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FHU Behavioral Sciences Career Fair Opens Doors for Students’ Future Success

May 13, 2025

About 150 students—from Freed-Hardeman University, Chester County High School and other local colleges—attended the annual Behavioral Sciences Career Fair held Thursday, May 1, in FHU’s Brewer Sports Center.

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Dean Estes Signs with Freed-Hardeman University Baseball

Surrounded by his proud parents, Jonathan and Ashley Estes, and his two siblings, Chester County High School senior Dean Estes signed his commitment letter to become the third generation to pitch for the Lions.

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Freed-Hardeman University Announces Board of Trustee Member, Alumnus and Philanthropist Jay Dryden as Spring 2025 Commencement Speaker

May 12, 2025

Freed-Hardeman University will hold its Spring 2025 commencement ceremony at 10 am, Saturday, May 17, in Dryden Auditorium. Delivering the keynote address will be Jay Dryden, a university alumnus, board of trustee member and philanthropist.

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FHU Associates to Host Jane Austen-Inspired Victorian Tea Party

May 9, 2025

“It is a truth universally acknowledged” that nothing is more delightful than a cozy afternoon tea. In that spirit, the Freed-Hardeman University Associates invite tea lovers everywhere to attend the 23rd annual Victorian Tea Party, this year celebrating the 250th birthday of British author Jane Austen.

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FHU Welcomes Treasured Alumni Home for Golden Year Reunion, June 11-13

May 8, 2025

Freed-Hardeman University’s Office of Alumni Engagement invites alumni from the classes of 1975 and before to return to FHU June 11-13 for the annual Golden Year Reunion.

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Freed-Hardeman University Appoints Dr. Matthew Guy to Its Board of Trustees

April 30, 2025

Freed-Hardeman University has announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew Guy, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, as the newest member of the FHU Board of Trustees.

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FHU Partners With Seeing His World Travel to Offer a Biblical Seminar at Sea

April 29, 2025

In partnership with Seeing His World Travel, Freed-Hardeman University announces its inaugural Seminar at Sea on board the Norwegian Star cruise ship, January 5-15, 2026.

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Freed-Hardeman University President David R. Shannon to Step Down; Presidential Search to Begin

April 25, 2025

Freed-Hardeman University President David R. Shannon has announced he will step down at the end of the 2025–26 academic year, concluding a tenure marked by record-breaking growth and transformational leadership.

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FHU Students Select Scott and Hobgood as Mr. and Miss FHU 2025

April 24, 2025

The Freed-Hardeman University student body has selected Campbell Scott, of Jackson, Tennessee, and Brenna Hobgood, of Smyrna, Tennessee, as Mr. and Miss FHU 2025.

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FHU and Chester County Community Welcome Jones Family Dining Hall and Chick-fil-A® With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

April 18, 2025

Freed-Hardeman University supporters, donors and friends recently gathered in the brand new Jones Family Dining Hall and Chick-fil-A® to mark the completion of a major FHU Next campaign project. A celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony signaled the beginning of an exciting new era for FHU and its hometown of Henderson.

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Freed-Hardeman University Theatre Presents Witty and Uplifting Production of “On the Verge: Or the Geography of Yearning”

April 17, 2025

Freed-Hardeman University Theatre invites the community to experience “On the Verge: Or the Geography of Yearning” by Eric Overmyer, a witty, whimsical journey through time and imagination, directed by senior Luke Noles.

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FHU Appoints Adam Cross Associate Vice President for University Advancement

April 16, 2025

After six years as regional development director of Freed-Hardeman University, Adam Cross has been named associate vice president for university advancement.

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