Dec
19
From Undecided to Prospective Doctoral Student: Madison Cox’s Journey in Psychology at FMU
In 2017, Madison Cox, then an undergraduate student at Francis Marion, had no clue what she wanted to major in. Now, six years later, Cox is graduating with her master’s in clinical psychology and will enter the university’s newest doctoral program, the Doctorate of Psychology, next year. Cox, a native of Florence, will receive [...]
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Dec
18
19-year-old double major graduates from FMU with prestigious experience and lofty goals
Computer science and math double major Austin Freeman received his diploma at FMU's commencement ceremonies this weekend. At just 19 years old, Freeman is getting an early jumpstart to what promises to be a prosperous career in the computer science industry. The Florence native first became interested in FMU after participating in the dual [...]
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Dec
16
FMU celebrates graduates at Fall 2023 commencement ceremonies
Francis Marion University celebrated the accomplishments of its Fall 2023 graduating class in two commencement ceremonies held in the Smith University Center. Over 200 degrees were awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, with 96% of the graduating class comprised of residents from South Carolina. This commencement also marked the fiftieth FMU Commencement for President Fred [...]
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Dec
11
FMU to hold two fall 2023 Commencement Ceremonies
Francis Marion University will hold commencement ceremonies on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16 for its fall 2023 graduating class. Two ceremonies will be held in the Smith University Center and include graduates from the university’s four academic schools and colleges. Each graduate will be allowed ten guests, and a ticket is required for [...]
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Nov
16
FMU Board of Trustees approves new undergraduate degree, holiday bonus
On Thursday, Francis Marion University held its quarterly Board of Trustees meeting. During the meeting, a new undergraduate degree and holiday bonus were approved. In fall 2024, the university will begin offering a Bachelor of Science in Education, Multi-categorical Special Education: Autism Studies, Pre-K through 12. This new program will focus on the needs of [...]
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Nov
16
FMU Partners with Welvista
Francis Marion is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Welvista, a non-profit pharmaceutical company based in Columba, SC. FMU is the first institution in the state to partner with Welvista which will offer free pharmaceuticals to eligible students who are South Carolina residents without health insurance. FMU’s Student Government Association is proud to […]
Nov
15
FMU announces Evening College courses for spring 2024 semester
Francis Marion has announced eight courses as part of its spring Evening College program. Registration for Evening College courses is open now. Courses begin the week of January 22 and meet once per week for eleven weeks. This semester’s offerings include: The Artistry of Paper: Exploring Bookbinding and Paper Techniques taught by Delaney [...]
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Nov
08
FMU hosts dedication ceremony for naming of Honors Center facilities
On Tuesday, Francis Marion hosted a naming ceremony in the Honors Center on the main campus. The FMU Board of Trustees voted over the summer to name three areas in the building after longtime faculty members who have played important roles in establishing the Honors program at FMU. Richard Chapman, former FMU Provost who [...]
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Nov
07
FMU to host 2023 Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival
Francis Marion will host the 16th Annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival on November 9-10. This year’s guests include Grady Hendrix, Deesha Philyaw, Tiana Clark, and Jon Tuttle. The two-day festival celebrates and promotes literature and reading and features panel discussions, lectures, book signings and more from four renowned authors. Events are [...]
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Nov
01
Houle becomes FMU’s newest Trustee Research Scholar
Dr. Landon Houle is Francis Marion’s newest Board of Trustees’ Research Scholar. Houle, an associate professor of English and creative writing at Francis Marion, was presented with the award during a luncheon at Ervin Dining Hall on FMU’s campus Tuesday afternoon. The Board of Trustees’ Research Scholars program was formed in 2002 and [...]
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Oct
30
FMU announces the Premier Pledge scholarship program
Francis Marion University is pleased to announce the creation of the Premier Pledge scholarship program, a new initiative that underscores the university’s unwavering commitment to affordable and accessible education. The Premier Pledge scholarship program is available to all admitted in-state students who are First Generation or fully-eligible Pell students. The financial support provided by [...]
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Oct
13
Colleges should help students who need it most. We do.
The below op-ed by President Carter appeared in the print edition of The Post & Courier on Thursday, October 12.
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