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Aug
19

Exciting year ahead at FMU, focus on excellence will remain

Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter told the University faculty Monday that one of the most exciting years in FMU’s history was set to begin, as it celebrates to the run up to its 50th Anniversary.

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Aug
19

FMU announces tenure and promotion of faculty

Francis Marion University’s Office of the Provost announced the promotion of 11 faculty members at FMU’s annual faculty breakfast on August 19, 2019.

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Aug
16

FMU rated as safest college in South Carolina

Francis Marion University is the safest college in South Carolina, according to a recent study by Homesnacks.net, a leading online researcher and ranker of American demographics.

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Aug
16

Freshmen move-in kicks off busy week at FMU

Francis Marion University welcomed more than 700 new students to campus this weekend for its freshmen move-in, kicking off a week full of exciting events.

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Aug
16

Extended tuition freeze at Francis Marion is possible, Carter says

Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter told the University’s board of trustees Thursday that FMU will remain steadfast in its commitment to making a quality higher education affordable in the years ahead.

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Aug
15

Allman Betts Band reschedules FMU PAC performance

The Allman Betts Band has rescheduled its concert at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center for May 6, 2020.

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Aug
14

FMU First-Year Experience

As the new academic year begins, we are excited to meet our newest Patriots. Please join us during our first-year experience activities starting August 17th. Saturday will be a long, hot day, but we want to help you get settled in, have fun, and meet new friends. Class of 2023, this night is for you! […]

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Aug
14

Francis Marion ranks among nation’s best online RN-to-BSN programs

Francis Marion University’s RN-to-BSN Nursing program has been named one of the nation’s 25 Best Online RN-to BSN-Programs by RegisteredNursing.org, a national nursing advocacy organization.

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Aug
12

What to Pack for College

Over and under packing is a worry that most new college students have, but this list will give you a good idea of what you should bring on move-in day. CASA Staff collaborated with Resident Assistants (RAs) and students about what they thought was most important to bring. This list is generic and goes through […]

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Aug
05

Francis Marion debuts Florence, Lake City business incubators

Francis Marion University is providing a buoy to entrepreneurs of the Pee Dee with the opening of two new business incubators in downtown Florence and Lake City.

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Jun
26

FMU’s Hopla named American Academy of Nursing fellow

Francis Marion University’s Dr. Deborah Hopla has been named a member of the American Academy of Nursing’s 2019 class of academy fellows.

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Jun
25

PAC’s 2019-20 lineup is mighty tempting

The FMU PAC is offering some real temptations in its 2019-2020 entertainment season. The Temptations, Shawn Colvin, Texas Tenors, Gin Blossoms, and more highlight are on the upcoming schedule.

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