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Mar
10

Clinical psychologist alum honored by FMU’s Department of Psychology

An enterprising and trailblazing alumnus was honored by the Francis Marion University Department of Psychology Monday night.

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Mar
09

Francis Marion’s AAFSC to host famed NASA scientist, Hidden Figure

Francis Marion University will host famed NASA scientist Dr. Christine Darden for a symposium on Tuesday, March 23 in the Chapman Auditorium.

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Mar
06

FMU honors five distinguished alumni at Awards Gala

Francis Marion University honored five of its most distinguished alumni at its annual Alumni Award Gala at the FMU Performing Arts Center on Thursday night.

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Mar
05

FMU likely to freeze tuition again in 2020-21

Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter said FMU expects to freeze tuition and student fees next fall, marking the second straight year FMU has held the line on the primary cost of attending college. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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