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.
FMU’s Teacher Cadet program fills the ranks of region’s schools
One of the first professional programs at FMU was in education. University leaders and supporters realized early on that a critical part of the university’s mission would be supporting education in the region.
FM A’Glow winners crowned
Follow the lights to Francis Marion’s campus Saturday night for the FM A’Glow pumpkin-carving display and competition.
Veto overrides set stage for FMU medical complex, honors center
Francis Marion University will move ahead with two important capital projects after the South Carolina Legislature overrode a pair of gubernatorial vetoes earlier this week.
Candidates spar in debate at FMU PAC
Francis Marion University will host a South Carolina Gubernatorial Debate on Wednesday Oct. 17 at the FMU Performing Arts Center.
Grammy Award-winner Mary Chapin Carpenter coming to the PAC
American singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter will bring her special blend of acoustic-country to the FMU PAC Thursday night.
Bonds receives FMU’s Swails Award
Dr. Matt Bonds (’98), assistant professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and co-CEO and co-founder of the international poverty-fighting organization PIVOT, is the recipient of the 2018 Lawrence F. Swails Award from Francis Marion University.