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Feb
19

Francis Marion kicks off Homecoming ’19

Francis Marion University’s 2019 Homecoming week started with a bash Monday night and will conclude with Saturday’s Homecoming day festivities on Feb. 23.

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Feb
18

Carlos Washington, Manna House receive 2016 Marion Medallion

The Manna House organization and Carlos Washington were honored Friday afternoon with Marion Medallion awards. Since 2012, two Marion Medallion recipients are recognized each year for their philanthropy and dedication to the betterment of the Pee Dee community. The Manna House and Washington received their medallions in a ceremony at the Francis Marion University Performing […]

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Feb
15

Revered comedy troupe Second City coming to the FMU PAC

The venerable Second City comedy troupe, known for producing some of the funniest people in show business, will bring some laughs to the Francis Marion on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m.

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Feb
13

Softball alum to enter FMU Athletic Hall of Fame

Francis Marion University’s 2019 Homecoming celebration will include the induction of one of the school’s softball greats into the FMU Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Feb
12

FMU announces scholarship honoring Speech Language Pathology program founder

Francis Marion University has created a new scholarship honoring the founder of University’s new Speech Language Pathology Program.

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Feb
08

Wrighten receives FMU’s AAFSC Diversity Award

Dr. Shayna A. Wrighten, an associate professor of Biology and coordinator of the Pre-Dental Program at FMU, received the AAFSC’s Diversity Award at the organization’s annual gala.

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Feb
06

Two Marion Medallions presented

A community leader and an organization were recognized for their contributions and service to the people of the Pee Dee area at the 2016 Marion Medallion awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 26 at the FMU Performing Arts Center. Medallions were presented to Carlos Washington of Florence and the Manna House of Florence. Washington, a former […]

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Feb
06

2015 Marion Medallion

Four individuals were recognized for their significant contributions and service to the people of the Pee Dee area at the 2015 Marion Medallion awards ceremony on Friday, Feb. 27 at the FMU Performing Arts Center. Medallions were presented to John and Vicki Kirby of Latta; and the founders of Camp RAE, Paige Alexander and Deana [...]
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Feb
05

S.C. Chamber Music Festival back at FMU’s PAC for seventh year

The South Carolina Chamber Music Festival returns to Florence and the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center  for its seventh season and a full week of classical chamber music beginning on Monday, Feb. 25.

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Feb
04

Latest report shows FMU is S.C.’s most affordable college

The cost of a college education is a big national conversation these days. It’s an ongoing conversation at Francis Marion University, too — and it shows.

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Jan
31

FMU announces changes to senior administration

Francis Marion University announced a promotion and a new title for two senior administrators at the university as part of a strategic reorganization.

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Jan
28

Francis Marion to celebrate 2019 Homecoming Feb. 23

FMU’s 2019 Homecoming week will kick off on Monday, Feb. 18 with a week of activities leading up to the big Homecoming Day celebration on Saturday, Feb 23.

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