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CAPTE Approves FHU Physical Therapist Assistant Program for Candidate Status

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金曜日, 8月 5, 2022

HENDERSON, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) has granted Freed-Hardeman University Candidate for Accreditation Status, according to Dr. C.J. Vires, FHU Provost and Vice President of Academics. The inaugural cohort of the PTA program will begin courses Fall 2022, with applications still being accepted at this time.

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  • HENDERSON, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) has granted Freed-Hardeman University Candidate for Accreditation Status, according to Dr. C.J.
  • It includes 640 hours of clinical experience in both the outpatient and inpatient settings under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant who is supervised by a licensed physical therapist.
  • CAPTE is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit entry-level physical therapist and physical therapist education programs, according to its website.
  • The organization currently accredits more than 250 physical therapist education programs and more than 350 physical therapy assistant programs, predominantly in the United States.

Auction House Sells Property Six Weeks Prior to Auction!

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火曜日, 6月 28, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freed-Hardeman University contracted leading luxury real estate auction marketing firm J.P. King to auction the iconic Renaissance Center in Dickson, Tennessee.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Freed-Hardeman University contracted leading luxury real estate auction marketing firm J.P. King to auction the iconic Renaissance Center in Dickson, Tennessee.
  • J. P. King listed and closed the property in less than 90 days.
  • Freed-Hardeman University President David R. Shannon states, "We had listed our property with a national commercial broker for a year without a reasonable offer.
  • After signing with J. P. King Auction Company, we had a pre-auctionoffer that exceeded our expectations in only 6 weeks.

FHU Celebrates Graduates, Awards Scholarship-Leadership Medal to Sweatt

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水曜日, 5月 18, 2022

HENDERSON, Tenn., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Approximately 350 Freed-Hardeman University students received degrees Saturday morning, May 14, at the school's spring commencement. In addition to baccalaureate and graduate degrees, 11 high school students enrolled in the university's early admission program were awarded Associate in Arts degrees.

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  • FHU Board of Trustees Chair and TriStar Bank Chief Executive Officer Ted Williams delivered the commencement address.
  • Williams noted the excitement of the day and graduates' anticipation of the future; however, he cautioned them.
  • Vires presented the Faculty Scholarship-Leadership medal to Corey Sweatt, of Dyer, Tennessee.
  • With locations in Henderson and Memphis, FHU offers associate, bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral degrees.

Bruce McLarty to Serve as Freed-Hardeman University Minister-in-Residence

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火曜日, 5月 10, 2022

HENDERSON, Tenn., May 10, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University President David R. Shannon has announced the addition of former Harding University President Bruce McLarty as minister-in-residence for the 2022-23 academic year. McLarty will teach graduate Bible courses; mentor faculty and students; speak to various classes and clubs; serve on the chapel and lectureship committees; and consult with elderships, ministers and churches. Additionally, he will serve as an ambassador for the FHU College of Biblical Studies and the university.

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  • HENDERSON, Tenn., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University President David R. Shannon has announced the addition of former Harding University President Bruce McLarty as minister-in-residence for the 2022-23 academic year.
  • McLarty will teach graduate Bible courses; mentor faculty and students; speak to various classes and clubs; serve on the chapel and lectureship committees; and consult with elderships, ministers and churches.
  • Additionally, he will serve as an ambassador for the FHU College of Biblical Studies and the university.
  • McLarty, a former president of Harding University, and his wife, Ann, currently live near his parents on a family farm in Cookeville, Tennessee.

FHU Data Analytics Team Wins Award for Best Insight in DC DataFest

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水曜日, 5月 4, 2022

HENDERSON, Tenn., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A newly formed data analytics team from the Freed-Hardeman University College of Business won one of the three top prizes in its first intercollegiate competition.

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  • HENDERSON, Tenn., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A newly formed data analytics team from the Freed-Hardeman University College of Business won one of the three top prizes in its first intercollegiate competition.
  • Judges in the 2022 DC DataFest gave FHU the award for Best Insight, noting that the team had "mature and profound" observations that would be useful for a professional data practitioner.
  • The DC DataFest was held virtually this year, which allowed it to include both universities from the Washington D.C. area and those from farther away.
  • Judges only award three prizes -- Best Insight, Best Visualization, and Best Statistical Model and there are no runners-up recognized.

