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Mar
03

FMU board approves tuition freeze, naming of medical school and gallery

A tuition freeze, the creation of new programs, and the naming of two university facilities highlighted an eventful meeting of Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees on Thursday.

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Feb
28

FMU updates masking policy effective March 1

As of March 1, masks will be required in certain areas on campus.

By Breanna Lisenby | News
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Feb
25

Leatherman, Hamilton receive 2022 Marion Medallion honors

A local advocate for education and a longtime crusader against domestic violence were recognized for their service to the Pee Dee region and awarded the 2022 Marion Medallion on Friday.

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Feb
18

State legislative delegation opens constituent services office in Florence

FMU’s membership application to the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors at its annual meeting on November 29, 2021.

By Breanna Lisenby | News
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Feb
16

Francis Marion University Becomes Newest Member of S.C. Sea Grant Consortium

FMU’s membership application to the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors at its annual meeting on November 29, 2021.

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Feb
15

FMU releases fall 2021 President’s, Dean’s lists

Francis Marion University named 418 full-time students and 47 part-time students to its President’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. In addition, 493 full-time students and 41 part-time students made the Dean’s List for the fall semester.

By Breanna Lisenby | News
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Feb
03

FMU’s 2022 President’s Bowl boasts largest field ever

The 2022 edition of Francis Marion University’s President’s Bowl quiz competition will include the largest field in the event’s five year history.

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Feb
01

Free tax return prep offered by FMU students beginning Feb. 2

Francis Marion University’s tax accounting students are offering free tax return preparation through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

By Anna Todd | News
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Jan
28

Grammy winner Edgar Meyer shares insight on upcoming FMU Performing Arts Center show

A quartet of accomplished musicians will bring their unique style of bluegrass music to the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center this Friday.

By Anna Todd | News
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Jan
26

FMU to host world-renowned Polish Philharmonic on Thursday

The Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center will host the world-renowned Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra on Thursday, January 26 at 7:30pm.

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Jan
25

FMU to name downtown art gallery after late professor Steven F. Gately

Francis Marion University plans to honor the late Professor Steven F. Gately by naming the University Place Gallery in downtown Florence in his honor.

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Jan
20

FMU classes and activities canceled Friday and Saturday due to inclement weather

FMU will cancel all classes and activities Friday and Saturday.

By Anna Todd | News
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