Tips to help stop the spread of germs
Francis Marion University is blanketing university buildings, on campus and downtown, with Centers for Disease Control (CDC) information on best practices for infectious disease prevention, and we are increasing the number of hand-sanitizing stations in our buildings.
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.
Relatively Good wins President’s Bowl III championship
There’s a new President’s Bowl champ at Francis Marion after Relatively Good won the final round of President’s Bowl III Monday night.
All-physics and engineering finale set for 2020 President’s Bowl
It will be an all-physics and engineering finale at the 2020 President’s Bowl championship match on Monday, March 2.
Marion Medallions go to revered politician, hard-working public servant
Two well-known public officials from the Pee Dee region were recognized for their tireless service to the people of the area at the 2020 Marion Medallion awards ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 27 at the FMU PAC.
Francis Marion celebrates Black History Month
The Black Heritage Program, held in the Chapman Auditorium, featured a keynote address by Terry James, as well as performances from Francis Marion student groups.
FMU student short films to be shown at Campus Movie Fest in Hollywood
Without leaving campus, Francis Marion University students recently got a taste of the glitz and glamor of Hollywood.
FMU’s Wattles to deliver Moran Address
Dr. Will Wattles, Chair of the Francis Marion University Department of Psychology and Walter D. Smith Professor of Psychology, will deliver the 12th William C. Moran Address on Thursday, April 2.
FMU’s Kassab Gallery hosts two new exhibits
The Francis Marion University Adele Kassab Gallery, located in the Hyman Fine Arts Center, will host two exhibits beginning Tuesday, Feb. 25, Impressed by Nature and Type Directors Club.
James receives FMU’s AAFSC Diversity AwardÂ
Dr. Erica James, assistant professor of Psychology at Francis Marion University, received the AAFSC’s Diversity Award at the organization’s annual 19th annual gala Thursday night on campus.
University Place Gallery set to host new juried exhibition
University Place Gallery, Francis Marion University’s newest gallery in downtown Florence, will host its newest exhibition beginning on March 10 with the 2020 FMU Juried Student Art Exhibition.
FMU opening delayed until 10 a.m. on Friday, first classes begin at 10:30 a.m.
While there are varying forecasts with regard to snowfall in the Florence area, the northwestern part of our service area is expected to have heavier snowfall, more torrential rains, and stronger winds. Accordingly, the University will delay opening until 10:00am with the first classes beginning at 10:30am. Check the FMU Weather Alerts page for regular […]