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Dec
14

First doctoral class at FMU set to begin matriculation

Francis Marion University’s first class of doctoral students is nearly complete and will begin their studies in January when FMU’s spring semester begins.

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Dec
09

Grants give students in FMU School of Business the tools needed to produce real world industry forecasts

What do the pickles in a Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich cost and how does that affect the fast food giant’s bottom line?

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Dec
08

Ghartey-Tagoe, Buckhannon to receive honorary degrees at FMU commencement

FMU will award honorary degrees to an power company executive and South Carolina Family Court Bench judge during fall commencement ceremonies Saturday at 10 a.m.

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Dec
06

CCU, FMU partner with Baruch Foundation to create new humanities institute

CCU and FMU have entered into an agreement with the Belle W. Baruch Foundation to create the Belle W. Baruch Institute for South Carolina Studies.

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Dec
05

FMU math tournament hosts 41st contest

For the past 38 years, the equation “Francis Marion + the Pee Dee’s top math students” has always equaled the Pee Dee Regional High School Mathematics Tournament.

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Dec
01

FMU PA’s gather for White Coat ceremony

The inaugural class of FMU’s Physician Assistant program gathered at Chapman Auditorium for a White Coat ceremony.

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Dec
01

Francis Marion’s Phi Alpha Theta chapter named country’s best

One of Francis Marion University’s most decorated honor societies, the Phi Alpha Theta History honors society, has won yet another national award.

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Nov
21

Leadership FMU recognizes tenth class, outstanding alum

Francis Marion Leadership FMU celebrated its tenth cohort with a ceremony honoring the 19 students to participate in the course Monday night.

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Nov
16

Carter touts FMU’s financial health, numerous initiatives  

FMU President Dr. Fred Carter told the University’s trustees Thursday that the FMU’s fiscal health has “never been better,” and that it is well-positioned for the future.

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Nov
15

New FMU scholarship will honor Professor Jacobs and the Bard

A new scholarship honoring William Shakespeare’s biggest fan on the Francis Marion University campus will leave behind a fitting legacy: generations of newly minted Shakespeare enthusiasts.

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Nov
13

Local school psychologist wins Francis Marion Psychology alumni award

Elizabeth Howell, a 2007 FMU grad and recipient of the 2017 Professional Psychology Award, has blazed a trail throughout S.C. as a leading school psychologist.

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Oct
30

FMU School of Business, Kelley Center partner to provide corporate management course

FMU’s School of Business and the Kelley Center for Enterprise and Innovation are partnering to provide a means to move up the corporate ladder.

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