Henderson, Tennessee – (April 17, 2024) – Freed-Hardeman University recently celebrated five longstanding members of its faculty and staff in recognition of their upcoming retirements. Dr. Tom DeBerry, Mrs. Karen Hobbs, Dr. Gary McKnight, Mr. Clarence McNeal and Dr. David Powell, together representing a combined 129 years of service to the university, were honored during a special chapel presentation and reception Wednesday, April 10.

Henderson, Tennessee – (April 16, 2024) – Freed-Hardeman University has announced the eight student finalists who have been nominated for the titles of Mr. and Miss FHU. These young men and women have been chosen by their faculty, staff and fellow students because of their positive influence, involvement, leadership and academic abilities. Nominees will be honored with a reception Thursday, April 25, at 9 a.m., in the Hope Barber Shull Academic Resource Center, and winners will be announced at 10:30 a.m. during a special chapel presentation in Loyd Auditorium.

Henderson, Tennessee — (April 10, 2024) — Professors on Poetry combined the celebration of Black History and Women’s History Month with a discussion of Afrofuturism through poetry, musicians, artists and writers led by professors Neil Segars, Loren Warf and Derrick Spradlin.

Henderson, Tennessee — (April 9, 2024) — Dignitaries and community members joined Freed-Hardeman University faculty, staff and students in honoring the 2024 NAIA National Champions, FHU Men’s Basketball Tuesday, April 2! The Lions brought home the first national title for men’s basketball (joining the 2018 national title held by FHU Women’s Basketball) with their hard fought win against Langston University in the final game in Kansas City, Missouri, March 26, 2024.

Henderson, Tennessee — (April 4, 2024) — The Freed-Hardeman University Board of Trustees has appointed three new officers to lead its governing body: Chairman Scott E. Latham, Vice Chairman Stephen C. Estes and Secretary John D. Dodd.

Henderson, Tennessee – (April 3, 2024) – Campers at Mid-South Youth Camp now have another place to learn, play and grow, thanks to the generous donations of one family. A ribbon cutting for the new Dodd Pavilion took place in early March, welcoming members of the Dodd family, representatives from Freed-Hardeman University and members of the MSYC and Chester County communities.  

Henderson, Tennessee — (March 27, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman University’s Theatre program is set to stage “A Walk in the Woods,” featuring two of its own professors, Cliff Thompson and Brandyn Graves, in a gripping Cold War drama. The production promises to delve deep into the complexities of international relations and personal bonds.

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. 

Henderson, Tennessee — (March 20, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman...

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.

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. 

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.