Leighann Lord

FHU Hosts "One More Light" Event to Highlight Suicide Prevention

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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HENDERSON, Tenn., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During a month recognized for promoting suicide prevention awareness, Freed-Hardeman University students, along with members of the Henderson/Chester County community, gathered to "shine light" on an issue that has impacted many.

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  • On Sept. 18, the FHU Department of Behavioral Sciences and the University Counseling Center banded together to bring attention to suicide prevention and mental wellness by organizing an event entitled "One More Light," marking the second time the FHU community has come together for this purpose.
  • Junior social work major Makenna Minor, one of the student organizers of the event, said, "Students seem to want to talk about it.
  • This free event included brief messages by organizers, a song by the FHU Chorale, personal reflections, prayers and honest conversations about a difficult topic.
  • "[The event] opened my eyes a lot to those who struggle with [suicide] or have been indirectly affected by it," FHU senior psychology major LeighAnn Dugger said.

Frazier & Deeter Names New Chair of the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frazier & Deeter (FD), one of the nation's Top 50 accounting & advisory firms, announced today that Partner LeighAnn Costley has been named Chair of the Board of Directors. Costley joined the partnership in 2012 and contributes nearly thirty years of experience to the firm; she is the first female and non-Managing Partner to serve as Chair in the firm's history. Costley previously served as a Principal with UHY Advisors and a Director with Deloitte.

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  • ATLANTA, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frazier & Deeter (FD), one of the nation's Top 50 accounting & advisory firms, announced today that Partner LeighAnn Costley has been named Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • Costley previously served as a Principal with UHY Advisors and a Director with Deloitte.
  • "I'm thrilled to have been selected by my peers to lead the Board of Directors; this opportunity is further evidence of our long-standing commitment to supporting equity in leadership," said Costley.
  • "I'm excited to serve the firm in this role during a pivotal time of growth and change in the accounting industry."

Be Inspired. Learn. Laugh.

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Dayton has a limited number of registrations available for the Oct. 20-22 Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop.

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  • Emmy Award-winner Cathy Guisewite , creator of the iconic "Cathy" comic strip and an essayist, will return to her hometown to kick off the fall workshop.
  • Dion Flynn , improvisor, comedian and actor best known for playing Barack Obama onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
  • Laraine Newman , writer, founding member of the LA-based comedy troupe,The Groundlings, and an original cast member onSaturday Night Live.
  • Through the workshop, the University of Dayton and the Bombeck family honor one of America's most celebrated storytellers and humorists.