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Lectureship begins today: FHU's weeklong Bible series will focus on General Epistles - Jackson Sun, Feb. 5, 2012

The lectureship, a weeklong series of theological and biblical lectures and workshops, begins today and ends Friday. The theme is "The Behavior of Belief: Faith and Life in James to Jude."
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Creole Class may help Haiti Volunteers - Jackson Sun, Jan. 15, 2012

For those who have been to Haiti since the Jan. 12, 2010, earthquake, the language barrier was a hindrance while providing aid and comfort. Freed-Hardeman University will offer "Introduction to Creole" in the spring semester to help those planning future trips to Haiti, or anyone interested in learning more about the primary language of Haiti.
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FHU Teaching Language to Help in Haiti Missions - WBBJ News Jan. 12, 2012

Learning the language of people in need of help. Starting January 23, Freed-Hardeman University will offer a Introduction to Creole class. The class will meet every Monday from 6-8 p.m., ending May 11.
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Bob Newhart brings laughs to FHU: Comedian & Dailey & Vincent entertain at scholarship benefit - Jackson Sun, Dec. 3, 2011

For generations, comedian Bob Newhart has kept his audiences in stitches, and Friday night was no exception as he took the stage as Freed-Hardeman University's speaker during its 47th annual Benefit Dinner on Friday night.
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Bob Newhart Speaks at FHU Benefit Dinner - WBBJ TV, Dec. 3, 2011

More than 2,000 were in attendance to hear nationally-known actor and comedian, Bob Newhart. Newhart is known for his stand-up routines and comedy recordings as well as the star of the 1970s TV series "The Bob Newhart Show" and the 1980s and 1990s sitcom "Newhart".
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FHU develops new application for classroom use- The Jackson Sun, October 24, 2011

Freed-Hardeman University has developed a new backchannel application called Contribute, according to a news release. The application helps guide classroom presentations by taking advantage of digital infrastructures that include wireless connectivity and devices.
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Freed-Hardeman U Develops Back-Channel Capture Service- Campus Technology, October 11, 2011

A small private college in Tennessee has developed an application that allows users to communicate and collaborate online and then capture that "back-channel" conversation and its artifacts. Henderson-based Freed-Hardeman University launched Contribute in August on its campus and is now allowing non-university people to set up groups and use it too.
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Freed-Hardeman U Calls on Desktop Virtualization for Computing Mix and Match-Campus Technology, September 22, 2011

Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) has adopted a cloud-based service to provide virtual desktops to users. The Henderson, TN institution chose Desktone's Desktop Cloud to deliver desktops for staff and students on a variety of endpoint devices, including iPads, MacBooks, and Windows PCs.
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Freed-Hardeman rings in new school year, looks ahead to 2012 additions-Jackson Sun, August 26, 2011

Freed-Hardeman University administrators touted a list of 2012 additions including a new science center and four-year nursing program as faculty, staff and students opened the first day of the school year Thursday with the 12th annual tolling of the bell ceremony.
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FHU Starts New Year with Tolling of the Bell-WBBJ News, August 25, 2011

The 143rd academic year for a Chester County campus is off to a great start with its first day of classes. It was set in motion with the 12th annual Tolling of the Bell.
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Don't forget the value college students bring to West Tennessee-Jackson Sun, August 24, 2011

This week marks the return of thousands of college students to West Tennessee college and university campuses. They come from near and far and enrich our communities in many ways. We welcome them back and wish them success in their schoolwork and other college activities.
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FHU to Introduce Apple iPads, Inkling Digital Textbooks and Faculty Training as Part of Innovative iKnow 2.0 - August 17, 2011


"For the first time since kindergarten, I will have to learn how to go to class again." That is what Freed-Hardeman University prospective student Katie Scott said when she was told about iKnow 2.0, the initiative created by the university to shift the paradigm of traditional instruction at FHU. Beginning in the fall of 2012, iKnow 2.0 will provide an iPad to every student who enrolls as a freshman at Freed-Hardeman University as well as every faculty member at the institution.

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FHU Mobile-iPhone Application- August 4, 2011

Six university computer science majors took on the task of enhancing the experience of the campus visit through the development of an iPhone app.

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Comedian Bob Newhart to Speak at Freed-Burhaniyee.com, August 4, 2011

Stand-up comedian Bob Newhart will be the keynote speaker at Freed-Hardeman Benefit Dinner. This event is usually Tennessee's biggest one night fundraiser, raising more than $ 1 million.
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Bob Newhart will Speak at FHU Benefit Dinner-JacksonNewsNow.com, August 4, 2011

Long-time comedic legend Bob Newhart will be the featured speaker at Freed-Hardeman's 47th Annual Benefit Dinner. The scholarship dinner will be held in Decemeber and is listed as Tennessee's largest single-night fundraiser.
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Newhart to Speak, Perform at FHU-Road Runner, August 4, 2011

Freed-Hardeman University is taking a lighter approach with its largest annual fundraiser a year after having former President George W. Bush speak. Stand-up comedian Bob Newhart will be the featured speaker Dec. 2 at Freed-Hardeman's 47th annual Benefit Dinner.
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Comedian Bob Newhart to speak at Freed-Hardeman University benefit dinner-The Jackson Sun, August 2, 2011

Stand-up comedian Bob Newhart will be the featured speaker Dec. 2 at Freed-Hardeman University’s 47th annual Benefit Dinner, university officials announced this morning. The event is typically Tennessee’s largest one-night fundraiser, raising more than $1 million each year for student scholarships at FHU.
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Sanctification is subject of FHU's training series - The Jackson Sun, June 25, 2011

February at Freed-Hardeman University is known as the time of year when the school’s annual Bible lectureship brings in people from all over the world for in-depth discussion and learning. Every summer, the school has a less formal but still heavily attended event offering another opportunity for biblical scholarship — the Christian Training Series.
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FHU Campers Pack Meals for Haiti - WBBJ TV, June 8, 2011

Officials at Freed-Hardeman University celebrated another chapter in serving others. The university held their first meeting of the school's "Go! Camp" this week.
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Civil Rights Leader Shares His Story - WBBJ TV, March 8, 2010

Dr. Aaron Johnson spoke to students on campus about his fight for civil rights, and the important life lessons it taught him. Dr. Johnson said, "You've got to push as hard as you can to make the world a better place."
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Giving to Haiti in Pairs - Jackson Sun, March 2, 2010

Freed-Hardeman University senior Arianne Krulish hopes that the community is inspired to follow in her footsteps after the success of a three-week campaign to collect 10,000 pairs of shoes for Haitians devastated by the Jan. 12 earthquake.
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Tax Debate: Human vs. Machine - WBBJ TV, February 26, 2010

"For very simple returns, they're great," said Judy McKenzie, a former accountant, now an associate professor of business at Freed-Hardeman University. "If you have a business or if you have unusual investments or unusual sources of income, or if you have a lot of itemized deductions," she suggests steering clear of doing taxes on the computer.  Click here to watch the news story.
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Welcome, Freshmen. Have an iPod - The New York Times, August 20, 2008

Freed-Hardeman featured in The New York Times about the iKnow Initiative and the possibilities it makes available to students on campus, in the classroom, and beyond.
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Reading, Writing, iPhoning - Forbes.com, August 13, 2008

"At Freed-Hardeman, students will be able to submit questions via text message during class--ideal for the shy, says CIO John Bentley. They can also view campus maps in 3-D on their devices while on the go."
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FHU Joins List of Universities Giving Students Apples - Christian Chronicle, April 2008

"Beginning this fall, Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn., will give all students an opportunity to have an Apple MacBook and an iPhone or iPod Touch. "
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