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Apr
18

FMU Timeline – Spring 2023

A look at recent events across campus and in the FMU community

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Apr
15

Lee Carter Joins All 4 Autism to Bring Resources and Support to the Pee Dee

Lee Carter (’98) is passionate about helping the community that helped him.

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Apr
15

Fifth Time Was a Charm…and a Surprise

Alex Cox didn’t think he’d play another year of basketball at FMU, but he’s glad he did.

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Apr
15

Marion Medallion Turns 10

Prestigious Award recognizes distinguished service in the Pee Dee region. The Marion Medallion is an award with some real heft to it.

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Apr
15

Making Some Room In the Wild

FMU’s Wildsumaco Biological Station is ready to grow, opening the door to even more extraordinary educational opportunities.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . Biology . FMU Focus Sp23
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Apr
15

FMU & the Health of the Community

Francis Marion University’s investment in the health of the Pee Dee community is as old as the college itself and as deep as the namesake river that runs through it.

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Apr
15

Here Comes Coach Z

High Energy and hard work have paved the way for Jake Zehnder, FMU’s brand new men’s basketball coach. The Patriots’ future looks bright.

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Apr
15

The Accidental Provost

Dr. Peter King didn’t grow up longing to be an academic, didn’t expect to live in America, and never imagined he’d become a university provost. Isn’t it great when a plan works out?

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . Biology . FMU Focus Sp23
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Apr
14

An Evening with Darla Moore

Darla Moore Scholars received a special treat when Darla Moore herself joined them for dinner and a unique, question-and-answer session in February.

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Apr
14

Letter from the President

After years of planning and hard work, the university has arrived at a good place, but a different place from where it was 25 years ago.

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