Francis Marion to host award-winning guitarist
Robert Trent, a well-traveled classical guitarist focusing on works from the 20th century, will perform at FMU’s Adele Kassab Recital Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m.
FMU School of Education presents alumni award
FMU’s School of Education honored one of its outstanding alumni at its annual Alumni Awards Reception on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
FMU, SC Humanities to host Beyond Mother Emanuel
FMU, in conjunction with South Carolina Humanities, will look to jump start the conversation on several thorny topics related to race and culture in America when it hosts a first-of-its-kind symposium Feb. 26-28.
FMU’s Dooley Planetarium celebrates 40 years Sunday
When FMU’s Dooley Planetarium opened 40 years ago, the Pee Dee region was presented with a distinctive new venue for education and, yes, entertainment.
FMU’s South Carolina Chamber Music Festival returns for sixth year
The South Carolina Chamber Music Festival, produced by FMU’s Dr. Paolo Gualdi, will make its way to Florence for its sixth season on Monday, Feb. 19.
FMU to host Holocaust Remembrance program
Francis Marion University will observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day with a special presentation by Marlene Roth from the Columbia Holocaust Education Commission on Wednesday, Jan. 24. in the Cauthen Educational Media Center’s Lowrimore Auditorium on the FMU campus at 4 p.m.
FMU to host Black History Heritage Celebration
FMU will host renowned performer and storyteller Dr. Naima Johnston Bush on Monday, Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Lowrimore Auditorium.
Francis Marion to celebrate 2018 Homecoming Feb. 10
Francis Marion University’s 2018 Homecoming week will kick off on Monday, Feb. 5 with a week of activities leading up to the big Homecoming Day celebration on Saturday, Feb 10.
Myrtle Beach, Greenville artists’ works featured at FMU gallery
Ceramic sculptures by Greenville artist Elaine Quave and paintings by Myrtle Beach artist Neva Campbell will be on view in the Adele Kassab Gallery in the Hyman Fine Arts Center at FMU from Jan. 9 through Feb. 15.
FMU’s Hanson named co-director for Baruch Institute
FMU Professor Dr. Lynn Hanson has been named co-director of the new Belle W. Baruch Institute for South Carolina Studies at Hobcaw Barony.
Honoring the legacy: Francis Marion to host 20th annual MLK Celebration
In the spirit of uniting the campus community in the celebration of equality and human rights, FMU and the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce will host the 20th Annual Martin Luther King Celebration on campus on Thursday, Jan. 11.
FMU’s Rivers ready for the Army life
Jordan Rivers is the product of a military family who set his sights on a military career long ago.