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FHU Communication Sciences and Disorders Students Visit Tennessee Legislators for Day on the Hill
Henderson, Tennessee — (March 25, 2024) — Seven Freed-Hardeman University students studying Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) attended the Tennessee Association of Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists (TAASLP) “Day On The Hill” in Nashville, Tennessee, this month where they met with state legislators to discuss professions, answer questions and share issues facing their fields.
FHU Students Help Provide Free Dental Care
Henderson, Tennessee — (March 20, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman...
FHU Spring Undergraduate Enrollment Hits a Record High
Henderson, Tennessee – (March 22, 2024) – Spring undergraduate enrollment numbers for Freed-Hardeman University have hit an all-time high, with 2,159 students currently enrolled. Primary drivers for this record enrollment include a 98% retention rate for all undergraduates, a 94% retention rate for first-time freshmen and a 29% increase in dual enrollment students.
FHU Society of Future Marketers Announces Inaugural Freed Speed Car Show
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.
FHU Computer Science Students Team Up, Develop the Game App – MOGI
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.
FHU Celebrates Black History with Multiple Events
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.
Eleven Students Inducted into Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
Henderson, Tennessee — (March 14, 2024) — Eleven Freed-Hardeman...
FHU’s Principles of Management Class Engages in Eye-Opening Poverty Simulation with WestStar Leadership and CAPS
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.
FHU Honors Council Presents at Tennessee Conference; Wins First Place in Trivia Competition
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.”
FHU Set to Host First, Second Rounds of NAIA Men’s National Basketball Tournament March 15-16
Henderson, Tennessee — (March 12, 2024) — Tickets are on sale this...
FHU Photography Students Capture NYC Experience
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.
FHU Receives Higher Education Safety Grant to Upgrade Campus Security Systems
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.