FMU professor receives international physics award
Dr. Larry Engelhardt, professor of physics, was one of the recipients of the annual award given to exceptional individuals or teams for “sustained commitment to excellence in physics education.”
Francis Marion to host Autism speaker series
Francis Marion University will kick off the first of two special speaker events this week focusing on autism education.
Francis Marion University earns perfect marks as Great College to Work For for second year in a row
Francis Marion University has once again achieved top marks in all categories for the Great Colleges to Work For® survey.
Fall construction, program expansions highlight FMU fall semester
President Dr. Fred Carter provided an update on the university’s upcoming projects during the annual welcome reception for faculty members held at the FMU Performing Arts Center on Monday night. Carter’s remarks highlighted major construction that will begin midway through the fall semester, including a new School of Business and School of Education building, renovations to the Smith University Center, a new engineering workshop, and $9 million in improvements to existing campus facilities.
O’Kelley begins term as FMU faculty chair
Dr. Sharon O’Kelley, professor of mathematics, began her term as head of the faculty last month after being elected to succeed outgoing chair Professor Glen Gourley.
FMU continues tradition of naming facilities for faculty, staff
Colleges and universities have many traditions, but at Francis Marion University naming buildings and other university facilities to honor the contributions of faculty and staff members has become one of its most cherished practices.
FMU Freshwater Ecology Center named after esteemed biology professor
FMU honored Dr. John G. Rae, III member by naming the university’s Freshwater Ecology Center in his honor.
FMU becomes first SC university to earn State Designation as a Professional Doctoral University
When it comes to institutions of higher learning, Francis Marion University is officially one of a kind.
FMU students make summer road trips in 2022
FMU students are once again exploring the jungles of Ecuador, walking Civil War battlefields in Pennsylvania and Virginia, and venturing along the shores of Prince Edward Island, Canada as part of their university experience.
“Converge” exhibit opens at Gately Gallery
Converge showcases a pair of exhibits from Amiri Geuka Farris of Bluffton, SC and Samantha Mack of Savannah, GA and will run through August 19.
Josh Turner and Black Violin coming to FMUPAC this fall
The Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center is excited to announce a star studded 2022 fall lineup.
FMU staff members recognized for outstanding service
FMU recognized the outstanding service of four employees during its annual Staff Service Awards luncheon Thursday.