Eighth Annual Freed-Hardeman University Scholars' Day Showcases Research and Academic Excellence

Freed-Hardeman University's Eighth Annual Scholars' Day, an annual campus-wide celebration of academic excellence, included oral presentations, poster presentations, a STEM display and musical performances. More than 80 individuals shared research findings and other scholarly accomplishments with fellow faculty, staff and students in a variety of locations across the Henderson campus. As is tradition, academic classes were canceled Nov. 3 to provide the student body the opportunity to attend the presentations of their choosing.

FHU Department of Fine Arts Professor Emerita Laquita Thomson, a regional artist with a career spanning more than 50 years, was the keynote speaker at the opening session. Her presentation was moderated by Jud Davis, associate professor of art.

Students also discussed social and life issues in presentations that included "Gender, Attachment Style and Rejection Sensitivity as Predictors of the Fear of Being Single in Unmarried Emerging Adults" and "Loneliness and Attachment Styles as Predictors of FOMO in Young Adults."

"The presentations made by our faculty and students were outstanding; congratulations to all!" said Dr. C.J. Vires, vice president for academics and provost. "As provost, I have three favorite days of the year: Tolling of the Bell, graduation and University Scholars' Day."