FHU Behavioral Sciences Career Fair Opens Doors for Studentsā Future Success
May 13, 2025
Henderson, Tennessee ā (May 12, 2025) ā ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ 150 studentsāfrom ¹ū¶³“«Ć½, Chester County High School and other local collegesāattended the annual Behavioral Sciences Career Fair held Thursday, May 1, in FHUās Brewer Sports Center. More than 50 unique programs from across the country, including organizations from as far as New Mexico, participated in the event to connect with students pursuing careers in the behavioral sciences.
Now in its third year post Covid, the event offers students the opportunity to explore career paths in fields such as psychology, social work and family studies. It also gives representatives from agencies and graduate programs the chance to interface directly with high school and college students to share information about internships, job opportunities and career development.Ā

Professionals in attendance praised the quality of student engagement. āWe enjoy seeing our future students who will impact the world in a positive way,ā said Shirley Reece, Graduate Training Coordinator with the VA Medical Center. āWe love ¹ū¶³“«Ć½-Hardeman. Keep up the good work!ā
Lauren White, an FHU intern with the Exchange Club Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, noted, āThe students were very engaged and had good prepared questions.ā Amber Lawrence, a special agent with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations, simply called the event āoutstanding.ā
FHU students also found the fair enlightening and encouraging. āThe different agencies that were present showed an interest in the students and possible jobs they could offer,ā said Kathryn Lerro, a junior social work major from Iuka, Illinois. Sophomore psychology major Aubrey Garrison of Meadville, Pennsylvania added, āIt was very informationalāI feel very confident in my future career options.ā
Dr. Nadine McNeal, director of FHUās social work program, emphasized the deeper value of the event. āI feel the Career Fair was a success because of the exposure it provided for both students and agencies,ā she said. āIt was the first time for many individuals to connect, so everyone was able to learn more about the partnerships we have with professionals across our country. I often tell our students the agencies come because of them. They come because of the legacy of FHU and the quality of graduates we send into the workforce.ā
The mission of ¹ū¶³“«Ć½ 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, bachelorās, masterās, specialist and doctoral degrees.