FMU Celebrates Spring 2024 Graduates
Francis Marion University celebrated spring 2024 undergraduate and graduate degree recipients in two ceremonies held in the Smith University Center on campus. 353 graduates received their degrees, with 294 receiving undergraduate degrees and 59 earning graduate degrees. 90 percent of the graduating class was comprised of South Carolina residents. On Friday night, students from the […]
Completing the Circle
A surprising – and serendipitous – moment in the South Carolina legislature has pushed FMU to the forefront of autism education.
FMU School of Education honors Roy Ann Jolley (‘75, ‘84)
Francis Marion University’s School of Education honored alumnus Roy Ann Jolley at its annual alumni awards ceremony at The Cottage on campus April 11. Jolley was presented with the prestigious Educator Alumni Award in recognition of her exemplary service to the children and families of the Pee Dee region. She has positively impacted the lives […]
FMU Faculty Recognized During Annual Awards Ceremony
Pictured left to right: Dr. J. Mark Blackwell, Dr. Ana-Elisa Iglesias, President Fred Carter, Dr. Jason Doll, and Dr. Hubert Setzler. Four Francis Marion University faculty members were honored for their outstanding work during the university’s annual faculty awards night held at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence Thursday evening. Dr. J. Mark […]
International Perspectives continues to be a success in 2023-24
International Programs successfully hosted four speakers during the 2023-24 academic year for their International Perspectives speaker series. The speakers included KeAnjane’ Govan, former Peace Corps volunteer, Jordan Lane, immigration attorney, Jennet Robinson Alterman, women’s rights advocate in South Carolina, and Astou Aw, FM alumna at GE Healthcare. During their time at FMU, speakers stopped by […]
Pike named FMU’s 2023-2024 Distinguished Professor
Lisa Pike, Professor of Biology, was named the J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor at Francis Marion University for the 2023-2024 academic year at an awards ceremony held Thursday evening at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. The Distinguished Professor Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a faculty member at FMU. The annual […]
FMU to Present Honorary Degrees at Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
Francis Marion University will hold commencement ceremonies for its spring 2024 graduating class on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. Both ceremonies will be held in the Smith University Center on campus and include graduates from the university’s four academic schools and college. Students from the School of Business and School of Health Sciences […]
FMU holds Student Life awards ceremony
Francis Marion University hosted its annual Student Life awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 9th in Chapman Auditorium. This awards ceremony recognizes student groups and organizations across campus. The complete list of awards is as follows: Student Organization of the Year – Kappa Delta Sorority Volunteer Advisor of the Year – April Johnson (NSLS) Patriot […]
FMU recognizes the academic achievements of students
Francis Marion University hosted its annual Academic Awards ceremony Monday evening on campus. Students from all areas of study were recognized for academic excellence. The awards are selected by appointed committees and faculty of each academic department. FMU presented six university-wide awards recognizing overall academic performance across all disciplines. Additionally, awards were presented within the […]
Francis Marion to host Arts International festival April 13
Francis Marion University will host Arts International, a celebration of arts and culture, on Saturday, April 13. The festival will take place in downtown Florence on the grounds of the FMU Performing Arts Center from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission to Arts International is free and open to the public, along with all the […]
