Alumni Updates

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  • Kyo Jhin Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Kyo Jhin (1957)

    On Saturday, May 9th, Dr. Kyo “Paul” Jhin received the "Ellis Island Medal of Honor." Dr. Kyo “Paul” Jhin is the CEO of 3Ksoftware USA and the Executive Director of Reborn Veterans Job Initiative. He has the distinction of receiving three Presidential appointments by three Presidents of the United States. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor embody the spirit of America in their celebration of patriotism, tolerance, brotherhood and diversity. They recognize individuals who have made it their mission to share with those less fortunate their wealth of knowledge, indomitable courage, boundless compassion, and unique talents.


  • Baker Named DOT Director

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Jason Baker (1997)

    The Tennessee Department of Transportation has appointed Jason Baker as the new director/assistant chief engineer for TDOT's Region 4. Jason will provide management oversight of all regional operations and project development activities throughout the 21 counties that make up West Tennessee,


  • Sparks Welcome Hazel Grace

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Joey and Amanda Sparks (2004)

    Daughter, Hazel Grace, born May 21, 2013.


  • Curry Authors Book

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Robert Curry (1977)

    First, I developed a few years ago a church growth program called, One+Plus+One: Adding to the Church One Person At a Time. That program was launched with the Yucaipa Church of Christ in Yucaipa, CA and has begun to bear fruit with two baptisms in the past few weeks. Second, I am near completion of my book, Leaders Who Are Servants: Servants in Congregational and Ministry Leadership. I am hoping to complete the manuscript in the next few weeks and then present it for publication.


  • Simmons Family Gets a Boy

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Matt Simmons (2007)

    Andrew Simmons, born on 11/26/14 to proud parents, Matt (2007) and Sarah Vick (2006) Simmons.


  • Austin Completes Graduate Degree

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Cedric Austin (2011)

    On Friday, May 1, 2015 I graduated from Alabama A&M University with my Master of Education in Physical Education Degree.


  • Sherrill Accepts Senior Guidance Counselor Position

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Mary Sherrill (2014)

    I was hired as Senior Guidance Counselor on January 5th 2015 at Munford High School in Munford Tennessee.


  • Smith Takes Job as ECMO Specialist

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Mary Smith (2003)

    ECMO specialist at Monroe Carell Jr. children's hospital at Vanderbilt since Dec 2014.


  • Williams Named Middle School SPED Teacher

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Kenneth Williams (1996)

    Just Got hired as a Middle School SPED Teacher for 2015-2016! Leaving full time preaching and changing careers


  • Joiner Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Charles (Chuck) Joiner (1964)

    Dr. Charles Joiner was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the State of Arkansas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Dr Joiner has been a Social Worker for 45 years, 28 years of this at the University teaching level. Dr. Joiner is Chair Emeritus of the Arkansas State University Department of Social Work and was instrumental in Developing the Masters Degree in Social Work at ASU.


  • Lewelling Birthday

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Bill Lewelling (1954)

    I am 81 years young today and I thank God for everyone of them and for my time FHU.


  • Jensen Marriage

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Holly Jensen (2000)

    February 26 2011 married Jeremy Jensen


  • Brown Named Basketball Coach at Wilson Central High

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Tyler Brown (2006)

    Tyler has accepted the boys basketball coaching position at Wilson Central High School. Tyler started his coaching career as a student assistant for the men's basketball team at Freed-Hardeman University.


  • Garrison Marriage

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Chelsea Garrison (2013)

    I have recently married so my name is now Chelsea Garrison O'Dell


  • Pinckley Named Director of Admissions

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Paul Pinckley (1978)

    July 1, 2015 - Assumed new position as Director, Admissions and Financial Aid at the Tippie College of Business Full-time MBA Program, University of Iowa.


  • Crawford Joins Western Piedmont Community College Faculty and Staff

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Rhia Crawford (1980)

    Rhia M. Crawford joined the faculty and staff of Western Piedmont Community College as vice president for Academic Affairs on July 1


  • Dr. Manor Professional Update

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Dale Manor (1971)

    Dr. Manor (AA, '71; 3rd year, '72) was named one of eight "Outstanding Teachers for 2014-15" at Harding University in Searcy. He is a professor of Archaeology and Bible and has taught at Harding since 1996. He is married to Sharon (Reynolds, 1970).


  • Falkenheim Birth Announcement

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Daniel Falkenheim (2002)

    My wife Jenni (Thomas) Falkenheim and I are expecting our first child this September.


  • Christian Counseling in Jackson

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Mark Baldwin (2002)

    New Christian Counseling practice opened in downtown Jackson TN inside the Neely House called LifeWorks Resources. At LifeWorks Resources we believe that we all need help staying focused on the correct heading and that the Bible is our compass for finding that direction. We seek to encourage and challenge one another so that we can improve personally and professionally in ways that are consistent with a Biblical Worldview. Christian Counseling (in Jackson TN) is a unique service in that the values of the Counselor are revealed at the forefront. We will be flexible and tailor the approaches to meet individual needs and anyone can come for counseling regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or religion. This means that regardless of your belief LifeWorks Resources Counseling Services can work with you or your family. www.lifeworksresources.com 731-467-0504


  • Trippett/LeBlanc Wedding

    Nov 9, 2015
    Submitted by: Megan LeBlanc (2012)

    Married my husband, David, in a small ceremony on March 31st, 2014, and changed my name from Tippett to LeBlanc.