News

Jun
03

FMU’s tech certificate demystifies tech world for executives

FMU’s School of Business is rolling out a program for information business leaders to help their understanding of the complex world of technology and give them access to the latest thinking on critical technology issues.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News
DETAIL
May
23

Experience summer at FMU

It’s summer, but at Francis Marion University, class is in session. Beginning on May 28 and lasting through Aug. 12, Francis Marion’s two sessions of summer classes will be offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate courses.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News
DETAIL
May
22

Francis Marion hosts campus tours throughout the summer

What’s the best way to spend a late spring morning in the Pee Dee? There’s only one answer and it’s checking out the verdantly lush FMU campus during one of the University’s many campus tours.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News
DETAIL
May
20

Duke Energy provides grant to FMU to strengthen non-profits in the Pee Dee

The Duke Energy Foundation recently provided a $25,000 grant to FMU’s Fred R. Sheheen Non-Profit Leadership Institute as part of its focus to help strengthen non-profits in the communities they serve.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News
DETAIL
May
13

FMU names 2019 McNair Scholars

Francis Marion University has named two students as recipients of the prestigious McNair Scholarship for the 2019-2020 school year.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . McNair Scholars . News
DETAIL
May
04

Two graduates receive FMU’s prestigious Blackwell Award

Francis Marion University graduates Presley Hucks and Courtney Smith received  the William H. Blackwell Award during the spring commencement exercises at the Smith Center on Saturday, May 4. The Blackwell Award is named in memory of the founding chairman of the FMU Foundation and is presented to the undergraduate student, or students, in a particular [...]
By Breanna Lisenby | News
DETAIL
May
03

FMU students recognized for career paths in public service

Francis Marion University recognized more than 20 graduating students for their dedication to public service in a ceremony on Friday afternoon in The Cottage, located on the University’s campus. Each student was lauded for their decision to begin a career in public service upon graduating from FMU on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Students receiving this [...]
By Breanna Lisenby | News
DETAIL
May
03

Standing out by reaching out: Graham made her connection at FMU

Connor Graham feels like a regular student at Francis Marion University. Sometimes her fellow students feel differently. She is their president, after all.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News
DETAIL
May
03

Two Francis Marion University ROTC officers commissioned

Second Lieutenant Alec Reed was commissioned as an infantry officer in the South Carolina National Guard. Second Lieutenant Zachary Buzzetti was commissioned as an engineering officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News
DETAIL
May
02

Chemistry grad headed to LSU to work on doctorate

Corbin Witt loves chemistry. Following a superb four-year career at Francis Marion University, it looks like he might make a career out of it.

By Breanna Lisenby | Chemistry . Chemistry News . Homepage . News
DETAIL
May
02

HR major wasn’t just a number at FMU

FMU’s Garrett Fuller faced a conundrum as he headed towards his senior year. He knew his career would be in the business world, but in his heart, he couldn’t leave behind the his love of creative writing.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News
DETAIL
Apr
30

FMU team captures Pee Dee Idea Challenge

A team of marketing and computer science majors from Francis Marion University were victorious in the third annual Pee Dee Idea Challenge, held last month at Coker College.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News
DETAIL