Francis Marion to celebrate fall commencement, first class of doctoral graduates
Francis Marion University will award degrees to 329 new graduates at its fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m.
FMU hosts 42nd Pee Dee Regional High School Mathematics Tournament
For the past 39 years, the equation “Francis Marion + the Pee Dee’s top math students” has always equaled the Pee Dee Regional High School Mathematics Tournament.
Pleicones, Keith to receive honorary degrees at FMU commencement
FMU will award honorary degrees to a former Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court and a Pee Dee pediatrician and entrepreneur during fall commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Dec. 15.
FMU School of Business, Kelley Center partner to provide corporate management course
Beginning in January, the two entities will launch the second cohort of the Certificate in Executive Management class.
Leadership FMU recognizes second largest cohort
Francis Marion University’s Leadership FMU program celebrated on of its largest cohorts Nov. 19 with a recognition ceremony held at the Lee Nursing Building on the University’s campus.
FMU Trustees approve new mechanical engineering program
FMU is on the way to adding a second engineering degree program to its growing repertoire, part of a dynamic expansion of the University’s academic programming.
FMU to honor fallen alumna with campus park
Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees approved naming a new park on campus after the late Farrah “Maxine” Turner.
FMU dedicates Tom Roop Physiology Lab
Dr. Tom Roop was a professor of biology at FMU for more than 30 years, and a mentor to hundreds of students. The University recognized that enduring legacy Thursday when it dedicated the Tom Roop Physiology Lab in the Leatherman Science Facility.
New database shows FMU has lowest net cost in S.C.
A new database developed by The State newspaper and released this week, shows FMU has the lowest net cost of attendance of any four-year college or university in S.C. — public or private.
Myrtle Beach Police Chief honored as Psychology’s alum of the year
FMU’s Department of Psychology honored Myrtle Beach Chief of Police Amy Prock as the recipient of its 2018 Psychology Alumni of the Year Monday night.
FMU Health Sciences offering scholarships for APRN students
FMU and its students are once again the beneficiary of a federal grant program designed to improve the diversity of the region’s health care workforce, and increase the supply of healthcare practitioners to medically underserved areas.
FMU, Pee Dee Coalition host “Take Back the Night”
Francis Marion University and the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic Violence will host a “Take Back the Night” event on Thursday Nov. 1 on the FMU campus.