FHU Plans Teach-Out in Dickson: J.P. King Seeking Ideal Fit for the Sale of the Renaissance Center

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木曜日, 4月 21, 2022

DICKSON, Tenn., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Freed-Hardeman University is announcing a teach-out plan for students currently seeking a bachelor's degree at FHU/Dickson, the university has contracted leading luxury real estate auction marketing firm J.P. King to auction the iconic Renaissance Center in Dickson, Tennessee.

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  • "Our first priority is students, as we make this necessary change," FHU President David R. Shannon said.
  • FHU will offer scholarships for those students who already are in the pipeline to be accepted for admission this fall.
  • "We are honored to work with Freed-Hardeman University in the sale of the Renaissance Center.
  • "For more than 100 years, our business has connected the perfect buyers with one-of-a-kind real estate like the Renaissance Center.

Freed-Hardeman University's Xi Chi Delta Takes Makin' Music Sweepstakes Trophy

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木曜日, 4月 14, 2022

HENDERSON, Tenn., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Xi Chi Delta's "The Spirit of the Samurai" took home the sweepstakes trophy Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Freed-Hardeman's annual Makin' Music production. Sigma Rho's "Rumble at the Raceway" claimed the runner-up spot, while FHU Variants finished third with "The Sound of Sirens."

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  • HENDERSON, Tenn., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Xi Chi Delta's "The Spirit of the Samurai" took home the sweepstakes trophy Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Freed-Hardeman's annual Makin' Music production.
  • "Makin' Music has been a student-run show from the beginning," Makin' Music Producer Tony Allen said.
  • Winners in the six judged categories were: Choreography and BlockingXi Chi Delta, Phi Kappa Alpha and Sigma Rho; LyricsFHU Variants, Chi Beta Chi, Xi Chi Delta; VocalsChi Beta Chi, Xi Chi Delta, Sigma Rho; CostumesXi Chi Delta, FHU Variants, Sigma Rho; Props and Set DesignSigma Rho, Xi Chi Delta, Phi Kappa Alpha; Entertainment ValueXi Chi Delta, Sigma Rho, FHU Variants.
  • "We're grateful for the talent of our students and lifetime memories that are made because of Makin' Music."

Freed-Hardeman Announces Finalists for Mr. and Miss FHU

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金曜日, 4月 1, 2022

HENDERSON, Tenn., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University will honor Mr. and Miss FHU Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. during the regularly scheduled chapel service held in Loyd Auditorium. Eight senior students, nominated by the faculty and staff and selected by popular vote of their peers, have been chosen as finalists for the honor.

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  • Mr. and Miss FHU will be named April 14, 2022, during chapel in Loyd Auditorium.
  • HENDERSON, Tenn., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University will honor Mr. and Miss FHU Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. during the regularly scheduled chapel service held in Loyd Auditorium.
  • Vying for the title of Miss FHU are Anniston Butler, Suzanna Grady, CeCe Spencer and Kaylee Wadlington.
  • Contenders for Mr. FHU are Noah Davis, Brooks Jackson, Cameron Miller and John Allen Thomas.

FHU College of Business to Host Women of Influence Conference

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金曜日, 3月 18, 2022

"The Women of Influence Conference will explore the impact of women on the world," Kristen Roberson, FHU instructor of marketing, said.

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  • "The Women of Influence Conference will explore the impact of women on the world," Kristen Roberson, FHU instructor of marketing, said.
  • "It will feature women who lead in a variety of avenues and will consider the impact of women during every stage of life.
  • FHU's College of Business offers a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, business analytics, finance, management, marketing and sports administration.
  • The College of Business also offers a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and a dual B.B.A./M.B.A.

Chick-fil-A Coming to Freed-Hardeman University in Fall 2023

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木曜日, 3月 17, 2022

Under the guise of celebrating the president's 55th birthday, staff members rolled a giant cake onto the Loyd Auditorium stage following chapel.

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  • Under the guise of celebrating the president's 55th birthday, staff members rolled a giant cake onto the Loyd Auditorium stage following chapel.
  • The president addressed students, faculty and staff in attendance and made the announcement while one of the Eat Mor Chikin Cows jumped out of the cake.
  • The university, which will operate a licensed Chick-fil-A location, plans to construct a new building to serve the popular menu items.
  • "We are working on the dining and kitchen design and menu options with the Chick-fil-A corporate team," Jason Brashier, CFO and vice president for financial services, said, "as we are working toward a fall 2023 opening."