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Dec
13

Broad-based education prepares FMU’s Fennell for Medical School

Luke Fennell knew what he wanted from his college experience: a degree that would put him on the path to becoming a doctor. The biology major from the small town of Olanta, S.C., found that at FMU — and so much more.

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Dec
06

School of Business’ executive program nearly full for spring semester

FMU’s School of Business is providing career-minded individuals with an opportunity to take an extra step up the corporate ladder.

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Dec
04

Sine of affection: FMU’s High School Mathematics Tournament celebrates 40th year

What does “FMU + the Pee Dee’s top mathematics students” equal? The answer to that long-pondered equation is the Pee Dee Regional High School Math Tournament.

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Dec
02

Sellers, Chapman, Yonce to receive honorary degrees at FMU commencement

FMU will award honorary degrees to civil rights activist, a lifelong educator, and a long-time supporter of FMU athletics during its fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 14 in the Smith University Center gymnasium on the FMU campus.

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Nov
26

Giving Tuesday: Your gift to FMU’s First Generation Fund counts

Francis Marion University’s First Generation Fund is the focus of the University’s participation in the nationwide “Day of Giving” event on Tuesday Dec. 3.

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Nov
22

FMU Performing Arts Center to host Holiday Choral Concert

Francis Marion University will be the center of holiday cheer on November 25 when it hosts the inaugural Holiday Choral Concert.

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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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