| Date | Title | Description |
| 11.06.2025 | Empowering Church Leaders: A New Era of Counseling Education at Freed-Hardeman University | In a world where mental health struggles are as common as the air we breathe, Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) is stepping up to the plate. The university has launched a new Certificate in Counseling for Church Leaders, designed to equip spi... |
| 10.06.2025 | Dual Enrollment and Graduate Enrollment Continue Upward Trend at Freed-Hardeman University | The growth of dual enrollment and graduate programs reflects Freed-Hardeman University’s commitment to long-term student success.
Freed-Hardeman University has reached an eight-year high in new graduate enrollment and sustained nearly a dec... |
| 06.06.2025 | FHU Introduces New Certificate in Counseling for Church Leaders | FHU's Certificate in Counseling for Church Leaders aims to empower leaders with Scripturally grounded counseling techniques to better support individuals in ministry.
Freed-Hardeman University is launching a new Certificate in Counseling fo... |
| 28.05.2025 | Freed-Hardeman University Launches Webpage for Feedback and Applications in Presidential Succession Process | Freed-Hardeman University's Campus
Freed-Hardeman University has begun the feedback and application gathering phase of its presidential succession process at fhu.edu/succession. The landing page will be available for 40 days, through July 3... |
| 09.05.2025 | FHU Associates to Host Jane Austen-Inspired Victorian Tea Party | Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of springtime charm at the FHU Associates annual Victorian Tea Party.
The Freed-Hardeman University Associates invite women and girls of all ages to attend the 23rd annual Victorian Tea Party, this year cel... |
| 30.04.2025 | Freed-Hardeman University Appoints Dr. Matthew Guy to Its Board of Trustees | Dr. Matthew Guy
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.
HENDERSON, Tenn., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardem... |
| 25.04.2025 | Freed-Hardeman University President David R. Shannon to Step Down; Presidential Search to Begin | FHU President David Shannon is known for his selfies and warm celebrations with students.
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 mark... |
| 16.04.2025 | FHU Appoints Adam Cross Associate Vice President for University Advancement | Associate Vice President for University Advancement Adam Cross
After six years as regional development director of Freed-Hardeman University, Adam Cross has been named associate vice president for university advancement.
HENDERSON, Tenn., A... |
| 08.04.2025 | Retired Four-Star General Stanley McChrystal to Headline FHU's 61st Annual Benefit Dinner | General Stanley McChrystal
Retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, will be the keynote speaker at Freed-Hardeman University's 61st Annual Benefit Dinner Friday, Dec. 5,... |
| 09.01.2025 | Thousands to Focus on Genesis March 16-20 for the 89th Annual Freed-Hardeman Bible Lectureship | The Freed-Hardeman University Lectureship is designed to be an enriching experience for Christians, church leaders, families, students and all who seek spiritual growth.
Freed-Hardeman University invites guests to attend the 89th Annual Bib... |
| 20.11.2024 | FHU Celebrates the Reopening of Hall-Roland Hall With Special Ribbon Cutting | Members of the Hall and Roland families, along with representatives from FHU, commemorate the reopening of Hall-Roland Hall women's dormitory.
Hall-Roland Hall, the oldest student residence on Freed-Hardeman University's campus, is enjoying... |
| 04.10.2024 | Freed-Hardeman University Sets New Retention Record with 90% of Students Returning from Fall '23 to Fall '24 | FHU retention breaks record from Fall '23 to Fall '24.
Total enrollment for the 2024 fall semester has reached 2,305 students, with new student enrollment up nearly 6% and graduate student enrollment increasing by almost 5%.
HENDERSON, Tenn... |
| 27.09.2024 | FHU President David R. Shannon Appoints Dr. LeAnn Davis as Freed-Hardeman University Vice President for Academics | Dr. LeAnn Davis, Freed-Hardeman University Vice President for Academics
Freed-Hardeman University President David R. Shannon has appointed Dr. LeAnn Davis, a leader with 25 years of experience serving the university, as FHU Vice President f... |
| 26.09.2024 | Freed-Hardeman University: A Beacon of Value in Higher Education | Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) is on the rise. The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings have catapulted this Tennessee institution into the spotlight. It now stands as the third-best value regional university in the South. This is ... |
| 24.09.2024 | Freed-Hardeman University Rises in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings, Named Third in Best Value for Regional Universities South | FHU was ranked #3 in Best Value Universities South, #23 in Regional Universities South and #9 in Best Colleges for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Colleges for 2025.
Building on strong 2024 rankings, Freed-Hardeman U... |
| 23.08.2024 | Country Legends to Headline The Celebration at the Ryman: FHU's 60th Anniversary of the Benefit Dinner | The event will feature a performance by award-winning country group Shenandoah and a conversation with another legendary country star.
