Carter highlights University achievements, future endeavors
FMU President Dr. Fred Carter told the University’s trustees Thursday that the University has made significant achievements over the past five years, all pointing it towards a bright future.
FMU’s Browning named Player of the Year, Parker earns All-PBC honors
FMU Senior Detrek Browning has been named the 2018 Peach Belt Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Year.
Two Marion Medallions presented by Morning News, FMU
Two venerated members of the Pee Dee region were recognized for their tireless service to the people of the area at the 2018 Marion Medallion awards ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the FMU PAC.
Southern rock legends Marshall Tucker Band to perform at FMU PAC
There’ll be “lightning in the air” on Friday May 4 with the iconic Marshall Tucker Band brings its legendary brand of Southern rock to the Francis Marion University’s Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 4.
Dr. Wittmann-Price receives AAFSC Diversity Award
Dr. Ruth Wittmann-Price, the dean of the FMU School of Health Sciences, received the African-American Faculty & Staff Coalition’s Diversity Award.
FMU President’s Bowl to begin Thursday
Francis Marion University’s first-ever intramural Quiz Bowl tournament — the President’s Bowl — will kickoff with its first set of matches on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Smith University Center commons located on the Francis Marion campus.
FMU crowns 2018 Homecoming king and queen
FMU celebrated its 2017 Homecoming by crowing a new king and queen and awarding other honors during the festivities.
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.