FMU African-American Faculty and Staff Coalition Celebrates 23rd Annual Gala
Dr. Christopher Barton, associate professor of archaeology at Francis Marion University, received the FMU African-American Faculty and Staff Coalition’s Diversity Award at the organization’s 23rd annual scholarship reception held at the FMU Performing Arts Center Thursday night. Barton joined the faculty of Francis Marion in 2017. He is a historical archaeologist who specializes in the […]
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FMU presents annual Marion Medallion Awards
Pictured Left to Right: Kyla Fraser, President & Director of Local Sales and Marketing, Lee Enterprises; Jayne Boswell, President of the Florence Area Humane Society; Mirah Horowitz, Founder and CEO of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue; and Dr. Fred Carter, President of Francis Marion University The 13th annual Marion Medallion awards ceremony was held at the […]
Jayne Boswell of the Florence Area Humane Society receives Marion Medallion
Jayne Boswell, president of the Florence Area Humane Society, Tuesday morning was awarded a Marion Medallion in recognition of her work with the Florence Area Humane Society to rescue dogs, cats and horses in need in Florence County. The Morning News and Francis Marion University celebrate Francis Marion Day every year by honoring people who […]
Mirah Horowitz of Lucky Dog Animal Rescue Earns Marion Medallion
Mirah Horowitz, winner of one of this year’s Marion Medallions, didn’t set out to rescue animals but that’s exactly what she has done with her life and her creation, Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. Lucky Dog Rescue has quietly worked in the Pee Dee for 14 years ensuring dogs and cats are transported to the Washington, […]
FMU’s South Carolina Chamber Music Festival returns February 26
Francis Marion University will host the twelfth annual South Carolina Chamber Music Festival at the FMU Performing Arts Center’s Black Box Theatre February 26 to February 29. This year’s program will include four performances featuring internationally acclaimed artists, including violinists Susanna Klein and Micah Gangwer, pianists Paolo André Gualdi and Chee-Hang See, cellist Eunice Koh, […]