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Jan
18

Francis Marion Hosts Hewn Timber Cabins Presentation

Francis Marion University will host a lecture on Thursday, January 19 at 6:00 p.m. in Chapman Auditorium entitled “A Plantation Economy and African Americans at Mars Bluff: A Brief Historical Perspective.” Presented by FMU professor emerita Yvette Hammonds Pierce, the lecture covers her research on the history of the cabins and the lives of those who lived in them.

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Aug
18

FMU requires masking in all indoor public areas

FMU will be participating in a $3.3 million initiative funded by the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) to spur research projects that address key challenges facing the state’s industrial base.

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Aug
12

S.C. Research Authority funds industrial, workforce research at Francis Marion University

FMU will be participating in a $3.3 million initiative funded by the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) to spur research projects that address key challenges facing the state’s industrial base.

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Jun
29

Real classes, taught by real professors at FMU

Nearly 90 percent of the faculty at FMU own the top degree in their field. That’s an impressive number, but here’s one that’s even more so: almost 100 percent of our classes are taught by full-time faculty members.

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Jun
28

Walk a mile – or less in some FMU shoes

Francis Marion University’s campus is just the right size. Not too big. Not too small.

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Jun
21

WATCH: The Forked Road to Juneteenth

Dr. Will Bolt gives a special Juneteenth presentation at the Leatherman Medical Complex.

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Jun
10

Two new buildings, more growth, on FMU horizon

Rapid growth continues to the be main item on Francis Marion University’s agenda as was apparent from University President Dr. Fred Carter’s report to the trustees at Thursday’s regular Board of Trustees meeting on the FMU campus.

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Jun
07

FMU adjusts COVID-19 summer protocols

At its June 2021 meeting, the FMU Board of Trustees approved a resolution that put into effect the following changes to the Campus COVID Protocols, effective immediately for Summer 2021.

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May
17

FMU great Moore gains entry to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Francis Marion University women’s basketball great Pearl Moore has been named to the 2021 induction class for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. 

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May
17

New FMU student body president aspires for more involvement

Francis Marion University students will have a lot of opportunities to get involved with the FMU Student Government Association next year. 

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May
12

University Place Gallery hosting two new exhibitions

FMU’s downtown Florence art gallery, University Place Gallery, will host two next exhibitions beginning this week focusing on presenting nature in unique ways. 

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May
11

Tickets now available for unique Allman Betts Band ‘double concert’

It’s last call for tickets for the Allman Betts Band unusual, two-concert stop at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 27.

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