Biology

Jun
28

Building Blocks

A coming wave of construction will position the University for years to come.

By Breanna Lisenby | Biology . Donors
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Jun
28

Carolina Wildlands Foundation

Francis Marion University biology student Clay Tiller saw new things in October while conducting field research at Southern 8ths Farm in Chesterfield, S.C.

By Breanna Lisenby | Biology . Donors
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Jun
28

The Professor

Dr. Lynn Croshaw had plans to be a medical doctor, but a Rotary Club Fellowship in 1963 turned Croshaw’s focus to education.

By Breanna Lisenby | Biology . Donors
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Jun
26

FMU staff members recognized at annual Staff Awards

Francis Marion University recognized four employees for their outstanding service during the annual FMU Staff Awards luncheon held at the Freshwater Ecology Complex Thursday. Jennifer Floyd received the John J. Kispert Leadership Award, Carla Rogers was awarded the Marvin Lynch Humanitarian Award, and Lorraine Burnett and Dennis Sullen were named winners of the two Outstanding […]

By Anna Strom | Biology . News
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May
09

Next stop: Veterinarian School for 2023 graduate Annalena Griffin

2023 Francis Marion University graduate Annalena Griffin has always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian––specifically, an exotic animal specialist. The Taylors, SC native currently cares for over 10 rescued snakes at her home.   “I’m very into exotics and wildlife medicine,” Griffin says. “Reptiles and amphibians have a special place in my heart, and I rescue [...]
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Apr
25

Francis Marion’s King awarded Order of the Palmetto

Francis Marion University Provost Dr. Peter King was recently awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. The award was presented to him by FMU President Fred Carter.

By Anna Strom | Biology . News
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Apr
15

Making Some Room In the Wild

FMU’s Wildsumaco Biological Station is ready to grow, opening the door to even more extraordinary educational opportunities.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . Biology . FMU Focus Sp23
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Apr
15

The Accidental Provost

Dr. Peter King didn’t grow up longing to be an academic, didn’t expect to live in America, and never imagined he’d become a university provost. Isn’t it great when a plan works out?

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . Biology . FMU Focus Sp23
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Nov
18

Drawn To Wildsumaco

Breathtaking vistas, up-close encounters with exotic wildlife, an interlude away from the ultra-connected life of modern America — it’s all there in the jungle surrounding the Sumaco volcano, and its power cannot help but transform a young life.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . Biology . FMU Focus W22
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Nov
13

The Environment Takes Center Stage

FMU launches new majors in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . Biology . FEC . FMU Focus W22
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Nov
10

Building Blocks of the Future

A coming wave of construction will be the largest in FMU history and will position the university for years to come.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . Biology . FMU Focus W22
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Oct
19

Knowles celebrated as FMU Trustee Research Scholar

Travis W. Knowles became Francis Marion University’s newest Board of Trustees’ Research Scholar.

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