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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.
FHU Students Shine in Key Roles at Annual Lectureship Event
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.
Professor Emeritus Joe DeLay Begins Fund to Support FHU Academics
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.
Alumni Spotlight: Amy Anguish, 2004 FHU Alumna, Finds Success Combining Faith, Love and Fiction
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.
FHU Fine and Performing Arts Makes Debut at the Link Centre in Tupelo, Mississippi
Henderson, Tennessee — (Feb. 29, 2024) — More than 80 Freed-Hardeman students took center stage at the Link Centre in Tupelo, Mississippi, Saturday, Feb. 17, displaying a wide array of talents in visual art, photography, music and theatre. President David R. Shannon welcomed approximately 165 alumni and friends who had gathered to celebrate the talents of the university’s fine and performing arts students.
FHU to Feature Viola and Violin Virtuoso in Concert
Henderson, Tennessee — (Feb. 29, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman University’s Department of Creative and Communication Arts will host renowned violist and violinist Dr. Christina McGann as the next featured performer in the FHU Guest Artist Recital series. The concert will take place Monday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m., in the Draughon Center for the Musical Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. The performance will include pieces written by composers such as Sergei Prokofiev, Judith Markovich, Grażyna Bacewiz, Denise Ondishko, Henri Vieuxtemps and Johann Sebastian Bach.