海角社区

Henderson, Tennessee 鈥� (Oct. 10, 2024) 鈥� 海角社区 recently hosted members of its President鈥檚 Council for a memorable evening event, celebrating significant milestones in the university鈥檚 growth and the vital support of its dedicated council members. The event focused on the university鈥檚 achievements in enrollment, campus enhancements and student success, highlighting how these strides reflect FHU鈥檚 ongoing commitment to providing Christ-centered education.

鈥淲e could not do what we do today without your support,鈥� FHU President David R. Shannon said during his address to the council. 鈥淭hank you for bringing together hundreds of people who collectively make a huge impact on the lives of our students.鈥澛�

The President鈥檚 Council, founded early in Shannon鈥檚 tenure seven years ago, has grown to 692 members who all contribute to FHU鈥檚 mission and vision. Shannon provided updates on the university鈥檚 record-breaking retention rates, ongoing campus improvements and the upcoming opening of a new dining hall; they are all part of the ambitious FHU Next campaign, which has raised more than $150 million. He also spotlighted academic highlights, including the 100% NCLEX pass rate for six years in a row for the nursing program鈥檚 Henderson cohort, the thriving Physical Therapy Assistant program and the launch of new engineering and computer science degree programs.

Council members like Dan Eubanks of Selmer, Tennessee, and Mark and Jalee Page of Russellville, Kentucky, shared their personal connections to FHU and emphasized the university鈥檚 influence within the church and its mission to support God-honoring students. Kimberly Wilson, of Boaz, Kentucky affirmed the council鈥檚 commitment, stating, 鈥淎nything we can do to benefit the school and help students become more Christ-centered is a priority.鈥�

In a powerful moment of the evening, Shannon asked council members to engage in prayer for FHU students, focusing on their physical, emotional, spiritual and academic well-being. This call to action underscored the council鈥檚 deep involvement in not only the university鈥檚 financial well-being but also the holistic care of its students.

The event also celebrated the university鈥檚 academic accomplishments, including FHU鈥檚 Data Analytics Team that secured top honors for the third consecutive year at the Bluegrass DataFest. Additional highlights included new growth for the Hatchett Investment Team, summer science research initiatives and the continued expansion of the Legacy Band program 鈥� all part of FHU鈥檚 unwavering dedication to student development and excellence.

FHU alumnus Dr. Mike Cravens, class of 1972, who has served as a professor for 38 years and is a licensed marriage and family therapist, reflected on the university鈥檚 unique environment. 鈥淵our money is well spent at FHU,鈥� Cravens noted. 鈥淲e have excellent faculty and a Christ-centered mission that makes this place special.鈥�

Shannon concluded by expressing his deep gratitude for the support from members of the President鈥檚 Council. 鈥淭ogether, we are building a brighter future for FHU students, and it鈥檚 only possible because of your partnership.鈥�

The mission of 海角社区 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鈥檚, master鈥檚, specialist and doctoral degrees.