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May
09

Next stop: Veterinarian School for 2023 graduate Annalena Griffin

2023 Francis Marion University graduate Annalena Griffin has always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian––specifically, an exotic animal specialist. The Taylors, SC native currently cares for over 10 rescued snakes at her home.   “I’m very into exotics and wildlife medicine,” Griffin says. “Reptiles and amphibians have a special place in my heart, and I rescue [...]
By Anna Todd | Biology . News
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May
08

FMU’s Speech Language Pathology Program brings Mercado to Florence; now she’s here to stay

Franyeris Mercado received the Master of Speech-Language Pathology from Francis Marion University during Saturday’s spring 2023 commencement ceremony. Mercado, a Rhode Island native, moved to Florence nearly three years ago to begin the SLP program, and will remain here as she’ll begin work as a speech language pathologist for Florence One Schools in the fall. [...]
By Anna Todd | News
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May
06

FMU celebrates graduates at Spring 2023 commencement

Francis Marion University celebrated spring 2023 undergraduate and graduate degree recipients in a ceremony held Saturday at the Florence Center and presided over by Provost Peter King. Over 350 degrees were awarded to graduates, with 90% of the class comprised of South Carolina residents.  Honorary doctorates of Humanities were conferred on Linda Sullen, a longtime [...]
By Anna Todd | News
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May
03

Congratulations to Graduating McNair Scholars

Each year, The Robert E. McNair Scholarship is awarded to exceptional students from South Carolina. All McNair Scholars are given the opportunity to study abroad and participate in public service projects. They are also enrolled in the FMU Honors program, and complete an honors thesis as a part of their graduation requirements. This May, the McNair […]

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May
02

FMU Hosts Celebration for Ebony Guest House Historical Marker

Ebony Guest House Celebration

By Anna Todd | News
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Apr
25

Francis Marion’s King awarded Order of the Palmetto

Francis Marion University Provost Dr. Peter King was recently awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. The award was presented to him by FMU President Fred Carter.

By Anna Todd | Biology . News
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Apr
21

FMU Faculty Recognized During Annual Awards Ceremony

Francis Marion University held its annual faculty awards night on Thursday at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. During the event, members of FMU’s faculty were presented with awards for the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Apr
21

Love-Steinmetz named FMU’s 2022-2023 Distinguished Professor

Dr. Meredith Love-Steinmetz, professor of English, was named FMU’s J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor for the 2022-2023 academic year at an awards ceremony held Thursday evening at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence.

By Anna Todd | English . News
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Apr
19

International Perspectives Speaker Series – Spring 2023

International Programs hosted two professionals, one from a non-profit organization and another from the public sector, as part of the International Perspective series that debuted this spring and which was fully funded by the Professional Experience and Knowledge (PEAK) program.   Their first speaker, Ms. Michele Ruehs Steinbuch, Vice President of the American Council on Germany, […]

By Melissa Dungan | International Programs
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Apr
18

FMU Timeline – Spring 2023

A look at recent events across campus and in the FMU community

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Sp23
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Apr
18

FMU Performing Arts Center Hosts ReadAcrossSC Event

The Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center will join communities around the state by hosting a ReadAcrossSC event which will feature readings of books threatened with banning.

By Anna Todd | News
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