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May
04

Two graduates receive FMU’s prestigious Blackwell Award

Francis Marion University graduates Presley Hucks and Courtney Smith received  the William H. Blackwell Award during the spring commencement exercises at the Smith Center on Saturday, May 4. The Blackwell Award is named in memory of the founding chairman of the FMU Foundation and is presented to the undergraduate student, or students, in a particular [...]
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May
03

FMU students recognized for career paths in public service

Francis Marion University recognized more than 20 graduating students for their dedication to public service in a ceremony on Friday afternoon in The Cottage, located on the University’s campus. Each student was lauded for their decision to begin a career in public service upon graduating from FMU on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Students receiving this [...]
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May
03

Standing out by reaching out: Graham made her connection at FMU

Connor Graham feels like a regular student at Francis Marion University. Sometimes her fellow students feel differently. She is their president, after all.

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May
03

Two Francis Marion University ROTC officers commissioned

Second Lieutenant Alec Reed was commissioned as an infantry officer in the South Carolina National Guard. Second Lieutenant Zachary Buzzetti was commissioned as an engineering officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.

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May
02

Chemistry grad headed to LSU to work on doctorate

Corbin Witt loves chemistry. Following a superb four-year career at Francis Marion University, it looks like he might make a career out of it.

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May
02

HR major wasn’t just a number at FMU

FMU’s Garrett Fuller faced a conundrum as he headed towards his senior year. He knew his career would be in the business world, but in his heart, he couldn’t leave behind the his love of creative writing.

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Apr
30

FMU team captures Pee Dee Idea Challenge

A team of marketing and computer science majors from Francis Marion University were victorious in the third annual Pee Dee Idea Challenge, held last month at Coker College.

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Apr
26

Sheheen institute celebrates 17th graduating class

Twenty-four leaders from South Carolina non-profit organizations graduated earlier this month from Francis Marion University’s 17th Fred Sheheen Non-Profit Leadership Institute (NPLI).

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Apr
24

‘Frankies’ unveiled at FMU Athletics Gala

FMU’s Athletics Department recently unveiled the ‘Frankies,’ a special award for special performances at its 2019 Athletic Gala.

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Apr
19

FMU professors honored for teaching, service, research, governance

Four FMU faculty members were honored for outstanding individual work during the past year at the University’s annual faculty awards dinner.

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Apr
18

Francis Marion’s Flannagan named distinguished professor for 2018-2019

Dr. Rebecca Flannagan was named FMU’s J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor for the 2018-19 academic year at the school’s faculty awards dinner Thursday night.

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Apr
16

Student achievement recognized at FMU Academic Awards

FMU presented awards to outstanding students throughout all of its academic departments and schools during a ceremony on April 15.

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