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Mar
23

Letter from FMU Residence Life to students – March 23, 2020

Dear FMU Residential Students, The situation with regard to the coronavirus outbreak continues to evolve in the United Sates and across South Carolina. Federal and state officials are taking increasingly strident measures to control the contagion. Many of these measures are directed at keeping populations as sparse as possible. This is the primary reason FMU [...]
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Mar
19

Latest statement from Dr. Fred Carter, FMU President – March 19, 2020

Message from Dr. Fred Carter, president Francis Marion University, to FMU faculty and staff. Governor McMaster instructed all public universities to take the necessary actions to provide online instruction for the remainder of the semester. This removes any ambiguity regarding the rest of our academic year. After consultation with Robert Lee, our board chair, we [...]
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Mar
19

Statement from Dr. Peter King, FMU provost – March 19, 2020

A message from Dr. Peter King, provost of Francis Marion University, to all Francis Marion University students made on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

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Mar
17

FMU campus dining services to operate on limited basis during closing- March 17, 2020

While Francis Marion University remains closed through this month per Gov. Henry McMaster's executive order, campus dining services will operate under limited hours of operation after spring break for students remaining on campus. Ervin Dining Hall will be open on Sunday (3/22/2020) from 5pm to 7pm. Starting Monday (3/23/2020), Ervin will be open for brunch [...]
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Mar
16

Latest statement from Dr. Fred Carter, FMU President – March 16, 2020

Message from Dr. Fred Carter, president Francis Marion University, to FMU faculty and staff. As you recall, the governor’s executive order yesterday closed the university, while giving us the latitude to transition to online instruction. Today we met with our COVID-19 working group, the vice presidents and department directors, and the deans and chairs. We [...]
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Mar
15

FMU closing campus, moving to online instruction on March 25, 2020

FLORENCE — Francis Marion University is officially closing through March 31, per South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s March 15 Executive Order related to the continuing spread of the coronavirus in the state. The governor’s executive order closed all public schools in South Carolina. But it does provide individual universities with the authority “to deliver virtual [...]
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Mar
03

FMU closing campus, moving to online instruction March 25

Francis Marion is officially closing through March 31, per South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s March 15 Executive Order related to the continuing spread of the coronavirus in the state.

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Sep
18

Francis Marion’s University Place Gallery to host Gallery Talk

University Place Gallery, Francis Marion University’s newest art gallery in downtown Florence, will host its first Gallery Talk on Saturday.

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Dec
21

Francis Marion University reopens after winter break

Francis Marion University’s business and administrative offices have resumed normal hours of operation; Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Dec
15

FMU celebrates fall commencement, first class of doctoral graduates

Francis Marion University awarded degrees to 329 graduates at its fall commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 15.

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Sep
16

FMU to reopen on Wednesday

Due to extensive flooding and widespread power outages throughout the Pee Dee River Basin, Francis Marion University will remain closed Monday and Tuesday.

Maintenance crews will be on campus Monday and Tuesday dealing with minor damage that occurred as a result of the storm, but essential systems on campus survived the storm in good shape.

Assuming major roadways are passable by mid-week, FMU will re-open on a normal schedule Wednesday.

Continue to monitor FMU’s website and social media channel for updates.

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Aug
17

Carter details dynamic program growth, more new initiatives at FMU kickoff event

FMU President Dr. Fred Carter highlighted the dramatic growth of University’s academic programs, and its increasing impact on the region, at the FMU’s faculty breakfast Monday.

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