Author: Breanna Lisenby

Mar
03

Statement from Dr. Fred Carter, FMU President – March 3, 2020

Message from Dr. Fred Carter, president Francis Marion University to FMU faculty and staff. Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the globe, generating substantial concern and apprehension internationally and domestically. As most of you know, this is a new virus that causes mild to severe respiratory illness and, in some instances, serious medical complications. We [...]
By Breanna Lisenby | health advisory
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Mar
03

Tips to help stop the spread of germs

Francis Marion University is blanketing university buildings, on campus and downtown, with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) information on best practices for infectious disease prevention, and we are increasing the number of hand-sanitizing stations in our buildings.

By Breanna Lisenby | health advisory
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Mar
03

FMU closing campus, moving to online instruction March 25

Francis Marion is officially closing through March 31, per South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s March 15 Executive Order related to the continuing spread of the coronavirus in the state.

By Breanna Lisenby | News
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Mar
03

Relatively Good wins President’s Bowl III championship

There’s a new President’s Bowl champ at Francis Marion after Relatively Good won the final round of President’s Bowl III Monday night.

By Breanna Lisenby | News . Student Life
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Feb
28

All-physics and engineering finale set for 2020 President’s Bowl

It will be an all-physics and engineering finale at the 2020 President’s Bowl championship match on Monday, March 2.

By Breanna Lisenby | News . Student Life
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Feb
27

Marion Medallions go to revered politician, hard-working public servant

Two well-known public officials from  the Pee Dee region were recognized for their tireless service to the people of the area at the 2020 Marion Medallion awards ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the FMU PAC.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News
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Feb
27

Francis Marion celebrates Black History Month

The Black Heritage Program, held in the Chapman Auditorium, featured a keynote address by Terry James, as well as performances from Francis Marion student groups.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News
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Feb
25

FMU student short films to be shown at Campus Movie Fest in Hollywood

Without leaving campus, Francis Marion University students recently got a taste of the glitz and glamor of Hollywood.

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Feb
24

FMU’s Wattles to deliver Moran Address

Dr. Will Wattles, Chair of the Francis Marion University Department of Psychology and Walter D. Smith Professor of Psychology, will deliver the 12th William C. Moran Address on Thursday, April 2.

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Feb
24

FMU’s Kassab Gallery hosts two new exhibits

The Francis Marion University Adele Kassab Gallery, located in the Hyman Fine Arts Center, will host two exhibits beginning Tuesday, Feb. 25, Impressed by Nature and Type Directors Club.

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Feb
21

James receives FMU’s AAFSC Diversity Award 

Dr. Erica James, assistant professor of Psychology at Francis Marion University, received the AAFSC’s Diversity Award at the organization’s annual 19th annual gala Thursday night on campus.

By Breanna Lisenby | Homepage . News . Psychology News
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Feb
20

University Place Gallery set to host new juried exhibition

University Place Gallery, Francis Marion University’s newest gallery in downtown Florence, will host its newest exhibition beginning on March 10 with the 2020 FMU Juried Student Art Exhibition.

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