In honor of the landmark 60th anniversary of the FHU Benefit Dinner, supporters of Freed-Hardeman Univers... |
| 09.08.2024 | A New Era Begins: FHU's Loyd Auditorium to Reopen as the David Thomas Dryden Auditorium | FHU's newly renamed David Thomas Dryden Auditorium is expected to reopen in 2025.
At the heart of Freed-Hardeman University's campus, a 48-year-old auditorium is set to receive not only a new life but also a new name. Previously known as Lo... |
| 24.06.2024 | FHU Appoints Kaylan Stewart Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management | Kaylan Stewart
After seven years of leading undergraduate admissions at Freed-Hardeman University, Kaylan Stewart will step into her new role as associate vice president for enrollment management on August 1.
HENDERSON, Tenn., June 24, 2024... |
| 14.06.2024 | FHU Spring Commencement Honors Graduates, Looks to the Future | President David R. Shannon congratulates FHU's graduating class of 2024.
Freed-Hardeman University conferred 377 degrees upon a talented group of students during FHU's 154th commencement exercises Saturday, May 11, 2024.
HENDERSON, Tenn., J... |
| 24.05.2024 | The Conductor's Coda: FHU Celebrates the Musical Legacy of Dr. Gary McKnight | Dr. Gary McKnight
Freed-Hardeman University celebrates the career and accomplishments of Dr. Gary McKnight, who recently retired as professor emeritus in music after a 34-year tenure at FHU.
HENDERSON, Tenn., May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/... |
| 25.04.2024 | FHU Announces New Computer Engineering Program, Launching Fall of 2024 | Freed-Hardeman University will begin training engineers for a full bachelor’s degree starting in fall of 2024.
Freed-Hardeman University will offer a new computer engineering program in the fall of 2024, providing students with the opportun... |
| 22.04.2024 | Freed-Hardeman University Appoints Batte and Rucker to Board of Trustees | Kyle Batte (left) and Jana Rucker (right) will serve as the newest members of the FHU Board of Trustees.
Freed-Hardeman University has announced the appointments of Kyle Batte, of Aubrey, Texas, and Jana Rucker, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, ... |
| 19.04.2024 | Scott Latham, Chairman of Board of Trustees, to Deliver FHU Spring Commencement Address | FHU Board of Trustees Chairman Scott Latham will deliver the commencement address to spring graduates on May 11, at 10:00 a.m., in Loyd Auditorium.
Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the com... |
| 17.04.2024 | FHU Recognizes Retirees for Their Years of Service to the University | (L to R) Dr. David Powell, Clarence McNeal, Dr. Tom DeBerry and Dr. Gary McKnight are all honored for their service to FHU on the occasion of their retirements (not pictured: Mrs. Karen Hobbs).
Freed-Hardeman University recently celebrated ... |
| 16.04.2024 | Faculty, Staff and Student Body Select Nominees for Titles of Mr. and Miss FHU | The 2024 nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU include: (back row L to R) Jesse Eaton and Anniston McCall; (front row L to R) Will Rawson, Kaitlyn Moore, Carlos Diaz, Macie Lemmons, Julie Gann and Caleb Bond.
Freed-Hardeman University has announced... |
| 03.04.2024 | MSYC Unveils New Dodd Pavilion With Ribbon Cutting on Campgrounds | Members of the Dodd family, along with representatives from FHU and MSYC, gathered to celebrate the new camp pavilion March 9, 2024.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony, held March 9, 2024, celebrated Mid-South Youth Camp's new Dodd Pavilion, made po... |
| 28.03.2024 | Freed-Hardeman Sits on Top of Basketball World, Wins NAIA National Championship | The FHU Lions claimed victory at the 2024 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship in Kansas City, Missouri, March 26, marking their first ever national championship title.
The Freed-Hardeman University Lions claimed a groundbreaking vic... |
| 22.03.2024 | Freed-Hardeman University Spring Undergraduate Enrollment Hits a Record High | FHU enrollment numbers continue to grow, while the school adapts to meet student needs.
Spring undergraduate enrollment numbers for Freed-Hardeman University have hit an all-time high, with 2,159 students currently enrolled.
HENDERSON, Tenn... |
| 05.03.2024 | Professor Emeritus Joe DeLay Begins Fund to Support FHU Academics | (L to R) Kay DeLay, Dr. Joe DeLay and Dr. Jim Barr, director of institutional research and analytics and professor of chemistry
Professor Emeritus of Physical Sciences Dr. Joe DeLay has initiated an endowed fund to support the College of Ar... |
| 04.12.2023 | Freed-Hardeman University Homecoming Celebrates the FHU Family's Past, Present and Future | The 2022 homecoming queen, Anniston Butler (left), assists President David R. Shannon (right) in crowning Elijah Brewer and Julie Gann as the 2023 homecoming king and queen.
The Freed-Hardeman University community made "Time to Remembe... |
| 10.10.2023 | FHU Family to Celebrate a "Time to Remember" for Homecoming Nov. 10-12 | FHU Homecoming 2023: "Time to Remember"
Freed-Hardeman University will celebrate its 2023 homecoming with a week full of activities, special recognitions, club competitions and alumni reunions.
HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNe... |
| 16.09.2023 | Dreams Take the Stage: Freed-Hardeman Students Experience the Magic of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe | FHU theatre students brought an original stage production, "The Feed," to life at the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Twenty-one students, alumni, teachers and friends of Freed-Hardeman University tr... |
| 04.11.2022 | Freed-Hardeman University’s Annual Scholars' Day Celebrates Academic Research, Student Achievement | FHU nursing students Rachel Tucker (left) and Megan Perkins (right) present Comparison Growth Charts in the US and Honduras. Scholars’ Day is a day where we pause and share what you are researching. I appreciate the faculty and staff that w... |
| 05.08.2022 | CAPTE Approves FHU Physical Therapist Assistant Program for Candidate Status | CAPTE Approves FHU Physical Therapist Assistant Program for Candidate Status.
HENDERSON, Tenn. (PRWEB) August 05, 2022
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) has granted Freed-Hardeman University Candidate for... |
| 04.05.2022 | FHU Data Analytics Team Wins Award for Best Insight in DC DataFest | The analytics team works on their analysis Saturday, April 23, 2022, as part of the 2022 DC DataFest. (l to r) Lexi Hearn, Coy Baker, Grant Hunter, Tyler Stafko, and Dawson Carter. The students put an extraordinary amount of work into this ... |
| 25.02.2022 | Tickets On Sale for 45th Annual Freed-Hardeman University's Makin’ Music: “No Going Back” | File photo of Makin' Music 44 in 2021. We are thrilled to once again welcome a full capacity, in-person audience to Loyd Auditorium this April
HENDERSON, Tenn. (PRWEB) February 25, 2022
There will be “No Going Back” Friday and Saturday, Apr... |
| 28.01.2022 | Bobbie Solley Center for Excellence in Teaching at FHU Offers Series of Virtual Professional Development Sessions on Key Topics | FHU Assistant Professor Jud Davis presents “Bullets are Bad: 25 Ways To Put The Power Back Into Your Powerpoint Through Refined Presentations Skills, Imagery and Efficiency” Jan. 26, 2022. We want more educators to know about these benefici... |
| 09.12.2021 | FHU NEXT: Freed-Hardeman University Announces $100.5 Million Campaign | We look forward to completing this campaign, and we pledge to use these funds to serve our students and honor our God.
HENDERSON, Tenn. (PRWEB) December 09, 2021
Having celebrated its 150th anniversary last year, Freed-Hardeman University i... |
| 21.09.2021 | Freed-Hardeman University Hosts Ribbon Cutting for The Bobbie Solley Center for Excellence in Teaching | FHU representatives celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Bobbie Solley Center for Excellence in Teaching at the Gardner Center on FHU's campus. I am filled with humility that God has put me in this place to do what He has called me to do.
HE... |
| 15.09.2021 | Freed-Hardeman University Climbs into U.S. News & World Report’s Top Five Best Value Schools | Freed-Hardeman University's campus We are delighted to be recognized as one of the top five universities for Best Value; we know the amazing faculty and students we see here each day, but it is an added confirmation when outside sources rec... |
| 03.09.2021 | Freed-Hardeman University's Enrollment Continues to Buck National Trends | Freed-Hardeman University students returned for fall semester classes August 18, 2021. I am, first of all, grateful to God for the increased number of students and their families who value the excellent Christian education offered by Freed-... |
| 07.07.2021 | Comedian Jeff Foxworthy to Headline Freed-Hardeman University's Annual Benefit Dinner | Comedian, best-selling author Jeff Foxworthy
HENDERSON, Tenn. (PRWEB) July 07, 2021
Comedian and best-selling author Jeff Foxworthy will speak at the 57th Annual Freed-Hardeman University Benefit Dinner Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, according to FH... |
| 17.06.2021 | Freed-Hardeman University Announces Spring 2021 Graduates | FHU spring graduation ceremony was held May 15, 2021 in Loyd Auditorium. Live your faith. You are our living messengers.
HENDERSON, Tenn. (PRWEB) June 17, 2021
Freed-Hardeman University held its spring graduation ceremony in mid-May where a... |
| 24.04.2021 | Mr. and Miss FHU Named by Freed-Hardeman University's Students, Faculty | Each year it is a privilege to celebrate the best of our student body. This time-honored tradition dating back to 1940 is a cherished part of Freed-Hardeman's history.
HENDERSON, Tenn. (PRWEB) April 24, 2021
Mr. and Miss Freed-Hardeman Univ... |
| 26.02.2021 | Freed-Hardeman University Blog Series to Feature Alumni Writers | Inaugural alumni blog contributors are (l to r) Emily Beaird Lansdell ('93), Katie Powell Bell ('08), Dr. Nick Darby ('11), and Dr. Cory Calendine ('96). If our alumni can identify with the journey of another, then we have created something... |
