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Nov
29

You Can Do It, You Can Do It…

If he ever needs any confirmation of that, he can just pick up his plaque and take a look.

By Kelly Cross | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
29

The Gift of Time

De Montluzin appreciated the recognition and the monetary award that accompanied it, but her favorite aspect of the award was the time it afforded for research.

By Kelly Cross | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
29

Doing What He is Supposed to

The research and scholarship bug bit Kaufman at an early age, perhaps leaping over from his father Burton, a history professor at the University of Miami (Ohio) and a few other places.

By Kelly Cross | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
29

In Good Company

Kyer, who is also the recipient of FMU’s J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor Award, says earning Trustees’ Research Scholar status validated his career choice and made him feel part of a great company of scholars.

By Kelly Cross | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
22

Great Teachers, Great Scholars

Great teaching is not a bad thing for which to be known, but there was always more at FMU.

By Kelly Cross | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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Nov
16

FMU Board of Trustees approves new undergraduate degree, holiday bonus

On Thursday, Francis Marion University held its quarterly Board of Trustees meeting. During the meeting, a new undergraduate degree and holiday bonus were approved.   In fall 2024, the university will begin offering a Bachelor of Science in Education, Multi-categorical Special Education: Autism Studies, Pre-K through 12. This new program will focus on the needs of [...]
By Anna Todd | News
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Nov
16

Chemistry Students attend SERMACS

  Eight FMU Chemistry students and two faculty members attended the Southeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) in Durham, North Carolina, from October 25-28, 2023. The students were Patrick Belt, Dani Conti, Logan Dowdell, Trinity Harrell, Haizley Herndon, Anna Howell, Cyrus Ingram, and Alexander Smith. Accompanying the students were Dr. Allen Clabo [...]
By Tori Payne | Chemistry News
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Nov
16

FMU Partners with Welvista

Francis Marion is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Welvista, a non-profit pharmaceutical company based in Columba, SC. FMU is the first institution in the state to partner with Welvista which will offer free pharmaceuticals to eligible students who are South Carolina residents without health insurance. FMU’s Student Government Association is proud to […]

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Nov
15

FMU announces Evening College courses for spring 2024 semester

Francis Marion has announced eight courses as part of its spring Evening College program. Registration for Evening College courses is open now. Courses begin the week of January 22  and meet once per week for eleven weeks.   This semester’s offerings include:    The Artistry of Paper: Exploring Bookbinding and Paper Techniques taught by Delaney [...]
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Nov
08

FMU hosts dedication ceremony for naming of Honors Center facilities

On Tuesday, Francis Marion hosted a naming ceremony in the Honors Center on the main campus. The FMU Board of Trustees voted over the summer to name three areas in the building after longtime faculty members who have played important roles in establishing the Honors program at FMU.    Richard Chapman, former FMU Provost who [...]
By Anna Todd | News
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Nov
07

FMU to host 2023 Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival

Francis Marion will host the 16th Annual Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival on November 9-10.   This year’s guests include Grady Hendrix, Deesha Philyaw, Tiana Clark, and Jon Tuttle.   The two-day festival celebrates and promotes literature and reading and features panel discussions, lectures, book signings and more from four renowned authors. Events are [...]
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Nov
03

Change of Scenery, Change of Life

Traveling wasn’t just an educational experience. It helped shape my growth into the person I am today and the person I want to be for the rest of my life.

By Breanna Lisenby | Alumni Magazine . FMU Focus Fa23
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