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Dec
18

FMU graduates record number of SC residents at two fall ’21 commencement ceremonies

Francis Marion University graduated a record number of South Carolina residents in the fall class of 2021 during two commencement ceremonies this week.

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Dec
18

Haley Andersen graduates FMU with determination to succeed in a meaningful photography career

In just over two years, Haley Andersen will have earned a marketing degree from Francis Marion University and started her own award winning business. What’s more, she’s one of two 20 year-olds graduating this fall, the youngest in the class. 

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Dec
16

Ready to give back, ‘Momma Jennie’ gets her nursing diploma from FMU

Fall 2021 nursing graduate Jennie Sawyer speaks at FMU pinning ceremony.

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Dec
16

Gardening, faith and FMU are strong traditions in the Taylor family

Fourth-generation gardener and Francis Marion University alum Tommy Taylor puts others above himself in everything he does.

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Dec
10

FMU to hold two fall 2021 commencement ceremonies

Francis Marion University will hold commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 17, and Saturday December 18 for its fall 2021 graduating class. 

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Dec
03

FMU’s Speech-Language Pathology Program provides unique on-campus clinical experience

Francis Marion University is redefining the clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.

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Dec
02

FMU celebrates the retirement of Kim Davis, executive assistant to the president

Francis Marion University celebrated the 35-year career of Kim Davis, executive assistant to the president, ahead of her retirement at the end of December.

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Nov
24

Executive management class returns to FMU

Francis Marion University’s school of business is again offering its professional development course in executive management, and the deadline to apply is fast approaching.

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Nov
23

FMU’s Richardson Center for the Child to add an Early Childhood Library

An Early Childhood Library will open at the Gail & Terry Richardson Center for the Child on FMU’s campus in February. Children enrolled at the center and their families can borrow books from a selection of carefully curated works that complement early learning development.

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Nov
15

FMU saddened by death of Prof. Steven F. Gately

Gately was a part of FMU from its early years, beginning his work with the University in 1973. He was an associate professor of Visual Arts and the coordinator of FMU’s Visual Arts programs.

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Nov
12

FMU mourns the passing of Sen. Hugh K. Leatherman Sr.

The entire Francis Marion University community extends its deepest condolences to the family of S.C. Sen. Hugh K. Leatherman Sr., who died early this morning at the age of 90.

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Oct
26

Francis Marion honors retirements of Kunz, Sellers

Francis Marion University faculty and staff gathered on October 20 to honor the retirement of Fred Kunz, Superintendent of Grounds and Maintenance, and Carlton Sellers, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor.

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