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Mar
05

Four esteemed FMU alumni honored at Awards Gala

Dr. Deborah Hopla is FMU’s 2021 Outstanding Alumni.

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Mar
04

FMU trustees freeze tuition again, add no-cost student health plan

FMU is freezing tuition and fees for the third straight year.

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Mar
04

FMU faculty and staff will receive vaccines from MUSC on Friday, March 5

Vaccinations available from from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Feb
26

FMU crowns 2021 Homecoming king and queen 

The coronation took place Friday.

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Feb
26

Marion Medallions go to respected educator, regional healthcare nonprofit 

Allie Brooks and HopeHealth received the 2021 medallions.

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Feb
25

FMU releases fall 2020 President’s, Dean’s lists

View the entire lists here.

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Feb
19

Brauss receives FMU’s AAFSC Diversity Award

The award celebrates diversity and inclusiveness.

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Feb
17

Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation boosts medical education with $12.5 million donation to FMU

The Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation is once again helping Francis Marion University broaden the scope and complexity of medical education programs throughout the Pee Dee region.  The Foundation, which has partnered with FMU on a number of important projects through the years, will give the University $12.5 million — $2.5 million each year for [...]
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Feb
15

FMU lands $699,279 stormwater grant from U.S. Department of Commerce

Francis Marion University has received a $699,279 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to assist in upgrading the stormwater drainage system on campus and to make FMU’s main campus more resilient in the face of future storms and floods. The grant is part of a $17.3 million package awarded to the [...]
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Feb
11

FMU’s African American Faculty and Staff Coalition to celebrate 25 years

Francis Marion University’s African American Faculty and Staff Coalition (AAFSC) will celebrate its 25th year at its annual scholarship celebration on Thursday, Feb. 18.

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Feb
10

Francis Marion University cancels 2021 Homecoming

Francis Marion University has cancelled its 2021 Homecoming event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Feb
09

Santee Electric Cooperative makes donation to FMU First Gen Fund

Santee Electric Cooperative has made a $12,500 gift to the Francis Marion University First Generation Fund. 

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