars. Notably, FHU students clinched first place trivia trophy, and did so with very few errors, according to Matthew Kuhl, a senior biochemistry major. ‘The hosts told us we only missed three questions,’ he said, adding that the team made the most out of the experience.”

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Henderson, Tennessee — (March 6, 2024) — During winter break, a group of FHU photography students embarked on a transformative journey to New York City for ART339: NYC Photography. This immersive experience took them through the vibrant streets of the Big Apple, where they captured iconic landmarks and intimate moments, each lens revealing a unique perspective. Participating students receive class hour credit for the trip.

Henderson, Tennessee – (March 7, 2024) – In its continued effort to make campus safety a top priority, Freed-Hardeman University has been awarded a Higher Education Safety Grant from the state of Tennessee in the amount of approximately $177,000. The grant will primarily be used to enhance electronic access control and security cameras for student dorms. FHU has gained a reputation for supporting student safety, having recently been ranked #1 in the state of Tennessee and #22 in the nation on Niche’s list of Safest College Campuses in America.

Henderson, Tennessee — (March 8, 2024) — More than 100 Freed-Hardeman students volunteered at the Kids Lectureship, which contributed to the success of the university’s 88th annual Bible Lectureship held in February.

Henderson, Tennessee — March 5, 2024 — Professor Emeritus of Physical Sciences Dr. Joe DeLay has initiated an endowed fund to support the College of Arts and Sciences at Freed-Hardeman University. Titled the Silver Leaf Fund by DeLay, it is designed to provide needed equipment that is unsupported in the annual budget.

Once upon a time, a little girl dreamed of becoming a writer. Today, that same girl owns a bookshelf full of covers that proudly display her name. Her journey from dreamer to published author has not always been easy, but she credits her faith, her family and her educational experience at Freed-Hardeman University for guiding her to where she is today.