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Cameron Kuhl (fourth from the left) stands with RAM volunteers and classmates during the two-day pop-up dental clinic.

FHU Hosts RAM Dental Clinic, Serves 100+ Area Residents

Freed-Hardeman University's Remote Area Medical (RAM) Chapter made a difference in the lives of approximately 101 individuals by providing services valued at nearly $60,000 during a pop-up dental clinic held Sept. 30 through Oct.1, 2022, at the Nationa...
Oct 6, 2022, 1:00pm EDT
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FHU senior theatre major Landon Rydl spent the summer as a scenic painter at the Interlochen Center for the Arts in Interlochen, Michigan.

FHU Theatre Students Gain Experience, Expertise During Summer Internships

Ten Freed-Hardeman University students and recent graduates were selected for highly competitive resume-building internships during the summer that helped them gain experience and insight about their future career options. FHU senior Landon Rydl, of S...
Sep 21, 2022, 12:00pm EDT
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FHU junior Nate Cass (L) stands with his colleagues at the Shenandoah Summer Music Theatre in Winchester, Virginia.

FHU Theatre Students Gain Experience, Expertise During Summer Internships

Ten Freed-Hardeman University students and recent graduates were selected for highly competitive resume-building internships during the summer that helped them gain experience and insight about their future career options. FHU junior Nate Cass, of Cha...
Sep 21, 2022, 11:00am EDT
Back row, from left: Seth Miller, Anna Claire Butt, Lily Simpson, J.W. Riggs  Front row, from left: Philly Nong, Lilly Ragland, Kenna Smith, Michael Rucker

Eight Students Selected as Nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU

For the 86th year, faculty and students at Freed-Hardeman University have selected eight seniors as nominees for the titles of Mr. and Miss FHU. A reception honoring the nominees will be held Thursday, April 23, at 9:30 a.m. in the Hope Barber Shull Ac...
Apr 9, 2026, 3:30pm EDT
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Back row, from left: Seth Miller, Anna Claire Butt, Lily Simpson, J.W. Riggs  Front row, from left: Philly Nong, Lilly Ragland, Kenna Smith, Michael Rucker

Eight Students Selected as Nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU

For the 86th year, faculty and students at Freed-Hardeman University have selected eight seniors as nominees for the titles of Mr. and Miss FHU. A reception honoring the nominees will be held Thursday, April 23, at 9:30 a.m. in the Hope Barber Shull Ac...
Apr 9, 2026, 3:30pm EDT
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Back row, from left: Seth Miller, Anna Claire Butt, Lily Simpson, J.W. Riggs  Front row, from left: Philly Nong, Lilly Ragland, Kenna Smith, Michael Rucker

Eight Students Selected as Nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU

For the 86th year, faculty and students at Freed-Hardeman University have selected eight seniors as nominees for the titles of Mr. and Miss FHU. A reception honoring the nominees will be held Thursday, April 23, at 9:30 a.m. in the Hope Barber Shull Ac...
Apr 9, 2026, 3:30pm EDT
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April James, a senior law and politics major, interned with Representative Bob Freeman.

Freed-Hardeman Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Legislative Internships in Nashville

Two Freed-Hardeman University students gained firsthand experience in state government this semester, applying classroom knowledge in fast-paced legislative environments at the Tennessee State Capitol. Griffin Hancock, a senior law and politics major ...
Apr 3, 2026, 6:11pm EDT
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(l to r) Rob Hatchett, Matthew Moses, Micaiah Widrig and Randy Hatchett pose together following the announcement of the winners of the Stephen Hatchett Memorial Scholarship during chapel Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.

FHU Students Micaiah Widrig and Matthew Moses Awarded the Stephen Hatchett Memorial Scholarship

FHU freshmen Micaiah Widrig, of Christiansburg, VA, and Matthew Moses, of Ooltewah, TN, were awarded this fall's Stephen Hatchett Memorial Scholarship, which has been awarded for more than 20 years at Freed-Hardeman University. Stephen Hatchett (1985-2...
Dec 12, 2025, 12:00pm EST
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FHU President David R. Shannon (left) crowns Jackson Ruston and Shelby Whitlock as the 2025 Homecoming king and queen, with the assistance of the 2024 Homecoming queen, Harper Shelton (right).

Two Students from Arlington Crowned Freed-Hardeman University Homecoming King and Queen

At the end of a homecoming week filled with reunions, spirit events, performances and competitions, Freed-Hardeman University hosted a coronation ceremony to award the event's highest student honor Saturday, Nov. 9. After a vote by the student body, se...
Nov 11, 2025, 12:55pm EST
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(Back row, L to R) Max Ballard, Campbell Scott, Mallorie Gardner and Carter Welch; (Middle row, L to R) Anna Mae Ramsey and Brenna Hobgood; (Front row, L to R) Garyson Campbell and Brylee King

Eight Seniors Nominated for the Titles of Mr. and Miss FHU

Freed-Hardeman University's tradition of honoring outstanding seniors continues for the 85th year, as faculty and students have selected eight finalists for the title of Mr. and Miss FHU. All nominees were chosen based on their positive influence, camp...
Apr 9, 2025, 5:18pm EDT
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Mallorie Gardner headshot.
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About Freed-Hardeman University

The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship and service. With locations in Henderson and Memphis, FHU offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral degrees. More information is available at fhu.edu.

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