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Nov
13

The Environment Takes Center Stage

FMU launches new majors in Environmental Science and Environmental Studies.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . Biology . FEC . FMU Focus W22
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Nov
12

A Brand New Ballgame

FMU’s first year as member of Conference Carolinas couldn’t have been better. The Patriots were competitive, saved travel time, and enjoyed new-found collegiality.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus W22
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Nov
11

The Tie That Binds

Shared governance has been an FMU tradition for 25 years.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus W22
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Nov
11

Hobcaw Barony Conservation Project Begins

Jerel Dawkins, a sophomore in mechanical engineering, has begun a project with FMU’s Belle Baruch Institute for South Carolina Studies (BISCS) at Hobcaw Barony in Georgetown, SC. He plans to use 3-D printing and reverse engineering to design and manufacture replicas of the late Belle Baruch’s equestrian medals. The project is super-vised by Dr. Rahul [...]
By Breanna Lisenby | McNair Center . McNair Center Research
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Nov
10

FMU to begin offering accelerated graduate degrees in Montessori education

FMU is expanding its graduate education degrees to include Montessori education.

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Nov
10

FMU computer lab named in honor of longtime employee

FMU has named a computer lab in Stanton Academic Computer Center in recognition of former campus technology employee Teresa McDuffie.

By Anna Todd | News
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Nov
10

Building Blocks of the Future

A coming wave of construction will be the largest in FMU history and will position the university for years to come.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . Biology . FMU Focus W22
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Oct
19

Knowles celebrated as FMU Trustee Research Scholar

Travis W. Knowles became Francis Marion University’s newest Board of Trustees’ Research Scholar.

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Oct
17

FMU ready to host 2022 Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival

The 15th Annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival

By Anna Todd | Liberal Arts News . News
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Oct
14

FMU hosts statewide AAUP conference

The AAUP met on the Francis Marion University campus this past week to discuss matters important to higher education.

By Anna Todd | News
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Oct
13

FMU professor receives international physics award

Dr. Larry Engelhardt, professor of physics, was one of the recipients of the annual award given to exceptional individuals or teams for “sustained commitment to excellence in physics education.”

By Anna Todd | News
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Oct
06

Duke Energy donates $25,000 to FMU sensory education lab

The new lab will benefit students across several disciplines, including a new collateral and minor in Autism and Neurodiversity Studies.

By Breanna Lisenby | News
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