Freed-Hardeman University - Graduate Studies in Behavioral Science

05/30/2026

Dr. Richey with two of our amazing M.S. in Counseling students, Amanda and Madison, at the TLPCA Conference in Nashville! Amanda and Madison are volunteering at the conference and doing a great job representing our program. We’re proud of their commitment to the counseling profession and continued professional growth.

05/16/2026

It was a privilege to celebrate some of our MS graduates in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program during today’s commencement ceremony.

05/15/2026

A wonderful evening celebrating co-workers and friends. Happy retirement to Mrs. Lisa, Dr. Cravens, and Dr. Baldwin!

05/14/2026

Freed-Hardeman University is honoring the retirements of three longtime faculty members in its College of Education and Behavioral Sciences: Lisa Beene, Dr. Mike Cravens and Dr. Dana Baldwin, whose combined service represents nearly 100 years of dedication to the university.

Beene, who has served as chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences for 29 years, and Cravens each completed 39 years of full-time faculty service at FHU. Baldwin began teaching as an adjunct in 2003 before joining the university full time in 2006.

Together, the three faculty members helped shape generations of students while expanding FHU’s behavioral sciences and graduate counseling offerings.

As the department enters a new season, several faculty members will assume new leadership roles. Dr. James Dalton has been named chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences, succeeding Beene. Dr. Nadine McNeal will serve as director of the Doctor of Behavioral Health program, and Dr. Neil Richey has been named director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.

As we thank Beene, Cravens and Baldwin for their years of dedicated service, we look forward to continued growth in the Department of Behavioral Sciences!

Read the full story at fhu.edu/news

05/14/2026

05/04/2026

Advance your career. Deepen your purpose.

FHU’s Doctor of Behavioral Health is the only program of its kind offered through a Christian university, where faith is intentionally woven into every aspect of the program.

Learn from experienced professionals through live, online classes designed for working adults, equipping you with the skills to lead in today’s evolving behavioral health landscape.

Practical application. Real world focus. A next step that aligns with both your work and your calling.

👉 See if it’s a fit for you: https://fhu.edu/academics/graduate/graduate-studies-in-counseling/behavioral-health/

04/30/2026

Thank you to the nearly 50 organizations who participated in our Career Fair and invested in our students’ futures.

Special appreciation to Dr. Nadine McNeal and Mrs. Emily Richey for their outstanding work in organizing a successful and impactful event.

04/30/2026

We are grateful for the success of this year’s Career Fair, made possible by the nearly 50 organizations who invested their time to connect with and support our students. Your presence created meaningful opportunities and lasting impressions.

A special note of appreciation to Dr. Nadine McNeal and Mrs. Emily Richey for their exceptional leadership and coordination in organizing this event. Their dedication ensured a well-executed and impactful experience for all involved.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this event a success.

06/11/2025

Henderson, Tennessee – (June 10, 2025) – Freed-Hardeman University has achieved an eight-year high in new graduate student enrollment this spring, building on five consecutive semesters of year-over-year growth in graduate education. FHU has also seen nearly a decade of steady expansion in its dual enrollment program, reflecting the university’s continued commitment to accessible, high-quality education at every academic level.

Read the full story here: https://fhu.edu/news/dual-enrollment-and-graduate-enrollment-continue-upward-trend-at-freed-hardeman-university/