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Nov
19

Francis Marion chemistry department re-certified by ACS

Francis Marion University’s chemistry department has once again been certified by the American Chemical Society’s Committee on Professional Training.

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Nov
15

Doug’s Day serves as a worthy celebration of FMU’s first 50 years

Doug’s Day, a founders’ day event celebrating the FMU’s 50th anniversary, brought thousands of people to campus Thursday night.

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Nov
14

FMU medical complex named for Leathermans

Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees voted to extend President Dr. Fred Carter’s contract through the 2025-26 academic year and named him the University’s first president emeritus.

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Nov
14

Trustees extend Carter’s contract, name him president emeritus

Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees voted to extend President Dr. Fred Carter’s contract through the 2025-26 academic year and named him the University’s first president emeritus.

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Nov
13

FMU changes Doug’s Day venue to Smith University Center

Francis Marion University’s Doug’s Day festival, a founders’ day event celebrating the University’s 50th anniversary, is moving to the Smith University Center on the FMU campus due to the threat of inclement weather.

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Nov
07

FMU set to eliminate tuition costs for eligible freshmen

Francis Marion University is taking another step towards making high quality higher education accessible with the establishment of a new financial award aimed at next fall’s incoming freshman.

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Nov
04

Francis Marion University to honor founders

FMU will pay homage to some of the people built it to what it is today with a celebration of its founders on Nov. 14 with Doug’s Day.

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Oct
29

University Place gallery to host printmaking demonstration

Francis Marion’s University Place Gallery will host renowned artist Bill Fick at a printmaking process demonstration on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Oct
28

Francis Marion University set to honor founding president at Doug’s Day

Francis Marion University’s year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary year goes into full swing with “Doug’s Day,” its first-ever founder’s day event, on Nov. 14.

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Oct
24

Francis Marion honors founding faculty and staff

Francis Marion University kicked off the celebration of its 50th anniversary year Wednesday, Oct. 23 with a dinner honoring its founding faculty and staff.

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Oct
23

S.C. Watermedia Association exhibits coming to FMU’s University Place Gallery

The South Carolina Watermedia Society will bring its 41st National Exhibition to Francis Marion University’s new University Place Gallery in downtown Florence, Nov. 2 to Dec. 7.

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Oct
22

FMU to host Trick-or-Treating with Telescopes under the stars

Francis Marion University’s Dooley Planetarium and the Society of Physics Students will be hosting an evening of trick-or-treating under the stars this Friday at the University’s Observatory.

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