Oct
24

Francis Marion honors founding faculty and staff

Francis Marion University kicked off the celebration of its 50th anniversary year Wednesday, Oct. 23 with a dinner honoring its founding faculty and staff.

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Oct
23

S.C. Watermedia Association exhibits coming to FMU’s University Place Gallery

The South Carolina Watermedia Society will bring its 41st National Exhibition to Francis Marion University’s new University Place Gallery in downtown Florence, Nov. 2 to Dec. 7.

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Oct
22

FMU to host Trick-or-Treating with Telescopes under the stars

Francis Marion University’s Dooley Planetarium and the Society of Physics Students will be hosting an evening of trick-or-treating under the stars this Friday at the University’s Observatory.

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Oct
21

FM A’Glow returns to campus with new events

The Halloween-inspired happening, now in its second year, will be held this Saturday on FMU’s campus.

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Oct
10

Columbia doctor receives Francis Marion Biology alumni award

Dr. Kevin Murr, clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Prisma Health in Columbia, received the 2019 John S. Boyce Biology Award from Francis Marion University.

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Oct
09

FMU’s Houle will celebrate first novel with Oct. 19 release party

Francis Marion University’s Dr. Landon Houle will host a book release and book signing for her debut novel, Living Things, on Saturday Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at Seminar Brewing in Florence.

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Oct
07

Gin Blossoms bring classic ‘90s sound to FMU PAC

The Gin Blossoms, a “jangle pop” staple of ‘90s radio, will be at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on Friday.

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Oct
07

Best-selling author highlights FMU’s Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival

Writer Tayari Jones, author of the critically acclaimed An American Marriage, will be the headliner at the 14th annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival at FMU.

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Sep
30

FMU Department of Fine Arts brings artists to campus

FMU’s Department of Fine Arts will bring a series of guests artists on campus this month, giving students the opportunity to interact with real life practitioners  

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Sep
30

FMU’s Larsen brings one-woman show to PAC

Francis Marion University Professor Dr. Dawn Larsen has spent the summer touring the country, delivering performances of her one-woman show The Vicious Hillbilly or Dating in the Deep South. 

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Sep
30

Step Afrika! brings its unique style to FMU PAC

Step Afrika! is bringing its unique blend of dance, art, song and humor to the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

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Sep
30

Edwins named FMU Board of Trustees Research Scholar

Francis Marion University Professor of English Dr. Jo Angela Edwins has been named a FMU Board of Trustees Research Scholar.

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