Legendary faculty honored by FMU Board of Trustees
Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees approved resolutions honoring three of the university’s legendary professors at its regular board meeting Thursday.
FMU’s teaching center hosts 11th annual summer institute
Francis Marion University’s Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty will host its 11th Annual Summer Institute on the FMU campus, June 19-21.
Jazz Ambassadors to bring free concert to the PAC’s BB&T Amphitheatre
The Jazz Ambassadors, the United States Army’s premier big band, will bring its music to the stage of the BB&T Amphitheater on Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 pm.
Francis Marion grows downtown Florence presence with new acquisition
Francis Marion University’s already significant presence in downtown Florence is set to grow again with the acquisition of the LS Rainwater Building.
FMU professor hopes to provide new techniques for Thai teachers
FMU’s campus is about 10,000 miles from Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University in central Thailand. For the past three years, faculty and staff from the two universities have partnered to provide professors with a unique opportunity.
International woman of academia: Kylie Cracknell
Some college experiences are ephemeral, more fodder for the scrapbook and the future reunion than anything else. For FMU graduate Kylie Cracknell, though, the college experience was a little different.
Duke grant will support FMU engineering expansion
The Duke Energy Foundation made a $50,000 gift to Francis Marion University’s new Mechanical Engineering degree program on June 5.
FMU’s Kassab Gallery to host new summer exhibit
Francis Marion University’s Adele Kassab Gallery in the Hyman Fine Arts Center will host a new exhibit by artist Jeff Murphy throughout the summer.
Baruch Institute showcases first exhibit at Francis Marion University
Dr. Lynn Hanson offered some interested students and faculty at FMU a sneak peek at the restoration of a set of equestrian clothes by philanthropist Belle Baruch, the founder of the Hobcaw Barony preserve.
Francis Marion names “Heart of the Pee Dee” scholars
FMU has named five South Carolina students as Heart of the Pee Dee Scholars for the coming academic year.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band coming to the PAC
It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty at the FMU Performing Arts Center. It will happen Aug. 30 when that great American ensemble, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, comes to town.
Francis Marion celebrates spring commencement
Francis Marion University awarded degrees to 346 new graduates at its spring commencement ceremony on May 5.