FMU celebrates class of 2020 At the end of an unusual year
The end of the spring semester is usually marked by a special milestone at Francis Marion University. For FMU’s class of 2020, it marks the end of one of the strangest periods of their life. The coronavirus outbreak led to an executive order closing the university in mid-March. Classes were completed online, and most students [...]
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Parra is right on track, Career, MBA next in line
FLORENCE — College worked out just the way Derek Parra thought it would. The Scranton, S.C. native came to Francis Marion University because he thought it was a great value and he believed he’d find a nurturing environment. He found all of that and more. He graduated from FMU recently as a part of the class [...]
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FMU’s Glasgow ready to jump into world of healthcare
Kennedy Glasgow has not led a sheltered life. And that’s not going to end now as she graduates from Francis Marion University. Glasgow, from Newberry, S.C., earned her nursing degree and will move directly into the “frontlines” in the surgical intensive care unit at the Medical University of South Carolina Florence during one of the [...]
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From Fakenham to Florence: Softball brought Hutchison to FMU
Francis Marion University is close to lots of places. It’s only an hour’s drive to Myrtle Beach, a few hundred miles to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and half day’s drive to Atlanta and Florida. One place it’s not close to is Fakenham, England, a quaint little town in the County of Norfolk on England’s east [...]
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Latest letter from FMU President Dr. Fred Carter – May 7, 2020
I hope everyone is doing well. Permit me to take a little time to update you on a few issues. One of the most unique semesters in the university’s history is over. Final grades have been submitted and posted to transcripts, and diplomas will be mailed to graduating seniors by the end of next week. [...]
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FMU recognizes top students with annual academic awards
FMU announced the winners of its annual academic awards, a tradition at FMU, recognize the very best students in various academic areas.
Coronavirus News
Message from Dr. Fred Carter, FMU President – May 28, 2020Dear Faculty and Staff: Thank you for the hard work involved in finishing spring semester. I hope that all of you and your families are doing well. The past three weeks our focus has shifted from the completion of spring semester to preparation for fall. [...]
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Concert cancelled? No problem for FMU’s clever Jazz Ensemble
Like a lot of events this spring, the Francis Marion University Jazz Ensemble’s spring concert was cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. And then it re-emerged last week in a different form.
Kelley Center – Clients
Client Directory Kelley Center About Us Kelley Center – Business Incubation Business Assistance Upcoming Events Client Directory Client Intake Form Business Plan Questionnaire Kelley Center – Support Network Press Releases Past & Current Clients. The staff at the Kelley Center for Economic Development provide technical assistance to incubator clients in the area of business plan [...]
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FMU preparing detailed plans for anticipated fall return to campus
Francis Marion University is putting together a comprehensive plan to keep students, faculty, and staff safe when fall 2020 classes begin in late August.
Latest letter from Dr. Carter, FMU President – April 28, 2020
The latest message to the FMU community from Dr. Fred Carter, FMU's president. Dear FMU Community, Happy Reading Day. Congratulations on making it the through instructional portion of the semester. I hope that all of you and your families are doing well. Let me update you on a few of this week’s developments. Classes will [...]
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Latest letter from Dr. Carter, FMU President – April 21, 2020
Latest letter from Dr. Fred Carter, FMU President, to the FMU community. I hope that all of you and your families are healthy. As we enter our fourth week of online instruction, everything appears to be going well. While there have been sporadic problems with Blackboard, John Dixon and his staff have been very responsive [...]
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