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Apr
21

FMU planning special graduation ceremony for spring class of 2020

Over FMU’s 50-year history, every graduating class has received their degrees at a formal commencement ceremony. The coronavirus outbreak, disrupting though it may be, isn’t going to end that streak.

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Apr
20

Classroom specs: Size does matter

The classrooms on the Francis Marion University campus are, for the most part, utilitarian. They’re clean and they’re up to date. They do the job.

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Apr
20

Changing lives, one big trip at a time

At Francis Marion University, we embrace this notion and work hard every year to send students and faculty scurrying across the country and around the globe, rather than vegetating in our little corner or the earth, no matter how pleasant we often find it.

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Apr
15

Help for FMU students under one roof at CASA

At FMU, help is easy to find because it’s all under one roof – it’s all in the “CASA,” FMU’s Center for Academic Success and Achievement.

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Mar
13

Francis Marion’s final Open House of the semester coming in April

Francis Marion University’s final Open House of the spring semester will be held on Saturday, April 4. 

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Mar
10

Clinical psychologist alum honored by FMU’s Department of Psychology

An enterprising and trailblazing alumnus was honored by the Francis Marion University Department of Psychology Monday night.

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Mar
09

Francis Marion’s AAFSC to host famed NASA scientist, Hidden Figure

Francis Marion University will host famed NASA scientist Dr. Christine Darden for a symposium on Tuesday, March 23 in the Chapman Auditorium.

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Mar
06

FMU honors five distinguished alumni at Awards Gala

Francis Marion University honored five of its most distinguished alumni at its annual Alumni Award Gala at the FMU Performing Arts Center on Thursday night.

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Mar
05

FMU likely to freeze tuition again in 2020-21

Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter said FMU expects to freeze tuition and student fees next fall, marking the second straight year FMU has held the line on the primary cost of attending college. 

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Feb
27

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.

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Feb
27

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.

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Feb
25

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.

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