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Aug
10

Sixth play by FMU professor to debut at Trustus

Another play by Francis Marion University’s Dr. Jon Tuttle is set to make its debut on the Thigpen Main Stage at Columbia’s Trustus Theatre.

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Aug
03

FMU preparing to launch ‘First Generation’ initiative

FMU is launching a bold, new initiative designed to improve accessibility to the University for students who are the first in their families to attend college.

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Aug
02

FMU Trustees extend Carter’s contract to 2023

Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees extended University President Dr. Fred Carter’s contract for three additional to July 1, 2023. Carter is in the 19th year of his presidency.

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Aug
01

The Outlaws set to take the stage the PAC

Southern Rock legends, The Outlaws, will bring more than four decades worth of fist-pumping, foot-stomping rambunctiousness to the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Sept. 27.

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Jul
30

FMU Speech-Language Pathology program passes accreditation milestone

Francis Marion University’s new Master of Speech-Language Pathology program has been granted accreditation candidate status by the Council for Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

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Jul
18

It’s all at the PAC this year

Legendary singer-songwriters, a world famous comedy troupe, a hot new vocal group that performs Gullah-inspired music, and the music from one of Broadway’s biggest hits are among the highlights in the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center’s 2018-19 season.

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Jul
16

Summer concert tour takes FMU students across Europe

Touring Europe with a rock band. Filming a documentary in London. Working with international entertainers in a myriad of tasks. Dream of a lifetime? Nope. It’s just a regular summer for two FMU students.

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Jul
16

FMU recognized as Great College to Work For

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s workplace rankings place Francis Marion University among nations elite for sixth straight year.

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Jul
10

Pearson, Williams appointed to new posts at FMU

Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter has promoted two long-time university employees and FMU graduates to senior staff positions.

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Jul
05

98 FMU Student-Athletes Named to PBC Presidential Honor Roll

Francis Marion University landed 98 student-athletes on the Peach Belt Conference’s Presidential Honor Roll.

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Jul
02

FMU Board of Trustees installs new leadership

Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees installed new leadership for the board at its most recent meeting.

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Jun
28

Belle W. Baruch Institute opens first exhibit at FMU

The Belle W. Baruch Institute for South Carolina Studies at Hobcaw Barony will unveil its first exhibit this weekend at Francis Marion University.

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