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Nov
03

Change of Scenery, Change of Life

Traveling wasn’t just an educational experience. It helped shape my growth into the person I am today and the person I want to be for the rest of my life.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
03

A Purr-fect Place

Cat wrangling was not in the job description, not for a college president nor a first lady. The Carters took it on anyway.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
03

Is He Talking About Me?

I mean, I work my (tail) off to do the very best I can for my students, for the university, in all the stuff I do.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
03

A Bold, New Path

FMU’s Psychology program has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the region and state, with the Specialist in School Psychology program ranking fourth in the nation.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
03

Up on the Hill

A knock on the current generation is that they just won’t get involved in politics.
Don’t count FMU’s Garrett Swanson in that crowd.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
03

Lydell Comes ‘Home’ To Lead FMU’s OTD Program

“To have started my career in this community, and to be circled back at another level … I am thrilled to be able to share my passion for occupational therapy through helping educate students who will graduate and make a difference in our community.”

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
03

Night Light for Education

FMU’s Evening College brings learning and unique course offerings to the community.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
03

NCAA Gig Gives Him A Leg Up

Most college athletes try to stay out of the way of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the governing board for athletics at most American colleges. Cullen Dore, a cross country runner at Francis Marion University, decided it was better to run right at it.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
03

Stepping Out of the Paint : Brittany Young’s Journey From Player To Head Coach

“…I decided to go in the direction I felt my heart was leading me. And that was coaching.”

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
03

Taking FMU Athletics To New Heights

The latest addition to Francis Marion University’s athletic program is officially off the ground.
Both literally and figuratively.
Acrobatics and tumbling became the 15th varsity sport this fall.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
03

Exhibit: FMU Faculty/Staff Juried Exhibition

View the 360° Virtual Tour of this exhibit. Open Photo Gallery
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Nov
01

Houle becomes FMU’s newest Trustee Research Scholar

Dr. Landon Houle is Francis Marion’s newest Board of Trustees’ Research Scholar.    Houle, an associate professor of English and creative writing at Francis Marion, was presented with the award during a luncheon at Ervin Dining Hall on FMU’s campus Tuesday afternoon.   The Board of Trustees’ Research Scholars program was formed in 2002 and [...]
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