Jun
05
Duke grant will support FMU engineering expansion
The Duke Energy Foundation made a $50,000 gift to Francis Marion University’s new Mechanical Engineering degree program on June 5.
Nov
16
Carter touts FMU’s financial health, numerous initiatives
FMU President Dr. Fred Carter told the University’s trustees Thursday that the FMU’s fiscal health has “never been better,” and that it is well-positioned for the future.
Oct
26
FMU to host trick-or-treating with telescopes under the stars
FMU’s Dooley Planetarium and the Society of Physics Students will be hosting an evening of trick or treating under the stars this Friday at the University’s Observatory.
May
31
Peterson’s legacy will live on at FMU
The Francis Marion University community is in mourning following the loss of one of its great academic pioneers, Dr. David Peterson. Peterson, a professor of Physics at FMU from 1979 until recently in 2016, passed away at his home in Surf City, N.C. on May 31. A memorial service will be held at Francis Marion [...]
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May
22
Rare math-physics double was ‘perfect’ for FMU grad
Math & Physics top most lists of tough college majors. Mary Mulholland saw them as a perfect pair. So, she majored in both & completed her studies with a perfect score.
Dec
10
FMU physics grad hopes to work on Wall Street
When Jared Singleton was a young boy, his parents cut the number of cable channels the family received. One they didn’t cut -- whether by choice or accident -- was the Science Channel, a network devoted to the exploration and explanation of scientific history and happenings. Young Jared discovered it. Fast forward a few years [...]
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