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FHU Announces New Computer Engineering Program, Launching Fall of 2024

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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HENDERSON, Tenn., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University will offer a new computer engineering program in the fall of 2024, providing students with the opportunity to enter a first cohort for a Bachelor of Science in engineering with a concentration in computer engineering. Students of this cohort will be among the first to take advantage of the new ATPI Center for Computer Science and Digital Innovation, coming in the fall of 2025. The Center is named in honor of Albert and Treva Brown and Philip and Irene Kopel, the parents of John and Rosemary Brown, whose donations made the Center a reality.

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  • Freed-Hardeman University will offer a new computer engineering program in the fall of 2024, providing students with the opportunity to enter a first cohort for a Bachelor of Science in engineering with a concentration in computer engineering.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University will offer a new computer engineering program in the fall of 2024, providing students with the opportunity to enter a first cohort for a Bachelor of Science in engineering with a concentration in computer engineering.
  • "As the demand for computer engineers continues to grow, we are pleased to be a part of meeting that demand," FHU President David R. Shannon shared.
  • Additionally, graduates in computer engineering will be prepared to continue their education and research in qualified master's and doctoral programs.

Freed-Hardeman University Appoints Batte and Rucker to Board of Trustees

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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HENDERSON, Tenn., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University has announced the appointments of Kyle Batte, of Aubrey, Texas, and Jana Rucker, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the newest members of the FHU Board of Trustees.

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  • Freed-Hardeman University has announced the appointments of Kyle Batte, of Aubrey, Texas, and Jana Rucker, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the newest members of the FHU Board of Trustees.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University has announced the appointments of Kyle Batte, of Aubrey, Texas, and Jana Rucker, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the newest members of the FHU Board of Trustees.
  • Their valuable expertise and dedication, along with their enthusiasm for Christian education, will serve our existing board and university community very well."
  • "It is a great joy and honor to join the Board of Trustees for Freed-Hardeman University," Rucker said.

Scott Latham, Chairman of Board of Trustees, to Deliver FHU Spring Commencement Address

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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HENDERSON, Tenn., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address at Freed-Hardeman University's spring graduation ceremony. The commencement will take place on May 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Loyd Auditorium and will mark the conclusion of FHU's 154th academic year.

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  • Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address at Freed-Hardeman University's spring graduation ceremony.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Scott E. Latham, newly appointed chairman of the FHU Board of Trustees, will deliver the commencement address at Freed-Hardeman University's spring graduation ceremony.
  • The commencement will take place on May 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. in Loyd Auditorium and will mark the conclusion of FHU's 154th academic year.
  • He is past chairman and a member of the Alliance of State Bankers Associations, a division of the American Bankers Association.

FHU Recognizes Retirees for Their Years of Service to the University

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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HENDERSON, Tenn., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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 on Wednesday, April 10.

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  • Vires, FHU provost and vice president of academics, remarked on the accomplishments of the honorees during his address to the student body.
  • "These individuals are excellent ambassadors for our university, and today we want to recognize them for their years of sacrifice and devotion to her."
  • After a brief career with Freed-Hardeman in the 1980s, DeBerry returned to FHU as a professor in the College of Business in 2006.
  • Hobbs retires from the university after 30 years of service to the FHU community.

Faculty, Staff and Student Body Select Nominees for Titles of Mr. and Miss FHU

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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HENDERSON, Tenn., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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.

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  • Freed-Hardeman University has announced the eight student finalists who have been nominated for the titles of Mr. and Miss FHU.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University has announced the eight student finalists who have been nominated for the titles of Mr. and Miss FHU.
  • "The titles of Mr. and Miss FHU represent the highest honor bestowed upon a Freed-Hardeman student, and each of these eight finalists is an excellent candidate."
  • This year's senior nominees for the title of Mr. FHU include: Will Rawson, Caleb Bond, Jesse Eaton and Carlos Diaz.

MSYC Unveils New Dodd Pavilion With Ribbon Cutting on Campgrounds

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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HENDERSON, Tenn., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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.

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  • 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.
  • "The pavilion, named after the Dodd family, symbolizes the love and dedication they have shown to MSYC over the years."
  • "The Dodd family, we love Mid-South Youth Camp," said Henry Dodd, pavilion donor family member.
  • The Dodd family has a long history of support for FHU and MSYC, going back to the late Henry and Ruby Dodd.

Freed-Hardeman Sits on Top of Basketball World, Wins NAIA National Championship

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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KANSAS CITY, Miss., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Despite trailing by six points with one minute remaining in the championship game of the 2024 NAIA Men's Basketball National Championship, presented by Ballogy, FHU Head Basketball Coach Drew Stutts and the Lions forced a flurry of turnovers and scored the final 10 points of the game to take the Big Red Banner and the championship trophy home to Henderson! They claimed a 71-67 championship victory over the Langston (Oklahoma) University Lions Tuesday night, March 26.

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  • The Freed-Hardeman University Lions claimed a groundbreaking victory Tuesday, March 26, 2024, becoming NAIA Men's Basketball National Champions for the first time in the school's history.
  • They claimed a 71-67 championship victory over the Langston (Oklahoma) University Lions Tuesday night, March 26.
  • The Lions (32-4) lived up to a championship game with neither team leading by more than two possessions.
  • "Any team that wins the national championship has to have a lot of grit, a lot of skill and great coaching.

Freed-Hardeman University Spring Undergraduate Enrollment Hits a Record High

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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HENDERSON, Tenn., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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.

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  • Spring undergraduate enrollment numbers for Freed-Hardeman University have hit an all-time high, with 2,159 students currently enrolled.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spring undergraduate enrollment numbers for Freed-Hardeman University have hit an all-time high, with 2,159 students currently enrolled.
  • "At Freed-Hardeman University, we believe that every student is important, whether they are learning on campus or remotely through dual enrollment.
  • Additionally, graduate enrollment numbers are also up with 70 enrolled new students, a 32% increase from the previous year and representing a five-year high for new student enrollment in the spring term.

Professor Emeritus Joe DeLay Begins Fund to Support FHU Academics

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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HENDERSON, Tenn., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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.

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  • 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.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 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.

FHU to Celebrate the Fine and Performing Arts at Tupelo's Link Centre, Feb. 17

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Saturday, February 3, 2024
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HENDERSON, Tenn., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students, alumni and friends of Freed-Hardeman University are invited to visit Tupelo's Link Centre Saturday, Feb. 17, for "FHU at the Link! Celebrating Fine and Performing Arts." This special event offers visitors a chance to celebrate the skills of FHU visual, fine and performing arts students. A showcase of visual arts and photography will be on display during a reception from 6-7:30 p.m., and members of FHU Theatre, FHU Chorale and the newly-formed FHU Legacy Jazz Ensemble will perform from 7:30-9 p.m.

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  • Students, alumni and friends of Freed-Hardeman University are invited to visit Tupelo's Link Centre Saturday, Feb. 17, for "FHU at the Link!
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students, alumni and friends of Freed-Hardeman University are invited to visit Tupelo's Link Centre Saturday, Feb. 17, for "FHU at the Link!
  • This special event offers visitors a chance to celebrate the skills of FHU visual, fine and performing arts students.
  • "Link Centre is thrilled to welcome the Fine Arts Department of Freed-Hardeman University to Tupelo," Hallmark said.