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Feb
28

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.

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Feb
27

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.

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Feb
27

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.

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Feb
25

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.

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Feb
24

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.

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Feb
24

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.

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Feb
21

James receives FMU’s AAFSC Diversity Award 

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.

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Feb
20

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.

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Feb
20

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 […]

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Feb
19

Of course General Marion’s University teaches leadership

FMU is named after General Francis Marion, a leader of Patriot forces in the American Revolution, whose courage, cunning and perseverance kept the cause alive until victory could be won.

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Feb
18

FMU’s year-long celebration to culminate in 50th Anniversary Gala

The climax to Francis Marion University’s year-long 50th Anniversary celebration will be the grand 50th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, April 7 at the FMU Performing Arts Center.

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Feb
18

Francis Marion’s second Open House of the semester coming soon

Francis Marion University’s second Open House of the spring semester will be held on Saturday, March 7. 

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