Freed-Hardeman University will offer
a new computer engineering program in the fall of 2024, providing
students with the opportunity to enter a first cohort for a
Bachelor of Science in engineering with a concentration in computer
engineering.
HENDERSON, Tenn., April 24,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Freed-Hardeman University will offer a new computer
engineering program in the fall of 2024, providing students with
the opportunity to enter a first cohort for a Bachelor of Science
in engineering with a concentration in computer engineering.
Students of this cohort will be among the first to take advantage
of the new ATPI Center for Computer Science and Digital Innovation,
coming in the fall of 2025. The Center is named in honor of
Albert and Treva Brown and
Philip and Irene Kopel, the parents
of John and Rosemary Brown, whose
donations made the Center a reality.
"This is our next step in providing
students an education that integrates faith, scholarship and
service at every level of their university experience."
"As the demand for computer engineers continues to grow, we are
pleased to be a part of meeting that demand," FHU President
David R. Shannon shared. "We are
excited about the director, professors, curriculum and planned
facility, which will set up students for a successful career.
John and Rosemary Brown believe in
Freed-Hardeman University and in this
new engineering program and its success. John's own success as an
engineer led him to become one of the leading CEOs in America. The
Browns' support continues to be indispensable. At FHU, we continue
to move forward for God's glory."
The purpose of the computer engineering degree is to encourage
and direct students toward opportunities in undergraduate research
in fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence and business
analytics. Additionally, students will be connected with businesses
and organizations interested in hiring or providing
internships.
The field of computer engineering has grown exponentially in
recent years, and jobs are being continually created to fill
related needs in the workforce. Such in-demand positions may
include computer hardware engineers, data scientists, software
developers, game developers, forensic computer analysts and
hardware reverse engineers.
While many other engineering programs are research-driven with
classes often being taught by graduate teaching assistants,
students in FHU's program will be taught directly by the full-time
computer engineering faculty. Additionally, graduates in computer
engineering will be prepared to continue their education and
research in qualified master's and doctoral programs.
"We live in a world of exciting and important challenges, from
our rapidly developing technologies to society's questions of how
best to use them," Dr. Ben Clark,
FHU director of computer science and digital innovation, said. "To
meet these opportunities head-on, Freed-Hardeman University will begin training
engineers for a full bachelor's degree starting in fall of 2024. We
are building this program with support from the generous donations
of John and Rosemary Brown and
others that see our vision for providing an undergraduate
engineering education in a Christ-centered context. The next few
years will bring many changes, both on our campus and throughout
the world. This is our next step in providing students an education
that integrates faith, scholarship and service at every level of
their university experience."
The program is designed around the following objectives for
student growth: faith – by using their unique talents in the
practice of engineering for skillful stewardship of God's creation,
encouraging professional interactions that are fair, ethical and of
the utmost integrity; scholarship – by engaging in the practice of
engineering and the continued adventure of learning in a rapidly
advancing field; and service – by being involved in community,
making their families, congregations, companies and cities better
because these students are "fit for use."
With the addition of the ATPI Center for Computer Science and
Digital Innovation in the fall of 2025, students will have access
to a new academic location on campus that is designed to focus on
project-based learning. This state-of-the-art location will have
new classrooms, engineering labs, faculty offices, a fully equipped
Makerspace and spaces for student collaboration.
For FHU, the addition of this program is the first step in a
plan to train engineers in the field of robotics in a
Christ-centered context. Further engineering concentrations are
planned for the future.
"The offering of the first engineering degree is an important
milestone in the University's history and further diversifies our
academic portfolio," said Dr. C.J. Vires, FHU provost and vice
president for academics. "This program aligns with the workforce
demands of West Tennessee and the
Southeast region. This is a first step, and we will add additional
concentrations for several more years. I'm very excited about the
quality team of professors we've assembled to launch this program
and the new forthcoming facility that will provide a showcase and
new home for the program's students and faculty."
The mission of Freed-Hardeman
University 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's,
master's, specialist and doctoral degrees. More information is
available at fhu.edu.
Media Contact
Dawn Bramblett, Freed-Hardeman University, 731-608-7650,
dawn@bramblettgrp.com, fhu.edu
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