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Two degrees and five years later, Sofia Henning is happy with her college choice
May
02

Two degrees and five years later, Sofia Henning is happy with her college choice

When Sofia Henning came to Francis Marion University five years ago, an 18-year-old tennis player from Sweden, dropped into the Pee Dee by the opportunity to play American college tennis, she didn’t know what to expect. What she didn’t expect was that she’d fall in love with the place, and wind up spending five years [...]
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Her engineering foray took a “leap of faith”
May
01

Her engineering foray took a “leap of faith”

High school students often have only the vaguest idea of a career they’d like to pursue as they enter college. Taylor Watson, a member of FMU’s spring 2019 graduating class, was no different than most.

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FMU math major ready to step into teaching
May
01

FMU math major ready to step into teaching

Francis Marion University has long served as the backbone of teacher education in the Pee Dee and the state. Now, as South Carolina wrestles with an increasing shortage of teachers, especially in critical specialties, FMU is once again stepping to the fore. FMU has added new certification programs for biology and history majors in recent [...]
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Plans changed for McLaughlin and that’s a good thing
May
01

Plans changed for McLaughlin and that’s a good thing

Plans change. Every college student knows that (or should) but Precious McLaughlin says they should really embrace it. McLaughlin, a celebrated part of Francis Marion University’s class of 2019, did. She came to FMU four years ago planning to graduate from another college. It wasn’t her first choice but her mother suggested it. So McLaughlin [...]
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Carlos Washington, Manna House receive 2016 Marion Medallion
Feb
18

Carlos Washington, Manna House receive 2016 Marion Medallion

The Manna House organization and Carlos Washington were honored Friday afternoon with Marion Medallion awards. Since 2012, two Marion Medallion recipients are recognized each year for their philanthropy and dedication to the betterment of the Pee Dee community. The Manna House and Washington received their medallions in a ceremony at the Francis Marion University Performing […]

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Two Marion Medallions presented
Feb
06

Two Marion Medallions presented

A community leader and an organization were recognized for their contributions and service to the people of the Pee Dee area at the 2016 Marion Medallion awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 26 at the FMU Performing Arts Center. Medallions were presented to Carlos Washington of Florence and the Manna House of Florence. Washington, a former […]

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2015 Marion Medallion
Feb
06

2015 Marion Medallion

Four individuals were recognized for their significant contributions and service to the people of the Pee Dee area at the 2015 Marion Medallion awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 27 at the FMU Performing Arts Center. Medallions were presented to John and Vicki Kirby of Latta; and the founders of Camp RAE, Paige Alexander and Deana [...]
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FMU celebrates fall commencement, first class of doctoral graduates
Dec
15

FMU celebrates fall commencement, first class of doctoral graduates

Francis Marion University awarded degrees to 329 graduates at its fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15.

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FMU’s first PA class: a tie that binds
Dec
13

FMU’s first PA class: a tie that binds

FLORENCE – Twenty-seven months and gallons of midnight oil later, Francis Marion University’s first class of Physician Assistants have graduated. The 32-member class reveled in the accomplishment at Saturday’s commencement ceremony on the FMU campus – two-plus years of demanding academic and clinical work were done. A new career beckoned. But the class also reflected [...]
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PA’s graduation walk a little tougher than some
Dec
13

PA’s graduation walk a little tougher than some

FLORENCE – Charlotte Hanna knows what it mean to overcome life’s challenges. She’ll be in full view doing it again Saturday when he walks across the commencement stage as one of FMU’s first class of Physician Assistant Studies graduates Hanna is one of just 32 students in the first PA class that was selected from [...]
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Specht-acular: Dual-sport athlete readies for second FMU degree
Dec
13

Specht-acular: Dual-sport athlete readies for second FMU degree

Warren Specht has seen the highs and lows of being a student athlete Francis Marion University. He knows the pressure that goes along with mid-week road trips to Peach Belt conference opponents that are followed up the next morning with pressure-packed business class presentations. After graduating from Francis Marion with his degree in Management Information [...]
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End of a good journey for Robinson-Cain
Dec
13

End of a good journey for Robinson-Cain

FLORENCE — Francis Marion University wasn’t Chanie Robinson-Cain’s first choice when she was picking out a college and it took her two years to settle on a major once she arrived. But four years after it started, Robinson-Cain wouldn’t change a thing. Her collegiate journey has been just as important as her destination, although she’s pretty [...]
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