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 […]
2015 Marion Medallion
S.C. Chamber Music Festival back at FMU’s PAC for seventh year
The South Carolina Chamber Music Festival returns to Florence and the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center for its seventh season and a full week of classical chamber music beginning on Monday, Feb. 25.
Latest report shows FMU is S.C.’s most affordable college
The cost of a college education is a big national conversation these days. It’s an ongoing conversation at Francis Marion University, too — and it shows.
FMU announces changes to senior administration
Francis Marion University announced a promotion and a new title for two senior administrators at the university as part of a strategic reorganization.
Francis Marion to celebrate 2019 Homecoming Feb. 23
FMU’s 2019 Homecoming week will kick off on Monday, Feb. 18 with a week of activities leading up to the big Homecoming Day celebration on Saturday, Feb 23.
Cognitive Psychology Students Visit University of Florida
Dr. Sargent and 7 student lab members flew down to the University of Florida in Gainesville for two days to visit the neuromodulation lab of Dr. Adam Woods. Students got to see demonstrations of various methods for imaging brain structure and activity, including MRI, fMRI, MRS, and EEG, as well as methods for actually manipulating […]
FMU, Post & Courier to co-host Jan. 28 forum on public education
FMU and the Post & Courier newspaper will host a special forum on public education reform in South Carolina on Monday, Jan 28 at 4:30 p.m. in the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence.
Southern rock legends The Outlaws to perform at FMU PAC
This weekend, the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center will host one of Southern Rock’s influential and renowned acts, The Outlaws.
Francis Marion choral students will join Ranky Tanky on stage
For students in Francis Marion University’s music industry program, learning is doing. On Saturday, Jan. 19, FMU students will join Ranky Tanky, a Charleston-based group, on the mainstage at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center.
Commemorating the legacy: Francis Marion to host 21st Annual MLK Celebration
FMU’s annual remembrance Martin Luther King celebration will be held Thursday, Jan. 17 in Chapman Auditorium on the FMU campus. The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce is co-sponsor of the event.
FMU launching spring semester with more new programs
Classes for Francis Marion University’s spring semester started on Tuesday, January 8. The University has a number of new offerings this semester.