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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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Dec
13

FMU grad ready to head back to the classroom

College is a time to try new things. To take classes to find out what you’re interested in. To join campus organizations to meet new friends. To grow as a person and into a professional. That’s the blueprint Austin Halliburton followed during his time at Francis Marion University, where he sampled as many parts of campus and academic life as he could.

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Dec
13

First doctoral grads bring real-world research focus to regional health care issues

Francis Marion University graduated its first class of doctoral students at its fall commencement ceremony Saturday. It was a big day for the University. A big day for the community and the region, too.

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Dec
09

December 9, 2018 – FMU exams continue on a normal schedule

Final Exams at Francis Marion University will continue as scheduled for the week of December 10.

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Dec
08

Francis Marion to celebrate fall commencement, first class of doctoral graduates

Francis Marion University will award degrees to 329 new graduates at its fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.

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Dec
06

Dec. 6, 2018: Francis Marion officials monitoring potential winter weather event

There is a possibility of a heavy rain and cold weather in parts of the Pee Dee area this weekend and into Monday.

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Dec
04

FMU hosts 42nd Pee Dee Regional High School Mathematics Tournament

For the past 39 years, the equation “Francis Marion + the Pee Dee’s top math students” has always equaled the Pee Dee Regional High School Mathematics Tournament.

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Dec
03

Pleicones, Keith to receive honorary degrees at FMU commencement

FMU will award honorary degrees to a former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court and a Pee Dee pediatrician and entrepreneur during fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 15.

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Nov
28

FMU School of Business, Kelley Center partner to provide corporate management course

Beginning in January, the two entities will launch the second cohort of the Certificate in Executive Management class.

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Nov
21

Leadership FMU recognizes second largest cohort

Francis Marion University’s Leadership FMU program celebrated on of its largest cohorts Nov. 19 with a recognition ceremony held at the Lee Nursing Building on the University’s campus.

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Nov
15

FMU Trustees approve new mechanical engineering program

FMU is on the way to adding a second engineering degree program to its growing repertoire, part of a dynamic expansion of the University’s academic programming.

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Nov
15

FMU to honor fallen alumna with campus park

Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees approved naming a new park on campus after the late Farrah “Maxine” Turner.  

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