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Aug
16

Extended tuition freeze at Francis Marion is possible, Carter says

Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter told the University’s board of trustees Thursday that FMU will remain steadfast in its commitment to making a quality higher education affordable in the years ahead.

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Aug
15

Allman Betts Band reschedules FMU PAC performance

The Allman Betts Band has rescheduled its concert at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center for May 6, 2020.

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Aug
14

Francis Marion ranks among nation’s best online RN-to-BSN programs

Francis Marion University’s RN-to-BSN Nursing program has been named one of the nation’s 25 Best Online RN-to BSN-Programs by RegisteredNursing.org, a national nursing advocacy organization.

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Aug
05

Francis Marion debuts Florence, Lake City business incubators

Francis Marion University is providing a buoy to entrepreneurs of the Pee Dee with the opening of two new business incubators in downtown Florence and Lake City.

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Jun
26

FMU’s Hopla named American Academy of Nursing fellow

Francis Marion University’s Dr. Deborah Hopla has been named a member of the American Academy of Nursing’s 2019 class of academy fellows.

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Jun
25

PAC’s 2019-20 lineup is mighty tempting

The FMU PAC is offering some real temptations in its 2019-2020 entertainment season. The Temptations, Shawn Colvin, Texas Tenors, Gin Blossoms, and more highlight are on the upcoming schedule.

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Jun
24

Flurry of construction projects on FMU agenda

FFMU will soon begin a series of major construction projects designed to provide capacity for new academic programs, as well as refurbish existing facilities to better serve the FMU community in the decades ahead.

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Jun
20

FMU Trustees approve budget, freeze tuition

Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees approved a $62.2 million budget for the 2019-2020 fiscal year on Thursday that included no increase in tuition or campus residence hall fees.

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Jun
20

FMU recognizes outstanding staff service

Francis Marion University recognized outstanding contributions by four of its employees at its annual Staff Awards Luncheon on Thursday, June 20.

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Jun
19

Francis Marion’s international partnership continues to flourish

For the past four summers, faculty and staff from FMU and Nakhon Sawan Rajabhat University in Thailand have partnered to provide professors with an opportunity to expand their knowledge of how students learn.

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Jun
13

FMU’s teaching center hosts 12th annual summer institute

FMU’s Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty will host its 12th Annual Summer Institute on the FMU campus, June 19-20.

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Jun
06

Singer-songwriter Steve Earle’s power-twang coming to the FMU PAC

The original “Hardcore Troubadour” Steve Earle will bring his southern-tinged rocking music to the mainstage of the FMU Performing Arts on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

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