Marion Medallions go to revered politician, hard-working public servant
Two well-known public officials from the Pee Dee region were recognized for their tireless service to the people of the area at the 2020 Marion Medallion awards ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the FMU PAC.
Francis Marion celebrates Black History Month
The Black Heritage Program, held in the Chapman Auditorium, featured a keynote address by Terry James, as well as performances from Francis Marion student groups.
FMU student short films to be shown at Campus Movie Fest in Hollywood
Without leaving campus, Francis Marion University students recently got a taste of the glitz and glamor of Hollywood.
FMU’s Wattles to deliver Moran Address
Dr. Will Wattles, Chair of the Francis Marion University Department of Psychology and Walter D. Smith Professor of Psychology, will deliver the 12th William C. Moran Address on Thursday, April 2.
FMU’s Kassab Gallery hosts two new exhibits
The Francis Marion University Adele Kassab Gallery, located in the Hyman Fine Arts Center, will host two exhibits beginning Tuesday, Feb. 25, Impressed by Nature and Type Directors Club.
James receives FMU’s AAFSC Diversity Award
Dr. Erica James, assistant professor of Psychology at Francis Marion University, received the AAFSC’s Diversity Award at the organization’s annual 19th annual gala Thursday night on campus.
University Place Gallery set to host new juried exhibition
University Place Gallery, Francis Marion University’s newest gallery in downtown Florence, will host its newest exhibition beginning on March 10 with the 2020 FMU Juried Student Art Exhibition.
FMU’s year-long celebration to culminate in 50th Anniversary Gala
The climax to Francis Marion University’s year-long 50th Anniversary celebration will be the grand 50th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, April 7 at the FMU Performing Arts Center.
Francis Marion’s second Open House of the semester coming soon
Francis Marion University’s second Open House of the spring semester will be held on Saturday, March 7.
HGTC and FMU form partnership for educators
HGTC and FMU have agreed to an articulation agreement between the colleges establishing a teacher education transfer agreement aimed at addressing a teacher shortage in the state.
The Texas Tenors ready to wow at the FMU PAC
The Texas Tenors wowed audiences on America’s Got Talent and during command performances around the world and on Saturday, Feb. 15, they’re coming to Florence.
FMU’s first Mechanical Engineering cohorts begin matriculation
FMU’s first class of Mechanical Engineering students began their studies this spring and the program will produce its first graduates in 2022.